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The deadline for voter registration is Wednesday, October 12th at 5 p.m, and several county clerk offices say voter registration has increased since the last election. Boone, Cole and Callaway counties have seen an increase in overall registered voters compared to the past election. Dr. Terry Smith, political analyst, said “I don’t find it surprising

It’s been two months since a woman was attacked on the MKT trail, and so far, there have been no arrests. ABC 17 News checked back in with police today. They tell us they are taking the attack “very seriously” and are working to “apprehend him [the suspect] as quickly as possible.” “Right now we

Deputies in Cole County and Lincoln University police officers are now equipped with body cameras that are to be used during any official exchange with citizens. Both agencies say the new devices will increase safety and accountability of officers and the public. “Even if we don’t release the information on a vehicle stop because it’s

The coldest air of the season is heading for Mid-Missouri, as a cold front with Pacific origins arrives through Wednesday afternoon. This front will plummet our temperatures 20 to 30 degrees, as high will only be sitting in the upper 50s Thursday and overnight lows in the mid to upper 30s. The last time Mid-Missouri

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase ahead of the next storm system to bring a chance of showers & t-storms overnight as they develop in western Missouri after midnight and spread east into the morning hours. No severe storms are expected. Temperatures will stay mild with lows in the lower 60s and a south breeze up to

The Macon Police Department is investigating several reports of stolen items from vehicles and yards. According to the department, they received several reports of stolen items between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Police believe that several thefts may have gone unreported. Officers ask Macon residents to check their vehicles and property for any

A man has turned himself for charges of child molestation and enticement of a child. ABC 17 News spoke to a detective with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department who says Frank Washburn turned himself in at the Boone County jail around 3:40 Monday afternoon. Washburn was apparently wanted on an arrest warrant for child molestation

Boone County is considering renewing a deal with the Chariton County to ensure they will have space for overflow inmates. On Tuesday, County Commissioners discussed the county’s relationship with Chariton when it comes to housing criminals. A detective with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department tells our ABC17 crews they have housed inmates in Chariton before,

The University of Missouri’s annual homecoming blood drive has goals that reach beyond Columbia this year. The university and the American Red Cross are teaming up for the thirty-first homecoming blood drive this week. The drive starts just a few days after Hurricane Matthew swept through the southeast coast of the U.S., killing more than

Joshua Huddleston, 28, was scheduled for sentencing at 9: 00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Huddleston was drunk at a business East of Jefferson City and threatened a group of people with a gun. When people in the group took off running, Huddleston fired off a single shot. Authorities responded to the scene, where they say Huddleston

TODAY: Expext a pleasant afternoon across Mid-Missouri. There will be some mid level clouds this afternoon with increasing sun and temperatures 10 degrees above normal near 80. Skies will be mostly sunny in the afternoon with a south breeze up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Clouds look to increase ahead of the next storm system to

UPDATE: The driver involved in the crash, 62-year-old Michael Trachsel, was pronounced dead on scene. A crash report form the Missouri State Highway patrol shows the vehicle Trachsel was driving went off the road, swerved back onto the road and eventually crashed and overturned. The report shows Trachsel was wearing a seatbelt at the time

UPDATE 7:44am: Officials with the Columbia Fire Department confirm firefighters responded to a gas leak overnight in north Columbia. They say a worker was cutting the ground for a midnight fiber cable cut and hit the gas line. Columbia fire officials say one truck responded to the scene and stayed for about 45 minutes until

The Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Monday they will host community flu clinics in rural areas this season. Those through the age of 18 will be able to get the flu shot for free and anyone older can pay $25. The Center for Disease Control states that last year the

A strong cold front will bring chance for storms during the day on Wednesday that could bring marginally large hail and damaging winds. Areas from HWY 54 and southeast are under the Marginal (low) risk Wednesday mainly from 1PM-7PM. There will be plenty of wind shear during the day. Peeks of sun will be needed

Blue Bell Creameries is recalling all of its ice cream products that contain cookie dough from an Iowa-based supplier, including some sold in Missouri. The move announced Monday night comes after Aspen Hills recalled cookie dough supplied to ice cream makers after finding potential listeria bacteria contamination. The Blue Bell recall involves half-gallons and pints

TODAY: Sprinkles are possible through 6AM. There will be some mid level clouds this morning with increasing sun and temperatures 10 degrees above normal near 80. Skies will be mostly sunny in the afternoon with a south breeze up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Clouds look to increase ahead of the next storm system to bring

The city’s storm water division looks to add another piece in hopes of solving the puzzle of flooding in a central Columbia neighborhood. The Columbia City Council will vote Monday on a $105,000 purchase of the home at 1104 Worley Street, across the road from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, and another $50,000 to demolish

A crash involving a semi truck happened just after 2:30 p.m. on Highway 63 Monday. It occurred in the southbound lanes near Route NN, just north of Columbia. It’s still unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.

Columbia Public School superintendent, Dr. Stiepleman, will present to the Board of Education recommendations on how to address the overcrowding for Gentry and Jefferson Middle School. The presentation is only information, no action will be taken at Monday nights meeting. The Board of Education meets each year around October to discuss whether adjustments need to