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A parent’s worst nightmare– someone breaking into their child’s room. Not through the window, but from a video baby monitor. It recently happened in Texas, where an unknown person was able to control one camera and talk to their child. “If that was happening, I would definitely change monitors,” said Kelsie, a concerned new mom.

Wednesday marked the official move-in day at the University of Missouri, bringing more than 3,000 students to their new dorm rooms. “We tell parents and students to ignore their GPS devices and ignore their knowledge of campus because we kind of mix things up a bit,” said Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor. Some roads

Both city leaders and police agree that Columbia needs to add police to lower the crime. However, they disagree on how to pay for those extra officers. Mayor Bob McDavid proposed an increased property tax to help fund the department, but changed his mind Wednesday morning following a Columbia Police Officers’ Association public forum Tuesday.

Crews are expected to wrap up their inspection today of the grounds around the Florida sinkhole that swallowed up parts of a three-story building. The 100-foot sinkhole opened up Sunday night at a resort six-miles from Walt Disney World displacing nearly 40 guests. With the recent rains in Missouri, we’re asking the leading sinkhole expert

The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission decided that all playgrounds in the capital city should be smoke-free zones. Smoking will not be allowed within 50 feet of any playground and within 25 feet of park pavilions. Parks and Recreation commissioners say this decision was made with children’s health in mind. “We felt like we

A jury found a Jefferson City man guilty of illegally possessing six firearms on Wednesday. 39-year-old Andrew David Brandwein was convicted in federal court of being a felon in possession of firearms. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office, Brandwein had six firearms in his possession, despite previous felony convictions for possession of a controlled

St. Louis County police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a Mid-Missouri teenager at a townhome complex near a golf course. The victim was identified Tuesday as 19-year-old Akeem Mayes of Jefferson City. Police found Mayes on the doorstep of the residence. Cole County prosecuting attorney Mark Richardson said Mayes was charged in

The White House isn’t saying much about a State Fair event in which a rodeo clown riled up the crowd as a bull chased a masked man imitating President Barack Obama. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says he had no reaction from Obama. But he says that personally, as a native of Missouri, “It was

Columbia’s mayor is withdrawing his plan to raise property taxes to pay for more police officers. After losing support for the tax increase from the Columbia Police Officer’s Association on Tuesday, Mayor McDavid issued this statement on Facebook: “Based on comments made by the Columbia Police Officers Association, I no longer support an increase in

Columbia police arrested two more men in connection with a July 23 burglary in the 3200 block of Martha Drive. Officers arrested 21-year-old Lamont Harris Tuesday afternoon on W. Worley Street. 18-year-old Martinez Demetrius Jackson was arrested shortly near the intersection of W. Sexton Road and Banks Avenue. Police say Jackson assaulted officers and tried

Police arrested a man suspect of burglarizing a home over the weekend. Officers say 20-year-old Zachary M. Smith broke into a home in the 5600 block of Majestic Circle on Saturday around 4 p.m. Wednesday morning, an off-duty law enforcement officer spotted Smith in the 4900 block of Thornbrook Ridge. Officer say Smith matched the

ABC 17 News is continuing to follow the latest case of cyclospora in Missouri after we told you about a new case in Miller County on Monday night. Nationwide, there are now more than 530 cases. The total number of cyclospora cases in the state of Missouri is now up to four. The Centers for

Columbia police have arrested a man wanted in connection with four domestic violence cases. On Sunday police set up a perimeter near Business Loop 70 while searching for Samuel Allen, who has multiple felony warrants. He suspect apparently fled in a stolen vehicle and then lead police on a foot chase. Tuesday night the Columbia

Gary Pinkel’s new approach towards practice seems to be paying off. Especially when compared to 2012, the Missouri Tigers have been remarkably healthy through the first two weeks of fall camp. No one has suffered the kind of catastrophic injury that may force him to miss significant time. But, we’ve finally had the type of

A jury has found 22-year-old Drew Puckett not guilty of a 2011 murder. Puckett was accused of shooting and killing Caleb Crabtree near Eugene two years ago. Puckett admitted to the shooting, but claimed self-defense. Stay with ABC 17 News for the latest updates.

It is annually one of the biggest events at the Lake of the Ozarks. This year, the 25th annual Shootout will air in mid-Missouri only on FOX22. Some of the most elite racing boats in the world will be in the lake Aug. 24-25 competing, not for a purse of cash, but for bragging rights

Thousands more young people will be flocking to downtown bars and restaurants as the start of college classes near. Police are preparing like they do every year, but with limited resources. The Columbia Police Department told ABC 17 that it is going through its regular routine of warning college students of the dangers of drinking

The first day of Columbia public schools starts next week and school leaders are preparing to deal with one of the biggest changes from last year — bus routes. School officials tell ABC 17 News they’ve dismantled the routes used in past years and made new ones to fit the new three-tier bell schedule. School

The Jefferson City Liquor Board met Tuesday morning to hear the owners of Lush appeal the 20-day liquor license suspension that they were issued a few weeks ago. The suspension is a result of tattooing in the club without a license and tattooing subjects who may be under the influence of alcohol. The owners of

One week ago, ABC 17 News reported a major crime sweep in mid-Missouri that led to more than 40 arrests. Now many of those criminals may be back on the streets. On Aug. 1-3, Columbia police teamed up with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies on what they called a proactive effort to