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More than 130 people have registered for two active intruder response training courses being taught by Columbia police officers Saturday. Sgt. Mike Hestir, one of the officers teaching the course, said there’s been a growing interest from the public in active intruder or mass casualty training. “I think when the guy ran over the bicyclists

A U.S. Chamber of Commerce ad has removed the image of Gov. Eric Greitens amid a criminal investigation into allegations against him. The ad, sans Greitens, will start running next week. It is completely identical with the exception of Greitens’ removal. ABC 17 News reached out to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for comment but

On Friday at 1:32 a.m., the Mexico Department of Public Safety was called to Garfield Park for a vehicle in the park that had possibly been involved in a crash. Sandra Gardner, 61, of Mexico, was found unresponsive in her 1999 Toyota Camry. MPSD and personnel from Audrain Ambulance District tried to revive her, and

Mizzou football and head coach Barry Odom introduced Derek Dooley as the new offensive coordinator today to the media. Dooley said he is excited for the opportunity to coach again at the college level. He said the trust he has with Odom during their conversations was the main reason he decided to take the job.

Missouri is in the national spotlight in an unflattering way. After an admitted extramarital affair involving Gov. Eric Greitens, criminal allegations are being investigated by the St. Louis County Circuit Attorney. As our guest for “This Week,” Democratic Representative Kip Kendrick discusses the seriousness of the allegations and discusses some of his 2018 legislative priorities.

UPDATE: ABC 17 News spoke to two nurses and one superintendent regarding the flu outbreak that caused Boonville Public Schools to close Friday. Nurse administrator, Melanie Hutton with Cooper County Public Health Center said it’s a team that decides what’s best for the students and staff. “The superintendent and the school board and the health

Twenty-four-year-old Jasmine Ford and 31-year-old Barry “Ro” Brown are now facing charges of armed criminal action, assault and kidnapping being they’re accused of shooting a woman five times Thursday morning. Police confirmed their arrest Friday morning. According to court documents, Ford and Brown sublease an apartment at Woodlake Apartments from Brown’s mother. Police didn’t indicate

Following a brief thaw in Mid-Missouri, temperatures have plunged below freezing once again. It’s a trend that has held steady for most of the month, with the average temperature nearly 6 degrees below seasonal averages. It’s a testament to just how cold this winter has been, not only in Missouri, but across most of the

UPDATE 1/12, 3:15 p.m.: Brown and Ford have both been charged with armed criminal action, assault and kidnapping. According to court records, both are being held without bond because they are a “threat to the victim and public safety.” UPDATE 1/12: Columbia police confirm they have arrested a man and woman in connection with a

UPDATE 4:50 pm: Shephard has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest in connection to the triple-shooting. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Lorenzo Shephard, 22, in reference to an October shooting that happened near the Ruckus Bar and Grill. ABC17 previously reported that three people had been shot near the parking

Pettis County deputies are looking for a man accused of robbery and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, a victim picked up Matthew Harris and an unknown female and drove them around the Sedalia area. The victim told deputies that he stopped on George Town Road to use the bathroom roadside when

An Eldon woman has been charged with animal neglect or abandonment after officers responded to Clean Concepts storage units for reports of abandoned dogs in a storage unit. According to the probable cause statement, the property manager told officers that he believed the woman renting the unit was living in it or staying in it

First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tracy Gonzalez announced on Friday her intentions to run for Associate Circuit Judge, Division IX. Gonzalez is the first attorney to announce her candidacy for the post. “I have a long history of fighting for the most vulnerable members of our community,” Gonzalez said. “As a judge, my first priority would

The Macon Police Department released the department’s crime statistical data for the month of November on Friday. Police said officers took seven reports of assault, six reports of burglary and seven reports of stealing. Officers said the total value of property reported stolen during the month was $2,918. Officers arrested a total of 12 adults

TONIGHT: It will be another very cold night as winds remain breezy out of the north up to 15 mph, with wind chill values as low as -10. Actual air temperatures will fall to 10 degrees through the night as clouds increase. SATURDAY: Clouds will decrease through the day and it will continue to be

Superintendent of the Gasconade County R-II School District, Chuck Garner confirmed on Friday there was a threat at Owensville High School. According to an automated phone message sent to parents, a potential threat was reported and the district put their safety plan in place and contacted local and juvenile authorities. Garner said no weapons were

Cole County deputies arrested Di-Brell Smith on Thursday after officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Rainbow Drive in reference to a forgery incident. According to the probable cause statement, Smith was attempting to pay his water bill with counterfeit money. An employee for the Public Water District told officers that Smith provided them

FRIDAY: It’s a breezy and cold afternoon across Mid-Missouri, as winds are out of the northeast up to 20 mph. Wind chill values are 5 to 10 degrees below 0 this afternoon and will improve some as winds die down through the day. Highs climb into the lower 20s this afternoon under plenty of sunshine.

Cole County deputies arrested Paul Camden on Wednesday after officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Chaddsford Drive in reference to a man threatening a woman. According to the probable cause statement, Camden got in the female’s face and pulled a knife out. Camden was also accused of threatening to cut the victim’s throat.

Jefferson City police suspect alcohol was a factor in a Thursday night crash in the 800 block of Belair Dr. Police said a Chevrolet Silverado was driving southbound when it lost control and began sliding sideways. The car ran off the left side of the roadway and then struck a tree on the passenger side