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The Diocese of Jefferson City announced Friday the purchase of 29 acres of land in southeast Columbia west of Fr. Tolton High School. The Diocese has not made a final decision on what the land will be used for, but in October 2013, an assessment was completed to determine support for a new parish and

A former Mid-Missouri court clerk pleaded guilty on Friday after a state audit in 2013 discovered funds totaling more than $11,000. Lanet Bittle is from Fulton and used to work at 13th Judicial Circuit in Callaway County. Last year a special prosecutor filed three counts of forgery against Bittle, who posted $10,000 bond. Bittle is

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In January 2014, the Motion Pictures Association of America received a complaint that a mid-Missouri resident was selling copyrighted movies online. The Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force investigated and eventually arrested 46-year-old Cathy Ann Serino of Columbia for counterfeiting copyright movies. Detectives made an undercover purchase of two movies from Serino’s website, and after

Former Missouri Tiger Ricky Kreklow is transferring from the University of California. A source tells ABC 17 Sports schools are already showing interest in Kreklow but it’s unclear if Missouri is interested or even contacted their former player. In a statement, Kreklow said this was not as easy decision for him and said it was

Boone County prosecutors filed a felony charge against former Missouri basketball player Zach Price on Thursday. He has been charged with first degree felony tampering. Boone County Assistant Prosecutor Jessica Meredith tells ABC 17 News Price is scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Boone County Circuit court on Friday. Price was kicked off

After at least three serious crashes along Highway 63 near Ashland in the last seven years, MODOT has began one of many projects along the highway to make traveling safer. MODOT engineer Mike Schupp said it’s dangerous to try to turn onto the highway or cross over the highway from Forsee Road beginning from a

It’s that time of year when more kids are playing outside in the nice weather, keeping parks busy throughout Mid-Missouri. While parents want to make sure their kids are playing safely ABC 17 News found some possible dangers that can’t be seen by the naked eye. Dr. Bethany Stone is an associate professor of biology

In Missouri, around 78,000 children are living in grandparent-headed households. The AARP says grandparents raising their grandchildren is a growing trend not only in the state, but nationally. Jefferson City’s Community Services Committee members said they noticed large amount of grandparent-headed homes in the city and felt compelled to do something to help them out.

The owner of Sake Japanese Bistro and a few Jimmy John’s franchises in Columbia said a man by the name of Jason Martinez tried to scam him. “He said here’s what you need to do… Go to Wal-Mart or Walgreens and buy a prepaid two hundred and fifty dollar card and send it to this

One woman was killed and another seriously injured in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 63 near Ashland. 19-year-old Briana Forrest was crossing Highway 63 from Forsee Road in a Dodge Avenger and failed to yield to 34-year-old Trudy Lakes who was driving a Ford Expedition who was driving south on Highway 63. Lakes’ SUV

Jefferson City Public Works met Thursday to discuss snow removal and overtime cost for the winter 2014 season. Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith told ABC 17 News the bills have been paid for this winter, but the city’s stockpile of treatment materials is only 30 percent of it’s capacity. Smith asked the city

Police have arrested Darrius Edwards for murder in connection with a robbery that turned deadly in April. According to investigators, Edwards and two other people tried to rob an apartment on West Texas Avenue on April 22. One of the people living there shot at the invaders, hitting two of them. Derrick Brookins died from

More roadwork is being done now that warmer weather is here. When most people go to work they worry about getting their work done correctly. Those who work for the Missouri Department of Transportation worry about getting their work done as well as their safety. MoDOT worker, Kent Cunningham, was almost hit by a tractor

In an effort to find solutions to the violent crime in Columbia, members of the mayor’s task force on community violence reached out the community members who have been directly affected. Those community members were invited to talk about their experience before the task force members at their meeting Wednesday night. “There are things that

A Sedalia man died in a car accident Wednesday afternoon in Warren County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, James Lutjen was driving west on I-70 outside Warrenton when his truck left the road and flipped over. Lutjen, 35, died at the scene. The cause of the accident is unknown. It’s also unclear if

A partnering of three local agencies would create a campus to house dozens of homeless and struggling veterans in Columbia. The plan, announced Wednesday afternoon, has been in the works for years between Welcome Home, Inc., the Truman VA, and the Columbia Housing Authority. The partners need community commitment to make the dream a reality,

Baseball- Peter Fairbanks pitched eight strong innings while Dylan Kelly went 2-4, as Mizzou baseball upset Illinois 5-2 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Fairbanks (4-4) got the win, striking out 3 and throwing 84 pitches in eight innings. Kelly’s biggest hit came in the fifth, getting a 2-out RBI scoring Shane Segovia and Logan

The U.S. Department of Justice announced changes Wednesday to the federal guidelines for clemency. The department says it’s part of Attorney General Eric Holder’s “Smart on Crime” campaign. Now, lawyers may file petitions for “non-violent, low-level” inmates with no connections to large criminal organizations. The person must have shown good conduct in prison, and have

A Moberly man was indicted by a federal grand jury for having and using counterfeit $50 bills. 37-year-old Kevin McCuiston was charged in a two-count indictment. McCuiston was charged for possessing 49 counterfeit $50 bills on December 6, 2013, and with passing 4 counterfeit $50 bills and 5 $10 bills on December 2, 2013. McCuiston