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An 18-year-old in Fulton was arrested overnight after police found multiple bottles of alcohol and marijuana in his possession. Officers said Kalob Kelly has marijuana packaged in individual wrapped baggies ready for distribution. Kelly is being held in the Callaway County Jail on a $15,500 bond.

A Jefferson City family displaced by an apartment fire is in desperate need. ABC 17 News reported last week a 14-year-old was accused of arson after a New Year’s Day fire on West Main Street. Neighbors said they heard an explosion and saw a boy running from the area. Police said the fire was started

Arctic high pressure has moved into the region for the start of our week. High temperatures will reach the mid-to-upper 20s Monday and Tuesday. Wind chill values, what it will actually feel like, will only be in the teens both days. On Tuesday night another cold front will move through Mid-Missouri. This will bring a

Web Extra: Mizzou men’s basketball head coach Kim Anderson after team beats Lipscomb 72-60 in team’s final non-conference game.

High school basketball scores from around the area. Girls basketball Leavenworth (KS) 46 Rock Bridge 39Sturgeon 26 Harrisburg 61Parkview 33 Jefferson City 59California 54 Mexico 40Wellsville 12 North Callaway 64 Boys basketball Wellsville 37 North Callaway 52

Saturday evening a cold front will approach Missouri, bringing more rain to the area. As temperatures fall after 10pm a snow/rain mix will be possible. Then after midnight precipitation will turn to all snow. Light snow will continue through the overnight hours, with a few flurries left over Sunday morning. Most of Mid-Missouri will only

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim features Mizzou’s quarterback Maty Mauk’s 2015 Citrus Bowl performance

Parking rules in Columbia have changed with the new year, impacting metered spots. The new enforcement hours are now between 9:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. City parking garages are free both Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, residents from a two-family apartment in Jefferson City are moving forward after a New Year’s Day fire. Thursday, Abc 17 News reported firefighters responded to a large apartment fire on West Main Street around 3:30 p.m. A 14-year-old is now facing charges for first degree arson. Anwar Frazier said he was living in the

As temperatures drop Friday night, drivers are warned to use caution. There were hundreds of collisions last January during one of the first freezing rain events of the season. It’s not expected to be as dangerous this weekend, but the Columbia Public Works Department said drivers should still use caution, as even a small amount

A teenager has been detained for starting the fire that damaged a Jefferson City home Thursday afternoon. The house is in the 1400 block of West Main Street. Crews said the fire started at about 3:15 when a neighbor called 911 claiming they heard an explosion that came from the basement from the house next

With the approaching winter weather, ABC 17 talked to experts to get you prepared incase the power goes out. Boone Electric officials said to make sure you have an extra generator outside If you see any downed power lines, don’t approach them, instead call Boone Electric. “We have crews staged and ready to be mobilized.

ABC 17 News has confirmed Jefferson City has hired a new transit director. The city hired Chamber of Commerce Community Development Manager Mark Mehmert for the position. City Administrator Steve Crowell told ABC 17 Mehmert will replace Richard Turner, who retired in November. Mehmert is expected to start sometime this month.

The low pressure system we’ve been tracking all week is now over southern Texas, and will continue to push north over the next 24 hours. Rain begins to move in from the south tonight, between 7-9 p.m. for southern Mid-Missouri, including the Lake of the Ozarks and the I-44 corridor. Rain will continue overnight, bringing

The Missouri Tiger football team uses trick plays against Minnesota in their 33-17 Citrus Bowl win.

Thursday, the family of a man who was killed New Years Eve while crossing the street is mourning his death. Abc 17 News reported Jack Cheatom, 54, was hit by two cars while crossing Stadium Boulevard on Worley Street. The accident happened around 6:20 Wednesday night, according to the police report. The family said they

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Marcus Murphy ran for 159 yards, Russell Hansbrough added 114 yards and a touchdown and No. 16 Missouri beat Minnesota 33-17 on Thursday in the Citrus Bowl. Missouri (11-3) won its third straight bowl game to reach 11 victories for the fourth time in school history. Minnesota (8-5) trailed 19-17 entering

A man died after being hit by a car in Columbia on New Year’s Eve. Columbia Police said it happened on W. Worley and Stadium when a Chevy Cavalier was traveling south on Stadium around 6:20 p.m. The driver did not see 54-year-old Jackie Cheatom as he tried to cross the road and struck him.

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Several Mid-Missouri leaders who were elected earlier this year have officially taken office. Nine officials were sworn in for Boone County Thursday, including Commissioner Dan Atwill, who won the November election with more than 55% of the vote. He said there are several big things on the agenda for 2015. The first item on the