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For the first time in approximately five years, several volunteer groups gave “The Big Tree” in Mid-Missouri some much-needed care. On Tuesday, workers removed dead limbs on the nearly 400-year-old bur oak, fertilized the tree, aerated the soil nearby and applied special chemical treatments. “The last few years I have seen the tree in decline

This cold weather means people all over will be turning on their furnaces. However, this presents the danger of possible carbon monoxide poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that every year around 500 people die in the United States from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless, and undetected

Murder charges have been dropped against a Jefferson City woman allegedly tied to a Columbia murder this summer. According to Boone County prosecutors, 22-year-old Joycelynn Brown had her charges amended. She now faces a drug distribution charge instead of second-degree murder. Investigators accuse Brown of driving a car when Anthony Unger was shot and killed

The Columbia City Council has rejected a request from CVS Pharmacy to rezone property at the intersection of Providence Road and Broadway. The measure failed with a 6-1 vote. Fifth Ward councilwoman Laura Nauser was the only one who voted in favor of the rezoning plan. The Downtown Leadership Council and the Historic Preservation Commission

Former Columbia City Councilwoman Almeta Crayton has died, according to Boone Hospital officials. She was 53. Crayton was recently hospitalized at Boone Hospital Center, suffering from heart and kidney problems. Crayton was known throughout Mid-Missouri for her compassion and her numerous community outreach events. Those events included “Everyone Eats,” her annual Thanksgiving feast. Former mayor

Click the video player to watch Gary Pinkel talk about his mentor, Don James. The late coach was a legend at the University of Washington and helped mold Gary Pinkel into the head coach he is today. Pinkel shares his memories of James, the last phone conversation they had and how his coaching philosophy is

A suspended Ashland alderman still does not know if he will be reinstated or impeached after a hearing held on Monday. Jeff Anderson was suspended from his position as alderman in September and he attempted to get his position back while in court. He not only hoped to be reinstated, but he also wanted the

Doctors are constantly saying that breastfeeding is good for both mother and child. However, it turns out you can’t just use just any breast milk. A study from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 75 percent of breast milk purchased online was tainted with a wide range of dangerous bacteria. The hospital bought milk anonymously

Three weeks into www.healthcare.gov’s website launch, people are still struggling to sign up. President Barack Obama addressed the nation Monday about the website’s issues. He said he is mad about the problems, but argues the Affordable Care Act as a whole is working as planned. Nineteen million Americans have tried to log onto this website

Two men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a young girl. Sheriff Ronald Long said Mohammed Mahmoud Omar Mefleh, 34, and Antoine Chela, 31, were arrested Friday night after they tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl. Long said the men were temporarily stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for military training purposes. According to

Click the video player to watch Sports Illustrated senior editor Mark Godich talk with ABC 17 Sports Director Austin Kim. Godich is the author of “Tigers vs. Jayhawks: From the Civil War to the Battle for No. 1.” The book looks back at the historic and deadly roots of the rivalry. It also chronicles the

The next time you go to Faurot Field, you may want to look at the sidelines. Next to the cheerleaders, you will see Suzy Thompson, the longtime cheer coach for the Missouri Tigers. ABC 17’s Sherree Burruss tells us why Thompson serves as living inspiration for her squad.

A Columbia man is behind bars in Callaway after a drug arrest early Sunday morning. Kory Keilholz was pulled over after he didn’t pull off for an emergency vehicle. Deputies said they found three different types of controlled substances inside his car. Keilholz was also allegedly driving with a revoked driver’s license and speeding. He

Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in a saturation effect last week and the results have now been released. Christopher Stone, Catherine Doyle, Lawrence Johnson and Timothy Hyde were all arrested on drug charges or warrants. Hyde was part of a meth arrest back in March. These people are among 10 felony arrests out of 25

The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board that handles police complaints wants to keep its meetings off TV and the internet. The board will bring this request to the city council Monday night after a 7-2 vote among the board last week. Chairman James Martin told ABC 17 News it’s about protecting the process. He said

Chrohn’s disease affects approximately 1.5 million people across the country. 200 may not seem like a huge number, but organizers of the Steps For Chrohn’s and Colitis Walk said the turnout on Sunday was great. The event was held at Stephen’s Lake Park to raise awareness for the disease and encourage those living with it.

Florida State, Baylor and Missouri took big steps forward as The Associated Press college football poll got extensive makeover following losses by five top-10 teams. Alabama is still No. 1, Oregon still two and Ohio State fourth, but otherwise there was much movement. Florida State moved up two spots to No. 3 after its 51-14

A Jefferson City resident was killed and three others were injured in a car crash Saturday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said that accident happened around 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 54 and Route FF in MIller County. Troopers say Huayang Wang, 23, of Columbia, had pulled over to the shoulder of

A Holts Summit man pleaded guilty Friday to several sexual offenses, including use of child pornography. He will spend 15 years in prison. John C. Smith, 37,was then sentenced in Moniteau County, where the incidents took place over the course of last year. Smith was charged in July with use of a child in a

Backed by 500 yards of total offense and a sound defensive game,No. 14 Missouri beat No. 22 Florida, 36-17 on Saturday. Maty Mauk took over at the helm for injured starting quarterback James Franklin. The first play of the game — a 41-yard pass to L’Damian Washington– helped the Tigers get into Florida territory early.