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Emergency crews responded to a house fire just southeast of Columbia, near Nifong Park, Wednesday night. It started around 7 p.m. at a home in the 4000 block of Ponderosa Street in Boone County. ABC 17 News is told a candle caught a mattress on fire. It caused some damage to the carpet. The home

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department held a Neighborhood Park Fun Day Wednesday evening at Indian Hills Park, one of a series of events to be held this fall. The events are designed to bring people in the community together, and have them visit their nearby parks. Parks and Recreation staff are joining with area

A source close to the Carl DeBrodie investigation told ABC 17 News a grand jury could hear the case involving the disappearance and death of DeBrodie within coming weeks. In a grand jury hearing, evidence is presented from the prosecutor in the criminal case. The grand jury will determine whether there is “probable cause” to

You may remember the term polar vortex that became popularized a few years ago, following one of the coldest winters in quite some time. While the term was popularized, the polar vortex has always existed and will continue to. Dips in the polar vortex are just becoming more common, leading to some brutal cold blasts.

UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Fulton police said Wednesday morning that they’re following up on leads after toys belonging to Toys for Tots were stolen from a storage facility off Highway 54. Major Roger Rice said that they didn’t have any suspects at the moment but the investigation could change at any time. Barnes said 12 Toys

Anthony Johnson, 36, of Kansas City, was driving south on Keene Street around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday when he struck and killed Donald Meyer, 60, of Columbia, near Berrywood Drive, according to police. Police said Meyer was in the roadway when the crash happened. Online traffic reports show there has not been a pedestrian-involved crash in

UPDATE 10:45 a.m: Boone County deputies arrested Thomas Hayden, 61, after they responded to the 100 block of Moonglow Lane. Deputies said they were called to Hayden’s residence following multiple 911 reports from citizens hearing gunshots. The investigation determined Hayden had been in an argument with a 26-year-old man. The man told deputies Hayden discharged

Mark Harris has been charged with financial exploitation after being accused of scamming a 96-year-old woman. According to the probable cause statement, officers observed numerous numerous subjects working on the yard and trimming large trees at the victim’s house. Police said Harris charged the woman $6,850 to trim approximately four to five trees in the

William Barrett has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after officers pulled over a vehicle with him in it earlier in October. According to the probable cause statement, officers initially pulled over a car for excessive window tint. Police said they made contact with the driver and Barrett, the passenger. Officers said the

A judge has granted Kevin Struempf a new trial after a recent jury found him guilty of statutory sodomy. According to the probable cause statement, officers responded to a Cole County home in 2015 after the 3-year-old victim’s grandmother told them the victim said she was touched inappropriately by Struempf. The grandmother reported to police

Update, 3:30 p.m.: A judge has withdrawn her warrant for Deandre Winters’ arrest. The attorney for Winters claims he never violated the conditions of his bond, despite failing a drug test. Josh Oxenhandler, attorney for Winters, asked the court to withdraw its warrant on Wednesday afternoon. Oxenhandler said the failed drug test came from marijuana

The College of the Ozarks is now requiring freshman to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The school unveiled the military science course that aims to educate students on modern military customs, U.S. politics and flag protocol on Monday. The course will also teach rifle marksmanship, map reading and rope knotting. College President Jerry

TONIGHT: It will be a little bit warmer tonight as temperatures only drop to the mid 40s under clear skies. Winds will shift out of the southeast under 10 mph, aiding in keeping temperatures warmer through the night. Wind chill values by morning will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s. THURSDAY: Grab that

Morgan County Deputies arrested Steven Plowman, 21, after a shooting at a residence on Ozarks Heights Road on Oct. 11. Deputies said shots were fired through the walls of the residence from outside of the house. An man was inside the residence at the time of the shooting and was struck by one of the

UPDATE 10/25: Moberly police identified the man accused of leaving his child in an abandoned car. Police arrested Brandon President of Columbia. According to the probable cause statement, police initially found President banging on a door with multiple lacerations on his arms and face and drooling at the mouth. President told police he had ingested

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway revealed the BaratHaven Community Improvement District in Dardenne Prairie improperly imposed and collected property taxes since it was established in 2006. “Special taxing districts like CIDs must be held accountable for how public dollars are collected and spent,” Auditor Galloway said. “In this case, lack of oversight led to a

TODAY: Transitioning winds up to 15 mph and gusting up to 30 will warm us through the day. We’ll see highs top out in the mid 60s under mostly sunny skies by the afternoon, with slightly warmer conditions through the evening hours. TONIGHT: It will be a little bit warmer tonight as temperatures only drop

Moniteau County deputies arrested Caleb Sewell, 26, on Monday after they stopped Sewell’s vehicle just east of Tipton. Deputies said the vehicle stop was part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity in the area. Deputies said when they searched the car they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia which appeared to be packaged for

The Columbia Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect involved in an assault downtown. Police said the assault happened on Sept. 24 at 1:47 a.m. Police ask if anyone has any information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to call the department at (573) 874-7652 or Crimestoppers at (573)

The Columbia NAACP held its third community meeting with residents, police and several City Council members Tuesday night. The organization and residents discussed several important issues they eventually want to make better in the community. Some of those issues include racial profiling, community policing, affordable housing and equality. Residents say there is more of a