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Jefferson City Public School leaders met Wednesday for a daylong retreat focused on planning. At this meeting, leaders discussed their leadership role and the goals that they have for the district. Goals that kept coming up throughout the day were better communication with the district and community, and working to improve school facilities. “We need

The original McDonald’s in Columbia will reopen Thursday after a complete rebuild. The restaurant on Business Loop 70 near Providence Road is set to reopen at 5 a.m. after closing in August for reconstruction. McDonald’s is planning several grand reopening events, including giving a year’s worth of free sandwiches to the first 75 guests on

Charges have been filed against an Ashland woman accused of biting an officer during a struggle. Ashland officers responded to a report of a disturbance with a weapon around 5:22 p.m. Sunday on Morgan Drive. Officers say Dallas Denee’ Smith, 19, had made suicidal comments and allegedly fired a shotgun into the ground. As an

Police arrested a Columbia man Wednesday morning for allegedly harassing his ex-girlfriend. Officers arrested Nathaniel Cass, 24, after he allegedly sent threatening messages to his ex. Police say Cass sent more than 100 messages in 75 minutes to a woman, causing her to fear for her safety. Cass was arrested for harassment and third-degree domestic

Sen. Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City) announced Wednesday he will seek reelection in 2014. Kehoe, who oversees the 6th District in the Missouri Senate, made the announcement during a “Flapjack Tour” breakfast in the capital city. His tour consisted of 11 stops, including Hermann, Eldon, California, Versailles, Owensville and Linn. “I don’t make decisions based upon

Mizzou Women’s Basketball team won its first exhibition match 79-53 over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. It was almost 40 years ago the first time these two teams met. It was also the first year the University of Missouri had a women’s basketball team. Bri Kulas and freshman Jordan Frericks

Columbia leaders held an open house Tuesday evening to discuss the second phase of the Scott Boulevard improvement project. Starting in early 2014, the Columbia Public Works Department will close Scott Blvd. from Bellview Drive to Vawter School Road to improve that section of the road. Crews will build a new bridge over Hinkson Creek

The Moberly business community remained on alert Tuesday night, despite an arrest in a months-long burglary ring. Robert Wright, 41, was arrested Friday at his Coates Street home on three burglary charges. Court documents obtained by ABC 17 News describe his possible involvement in 15 burglaries dating back to March 27. Investigators claimed they found

Columbia voters heading to the polls Nov. 5 will see a nearly $33 million sewer bond issue. The money will be used over the next five years to fix broken pipes, replace outdated lines and dig new manholes. This will help basements from flooding and toilets from backing up, which were problems some Columbia residences

They’re meant to scare you, but haunted houses could pose a real safety threat. Fires, falling, or even seizures have been reported at these frightful attractions across the country. Here in Mid-Missouri, these houses must pass an inspection before they are allowed to dim the lights and begin the scaring. FearFest is an attraction just

The new Ronald McDonald House will open its doors to guests this week. The home will welcome families starting Wednesday at its new location on Lansing Avenue, near the University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Ronald McDonald House officials say the location next to the hospital is a significant improvement since the home offers

A Jefferson City man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force, 27-year-old Johnathan Lee Cox was arrested for first-degree promoting child pornography. Investigators say they download child porn from a Jefferson City-area computer in August and traced the files to Cox’s home. On Tuesday,

Law enforcement in Jefferson City have identified the two men suspected of a burglary at Jefferson City High School. According to court documents, 23-year-old Dion Perry and 19-year-old Ryan Perry, both of Illinois, are the men responsible for breaking into lockers at the Weber Field House and stealing cell phones and money. In the documents,

One child was seriously injured in a Monday afternoon car crash near Mexico, Mo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a head-on collision around 3:20 p.m. on County Road 820 near County Road 815. Troopers say Mary Carr, 35, of Mexico, failed to drive on the right side of the road and struck another

Two teenagers were injured in a crash in Osage County. Police were called to a rollover accident on Route A in Osage County Monday afternoon. Morgan Read, 18, of Columbia, and Eric Thomas, 19, of Maryland Heights, were seriously injured in the accident. Both had to be flown by helicopter to University Hospital for treatment.

The family of the man hit and killed on Interstate 70 wants answers about his death. Ennis Marquis Patrick, 36, lovingly remembered as Quis, was struck early Saturday morning. The investigation of the accident is still ongoing. Police were originally called by a truck driver who thought he hit a deer. A few hours later,

The Columbia Fire Department is urging residents to take safety precautions when using heating appliances to stay warm this winter. Battalion Chief Brad Fraizer said it’s not just the possibility of a fire that’s dangerous. “Any fuel-burning appliance has the possibility of creating carbon monoxide, which is very deadly,” Fraizer said. Appliances like the wood

District volleyball scores for October 28th, 2013. Rock Bridge 2 vs. Holt 0 Smith Cotton 2 vs. Hickman 0 Helias 2 vs. Battle 0 Fulton 2 vs. Mexico 0 Kirksville 0 vs. Southern Boone 2 Smithton 1 vs. Tolton 2 Lutheran North 2 vs. Hallsville 1 Centralia 2 vs. Montgomery County

Click the video player to watch Andrew Baggett talk about the missed kick versus South Carolina on Saturday. Baggett talks about the support from his teammates, the reaction from Mizzou fans and why he wants still wants every opportunity to make the big kick down the road.

Columbia police were looking for a vehicle of interest Monday evening after reports of shots being fired on Diego Court in south Columbia. Witnesses told police a white Chevy Monte Carlo pulled out of the cul-de-sac after reportedly firing four to five shots into the air around 3:30 p.m. At the scene, officers told ABC