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A strong cold front brings a surge of cold air into mid-Missouri as we head into the weekend. This week we have already experienced chilly conditions, but actual air temperatures have not yet dropped below 32 degrees. This is set to change as we head into Saturday. Winds continuing out of the northwest will help

Columbia police arrested Colin Bell on Thursday afternoon after officers responded to Flat Branch Park for a disturbance. Police said Bell had grabbed a male victim by his hair while he was sleeping, punched him and took him to the ground. An unknown man pulled Bell off the victim, and Bell walked away, police said.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies throughout the county including Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, University of Missouri and VA Hospital Police Departments to conduct prescription drug take back events at multiple locations. The events on Friday and Saturday coincide with the national drug take back event sponsored by the Drug

UPDATE: Resa has been found safe and is home. ORIGINAL: Mexico Public Safety issued an endangered Silver Advisory for a man that went missing Thursday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, William Gary Resa has Alzheimer’s and left Mexico to drive to Independence, but did not arrive. Resa, 81, is described as a

One person was hospitalized after a crash Thursday night. Emergency crews responded to the collision in the 1300 block of Rangeline Street around 10:15 p.m. Firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department told ABC 17 News the crash involved two vehicles and that one person was taken to a hospital for their injuries. Rangline Street was

On Thursday, the City of Columbia Public Works Department shared its progress on two projects expected to improve a south Columbia neighborhood. City leaders met with people about the Nifong Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project and improvements to Forum Boulevard at Gentry Middle School. A portion of the $12.3 million Nifong project is expected to begin

Two Columbia businesses caught violating the city’s environmental standards have released statements, outlining changes they plan to make as a result. Kraft Heinz acknowledged they were in the wrong when they failed to notify officials within 24 hours that emissions from their oil and grease exceeded what the city allows, by 38 percent. After investigating

COLUMBIA – USA Today’s coaches poll predicts the Mizzou women’s basketball team to finish 16th in the country. The Tigers are returning key players such as Amber Smith, Cierra Porter and Sophie Cunningham. The Tigers said they are happy with the recognition, but they are not finished. Head coach Robin Pingeton said this team has

Since last week’s active threat near Mizzou’s campus, MU Staff Advisory Council worked on giving feedback to university leaders Thursday. Some of the feedback, said there was too much confusion about what was going on, what to do, and how serious the threat was. Chrissy Kintner, staff advisory council chair, told ABC 17 News after

On Thursday, Ashley Judd spoke publicly for the first time since a New York Times article came out with allegations Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed her. Since the article came out, roughly 50 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. The latest accusation comes from a Norwegian-born actress who said Weinstein barged into

On Friday afternoon, Darryl Kempf resigned from the Cooper County Clerk’s office after learning his punishment for stealing. Kempf received a suspended six-month jail sentence and was placed on two years of court-supervised probation. Kempf wrote in a letter, I have decided to resign as I no longer want to fight the politically motivated issues

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase and northwest winds will increase to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph at times. It will be colder as temperatures fall into the upper 30s by morning with the wind making it feel more like 30 degrees by daybreak. FRIDAY: There is a small chance for sprinkles or light showers along

Donald Meyer, 60, was struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening while crossing North Keene Street and Berrywood Drive in east Columbia. He later died of his injuries. After receiving a tip from a viewer, ABC 17 confirmed with Meyer’s family that he served in the Navy from 1973-76. He was a cook on the U.S.S.

​​​​​​ UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: Columbia Public Works officials said Thursday they spend about half a million dollars on winter weather maintenance every year. In the past five years, the costs have increased slightly, partly due to the new subdivisions popping up on the south side of Columbia. The unpredictable mid-Missouri weather means that they don’t

The University of Missouri has released an analysis of the Greek System and the Office of Greek Life (OGL) on Thursday, identifying problem areas that need to be addressed for “improving the Greek experience at MU.” “From the beginning of this process, our goal has been to make the Mizzou Greek system the best in

Emergency crews responded to four crashes in a 30 minute time span on Thursday afternoon. The first crash happened at Green Meadows and Providence at 3:45 p.m. Firefighters said it was a multi-vehicle collision and one person had to be extricated. The second crash happened on Route K at 3:53 p.m. Firefighters said there were

Fulton police arrested Carles Pendleton after they were called to Karon’s Diner for a sexual offense. According to the probable cause statement, Pendleton inappropriately touched one female victim and asked her vulgar questions. Police said Pendleton had also asked a waitress vulgar questions and showed her a picture of his genitalia. Officers said when they

Emergency crews responded to Green Meadows and Providence for a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon. According to the public dispatch, the crash happened at 3:45 p.m. More than seven emergency crews responded to the scene. Firefighters said at least one person had to be extricated from a vehicle. At least three tow trucks were requested

A Vandalia YMCA is scheduled to have a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 2 after officials received enough money to begin construction. The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA will be a branch of the Mexico Area Family YMCA. The new facility will provide 1-2 full-time positions and 10-15 part-time positions. The community, organizations, and grant programs raised $1.67

The Fulton School District has created a Toys for Tots challenge in an effort to replenish the toys that were recently stolen and vandalized. Ryan Waters, the activities director for Fulton Public Schools, is inviting nearby school districts to join in on the challenge. Waters said the district who collects the most toys will be