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The Columbia Public School Board is scheduled to meet Monday night and one of the expected votes could have an impact on future teacher salaries. The school board will vote on a teacher collective bargaining agreement with the Columbia Missouri National Education Association. Last month, Columbia Public Schools and the National Education Association reached a

Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery in the 900 block of Bernadette Drive, which happened Saturday night around 9:30. According to investigators, the victim said he was traveling through Columbia on business, met the suspect at the Columbia Mall, and made plans to hang out later in the evening. When they met near Our

Much needed rainfall moves in this week. We’ve picked up 6.21″ so far since January 1st, which is 6.72″ below normal by May 9th. Storms are likely to increase this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms could have hail up to half dollar size and winds of 60 mph or greater. Instability and wind shear

Columbia Police are investigating after receiving reports of multiple gun shots. It happened in the 400 block of Hirth Ave. around 1:45 a.m. Sunday. On scene, officers found multiple bullet holes in the driver’s side door of a maroon Dodge Charger. One female victim who is 27 years old had minor injuries to her legs

Today, the Storm Prediction Center upgraded Mid-Missouri from the “Marginal” to “Slight Risk” category for the threat of severe weather expected on Monday afternoon. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible throughout the morning and early afternoon hours of Monday. However, as atmospheric instability increases throughout the day, the strongest likelihood for strong to severe

COLUMBIA, Mo- Two people are recovering after a car crash Sunday afternoon. It happened a little before 4 o’clock near the intersection of Providence and Blue Ridge Rd. It involved a jeep and a pick up truck. The Columbia Fire Department tells ABC17 that there were two females inside the jeep that were taken to

May 7, 4:30 p.m.: MUPD confirms there was no law enforcement presence at last night’s gathering on Traditions’ Plaza. No plans to have extra patrols in the area tonight. University officials are working to get more information on last night’s incident. We are waiting to hear back. 11:22 p.m.: MUPD confirm two shots were fired

An Eldon woman is in serious condition at University Hospital after being involved in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning. It happened just after midnight Saturday on Highway 54, approximately 4 miles east of Lake Ozark. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 2005 Harley Davidson suffered a tire failure, causing it to overturn and

A frontal boundary currently draped over the mid section of Missouri will stall out tonight and eventually lift northward as a warm front during the day on Sunday. This will provide a decent set of for showers and thunderstorms to develop on Mother’s Day. Sunday morning will start out dry and continue that way into

The Columbia Fire Department responded to the Beta Theta Pi annex on Wilson Ave. just after 6 p.m. Saturday. According to Battalion Chief Clayton Farr, there were no signs of a fire from outside the building. He said crews found a small fire and smoke inside one of the bedrooms. Firefighters were able to put

Mizzou softball players played Saturday’s game against South Carolina under protest, according to a news released written by the players. The players say the Missouri athletic department is conducting an investigation centered around the coaching staff. “The softball players, support and love our coaching staff, and we wonder why this black cloud is being put

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a a single car crash in northern Boone County Saturday afternoon on Route B. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. near Low Crossing Road outside of Hallsville. The driver told troopers he was choking on a piece of food, which caused him to pass out and drive

UPDATE: According to Cooper County officials, shortly after 8 a.m. a female caller said she was being held against her will by an acquaintance. Several calls were received and multiple agencies were involved in trying to locate the female. Information led officials to the Boonville WalMart. Sheriff’s deputies, Boonville PD, and MSHP responded by the

Jefferson City police responded to a multi-vehicle crash Friday at 4:36 p.m. Three vehicles were involved in the crash that happened in the 3100 block of Missouri Blvd. A Buick Lesabre was traveling west on Highway 50 when it crossed the median and the eastbound lanes of Highway 50, onto Missouri Blvd. The Buick then

Gov. Jay Nixon signed new lobbyist restrictions into law Friday . He approved a six-month waiting period before elected officials can become lobbyists. Officials also have to give back or donate their campaign cash when that happens. Lobbyists have already been banned from working as political consultants while in office, but state lawmakers can still

Dozens of family and friends remembered Missouri law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Three law enforcement officers were honored during an emotional candlelight vigil next to the state capitol Friday night, including Trooper James Bava. It has been nearly nine months since Bava was killed in the

More than 50 crashes were reported on Scott Blvd between 2013 and 2016. Residents in that area have told us speeding is always a problem on Scott Blvd. However, one resident that ABC 17 spoke with said speeding is a problem, but a bigger concern is that there aren’t enough cross walks in the area

Columbia police are investigating after equipment was taken from a downtown construction site. Police say officers were called to the 200 block of South Ninth Street in reference to a larceny. They say pieces of equipment were stolen from the site. So far there have been no arrests. ABC 17 News reached out to the

Several students got sick after a field trip to a Mid-Missouri water park. TAN-TAR-A’s general manager told ABC 17 News the health department came out and shut the water park down for a couple of hours, between 4-7:00 p.m, and to investigate. He says his children actually had to go to the hospital. The general

With only three major candidates for U.S. President remaining, we are looking at the unique dynamics of this race for the White House. I start my conversation with Columbia College political science professor Dr. Terry Smith by asking if he was surprised by Tuesday’s announcement that Ted Cruz was suspending his campaign. Here is a