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On Sunday night, the Boonville community gathered to honor fallen soldiers this holiday season. The group gathered outside around the Daughters of the American Revolution off Main Street downtown. Cheryl Jensen, the organizer of the event, said she planned the vigil because it represents what Christmas is all about. “Even though it’s so cold, people

The former mayor of Columbia received a special honor from the University of Missouri during the university’s graduation ceremonies. MU presented Darwin Hindman a honorary doctor of law degree at the honors ceremony Saturday morning. Hindman preceded Mayor Bob McDavid and was mayor from 1995 to 2010. “It just is an outstanding honor,” Hindman said.

Two Columbia men arrested last week after a recent string of business robberies were tied to another hold-up Monday at a Jimmy John’s restaurant. A 16-year-old was taken into custody around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, now accused of playing a role in five of the six hold-ups with Jafari Boss, 31, who is already charged for

A suspect is on the loose after robbing a Break Time gas station at gunpoint. It happened around 2:47 Monday morning on 110 East Nifong Blvd. Columbia police confirm a suspect went into the store, demanded money and took off. The suspect is describe as a white man, 6 feet tall and 150 lbs. The

Authorities are investigating a barn fire in Harrisburg. It happened Sunday night at a barn across the street from Harrisburg Middle School. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the fire under control. The barn was destroyed. There is no damage estimate at this time.

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss talks with Missouri sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk in this week’s Sunday Sitdown.

The two women who organized the march say they want people to get together for positive reasons. They said with Christmas right around the corner they want everyone to spread positivity rather than negativity. With all of the negativity in the world we just thought it would be really cool to bring all races, all

As a cold front approaches Missouri late Sunday night rain chances will increase for Mid-Missouri. A few light showers ahead of the front are possible overnight. Then as the front moves into Missouri Monday, showers will become more likely. The best chance of rain for Mid-Missouri will be from 10 in the morning through 4

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Rayvonte Rice hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the last of his 19 points, giving Illinois a 62-59 victory over Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Saturday. Rice also had seven rebounds and three assists and Illinois (9-3) had a tougher time than expected against Missouri (5-6), which

Saturday, Kentrell Minton, the chair of Almeta Crayton’s Community Program orchestrated a Christmas dinner and raffle for the residents of Bear Creek Apartments on Columbia’s north side. Residents were given the opportunity to participate in raffles where gaming systems, flat screen televisions, and bicycles were given as prizes. In addition to the donation of Christmas

Saturday, gas prices in Columbia have dropped below $2.00. Most gas stations sold regular grade gas at $1.99 across the city Saturday. According to gasbuddy.com, gas prices in Columbia are at the lowest since 2009. And the Missouri average price for fuel is more than 50 cents cheaper than one month ago. Columbia residents said

Saturday, thousands of students in Columbia graduated from the University of Missouri and Columbia College. MU said it awarded more than 2,500 degrees this weekend. Its graduation ceremonies started Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday morning. And Columbia College said it gave degrees to more than 325 students. Each semester, the two schools’ graduations bring

Stubborn cloud cover has made for a gloomy weekend across Mid-Missouri and conditions won’t improve to start the week. A weather system is forming in northwestern parts of the United States and will approach Missouri Sunday night. Spotty rain will form late Sunday night, but pick up on Monday. Showers will persist through the day

Girls: Hallsville 52, Centralia 47Kirksville 55, Fulton 59Rolla 13, Helias 43North Callaway 58, Community R-6 43South Callaway 65, Eugene 61Southern Boone 52, Sturgeon 20 Boys: Centralia 56, Hallsville 43Fulton 78, Kirksville 67North Callaway 27, Community R-6 48Helias 44, Branson 47Mexico 69, Hannibal 56Blair Oaks 57, Linn 39California 54, Fatima 37

A Mid-Missouri man is due back in court after he is accused of recklessly infecting another person with HIV. Friday, Warren Williams, Jr. appeared in Audrain County Court for a preliminary hearing in Mexico. Judge Linda Hamlett ruled there was enough evidence for a probable cause after hearing testimonies from two witnesses. One witness was

Local activist groups in Columbia have about two weeks to gather thousands of signatures as they try to overturn the city’s new smoking laws. On Monday, the city council passed three smoking ordinances. Those against the smoking laws are crying foul, saying it’s bad for local businesses and they want it repealed. ‘We’re gathering signatures

Cancer can be difficult for anyone and any family, especially during the holidays. To help support an Eldon student suffering from a rare form of brain cancer, the entire student body held a pep rally and even had t-shirts name with the little boy’s name on it. Children cheered, “we support Christian, how about you?”

Police in Jefferson City are expecting a large crowd this weekend. A march is planned around 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. A group will start at the courthouse and march toward the Capitol. Organizers are asking people to bring flashlights. ABC 17 talked to one of the leaders Friday who said she was talking to a

Jefferson City Public Schools has named a new superintendent after several months of searching. The Board of Education announced Larry Linthacum will take the position following a vote by the board on Thursday. Linthacum will take over for Dr. Brian Mitchell, who in October announced his retirement at the end of the school year. The

Police don’t suspect foul play after a Columbia teen died from a suspected heroin overdose. Officers were called to a home earlier this week in the 7000 block of Madison Creek Drive near Providence off Route K. ABC 17 has confirmed 19-year-old Yaseen Adam died at a local hospital. Adam graduated last year from Rock