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A segment of a major road construction project in Columbia was completed this week, opening a well-traveled intersection for drivers Tuesday. The intersection of Scott Boulevard and Vawter School Road has reopened for traffic. Users of Brushwood Lake Road will still use the temporary connection until the connection of a new section of Brushwood Lake

ABC 17 News confirmed a man died Monday evening after a chemical explosion over the weekend inside a home on Speed Drive south of Boonville. Cooper County Sheriff Jerry Wolfe identified the victim as 60-year-old Earl Fredrich. He was flown to University Hospital Saturday night with serious to his face. Emergency crews said a homemade

The Columbia City Council Monday night voted to repeal Ordinance number 022010, which approved a development agreement with Opus. The Council also rejected a measure calling for a November 4 special election, which would have allowed voters to decide whether to approve or reject the development agreement with Opus. Columbia Deputy City Manager Tony St.

Monday night the Jefferson City Council heard from MoDOT engineers about a wish list of projects for the capital city. If Amendment 7 is passed by voters on August 5, it could raise about $5.4 billion statewide. In Jefferson City the money could mean improving JeffTran by adding four hours of daily service to the

Columbia police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 500 block of West Worley Street, near Worley Street Park. It happened on June 16 just after 630p.m., after several people reported hearing three gunshots on the north side of the park. Callers described seeing two vehicles leaving the park shortly after, but are unsure

A shortage of deputies and jail employees is posing a challenge at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Currently, the department is short four deputies and at least a dozen jail deputies. “We are down 12 today,” said Assistant Jail Administrator Captain Keith Hoskins on Monday. He said it has been a struggle for years to

Missouri basketball coach Kim Anderson goes into specifics regarding the Oklahoma State game at the Sprint Center. Click the video link to watch the interview at the Sprint Center for more about the game, the potential of a game with Kansas, and the overall challenge of the 2014-2015 schedule.

Missouri Department of Transportation said the summer months are the most dangerous for road workers because they are working more frequently. Things like dehydration and heat stroke are things outdoor workers are concerned about, but so is laying asphalt. Fresh blacktop can reach temperatures as high as 350 degrees. MODOT manager, Jim Williams said, “If

Every Monday, ABC 17 News partners with Shelby’s Watch to highlight some of Mid-Missouri’s most wanted. Click here to see their photos. Columbia Crime Stoppers are looking for 26-year-old Jon-Eric Lee, who is wanted for a parole violation on a drug trafficking charge. Camden County authorities are looking for 26-year-old Kassey Russel. Russel is wanted

An Auxvasse man pleaded guilty to first degree child molestation Monday in Callaway County Court. 63-year-old Ronnie Landis admitted to inappropriately touching a girl in July 2012. The child came forward to authorities about a week after the incident happened. The judge initially sentenced Landis to 8 years in jail. Following testimony by the child’s

A Mexico man was sentenced to 75 years in prison Monday after being convicted of sex crimes against a young girl in 2012. 34-year-old Andrew Thompson was convicted in April of statutory rape, three counts of statutory sodomy, child molestation, and two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child. Audrain County Assistant Prosecutor Ashley Turner

A man pleaded guilty Monday to charges stemming from a deadly DWI crash near Jefferson City last year. Dennis Leporin, 29, admitted to one count of second-degree murder and second-degree assault, felony DWI and two misdemeanors, operating a motor vehicle without a license and endangered driving. His sentencing is set for August 13 in Cole

A Sedalia man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in eastern Sedalia Saturday afternoon. Police said witnesses saw Jonathan Eade on the train tracks just south of the overpass off East Highway 50 with another man taking pictures as the train was approaching. Eade was struck by the train and pronounced dead at

Columbia fire crews responded to a basement blaze just before 5 a.m. Sunday on Fair Haven Road. Officials said only one person was at home when the flames started, but was out of the structure when firefighters arrived. Crews were able to put out the fire within 10 minutes after arriving on the scene. The

A Columbia man indicted for second degree murder, assault and DWI for a deadly crash in Jefferson City last year will be in court Monday morning for a plea hearing. 29-year-old Dennis Leporin was allegedly driving drunk when he hit a car on Highway 54, killing the 19-year-old driver and seriously injuring the passenger. Leporin

Investigators are planning an autopsy Tuesday, after a woman apparently drowned north of Columbia inside a car her boyfriend was driving. A dive team with the state highway patrol recovered the body of Jerriah Gio’Vonna Jordan, 27, from a lake near the Rocky Fork Conservation area in Finger Lakes State Park. Jordan was riding in

The Red Cross is helping a family whose home was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. Volunteers with the agency helped the family of six with immediate needs like food and clothing. The family is staying with relatives for the time being. There are no additional details about the fire, like the cause, at this time.

One of two men charged in the murder of 17-year-old Tre’Veon Marshall in McKee Street Park last summer will be in court Monday for a pre-trial conference. 20-year-old Nicholas Thomas is charged with first degree murder after allegedly shooting Marshall multiple times last July. The second suspect, Joshua Murray, is also charged with first degree

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim talks with Mizzou soccer head coach Bryan Blitz about current and former players and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Former Missouri Tiger and Atlanta Hawk forward DeMarre Carroll tells ABC 17s Sherree Burruss how he does boxing and pilates to stay in shape this summer physically and mentally.