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A Jefferson City man was walking across Missouri Boulevard Saturday morning when he was hit by a truck that was turning, police said. Police said the pedestrian-involved-crash happened around 9:30 a.m near the intersection of Ohio Street and Missouri Boulevard. Police said the crash happened as the driver, Craig Glover Jr., 23, of Jefferson City,

The Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter on Mizzou’s campus is closing amid claims of hazing and drugs. On Friday, ABC 17 News got hold of the letter sent to chapter members stating the Alumni Advisory Council, or AAC, made the decision. In the letter, Sigma Phi Epsilon’s chief executive officer Brian C. Warren Jr. points to

TODAY: After a cool morning, temperatures will stay mild in the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. Conditions will feel wonderful with low humidity and sunny skies. An easterly breeze near 10 mph in the morning will diminish to 6 mph in the evening. TONIGHT: Some clouds will pass through Saturday night into Sunday

Most of Columbia’s unsolved homicides of the last two decades have happened in the last eight years, according to an analysis obtained by ABC 17 News. ABC 17 News requested a list breaking down the status of each homicide since 1997 from the Columbia Police Department. The list includes those in which police arrested one

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A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after Columbia police respond to an overdose at the Eagle Stop in the 1700 block of North Providence Road. According to the probable cause statement, police were dispatched to the gas station in reference to an overdose in the bathroom.

UPDATE 2:17 pm: Columbia police said the investigation revealed the shooting took place in the parking lot of Cooper Beech Townhomes. Police said the Forensic Unit is on scene collecting evidence and detectives are interviewing witnesses. Both of the victims have been transferred to a local hospital, officers said. Police said right now they do

There are a few changes at this year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ. One of the main organizers, Richard King, starts our conversation on “This Week” talking about some important things you need to know before you go.

The driver of a truck that hit a school bus head-on Thursday is recovering, along with the teenagers that were on the bus. University of Missouri Health Care staff tell ABC 17 News that two teenagers are improving after suffering serious injuries. The other two teens were released from the hospital, said Jeffery Hoelscher, a

In the coming months, early risers living near lakes, ponds or rivers will likely see steam fog which can make a beautiful sight in the early morning hours. Less daylight and a lower sun angle during the fall months usually leads to cooler nights. During clear fall nights, the warmth from the land escapes into

The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicked off on Friday and rush hour traffic will be greatly impacted. Police warn if anyone is not attending the festival to avoid the area if at all possible. Crews are restricting traffic around Broadway, Old Highway 63 and East Walnut. Festival officials said only festival pass holders

UPDATE 4:12 P.M.: According to a press release, Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect on Friday afternoon on suspicion of entering a home in the 100 block of Sanders Court and robbing two people at gunpoint. Tramell L. Blocker, 39, of 1104 Madison Street, was taken into custody at his home. Blocker was charged

Boone County deputies arrested Barry Tutwiler and Tiffany Turner on Friday, after two search warrants were served to the 5300 block of Godas Circle and the 700 block of Pear Tree Circle. Deputies said the search warrants were the result of an investigation into prescription pill and marijuana sales/distribution. They said both address were part

Miller County deputies are searching for a suspect with a possible weapon and a vehicle after after a car was reported stolen from the Saline Valley Campground outside of Eldon. Deputies said the suspect threatened them with a weapon and then took off in their vehicle. Deputies said the vehicle was last seen on Saline

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers released the results of their recent public opinion survey on Friday. Col. Sandra Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said this year’s survey was web-based to increase the response rate and collect a more representative sample of Missouri residents. Karsten said 1,812 people responded to the survey from

The Mizzou basketball team held its first official practice on Friday. The Tigers have completely revamped their roster since last season. There are seven new additions to the team – Michael Porter Jr., Jontay Porter, Blake Harris, C.J. Roberts, Jeremiah Tilmon, Ronnie Suggs and Kassius Robertson. On Friday, we spoke with several of the newcomers,

Attorney General Josh Hawley announced on Friday that Christopher Paschall, 40, was found guilty of murder, parental kidnapping and armed criminal action. Hawley said in 2015, Paschall shot and killed his ex-girlfriend Casey Lee Brace and her grandfather Herb Townsend while kidnapping his two-year-old daughter. Hawley said that despite a gunshot wound to the head,

TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop to near 50 by morning under mostly clear skies as winds shift to the east at 4-8 mph. SATURDAY: After a cool morning, temperatures will stay mild in the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. An east breeze near 10 mph in the morning will diminish to 5 mph in

Multiple emergency units have responded to a vehicle crash on Fairview Road. It is not yet known how the crash happened, how many people were involved and if there are any injuries. ABC 17 crews are headed to the scene to confirm more information.

A Fulton man was charged with being a sex offender physically present or loitering within 500 feet of a park with playground, pool and museum. Officers said that back in August, they were speaking with three boys at Hockaday Park about a juvenile complaint. Officers said while they were on the scene, they observed a