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Sophie Cunningham had 23 points to lead the Rock Bridge Bruins to a third straight state title at Mizzou Arena on Saturday. Rock Bridge defeated Lee’s Summit North 62-45. Despite going 0 for 4 from behind the arc, the Bruins dominated from the field, shooting 51.3 % for the entire game. Cierra Porter had 16

Saturday night, true freshman J’Den Cox defeated Ohio State wrestler Nick Heflin for the in the 197lb Championship title with a 2-1 decision becoming the youngest champion in Missouri history. Cox became the youngest All-American in Mizzou’s wrestling history Friday night after winning his semifinal match and the first Tiger to reach the final round

Moberly Area Community College in the Parkade Center on Business Loop added 16,500 square feet to its campus space. Now, the college operates on more than 50,000 square feet. The college needed more space after reaching capacity for its current setup. With more than 2,000 students, MACC expanded into the lower-level area of the building.

Rock Bridge girls basketball defeats St. Joseph’s Academy 57 to 64. Sophie Cunningham led the team with 19 points, followed by Cierra Porter with 12pts. The Bruins are set to face Lee’s Summit North on Saturday for the Class 5 State Championship. The Hickman boys team beat Hazelwood Central in the semifinals. The Kewpies beat

On Friday night Helias drops a heartbreaking triple overtime match up against Republic 67-62. The game tied at 51 at the end of regulation, the Crusaders battle through three overtimes against the Tigers, eventually falling behind. Helias plays tomorrow at 12:50 at Mizzou Arena for third place in Class 4.

After more than a decade on top, Missouri is no longer the methamphetamine capital of the U.S. It is now third for the amount of meth lab busts, behind Indiana and Tennessee. Shannon Jeffries, on the Mustang Drug Task Force, said despite it’s recent decline, meth is still the number one drug law enforcement agencies

Brandon Beissenherz can thank the extreme weather in mid-Missouri for his experience in deck construction. “That’s how I got started originally, was cleaning and staining old wood,” Beissenherz said. Now he owns Columbia Deck & Fence, a place he’s worked since 2005. Beissenherz said inspectors and deck owners call him to repair two areas commonly

One man accused in the murder of 17-year-old Tre’veon Marshall appeared in Boone County Court Friday for a pretrial hearing. Nicholas Raheem Thomas is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action for the July 2013 killing in Columbia’s McKee Park. Boone County Assistant Prosecutor Tracy Gonzalez confirmed to ABC 17 News Friday evening

A cancer center in Columbia has teamed up with one of the best cancer centers in the nation. On Friday officials at the University of Missouri announced Ellis Fischel Cancer Center will become affiliated with the MD Anderson Cancer Network. The network is a program at MD Anderson Cancer Center based at the University of

Columbia Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Nick Boren announced his retirement Friday after 7 years with the district. “It has been my distinct privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff, and parents of this school district,” said Boren. Boren’s career in education has spanned 29 years. He previously served as superintendent at South Callaway R- II

A drug bust Thursday night yielded a significant amount of drugs and cash after a home on 13006 Minnie Street in Russellville was surrounded by a SWAT team. The Cole County Sheriff’s Department and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force found 632 grams of crystal methamphetamine, several weapons, more than $15,000 in cash, two trucks, and

Columbia police have arrested a Columbia woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend. Police said the incident happened Thursday evening in the 1800 block of Business Loop 70 West. Investigators said Shannon Koch allegedly stabbed her boyfriend of five years in the thigh. It happened during an argument. He was taken to the hospital and is

Residents at a south Columbia apartment complex are back home after a car went crashing into a building. The accident happened Thursday at Gateway Apartments on Buttonwood Drive, by Nifong Boulevard. No one was hurt, but firefighters have to add temporary supports and inspectors were called out to make sure the building was safe before

Michael Sam certainly draws a crowd. Almost every NFL team sent a scout to Missouri’s Dan Devine Pavillion Thursday for Pro Day work outs. Michael Sam, who came out as the first openly gay draft prospect, tried to impress with many NFL eyes descending upon Columbia. Sam lifted 225 pounds 19 times, ran an 4.69

Three Columbia police detectives are now deputized U.S. Marshals. It’s part of a nationwide effort to encourage multiple law enforcement agencies to work together. Lieutenant Eric Hughes heads up the Street Crimes Unit and said this means better resources for local crime. “Anytime we can partner with other agencies, it’s a benefit to us,” Hughes

Spring break is just around the corner for thousands of University of Missouri students. This means that several apartments, homes, and buildings will soon be empty. Law enforcement told ABC 17 News that is exactly what criminals are looking for. Thursday, Columbia police remind students of some things to do before they leave: lock up

The University of Missouri is closing access to decks at a school-owned apartment complex because of what they found during an inspection. The engineering firm Traubue, Hansen & Hinshaw, hired to inspect all of the school’s facilities, wants to take a closer look at the wooden decks at the Tara Apartments. The complex is located

After finding $2500 at the Glen Carbon, Illinois store, MERS (Metro Employment and Rehabilitation Service)/Goodwill is looking to find the donor they believe mayhave accidentally placed money in with their item donation at the Columbia store. An employee found $500 cash inside an envelope while filtering through donations on Monday. Goodwill’s loss prevention team believe

The Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City will reopen for partial tours in late April. The tours were canceled in fall 2013 due to the presence of mold in the buildings. ABC 17 News investigated the mold problem back in January, looking through inspection reports to find that the problem had dated back years. While

Jefferson City police arrested 28-year-old Melvin Nunley Jr. Tuesday in the 800 block of east Dunklin Street. Nunley Jr. is a suspect in an ongoing heroin distribution investigation with the MUSTANG Drug Task force. Court documents say Nunley sold heroin to undercover officers twice in November and sold them cocaine once in December. All three