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Several children were hurt in a Friday night crash in Pettis County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports, two cars hit at the intersection of Grand Avenue and U.S. 65 around 7:40 p.m. The driver of a 1999 Chevrolet that pulled into the intersection, was hit, and rolled suffered serious injuries. Rebecca Iliff, 27,

Softball: On Friday night, in front of more than 2,000 fans, the No. 13 Missouri softball team fell to No. 6 Alabama 3-1. The Crimson Tide scored a run first in the second inning. Sami Fagan hit an RBI single allowing Taylor Gadbois to score the solo run for the Tigers. Top of the 7th,

A Columbia massage therapist has been arrested after being accused of doing more than just massages. Columbia police arrested massage therapist Jack Dillender after two women reported being touched in the breasts and genital areas during their massages. It happened at his business called The Way of Massage, at 601 Business Loop 70 West. ABC

Columbia teachers must approve a tentative deal with the school district next week, or else changes made to teacher contracts won’t go into effect until the 2015 school year. The Columbia chapter of the National Education Association came to a tentative agreement with Columbia Public Schools late Tuesday evening after months of collective bargaining. The

A bill that legalizes hemp oil is currently on Governor Nixon’s desk to be signed into law. The Missouri House of Representatives, as well as the Senate, passed House Bill 2238 overwhelmingly. The bill sponsor,Representative Caleb Jones said, “They’ve now created this plant with very high amounts of C-B-D oil and very low amounts of

If you have a road trip planned this summer, you may not have to budget as much for gas. TripleA reports the national average for the price of gas is likely peaking right now, and will drop this summer. Right now, gas is $3.39 in Columbia and $3.47 in Jefferson City. It is slightly cheaper

Fulton State Hospital is the most dangerous place for state workers, but they have actually reported fewer injuries compared to five years ago. ABC 17 requested the latest figures on injuries from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The numbers show a near 60 percent decrease in staff injuries since 2009. Although, when comparing this

Two people were arrested in Climax Springs in Camden County Thursday after police and the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group found meth and a meth lab in the 100 block of Payton Place. 49-year-old Matthew Fitzwater was charged with felony intent or distribution, delivery, manufacturing, or production of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of

45-year-old Dale Dietsch was charged with 3 counts of first degree statutory sodomyafter an extensive investigation by the Holts Summit Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force. Investigators revealed Dietsch had child pornography in January 2014, leading to his arrestand charges. Dietsch was charged with felony possession of child pornography. During

Two people were arrested Tuesday in Franklin by law enforcement including theEast Central Drug Task Force for having methamphetamine. Investigators searched a home on Highway 187 in Franklin and found meth, guns, and drug paraphernalia. 46-year-old Ronald Hickam was arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and possessionof a controlled substance. Hickam is being held on

Car warranties covered by the manufacturer or dealer don’t last forever. Vehicle service contracts are designed to protect car owners against unexpectedor expensive repairs to their vehicle. They are bought separately and meant to fill the gap and take over when an existingwarranty expires. Each vehicle contract is different, so it’s important to read the

A new transmission line that could be built right through the middle of Missouri is causing conflict. The Grain Belt Express Clean Line is a 750 mile long high voltage transmission line that would stretch from Kansas to Indiana, with part of it cutting through Missouri. Counties like Chariton, Randolph, and Monroe are just a

On Thursday, the No. 13 Missouri tigers beat No. 6 Alabama 8-6 after four lead changes. Tori Finucane started in the circle for the Tigers, pitching seven innings allowing nine hits, six runs and five strike outs. First batter for the Roll Tide hits a home run off Finucane giving Alabama a 1-0 lead in

Thursday was another busy day for Kim Anderson, has he made moves for his staff and around the state. Anderson announced Bryan Tibaldi would remain with the team as director of basketball operations. Tibaldi, who is a former graduate assistant and player under Tom Izzo at Michigan State, has spent the last three years in

Many young people have the time of their lives on prom night. It’s the last night of their lives for hundreds of teenagers because of drunken driving. That’s one of the reasons Jefferson City police are joining other Missouri Law Enforcement agencies in cracking down on youth drinking and driving. Extra patrols will be looking

The tornado disaster in Arkansas and the southeast United States this week opened up an impressive rush of volunteers to the area to help. Missouri Task Force One’s Doug Westhoff told ABC 17 News this week how well coordinated local authorities are in Arkansas managing those volunteers. The situation raises the question, what systems Mid-Missouri

The U.S. Department of Education released a list of 55 schools under investigation into how they handle sexual assaults. The University of Missouri which is currently under its own investigation did not make the list. Thursday’s release came two days after a white house task force promised greater government transparency on Title IX sexual assault

The Moberly Regional Medical Center announced Thursday the closure of the labor and delivery unit of the hospital starting June 1st. A news release stated a steady reduction in the number of families who choose the hospital as a provider for pregnancy and birth. The release said about 1,100 babies were born to Moberly families

Governor Nixon Thursday vetoed Senate Bill 509, otherwise known as the income tax bill. A news release stated Nixon called the bill an “unaffordable, unfair and dangerous schemethat would drain funding from public services and do nothing to help working families.” “Instead of helping middle-class families get ahead, the money this bill would drain from

A Dixon man was found guilty of having child porn Thursday in Pulaski County Court. 34-year-old Joshua Warner was charged with two counts of felony possession ofchild pornography. Investigators were able to download video files from Warner in 2011. When Warner’s home was searched, investigators found video files on his laptop. Warner admitted to having