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Columbia police said Sunday afternoon that two mentally handicapped people reported missing that morning had been found safe south of Topeka, Kan. Kansas State Police spotted the pair on Highway 35 Sunday afternoon. Lauren Pond, 23, was last seen at 2 a.m. on Marquis Court, an Independent Living Home. She has life-threatening seizures and may

A couple was robbed at gunpoint while getting out of their car early Sunday morning in the 700 block of Demaret Drive. Boone County Sheriffs deputies said in a news release that one man was assaulted during the robbery, but not hurt. Investigators described the suspects as three black men wearing dark hoodies and jeans,

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Meighan Simmons scored 20 points and Mercedes Russell grabbed 11 rebounds to help No. 10 Tennessee edge Missouri 56-50 on Sunday. Simmons’ steal and breakaway layup with 11:50 remaining capped a 22-5 run to give the Lady Vols (22-5, 11-3 SEC) a 43-27 lead, but Missouri clawed back to within 50-47

As the community continues to grieve over the death of Columbia firefighter Lt. Bruce Britt in a walkway collapse Saturday morning, Mizzou students and residents in the University Village Apartments came together Saturday night to honor his memory with a candlelight vigil. Lt. Britt died while trying to evacuate students from the structurally unsafe building.

A Columbia firefighter was killed while responding to a walkway collapse Saturday morning at University Village apartments. Lt. Bruce Britt died Saturday morning, according to the Columbia Fire Department. He was a 23-year veteran of the department. Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin released the following statement Saturday: “My heart is heavy this morning as my deepest

Tolton junior wrestler Jaydin Clayton clinched his third state title on Saturday at the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament. Clayton pinned his man to take the Class 1 title in the 138 pound weight class. The junior sets himself up for history next season, as he tries to become the second Columbia wrestler to win four

Boone County officials said parts of Boone county is under a boil advisory until noon on February 25. This affects anyone living in public supply water district #10. More specifically, if you live on any of these roads, you are under the boil advisory. Highway 124 West (from Hopper Road go west to Oak Grove

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Levi Randolph scored a career-high 33 points, 19 in the first half, and Trevor Releford added 18 points to lead Alabama to an 80-73 victory over Missouri Saturday night. With Alabama (11-16, 5-9 SEC) trailing 16-13 Randolph scored 17 of the next 20 points to trigger a 20-7 Alabama run as

Days after community outrage over an art teacher’s resignation, the president of Helias High School in Jefferson City asks for patience. Father Stephen Jones said in a Facebook statement that he apologized for a lack of communication with parents over the issue. “The resignation of Mr Friggle has caused a lot of pain, and for

Rock Bridge and Father Tolton sent multiple wrestlers to the state finals on Friday. The Bruins will have four state finalists: Cody Maly, Sam Crane, Jason Kiehne and Josiah Kline. Will Tindal and Jaydin Clayton all earned semi-final victories. Tindal will go for his first state title while Clayton goes for his third. Blair Oaks

Highlights from the courtwarming ceremony at Rock Bridge, and the celebratory wins from the boys and girls basketball teams.

A failed developer and former school leader is no longer facing charges in Missouri. On Friday ABC 17 News confirmed forgery counts were dropped against Robert Stone, who used to serve on the school board for Sturgeon R-V, about 30 minutes north of Columbia. Stone wanted to build a $60-million racing complex in Randolph County,

A former daycare owner in Cole County convicted in a shaken-baby case has a new trial date. Shelly Richter of Taos will head to court for a second time in mid-August. Last March, Richter was found not guilty of child abuse, but convicted for endangering the welfare of a child. One month later, a judge

A home in Boone County northeast of Columbia was hit by gunfire late Thursday night. Sheriff’s deputies responded to calls about gunfire on Demaret Drive around 9:20 p.m. Witnesses had said they heard gunfire from the road in front of a home in the 700 block. Deputies recovered evidence indicating gunshots were fired from the

Outback Steakhouse in Columbia is closing its doors on Sunday. The restaurant employs 59 people. Some employees will have the opportunity to transfer to other locations. The closest location to Columbia is in Osage Beach. Those who do not transfer will receive severance packages. The company released this statement: “Closing a restaurant is never easy.

Final high school scores from matched Friday Feb 20- Class 1:Logan Mudd W, Trent Schobee L – Fall 2:15Jake Hicks 2, Cole Kemna 9 – decisionDalton Fisher 17, Taylor Rogalski 1 – decisionFrankie Falotico W, Alex Cupp L – Fall 1:12Jaydin Clayton W, Justin Bauer L – Fall 2:12 Class 2:Trenton Clines 4, Thomas Rodger

On Thursday night the Missouri women’s basketball team traveled to Gainesville, Florida for the first time and win 81-76. Freshman Sierra Michaelis played a career best with 18 points and 11 boards in her first career double double and second state. Senior Bri Kulas and freshman Jordan Frericks put up double figures with 19 and

Winds were so strong Thursday they managed to knock down a barn just north of Jefferson City off Highway 94. The damage happened near the intersection of county roads 4031 and 4021. The conditions also caused 10 separate power outages across Boone County, affecting more than 200 customers. Most had been repaired by early Thursday

Pet flipping is a rising crime, where a pet is stolen and then sold for money. One Mid-Missouri family with an autistic son became the latest victims of the trend. Their English bulldog was stolen Wednesday and suddenly returned Thursday evening. National statistics show that Indianapolis, Saint Louis, and Kansas City are the top three

Deputies claim they arrested a meth dealer just west of Columbia Thursday afternoon. Boone County authorities were first called earlier in the morning, after witnesses reported a suspicious-looking woman who was acting strangely in the Rollingwood subdivision off Highway 40 near Midway. That led investigators to a home at 7902 West Rollingwood Blvd., where they