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Highlights from the courtwarming ceremony at Rock Bridge, and the celebratory wins from the boys and girls basketball teams.

A failed developer and former school leader is no longer facing charges in Missouri. On Friday ABC 17 News confirmed forgery counts were dropped against Robert Stone, who used to serve on the school board for Sturgeon R-V, about 30 minutes north of Columbia. Stone wanted to build a $60-million racing complex in Randolph County,

A former daycare owner in Cole County convicted in a shaken-baby case has a new trial date. Shelly Richter of Taos will head to court for a second time in mid-August. Last March, Richter was found not guilty of child abuse, but convicted for endangering the welfare of a child. One month later, a judge

A home in Boone County northeast of Columbia was hit by gunfire late Thursday night. Sheriff’s deputies responded to calls about gunfire on Demaret Drive around 9:20 p.m. Witnesses had said they heard gunfire from the road in front of a home in the 700 block. Deputies recovered evidence indicating gunshots were fired from the

Outback Steakhouse in Columbia is closing its doors on Sunday. The restaurant employs 59 people. Some employees will have the opportunity to transfer to other locations. The closest location to Columbia is in Osage Beach. Those who do not transfer will receive severance packages. The company released this statement: “Closing a restaurant is never easy.

Final high school scores from matched Friday Feb 20- Class 1:Logan Mudd W, Trent Schobee L – Fall 2:15Jake Hicks 2, Cole Kemna 9 – decisionDalton Fisher 17, Taylor Rogalski 1 – decisionFrankie Falotico W, Alex Cupp L – Fall 1:12Jaydin Clayton W, Justin Bauer L – Fall 2:12 Class 2:Trenton Clines 4, Thomas Rodger

On Thursday night the Missouri women’s basketball team traveled to Gainesville, Florida for the first time and win 81-76. Freshman Sierra Michaelis played a career best with 18 points and 11 boards in her first career double double and second state. Senior Bri Kulas and freshman Jordan Frericks put up double figures with 19 and

Winds were so strong Thursday they managed to knock down a barn just north of Jefferson City off Highway 94. The damage happened near the intersection of county roads 4031 and 4021. The conditions also caused 10 separate power outages across Boone County, affecting more than 200 customers. Most had been repaired by early Thursday

Pet flipping is a rising crime, where a pet is stolen and then sold for money. One Mid-Missouri family with an autistic son became the latest victims of the trend. Their English bulldog was stolen Wednesday and suddenly returned Thursday evening. National statistics show that Indianapolis, Saint Louis, and Kansas City are the top three

Deputies claim they arrested a meth dealer just west of Columbia Thursday afternoon. Boone County authorities were first called earlier in the morning, after witnesses reported a suspicious-looking woman who was acting strangely in the Rollingwood subdivision off Highway 40 near Midway. That led investigators to a home at 7902 West Rollingwood Blvd., where they

The new diamond interchange at Stadium Boulevard and I-70 has alleviated some traffic congestion. But many are asking when the area near Broadway and Stadium will be finished. MODOT said they still have to finish the cross walks, sidewalks and install some traffic signals. But they said they are in the home stretch of the

Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City confirmed Wednesday an art teacher resigned last week. A source says the resignation came after making an inappropriate comment to a 14 year-old female student. Mark Friggle resigned last Thursday. Sources told ABC 17 News there was never a relationship between Friggle and the student. Former students told

The Osage Beach Fire Department was called to a condominium fire around 2 Thursday morning. Upon arrival, they found the roof of a Parkview Bay Condominiums building inflamed. The building was evacuated and one occupant suffered minor burns. He was treated on the scene. The building sustained a partial collapse of the top level. Lake

Court documents filed on behalf of Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster show that the state has found a new supplier of its execution drug, less than a week before convicted killer Michael Taylor is scheduled to be put to death. A Tulsa, Okla.-based compounding pharmacy reached a settlement Monday in a suit filed by Taylor

A Mid-Missouri man accused of setting his wife on fire last summer is due back in court. Willard Hunt of Higbee, Mo., had a hearing in Randolph County Thursday morning. His trial is set for April 3. Hunt is charged with first degree arson, first degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Prosecutors think Hunt

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points, including all 11 free throw attempts, as Missouri held off Vanderbilt 67-64 on Wednesday. Earnest Ross added 16 points for the Tigers (19-7, 7-6 SEC), who survived an off-game from top scorer Jabari Brown in a matchup of schools tied for fifth place in the conference.

As the temperatures start to rise for spring, so will the gas prices. Experts say prices won’t get quite as high as last year, but they will take a hit on wallets around the country. After prices rose nearly 20 cents in just two days, people at the pump are unhappy. On Wednesday, most Columbia

The future of funding for a new Fulton State Hospital caused confusion at the Capitol on Wednesday. At a meeting of mental health advocates at the Capitol and later in a statement emailed to news outlets, Nixon lashed out at House members for allegedly stripping funding for a new facility from the budget. “The House

A psychiatrist’s testimony Wednesday convinced a judge to set aside a Camdenton woman’s Alford plea. The doctor said Bradie Simpson was suffering from a mental disease at the time of the alleged attack. Bradie Simpson was accused of attacking her 9 month-old in Camden County. Simpson’s older son called authorities in Feb. 2012 after finding

Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson announced Wednesday evening that charges had been filed in the death of 10-year-old Hailey Owens. Craig Wood, 45, has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and child kidnapping. According to investigators, Wood kidnapped Owens Tuesday evening from a street near her home. Witnesses told police a man in