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Crews will begin work Wednesday on Business 50 West in Jefferson City, a project approved by the Cole County Commission in January. The Don Schnieders Excavating Company was awarded the $3.5 million dollar project, which is the largest road project Cole County has ever done on their own according to Cole County presiding commissioner Marc

Sunday Sit-Down for March 2nd, 2014: Columbia College men’s basketball coach Bob Burchard. Burchard led his team to its fourth straight regular season AMC title. The hall of famer previews the 2014 AMC tournament at Southwell Complex with ABC 17 Sports Director Austin Kim.

Columbia police were investigating a shots fired incident early Sunday morning in central city. Investigators got to Lincoln Drive, just west of Providence Road through downtown, around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. They told ABC 17 News they found evidence of a shooting, but no victims or property damage in the area. Anyone with information on the

He served three years as the director of basketball operations for the Missouri women’s basketball team. Now Michael Porter is in his first year as a Mizzou assistant coach.ABC 17’s Sherree Burruss tells us how he’s using that persistence to guide his athletes and his family.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Jabari Brown scored 21 points and Missouri set season bests with 62 percent shooting and 19 assists to whip Mississippi State 85-66 on Saturday. Jordan Clarkson had 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds and reserve Keanu Post added career bests of 14 points and seven rebounds for the Tigers (20-9,

Girls high school district championships:New Franklin 57, Harrisburg 50 Boys high school district championships: Tolton Catholic 73, Harrisburg 51Linn 47, Tipton 44 (OT)South Callaway 75, Montgomery Co. 90Eugene 58, Blair Oaks 40

Boys high school basketball scores: Helias 54, Rock Bridge 55Eldon 30, Hickman 96 Girls high school basketball scores: Boonville 55, Blair Oaks 33Russellville 33, New Bloomfield 55Hermann 55, North Callaway 41Tuscumbia 63, St. Elizabeth 65 *Game Update: Boys district final Linn v. Tipton at Russellville moved to 12 p.m. due to weather

Superintendent Chris Belcher met with a local political group to discuss the plans for Columbia Public School’s $50 million bond proposal set for April’s ballot. It must receive 57 percent of the votes to pass and comes with a four-cent debt service levy increase. Belcher originally estimated the increase would be around eight cents, but

Boone County firefighters worked a two-alarm fire for nearly two hours on Friday just west of Columbia, less than three miles north of the Midway exit off I-70. Flames first appeared on Elizabeth Street around 3:30 p.m. At least a dozen trucks were on scene. When crews arrived, they could see smoke coming out the

Columbia Joint Communications received a 911 call just before five in the morning on Saturday from a concerned resident. The reports say he woke up to a loud noise thinking it was coming from the roof. When firefighters arrived they were expecting a collapsed roof with residents inside. According to police reports Lt. Bruce Britt

Parking will be limited in downtown Columbia over the weekend because of the True False Film Festival. Documentaries will be shown at eight different places across the city, from the Blue Note to the Missouri Theater and Jesse Hall on the MU campus. Officials are urging people to use public transportation. A short, 10-minute loop

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has given the go-ahead to spend $132 million on improvements to the Capitol and other state facilities. Nixon had put a hold on the money when the 2014 budget took effect last July. But the governor said Friday he’s releasing the money because of an improving economy. The money includes $28.5

Missouri helped consumers recover more than $16 million in insurance claims last year. Missouri’s Department of Insurance helps residents get their claims paid and last year saw a significant rise in the number of claims paid. Sturgeon cattle farmer Tim Cobb relies on his tractor to provide food for his animals. When it was stolen

The Mizzou baseball team cancelled their series with Alabama A&M on March 4 and 5 at Taylor Stadium due to a winter storm forecast in Mid-Missouri. The Tigers will play three games at UALR instead. The games against Alabama A&M haven’t been rescheduled, but the team’s home opener is scheduled for March 7. Mizzou will

Jefferson City employees are hosting a fundraiser to help a fellow employee. In December Katherine O’Neal, 28, was seriously injured in a car crash. O’Neal is also an auxiliary member of the Holts Summit fire department. Friday, at 5 p.m. a spaghetti dinner is planned at McClung Park. Tickets are $10 at the door. There

A federal fugitive was arrested Friday morning in southwest Camden County. Charlie Duke, 31, was taken into custody at his home in Macks Creek, about 20 minutes west of Camdenton near Highway 54. Duke is wanted on a federal warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Camden County investigators worked with the Southwest

Boys high school district final scores: New Franklin 62 v. Harrisburg 69Tolton 80 v. Salisbury 69Tipton 46 v. New Bloomfield 36Eugene 53 v. California 52Versailles 51 v. Blair Oaks 70South Callaway 64 v. Christian 54 Girls high school basketball final scores: Sullivan 45 v. Hickman 56Battle 21 v. Rock Bridge 88]

The Mizzou women’s basketball squad sent its seniors off on a high note, using a second-half surge to oust Ole Miss, 75-72, Thursday night. Senior Bri Kulas led all scorers with 26 points and junior Morgan Eye added 21. Kulas and Eye surpassed the 1000-career point mark to help Mizzou (17-11, 6-9) complete a season

According to a Bloomberg report, IBM began job cuts across the United States Thursday as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan to meet the company’s profit goals. Alliance@IBM, an employee group, said cuts have been made in 10 cities so far, including Columbia. A reported 12 jobs were cut in Columbia. But IBM hasn’t

University Village managers responded to residents’ concerns about safety after days of complaints and attempts to move out. On Thursday, University Village managers sent a letter to residents allowing them to find other living options if they wanted with no penalty for breaking their lease, as well as offering assistance in finding them other housing.