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Lake area law enforcement is looking for two suspects who allegedly stole from a donation jar at the front counter on Halloween morning. A man and a woman came into the Osage Beach store with a child and took an unknown amount of money from the charity jar. The man was wearing a black leather

Three people from St. Louis were arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing from a Jefferson City store and leading police on a chase into Callaway County. The three apparently robbed Dick’s Sporting Goods and fled to downtown Jefferson City. JCPD found the suspect car at West Main and West High. When officers tried to stop the

A man claiming to be a deputy Boone Co. Juvenile Officer apparently stole cash from an 80-year-old man Wednesday afternoon. The man told Boone County deputies he allowed the man into his home in the 1400 block of Prathersville Road. The man told deputies the impostor came to the door and identified himself as “Mike

While everyone is still waiting for a grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case groups in Mid-Missouri are planning what actions to take regardless of the outcome. The NAACP, Missouri Faith Voices, and African American Clergy Coalition plan to march in Columbia after the verdict. Some will march from Second Baptist Church in Columbia,

If you’ve ever wondered if home surveillance video cameras work, well here’s a story to prove that they do. In less than 24 hours a family notices that their holiday presents, that were supposed to be delivered, were actually stolen. Holts Summit police say with the help of social media and people sharing the video

Columbia may join towns like Eugene, Oregon and the state of California in banning grocery stores from handing out plastic bags. The Energy Use, Efficiency and Conservation Subcommittee met Tuesday night to discuss the conditions of the proposed ordinance, which would eliminate single-use plastic bags from any place that sells perishable food items. Jan Dye,

Law professors at Mizzou said the grand jury decision is just a preliminary stage in the Michael Brown case. They also said grand juries are not commonly used in most states anymore. Rod Uphoff, a professor at MU’s law school, said the grand jury was originally set up to be a protection for the accused

This year officials at Columbia Public Schools will be able to call a late start for classes because of winter conditions. If a late start is called, all elementary, middle and high schools will begin classes two hours after their normal start time. But they will be dismissed at the usual time. CPS says one

Missouri State Highway Patrol officials have seen an increase in fatal accidents this year. They say it is due to a large percentage of drivers who are not wearing their seat belts. “A lot of times it just comes down to not paying attention when they are driving, or it could be weather-related, but whatever

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a child’s death. Investigators think the victim is between 8 and 13 years old, and possibly Native American or Hispanic. A woman found a skull last year near Dixon while taking photos. Less than two weeks ago, the FBI brought in dogs to search for clues. They

Governor Nixon Tuesday spoke at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis as the state awaits the grand jury’s decision on Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Nixon was joined by multiple state lawmakers. He introduced the commission he said will work toward a better future for the city of Ferguson. Shortly after the unrest in

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is warning people about a Publisher’s Clearing House scam. Callers are telling people they have won a grand prize of nearly $10 million, and that they need to pay the tax on the winnings up front. Callers are telling victims they need to take $9,500 out of their bank accounts

Three people were injured following a plane crash near Fulton Monday night. The three men were believed to be in their 60s. A pilot, co-pilot, and passenger were taking off in a twin-engine plane from the Fulton airport and made it about 50 yards before crashing into a wooded area near Callaway County Rd. 308.

Tolton High School in Columbia was locked down for a short time as part of a planned drug sweep. Columbia Police conducted a K-9 search in the school for illegal drugs after school administrators got information pointing to possible drugs being brought into the school. School officials said they don’t know if Tolton students were

ABC 17 News confirmed CenturyLink is shutting down its regional dispatch center at 625 Cherry Street in downtown Columbia. The changes take effect January 13, and 40 employees will lose their jobs. “CenturyLink, as all businesses, we continually evaluate our cost structure, as well as business practices and we adjust our operations to meet the

It has been six months since 20-year-old Brandon Ellingson drowned while in Highway Patrol custody at the Lake of the Ozarks. Ellingson was pulled over by Trooper Anthony Piercy for boating while drinking in May. Currently the Highway Patrol Drug and Crime Control Division is investigating the circumstances surrounding the college student’s death. Meanwhile, Ellingson’s

Governor Nixon signed an executive order Monday declaring a State of Emergency ahead of a grand jury decision in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Brown was allegedly shot by Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson on August 9. The order activated the National Guard to support law enforcement to prepare for any unrest following

Columbia Housing Authority said some of its low-income units are more than 50 years old and in disrepair. During Monday night’s city council meeting, the housing authority will ask the city for support in securing funds to pay for multimillion dollar renovations. The housing authority is in the process of applying for a low-income housing

There are 148 vacant buildings in Jefferson City that have accumulated on the list of abandoned buildings for Jefferson City. 50 of those have already been taken off the list after being rehabilitated or sold, but 98 remain. Of the remaining buildings, there are 21 that one woman owns on East Capitol. Jefferson City’s Planning

The Boys and Girls Club in Jefferson City Monday revealed plans for a new facility. ABC 17 first reported in August the building would be torn down at the old location for the Highway 50 expansion. Officials for the club also launched its new “Light the Way Home” campaign to raise money for the location