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A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday night after hitting a woman’s car and taking off. Police responded to the scene near Broadway and Garth Wednesday night. The victims told officers the woman was in the passing lane when another driver on his cell phone started veering into her lane. 25-year-old Taylor Carey hit the side

Bridge replacement work in Boone County will soon cause some delays for drivers in Mid-Missouri. Starting Tuesday, crews will start replacing the bridge that carries Route UU over Sugar Branch Creek. The work will take place just west of Columbia near Midway. Crews will close the route starting at 8:00 Tuesday morning, and won’t reopen

Columbia leaders are now making it easier for residents to connect with city government. The city will launch a new online engagement website Friday, speakupcomo.com. It will give users the chance to comment on posted pictures, vote on ideas, take surveys, and submit their own ideas for city improvement. The city said the website isn’t

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is planning a May DWI checkpoint in Boone Co. Highway Patrol hasn’t named a specific location for the checkpoint, but said it conducts the checkpoints at places where alcohol-related incidents are higher. MSHP said if you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call the Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555.

Thursday marked the last day on the job for the head of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Colonel Ron Replogle announced his retirement earlier this year, but it officially goes into effect Friday. Replogle has served on the patrol for more than 30 years. His retirement comes after the governor’s controversial decision to merge the

Police near the Lake of the Ozarks are warning consumers of scammers trying to steal personal information from ATM machines. Central Bank of the Lake of the Ozarks Fraud Department said they have received reports that ATMs in Kansas City and Springfield were compromised by scam artists placing a device on top of the card

The devastating earthquake that flattened parts of Katmandu and triggered avalanches in the Himalayas over the weekend has prompted an international outpouring of sympathy and aid for Nepalese recovery. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to check out the charities they support and avoid fraudulent charities that often crop up to take advantage of their sympathy

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Two suspects in a 2014 home invasion pleaded guilty to charges in Columbia Wednesday. She’aun Prince and Darrius Edwards are charged in connection to a deadly home invasion that happened last April. Prince pleaded guilty to first degree burglary, which was lowered from second-degree murder, as part of a plea deal. Prosecutors recommended a 10

Disappointed was a sentiment echoed by Missouri players and coaches after a doubleheader sweep of Northern Iowa. “Really disappointed,” said Head Coach Ehren Earleywine. “The girls didn’t show up much.” After a fantastic weekend against LSU, Mizzou needed an ejection of Earleywine before they showed any signs of life. Upset by a runner interference call

Three people were arrested Tuesday after a motorcycle crash at a Columbia motel. The crash was reported around 8:30 a.m. at America’s Best Value Inn on I-70 Drive Southwest. 34-year-old Julie Miles was learning to ride a motorcycle in the parking lot when she lost control and crashed through a window. Officers caught up to

Dr. Devi States has yet to hear from his family in Nepal. He owns Everest Cafe in Jefferson City and moved from Nepal to the U.S. several years ago. After the earthquake hit last week in Nepal, he’s been unable get in contact with his family, but remains hopeful they are still alive. Dr. States

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting at 9th and Rogers streets that occurred at about midnight Wednesday. One shot was fired near the Blue Note on 9th Street. Several shell casings were also found nearby at 9th and Rogers. Police told ABC 17 the suspect got kicked out of the Blue Note for fighting. That

Eight people were arrested Tuesday morning following a drug bust by the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and Jefferson City Police. Officers searched a home in the 1900 block of Glenwood Drive, and found hypodermic needles, meth smoking pipes, 3 grams of meth, and a small amount of marijuana. 39-year-old Tracy Hagan of Jefferson City and

The Red Cross Heart of Missouri chapter is helping two families after a fire in Cole County and another in Boone County. A Cole County family lost their home Tuesday in the 300 block of Carel Road in St. Martins. Volunteers provided food and clothing to the family, and they’re now staying with relatives. The

A Mid-Missouri woman is in jail after police found meth on her early Wednesday morning. Officers arrested 23-year-old Brooke Wright near West Boulevard and I-70 Drive Southwest. They pulled her over after noticing the vehicle’s license plates didn’t match the vehicle they were registered to. Officers searched her car and found a baggie of crystal

Culvert work will close a Mid-Missouri highway starting next week in Cooper County. Starting Monday, crews will close Route 179 between Cedar Lane and Highland School Road for pipe replacement. From Monday through Wednesday MoDOT will replace the first of seven culverts along the road. The work will close parts of Route 179 for seven

Police near the Lake of the Ozarks are asking the public to help identify two women caught on camera shoplifting. Investigators said the two have shoplifted several times from Target and Walmart in Osage Beach. Officers said the pair typically come into the store with empty purses, but when they leave their bags are full

Tactical vehicles like the ones we have seen on the streets of Baltimore are becoming a more common sign, even at departments in Mid-Missouri. In Ferguson and Baltimore they’ve been criticized for looking too menacing and militaristic on the streets, but some argue they can prevent bad situations, and its exactly what’s needed. Cole County

After Columbia Police responded to more than 50 pedestrian accidents over the last year, they decided to increase pedestrian safety with an enforcement campaign beginning in April. And they said since it started nearly a month ago, it’s been successful. Officer Scott Decker is on the traffic unit and has been on high alert over