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TONIGHT: It will be a mild and quiet night across Mid-Missouri. High pressure that has been in control of this pattern will slowly continue to shift east through the night, which will lead to variable light winds. With the shifting high, this will open the door for clouds to slowly build in through the night.

Six people were arrested after police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside a home on Eastbrook Circle Friday night, the Moberly Police Department said in a news release. Police said the North Missouri Drug Task Force, the East Central Drug Task Force and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department helped execute the narcotics search warrant at

TODAY: Despite it being the first weekend in December, we’ll see beautiful and warm conditions through the day. While this morning is on the cool side, with plenty of sunshine and winds out of the southwest under 8 mph, we’ll warm into the lower 60s. This warming trend will have Mid-Missouri feeling more like late

Christopher Owens, 35, of Boonville, Missouri was charged yesterday with unlawful possession of an explosive substance and receiving stolen property after Howard County deputies say they caught him with a rocket launcher. Court documents reveal that Owens told deputies on scene he knew the launcher was stolen. The documents say Owens had the launcher and

One person is hospitalized with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City. The Jefferson City Police Department injury accident release says the crash occurred around 3:25 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of U.S. 50 West, the highway near the Capital Mall. The report says 43-year-old Tracey A. Tiethoff was driving in the

Columbia’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program opened its doors Friday to all household members who are in need of energy assistance. The program will run through March 2018, but Central Missouri Community Action said because the allocation of funds is a fixed amount, CMCA will accept applications as long as the state has funds. LIHEAP

The CEO of MU Health said the possible merger with Boone Hospital would help “bring jobs back to Columbia.” CEO Jonathan Curtwright gave an update on those discussion during the University of Missouri Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee meeting Friday. ABC 17 News reported in August when the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees unanimously

TONIGHT: We will see passing clouds as temperatures drop into the upper 30s by morning with southerly winds up to 8 mph. SATURDAY: The weather looks pleasant to get outdoors as temperatures climb to 60 degrees under sunny skies. Winds will light and variable, shifting to the east by evening. EXTENDED: Sunday will start with

UPDATE 4:40 pm: Maries County deputies arrested Malinda Fraley and Nathan Headrick for the burglary. According to the probable cause statement, deputies said they found a prybar, headlamp, flashlight and gloves in Fraley and Headrick’s car. Deputies said the stolen items found in the truck amounted to more than $1,500. Officers also said they found

Lincoln University police are investigating a vandalism incident that happened at a campus gymnasium. A spokesperson for the University said the incident occurred late Thursday night or early Friday morning at Jason Hall. ABC17 is talking with authorities to learn more about the vandalism. Stay with this story for the latest information.

A Moberly man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon after a man claimed William Stufflebean threatened him with a gun. According to the probable cause statement, the victim told officers that Stufflebean had convinced him to go for a ride. The victim said Stufflebean started talking about how his mom was upset.

UPDATE 12/1: Monteer has 16 charges against him related to the incident. Some of the charges include: unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, when deputies were attempting to take Monteer into custody, Monteer grabbed an officers pistol and attempted to remove it from the

Emergency crews responded to a garage fire on Friday afternoon on Doyle Road. Firefighters said a man was burning in a burn barrel earlier in the day and left the area after putting out the fire. The fire started back up again and spread to a two car garage. Firefighters said the garage was destroyed

Moniteau County deputies arrested Michael Draffen on Thursday after officers conducted a traffic stop in Tipton. Deputies said they found marijuana, paraphernalia and controlled substances after they did a search of Draffen’s vehicle. Draffen was arrested and taken to the Moniteau County Jail. He faces possible charges of possession of a controlled substance.

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley is leading the charge of attorneys general from 23 states to get Congress to put national concealed-carry reciprocity legislation into place. Those attorneys general sent a letter to Congress asking representatives to support two specific acts. “We share a strong interest in the protection of our citizens’ Second Amendment rights

Carol Elwyn, the driver in the deadly 2016 Highway 54 collision, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and assault on Friday. The collision happened shortly before midnight on Highway 54 at Walnut Grove Road. According to investigators, Elwyn was drunk and driving the wrong way when she hit a car head-on. Travis Davolt and Dominic Delong

Mizzou defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr. announced he will remain at Mizzou for his senior season. Beckner Jr. was considering entering the 2018 NFL Draft but announced today he will play in the Tigers’ bowl game and for Mizzou next season. “I’m excited to make this decision and move on to finishing this season out

Emergency crews responded to I-70 westbound near mile marker 111 for a vehicle collision on Friday afternoon. According to MODOT, drivers are advised to find an alternate route. MODOT crews estimate the road will be closed for one hour. ABC17 crews are working to find out more details about the crash. Stay with this story

UPDATE 12:30 pm: The Missouri State Board of Education posted to social media saying that the board voted 5-3 to remove commissioner immediately. Vandeven says serving as commissioner has been an opportunity she will always cherish, but says education now has become political in Missouri State Board VP Vic Lenz says the board was the

Emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of Highway 63 near Grindstone Creek for a motor-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon. According to the probable cause statement, more than five emergency crews responded to the crash. ABC17 crews say traffic is backed up to Grindstone. Boone County Joint Communications alerted drivers to use caution and avoid