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The Katy Bridge in Boonville, was built in 1931 to 1932 as “MKT Bridge No. 191.1” by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. It replaced a much lighter bridge that was built in 1873. Of course, it’s no longer in use by the railroad, but that isn’t stopping a number of people wanting to preserve the bridge for

The new J-turns at Highway 63 and Hinton in Boone County opened Monday at around 11:30 a.m. MODOT began the project back in June. It’s a dangerous Boone County intersection. Highway 63 and Hinton Road is the site of dozens of crashes. According to MODOT, there have been 53 crashes at the intersection in the

A road many travelers take to the Columbia Regional Airport is getting a facelift. Boone County Commissioners, Ashland city mayor and many others showed up for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Angel Lane reconstruction project. The road off of Highway 63 is a main route to the airport. It will be closed for two weeks,

A Siberian tiger lifts itself from a aluminum tub, water dripping from its striped fur. While standing, her body dwarfs the tub, making one wonder how she fit in it in the first place. A woman smiles as the tiger steps out and paces her pen. “She’s beautiful,” the woman says, separated from her by

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss recaps the Royals final win over the Detroit Tigers

Web Extra: Post game interviews with Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Alex Gordon and Billy Butler.

Web Extra: Coach Pinkel, Marcus Murphy and Mitch Morse talk about loss to Indiana.

A Missouri House Representative died Saturday morning due to health complications. Rep. Randy Pike (R) was elected to the House in 2012 and was running for a second term. His campaign treasurer said he died Saturday morning at a hospital after swallowing a drink into his lungs. Pike was 60 years old. He was having

Columbia Parks and Recreation is hosting the Heritage Festival and Craft Show September 20-21. The event is free at Nifong Park with more than 100 different booths and vendors. This is the 37th year of the festival. Parks and Rec said there was a huge turnout Saturday, even with the home football game. The festival

Saturday, the International Association of Firefighters honored a fallen Columbia firefighter in Colorado. Lieutenant Bruce Britt died in a deadly balcony collapse in February. The IAFF put on a memorial ceremony honoring emergency medical personnel and firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Lt. Britt had his name engraved into the

A local charity honored the Jefferson City Police officers on Saturday on “National Thank a Police Officer Day.” Local leaders from the National Police Wives Association rallied donations and support from nearly 30 businesses in Jefferson City, including gift bags and food for 90 officers. “Thank you” are two words officers told ABC 17 they

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim highlights week five, part two of high school football.

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim highlights week five, part one of high school football.

Hickman at Rock Bridge: 23-42 FINALTolton at Tipton: 17-0 FINALRogers at Jefferson City: 21-37 FINALCalifornia at Hallsville: 68-14 FINALSouth Shelby at Centralia: 35-34 FINALBlair Oaks at Southern Boone: 34-7 FINALMoberly at Macon: 28-0 FINALSlater at Fayette: 12-55 FINALFulton at Marshall: 42-52 FINALMexico at Boonville: 35-12 FINALMarceline at Salisbury: 33-7 FINALBrookfield at Louisiana: 62-14 FINALCamdenton at

The University of Missouri continues to spread word about its Title IX policy through a Q&A session for students and faculty at Memorial Union on Friday. The meeting comes after MU hired a full-time coordinator and is making revisions to its Title IX policy to better handle sexual assaults on campus. MU’s Title IX Investigator

Rocheport resident Lillian Lynn got calls from three different government departments Friday after several months of trying. We’ve been telling you she has been battling with D.S.S about her Medicaid benefits. Friday, she said things are getting better… At least for her. Lynn said her pharmacy is reimbursing her the $800 after being denied benefits

A Columbia woman is facing possible charges for reportedly stealing from her disabled neighbor. Morgan Feutz worked as her home health aide. But over a month’s time, the victim noticed more things went missing and called police. Police claim Feutz pawned jewelry worth more than $1,000. Kim Walmsley said she’s only known Feutz and her

70-year-old Lillian Lynn now has to work 40 hour weeks to pay out of pocket for her grandchildren’s ADHD medications. Lynn said she found out about a glitch in the system when a pharmacy bill had not been paid. She said she has been waiting three months for the Department of Social Services to fix

Rock Bridge Elementary School, Gentry Middle School, Rock Bridge High School, and the Columbia Area Career Center were all modified lockdown until further notice Friday afternoon. The schools went on lockdown just after 2:00 p.m. due to an external threat. An anonymous threat on the social media site Yik Yak mentioned rumors of a gun

A Mexico man was sentenced Friday to 43 years in prison for sex crimes. 49-year-old Thomas Miller was found guilty of first degree child molestation, two counts of 2nd degree statutory sodomy, two counts of 2nd degree child molestation, as well as child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Miller’s victim testified about