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University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright and Lt. Col. Gary Kerr, professor of military science and leadership department head for the University Army ROTC, announced on Thursday a new Mizzou ROTC scholarship that will expand higher education access and affordability at MU. The scholarship opportunities will begin in the fall of 2018 and will cover

UPDATE 11/9: Lawson sent his resignation in to Youth Empowerment Zone on Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY: Lorenzo Lawson, director of the Youth Empowerment Zone, has been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of domestic assault on Halloween night. The assault allegedly happened in the 700 block of Demaret Drive. A woman told deputies Lawson

UPDATE 11/9: According to the probable cause statement, Smith admitted to officers he had meth on him and there was a meth lab in the vehicle. University of Police found salt, drain cleaner, tubing, ice packs, medical gloves, lye and solvent in the back of the car. Smith was charged with delivery of a controlled

Emergency crews responded to a car collision in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near mile marker 125.2 between Stadium Boulevard and Rangeline Street on Thursday afternoon. According to public dispatch, at least four emergency vehicles are on scene. MODOT officials said drivers should expect delays. ABC17 is looking into what caused the crash. Stay with

UPDATE 11/9: Esteban was charged with delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and endangering the welfare of a child. According to the probable cause statement, Esteban had a three year old child in the car at the time when troopers pulled him over. ORIGINAL STORY:Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested

The boil advisory has been lifted for some streets of Sturgeon, officials announced on Thursday morning. Officials said the advisory has been lifted for these streets: -Jo Ann from West Smith to East Benson -North Fairgrounds from West Smith to West Proctor -North Turner from West Wall to West Stone -North Walker from Wall to

UPDATE 11/9: Camden County deputies said Wood has been found. ORIGINAL: Camden County deputies announced on Wednesday that officers are looking for Gabriel Wood, 22, after he was last seen on Tuesday morning. Deputies said he was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. after he dropped his wife off at work at the Racquet Club

Columbia police arrested Mustafa President on Tuesday afternoon after officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Squirrel Drive in reference to a trespasser. A man told police he was checking on his vacant property and saw President sleeping on a couch in the house. Police said officers arrested President and found marijuana and drug

UPDATE 11/9: Columbia police said Gross called the victim on Tuesday about his arrest. Police said during the call, Gross tampered with the victim by using deception and attempts to dissuade the victim from making a report. Gross also attempted to dissuade the victim from filing a complaint or providing information for possible prosecution. Gross

THURSDAY: We’ll have another mostly sunny but cool day with high temperatures reaching near 50. A cold front will move through, shifting winds to the north up to 10 mph which will cause temperatures to drop to near freezing by 9 PM, which will set the stage for a very chilly night. TONIGHT: he coldest

Chelsea Hoeller and her husband and toddler moved to an apartment on Sylvan Lane this past summer and so far, she said the family hasn’t felt the effects of crime in the area. “I think I kind of live in my little bubble,” she said. But the crime exists. Since January, Columbia police have responded

NOTE: For complete coverage on “Battling The Opioid Crisis” from ABC 17 News, click here. In November of 2016, ABC 17 News interviewed a woman who wished to stay annonymous. She died about a month ago after she overdosed.Now, ABC 17 is speaking with the Drug Enforcement Agency, otherwise known as the DEA, on what

With tight budgets, some Columbia teachers are seeking donations through crowdfunding websites for classroom supplies. However, the Columbia Finance Committee said it might need to come up with some policies regarding how crowdfunding is used with CPS teachers. Right now there are no policies or regulations prohibiting teachers from asking for funds on websites like

TONIGHT: Another chilly night is in store as clear skies allow temperatures to drop back to near 30. Winds will shift out of the southwest up to 6 mph by morning creating wind chill values in the mid-upper 20s for the morning commute. THURSDAY: We’ll have another mostly sunny but cool day with high temperatures

Independence police are looking for a homicide suspect in the Columbia area. Police said on Nov. 2, three subjects were charged with murder, armed criminal action and burglary after a 72-year-old man was killed. Two of the three subjects have been taken into custody but Nathan Hendricks is still being sought by police. Police said

The University of Missouri Task Force on Academic Program Analysis, Enhancement and Opportunities met Wednesday as possible program cuts approach. As ABC 17 News previously reported, the task force is working to examine every academic program and will ultimately make recommendations to the provost’s office on which programs could possibly be cut. The task force’s

A woman accused of abandoning a corpse in her northeast Columbia apartment will stand trial after a seven-month commitment to a mental health facility. Judge Deborah Daniels signed the order to proceed with the case against Deborah Berardi on Nov. 6. Berardi is scheduled to be in court next Monday. Daniels committed Berardi to the

GetAbout Columbia staff are reminding cyclists the importance of having and using a white, front-facing light and red taillight. With daylight saving time ending this past Sunday, cyclists are encouraged to follow the law in regards to having these lights. GetAbout Columbia is partnering up with Columbia Parks and Recreation Wednesday Nov. 8 and Nov.

Miller County deputies arrested Michael Huber after officers were dispatched to All in One Secure Storage. According to the probable cause statement, Huber contacted the owner of the storage facility and said he needed to get inside one storage unit for investigative purposes. The owner told deputies that Huber refused to give his name or

MODOT crews are advising Jefferson City drivers to avoid Route 50 if possible because one westbound lane is shut down due to a multi-vehicle collision. Crews said the crash happened just west of Dix Road. Delays are likely, MODOT crews said.