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A driver involved in a chase and crash on Interstate 70 got away from the scene late Tuesday night. Boone County Sheriffs deputies told ABC 17 News the chase started at the Lake of the Woods exit. A deputy tried to pull a vehicle over around 11:20 p.m. because of unspecified traffic violations. The driver

Tuesday night a Jefferson City TIF commission approved tax increment financing for the Capital Mall. ABC 17 News was told in May that construction at the mall would likely begin by the end of the month. We asked why construction hasn’t started in mid-June. We found out mall management was waiting for final approval from

Mizzou officially adds Keith Shamburger to its roster, the school announced Tuesday. Shamburger comes from Hawaii and signed a financial aid agreement to play at the University of Missouri in the 2014-2015 season. “Keith is going to be a great addition to our program,” Missouri coach Kim Anderson said in a statement. “He gives us

The new roundabout at the Scott Boulevard and Vawter School Road in Columbia opened Tuesday morning, easing some traffic. But the bridge work continues, leaving a part of Scott Boulevard still shut down. Columbia drivers said the traffic on Forum Boulevard and Chapel Hill Road is once again unbearable. After receiving calls and emails from

A former priest appeared in Cooper County Court Tuesday afternoon for a hearing. Gerald Howard, also known as Carmine Sita, pleaded guilty to two counts of forcible sodomy and one count of attempted forcible sodomy against three teen boys. One count of forcible sodomy and two counts of attempted forcible sodomy were dismissed in exchange

Columbia police responded to several shots fired calls near Worley Street Park Monday night. An 18-year-old man arrived at the hospital in his own vehicle about 30 minutes after the calls. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries. But a man who lives near the park told ABC 17 News, “I hear gunshots go off

Summer heat has settled in this week, marking the beginning of emergency rooms and doctors seeing people suffering from heat-related illnesses. Fortunately, it’s something that is easy to prevent by following a few steps before going outside or hopping into the pool. If you go outside, it’s important to remember three simple things. Water, shade,

A segment of a major road construction project in Columbia was completed this week, opening a well-traveled intersection for drivers Tuesday. The intersection of Scott Boulevard and Vawter School Road has reopened for traffic. Users of Brushwood Lake Road will still use the temporary connection until the connection of a new section of Brushwood Lake

ABC 17 News confirmed a man died Monday evening after a chemical explosion over the weekend inside a home on Speed Drive south of Boonville. Cooper County Sheriff Jerry Wolfe identified the victim as 60-year-old Earl Fredrich. He was flown to University Hospital Saturday night with serious to his face. Emergency crews said a homemade

The Columbia City Council Monday night voted to repeal Ordinance number 022010, which approved a development agreement with Opus. The Council also rejected a measure calling for a November 4 special election, which would have allowed voters to decide whether to approve or reject the development agreement with Opus. Columbia Deputy City Manager Tony St.

Monday night the Jefferson City Council heard from MoDOT engineers about a wish list of projects for the capital city. If Amendment 7 is passed by voters on August 5, it could raise about $5.4 billion statewide. In Jefferson City the money could mean improving JeffTran by adding four hours of daily service to the

Columbia police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 500 block of West Worley Street, near Worley Street Park. It happened on June 16 just after 630p.m., after several people reported hearing three gunshots on the north side of the park. Callers described seeing two vehicles leaving the park shortly after, but are unsure

A shortage of deputies and jail employees is posing a challenge at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Currently, the department is short four deputies and at least a dozen jail deputies. “We are down 12 today,” said Assistant Jail Administrator Captain Keith Hoskins on Monday. He said it has been a struggle for years to

Missouri basketball coach Kim Anderson goes into specifics regarding the Oklahoma State game at the Sprint Center. Click the video link to watch the interview at the Sprint Center for more about the game, the potential of a game with Kansas, and the overall challenge of the 2014-2015 schedule.

Missouri Department of Transportation said the summer months are the most dangerous for road workers because they are working more frequently. Things like dehydration and heat stroke are things outdoor workers are concerned about, but so is laying asphalt. Fresh blacktop can reach temperatures as high as 350 degrees. MODOT manager, Jim Williams said, “If

Every Monday, ABC 17 News partners with Shelby’s Watch to highlight some of Mid-Missouri’s most wanted. Click here to see their photos. Columbia Crime Stoppers are looking for 26-year-old Jon-Eric Lee, who is wanted for a parole violation on a drug trafficking charge. Camden County authorities are looking for 26-year-old Kassey Russel. Russel is wanted

An Auxvasse man pleaded guilty to first degree child molestation Monday in Callaway County Court. 63-year-old Ronnie Landis admitted to inappropriately touching a girl in July 2012. The child came forward to authorities about a week after the incident happened. The judge initially sentenced Landis to 8 years in jail. Following testimony by the child’s

A Mexico man was sentenced to 75 years in prison Monday after being convicted of sex crimes against a young girl in 2012. 34-year-old Andrew Thompson was convicted in April of statutory rape, three counts of statutory sodomy, child molestation, and two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child. Audrain County Assistant Prosecutor Ashley Turner

A man pleaded guilty Monday to charges stemming from a deadly DWI crash near Jefferson City last year. Dennis Leporin, 29, admitted to one count of second-degree murder and second-degree assault, felony DWI and two misdemeanors, operating a motor vehicle without a license and endangered driving. His sentencing is set for August 13 in Cole

A Sedalia man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in eastern Sedalia Saturday afternoon. Police said witnesses saw Jonathan Eade on the train tracks just south of the overpass off East Highway 50 with another man taking pictures as the train was approaching. Eade was struck by the train and pronounced dead at