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In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler says Mid-Missourians should be “alert” but not scared about traveling around the nation. Hartzler tells ABC 17 News she feels confident that traveling within the country is safe but says, “we do need to be aware that this radicalization is taking place

The search has been called off, other than routine patrols of the area. The suspect is identified and there is no known direct threat to the community. Deputies will seek felony resisting arrest charges against the suspect. A man wanted for a felony warrant remained on the run Monday after leading deputies on a chase.

ABC 17 News confirmed both lanes of Highway 63 shutdown at one point Monday evening for a crash involving a pickup and a semi just south of Ashland. It was reported just before 6 p.m. near Highway A, about 20 miles south of Columbia. Crews at the scene told ABC 17 News the brakes failed

Jefferson City Public Schools saw a 40 percent rise in summer school attendance in 2016. School administrators said the increase is tied to the district offering open enrollment. Now, any student in the JCPS area can enroll and take part in summer programs instead of just those who are enrolled during the year. Officials said

Local law enforcement in Mid-Missouri say there is no credible threat in the area, but still warn residents to be cautious. According to Cole County Sheriff Department, they’ve been given no direction from a Federal level on any threats to the area. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler told ABC 17 news that they are in

At least 50 people were killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. The names are slowly being released, we will continue to update as the names are released: Edward Sotomayor Jr.: 34 years old Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo: 20 years old Luis S. Vielma: 22 years old Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz: 22 years old Stanley Almodovar III:

UPDATE:The Red Cross is accepting donations toward the response in Orlando. Donate at 800-733-2767 or click here. They are also accepting blood at all Columbia locations, click here to find the nearest one. ORIGINAL: Several state and local LGBT leaders are condemning the mass shooting in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead Sunday.

Court records released Monday are detailing a possible motive for a double murder in Saline County. You’ll recall we told you Donald Bruce Owens is charged with two counts of murder, armed criminal action and burglary in the case. A probable cause statement says Owens admitted to shooting Bonnie Hupp and Ryan Sanders. It says

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced Mondaythat Kevin McDonald, the UM System’s first ever Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer, also has agreed to serve as the interim vice chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at MU. The appointment is effective immediately. “We have worked closely with the UM System on diversity issues,

The Columbia School Board is set to vote Monday evening on a bid and contract for construction of a new East elementary school. The board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at CPS headquarters on West Worley. This will be the district’s 23rd elementary school and will be located in southeast Columbia. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark

ABC 17 News learned a child was found unresponsive at the pool on Sunday and taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center. Staff at the city’s Aquatic Center discovered the 5 year-old in the water. Lifeguards and off-duty Randolph County deputies helped perform CPR until the ambulance and EMTs arrived at the scene. The child was

On Sunday evening police say one man, 28, was walking on Sexton Road near Jewell Avenue when he was approached by four black males. One suspect reportedly pulled out a handgun and demanded money. When the victim refused he was shot by one of the suspects. All four suspects ran in an unknown direction. The

The Jefferson City Council for Drug-Free Youth brought a proposal to the city council to raise the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The city’s administration committee referred the item to the public safety committee Wednesday. Joy Sweeney, the director of the Council for Drug-Free Youth, said the measure would

The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a drowning Saturday afternoon near the Grand Glaize Arm at the Lake of the Ozarks. Troopers said Anthony Burgmeier, 51, went into the water to go swimming, but did not resurface. The Highway Patrol dive team located the body using a sonar scanner. This is the second drowning at

The Columbia Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at Drury Inn in Columbia at 1000 Knipp St. ABC 17 News crews on scene say more than 15 guests and employees are outside the building. There are three fire units on scene. A Boone County ambulance was also on scene. Stay with ABC 17

A man is airlifted to University Hospital after crashing his scooter in Jefferson City. Jefferson City Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Myrtle Avenue for the crash around 12:50 Sunday morning. Police say Douglas Wright was traveling eastbound on Myrtle down the hill toward Kansas Avenue. Wright lost control of the scooter and

Starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, MoDOT will begin closing and rerouting drivers around the Business Loop West/West Boulevard/I-70 interchange. On Sunday, crews will begin work on replacing the I-70 bridge over the business loop and building a dual-lane roundabout on the south side of Business Loop 70. The construction is expected to last 45 days.

This weekend saw some sizzling temperatures and it’s not the last time mid-Missourians will swelter in the heat this summer so doctors and first-responders are hoping to give people some ways to beat the heat. Firefighters often work hot fires on very hot days they’re aware of what they need to do to stay cool

UPDATE: A suspect in a Saline County double homicide is now charged. Donald Bruce Owens, 58, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and one county of burglary. Owens was found Friday June 10 in the rural Slater area. The Saline County Sheriff’s Department said Owens

Tim Jamieson has resigned as head coach of the Mizzou Baseball team, Mizzou Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announcedSaturday. “I would like to express my appreciation for all the players and coaches who I have had the honor of working with during my 28 baseball seasons at the University of Missouri,” Jamieson said. “I am