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A Columbia woman who stole tens of thousands of dollars from a disabled co-worker is going to prison.Deanna Harris pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of exploiting a disabled person. Three other charges were dropped.Police say Harris asked the woman for money last year so she could buy her friend a soda, and she later

After a man goes missing from a local nursing home, ABC 17 News learned it has a troubled history.The man was found in a wooded area last week less than five miles from the Riverview Nursing Center in Mokane. He was disorientated, but otherwise OK.ABC 17 obtained copy of its latest 28-page inspection. The document

Two officers were awarded the highest honor Thursday after stopping a murder suspect inside a Jefferson City hotel.On December 10, 2011, murder suspect Marvin Rice led police on a high-speed chase on Highway 63 through the streets of Jefferson City, after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in Dent County earlier that same night.

After a cold front passes through the region late Thursday night, most of the clouds will stick around on Friday. Under partly-to-mostly cloudy skies and cool northerly breezes, high temperatures will only reach the low-to-mid 60s.A warm front will lift through Mid-Missouri late Friday night, increasing clouds and bringing a chance of scattered showers and

In an ABC 17 News truth alert, with less than thirty days until people can cast their vote, politicians are going after their opponents more than they’re touting themselves. The competition for Missouri’s Governor Seat between businessman Dave Spence and Governor Jay Nixon is one of the state’s high-profile races.ABC 17 News took closer look

Alabama may be the #1 team in the country, but Bama’s Head Coach Nick Saban is not impressed- yet.He talks to reporters about what he’s expecting from the guy, and how they’re preparing for Missouri’s spread offense.

***UPDATE SATURDAY 6 P.M.*** Scattered showers and storms will continue to move from southwest to northeast over the area through the evening hours Saturday. These storms are not expected to be severe, but will have heavy downpours and lightning associated with them. As the cold front moves in from the west overnight, additional storms will

Missouri voters will have a chance to raise the cigarette tax in the state on the November 6th ballot.Right now, Missouri has the lowest cigarette tax in the country at 17-cents per pack.Opponents for Prosition B argue that it hurts poor people the most , but proponents believe it makes Missouri look bad to have

A mother and son are accused of dealing methamphetamine out of their trailer home in Freeburg after authorities serving a search warrant said they found a medium-sized meth operation. Brenda Stringer, 42, and her son, Frank Bryant, 23, were charged for drugs on Friday. Stringer was charged for possessing marijuana, other drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Washington Nationals signed Jayson Werth to show them how to win. His game-ending homer Thursday night extended their surprising season.Werth led off the bottom of the ninth inning by driving Lance Lynn’s 13th pitch into the left-field stands to give the Nationals a 2-1 victory over the defending World Series champion

Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 60s. Winds will be from the northeast at 10-15 mph. Temperatures will slowly cool this evening through the low 60s with lingering clouds. A warm front will lift through the area Friday night, bringing spotty showers and thunderstorms with low temperatures in the upper 50s.Saturday

*** UPDATE SUNDAY 10:26 P.M. ***The man in the hospital is 82 year old Charles Gillum. He originally suffered life-threatening injuries but as of Sunday he was upgrade to fair condition.*** UPDATE SATURDAY 6:30 P.M.***A Columbic man remains in critical condition Saturday afternoon in the University of Missouri Hospital. ***UPDATE SATURDAY 10 A.M.***Columbia fire crews

Highway Patrol Troopers say one person was killed in a three car wreck in Osage County.The crash happened at 9:30 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 50 just east of County Road 810.Troopers say Michael Keeling, Jr, 20, of Linn was trying to pass one car when he ran into the path of another. His car then

The Hickman Kewpies are good, and they’re taking it out on people.Despite being stuck tied at 7for the entire first half, the Kewps defense exploded, while the offense added some padding and Hickman was able to topple Jackson 27-14.Roederick Beasley had a 20 yards touchdown run, Bohannon Davidson also added a touchdown row to help

On a chilly Homecoming Night Rock Bridge showed off why they are still a force to be reckon with.Jumping out to a 13-0 lead quickly, Rock Bridge’s D didn’t allow a Liberty touchdown until late in the second quarter.Starting the 4th, the Bruins led 13-7, until Liberty scored a TD with a little over 8

Click on the video link above to see what Mizzou Basketball head coach Frank Haith, senior guard Keion Bell, and senior forward Laurence Bowers had to say about Friday night’s Mizzou Madness festivties, including Bell’s exploits in the slam dunk contest and Bowers stepping back out on the Mizzou Arena floor for the first time

Click on the video link above to see highlights of the Mizzou Madness men’s basketball scrimmage. The gold team, led by senior guard Mike Dixon, beat the black team in a 10 minute scrimmage in front of the Mizzou Arena fans. Junior Earnest Ross led all scorers with 11 points for the gold team. Dixon

A Jefferson City man bonded out of jail Friday night after being charged for trying to solicit sex with an underage boy over the Internet. Nicholas Bax, 34, is charged with three felonies after an undercover sting. The Cyber Crimes Unit have been tracking Bax since September and monitoring his online activities. Deputies say Bax

Click on the video link above to see highlights from the Mizzou Madness Slam Dunk contest. Video includes all makes in the contest and a few misses just so you can see what players were capable of attempting. Keion Bell won the contest, beating junior transfer Jordan Clarkson in the final round.

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he held people against their will and assaulted an officer.According to the Sheriff’s Department, 33-year-old Antonio Vaughn had called emergency officials claiming he was the victim of a gun shot. Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Pinehurst Lane around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.Additional calls to emergency dispatchers