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Several law enforcement agencies are cracking down on sex offender violators this Halloween. Missouri State law said sex offenders are not allowed to have Halloween decorations, answer the door for trick-or-treaters or have their porch light on. They are required to have a sign on their front door saying “No candy or treats at this

The pink and dark green lines have been removed from the Go COMO bus system, among other changes that took effect Monday. The pink line (#6), which covered a section of Southeast Columbia, has been replaced by a “Flex Route,” which is available from 7-8 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Riders will be

The Columbia Library District board members have voted against recommending tax increment financing for new development at the Broadway Hotel. The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education told its representatives on the TIF Commission to vote no on the proposal earlier this month. In a letter to the commission, CLD board president Kathleen Markie said

CrimeStoppers received an anonymous donation of $2,000 to be put towards reward money for any tips leading to an arrest in the murder of Jamar Hicks. Hicks was murdered on July 16th when at least one suspect approached a car that Hicks was inside of. The suspects opened fire on the vehicle, killing Hicks and

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is taking multiple measures to protect its citizens from registered sex offenders in the county. The office created a new interactive map that shows the location of the sex offenders’ registered home addresses and allows you to compare your current location to the houses. The map also shows the criminal

TONIGHT: It will be a cold night under mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s to near 30 by morning with northwest winds diminishing to 5 mph. TUESDAY: Clouds will move back in and it will be chilly! High temperatures will only reach the low to mid 40s with light westerly winds.

Jefferson City police arrested Jacob Otto on Friday after officers responded to the 1500 block of East High Street for a possible burglary. According to the probable cause statement, Otto entered and remained inside the building, which was occupied by workers. Police said the victim observed Otto inside the basement. Officers said Otto dumped grey/blue

John Brandkamp has been charged with assault of a law enforcement officer after deputies responded to the 28000 block of Highway U for a report of a possible suicidal subject According to the probable cause statement, officers observed Brandkamp standing in the door way of his residence with a rifle. Deputies said Brandkamp fired one

Cole County deputies arrested Donald Steck on Saturday after they responded to the 13100 block of Rockhouse Road in reference to a domestic assault. According to the probable cause statement, Steck shoved a victim into a bedroom against her will and refused to let her leave, all while he had a hatchet in his hand.

A crash at the intersection of Monroe and Western in Mexico apparently involved a 14-year-old female pedestrian, but the matter of who struck who has an unusual twist in this case, according to officials. Officials from the Mexico Department of Public Safety report that the teen was crossing Monroe Street Sunday night and ran into

A Cole County man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Schott Road for a well being check. According to the probable cause statement, a mother had called deputies after she received pictures of bruises on one of her children. Deputies said they

With Missouri’s lack of testing evidence kits in sexual assault cases, many are concerned repeat offenders may get off the hook. Missouri reportedly has an extensive backlog in testing the kits. This backlog seems to discourage agencies from sending any additional evidence for testing — they typically don’t send the evidence unless the victim wants

Maries County deputies arrested Jerry Cook after officers pulled Cook over on Saturday for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to the probable cause statement, Cook is considered a chronic offender after he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter-vehicular intoxication for events occurring in April 1995. Cook was also found guilty of driving while intoxicated

The Halloween forecast this year isn’t a “treat” for everyone, as cold air is setting its sights on Mid-Missouri once more. Thanks to a cold front that has been tracking through the Midwest, temperatures will once more fall into unseasonable territory. High pressure over the western part of the country will slowly move into the

Cole County deputies arrested Alohn Griffin on Friday in the 3800 block of Del Ray Avenue after they stopped a vehicle with expired Missouri temporary registration. According to the probable cause statement, Griffin was the back-seat passenger and gave officers a false name. Deputies said a K-9 unit alerted officers to the possibility of drugs

Thomas Hayden has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance after deputies responded to the 100 block of Moonglow Lane for reports of a shooting. According to the probable cause statement, Hayden had been holding a shotgun when he accused a man of stealing. The victim told deputies

UPDATE 10/30: One passenger from the crash, Marie Mitchell, 59, is still in the hospital but is in fair condition. Another passenger, Michelle Jackson, 43, has been discharged. UPDATE 4: Late Friday night, a MoDOT crew member told ABC 17 News at least four people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash shut down I-70 between

For those with young children celebrating Halloween — you have one less concern this holiday. Cole County deputies are to perform their annual Halloween Offender Checks tomorrow night during trick-or-treating. Sex offenders have special rules they have to follow on the night of Oct. 31. If the offender breaks any of the following laws, they

Columbia police arrested Dennis Whitehead on Saturday night after officers found Whitehead sleeping in the drivers seat of a stolen vehicle, with the engine running. Police said they found a marijuana pipe with residue located in the car. Officers said they searched Whitehead and found a stolen check that was reported stolen by the same

Columbia police arrested Jacob Ferguson on Saturday night after officers were dispatched to a business in the 1300 block of Vandiver Drive. Police said the owner called 911 to report someone inside his business. Officers said they found Ferguson hiding in a utility closet, and a cash register drawer open and damaged. Police said Ferguson