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Moviegoers at the Regal Hollywood Theater had to be evacuated Tuesday night after Columbia police were advised a man was flagging down cars with a gun, and later went inside the theater, police said. Police said they were first called to the Regal Columbia Stadium 14 Theater at 2800 Goodwin Pointe Drive just before 9:30

Missouri’s Health and Senior Services director Randall Williams said on Wednesday that he wants lawmakers to pass legislation for a needle-exchange program in the state. Williams said providing intravenous drug users with clean syringes could reduce needle-sharing that spreads hepatitis C and HIV. Williams and other experts recently talked about ways to fight the deadly

Jefferson City police arrested Trey Garrett on Tuesday after officers responded to the area of Broadway and West Ashley in reference to a report of an assault. According to the probable cause statement, the caller claimed Garrett “pistol whipped” her son. Police said when they responded, they made contact with Garrett and located a small

A Pettis County man was charged with assault and armed criminal action after officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of South Park Street in reference to an assault. Officers were advised a man had been hit in the head with a baseball bat and the suspect had left the area. According to the probable

Camden County deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in looking for a man who they say fled from Camdenton City officers after a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies said the man was last seen in the area of Electrovert near Hoods Storage. The man is described as Caucasian, 6 foot, wearing cut off

TONIGHT: There is a slight chance of spot showers with the best chance in the Ozarks, closer to I-44. Any rain that does fall will be light with a tenth of an inch or less. Lows will drop into the upper 30s north of I-70 to the lower 40s south under mostly cloudy skies. THURSDAY:

Callaway County deputies arrested Michael Fox, 34, on Tuesday afternoon after officers investigated suspicious activity in the 1000 block of State Road C near Mokane. Deputies said Fox was found to be in possession of two different felony controlled substances. Fox was taken to the Callaway County Jail and faces possible charges of possession of

Officials with the city are warning residents there are scammers pretending to be with the City of Columbia Utility Customer Service and AmerenUE who are targeting both residents and businesses. City officials said the scammers are calling victims saying their utilities will be disconnected if the victim does not provide payment over the phone. The

Emergency crews responded to the U.S. Highway 54 bypass on Wednesday afternoon for a crash. Mexico police said that Jay Thomas drove his 1993 Dodge off the roadway and struck a support for the Audrain County Road 820 overpass. Thomas was transported to University Hospital, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Police said

Columbia police reported on Wednesday that three guns were stolen during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Weeks ago, police said 114 guns had been stolen since the beginning of the year. Police continue to ask residents to secure the firearms, keep them out of sights and lock car doors if the gun stays in the vehicle.

Groups concerned about the impact of the GOP tax plan on the economy gathered in front of City Hall on Wednesday to denounce Senator Blunt’s support for the tax reform plan. Protesters are worried about the impacts the plan might have on Mid-Missouri, in particular the House bill’s provision to tax tuition waivers of graduate

Osage Beach police arrested Lucas Shaw on Monday after officers were dispatched to Osage Beach Market Place in reference to a suspicious person “tweaking” in the parking lot. According to the probable cause statement, when officers arrived they noticed Shaw was moving around, very animated and did not look like he could stand still. Officers

A woman has been charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person after Osage Beach police responded to a report of a possible theft at the Lakeside Meadows Retirement Center. According to the probable cause statement, Jody Floriez was identified as having the power of attorney for a 101-year-old woman who lived at the retirement

TODAY: Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a few breaks in the clouds as temperatures remain cool. Highs will reach the mid to upper 50s with an easterly breeze at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: There is a slight chance of spot showers with the best chance in the Ozarks, closer to I-44. Any rain that does

Camden County deputies arrested Bernard Otzenberger on Monday after officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Cherokee Road. According to the probable cause statement, when officers searched the house, they found 314 grams of high-grade marijuana, 53 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, liquid testosterone and an assortment of drug paraphernalia. Deputies said they also

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley responded on Wednesday to the Federal District Court decision to grant the State’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Backpage. Backpage sought to block an investigation by the Missouri Attorney General into whether the company has ties to human trafficking. “I am glad the court rejected this meritless lawsuit,”

UPDATE 11/29: Columbia police said that they were advised that the subject was flagging down cars with a handgun. Officers said the subject was telling people he needed to go to the hospital because he was losing his mind. Police describe the man as a person with olive skin, approximately 6′ 0″, brown hair and

A third suspect in a Columbia marijuana operation was arrested Tuesday afternoon. It comes after police went to the 3500 block of Woodland Drive Thursday after receiving a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. While on scene, they found the marijuana growing and arrested Casey and David Barbero. William Vandeventer was taken to the

Local, regional, and state leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the opioid crisis in Missouri. Leaders will meet at the Courtyard by Marriott, at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., ABC 17 News will live stream the event. The Missouri Opioid Summit is part of a series of local meetings being held throughout Missouri to address

WEDNESDAY: It will be a gloomy start to the day as temperatures begin in the mid 40s. We could see a few breaks in the clouds by the afternoon, but we’ll be cooler all day long with high temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Winds will come in from the east at 4-8 mph.