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Missouri State Rep. Chris Kelly will not seek re-election, he told ABC 17 News Thursday. The Democratic Representative from Columbia said he would not run again to represent that 45th House District. Kelly is currently serving his third term in the House and is eligible to run again in 2014, but he would have to

Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Company is joining forces with Belgian-based Duvel Moortgat, the companies announced in a news release. KMBC-TV reports the deal, which was signed this week, is expected to close before the end of the year. Both companies are privately held and terms will not be disclosed. Boulevard’s base of operations will remain

Police arrested a Jefferson City man in connection with an armed robbery earlier this week. Officers arrested 26-year-old Antony K. Gossett for first-degree robbery on Thursday. Police say he was involved in a Tuesday armed robbery in the 2500 block of Scenic Drive. In that robbery, the victim told police a man he knew robbed

A man is in custody after a high-speed car chase Wednesday night in Hallsville. Authorities tried to pull over Colin Russell, 24, of Hallsville, around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 124, just north of the town. The chase continued on Old Highway 124 and ended on Davenport Road. Police discovered the vehicle, but Russell was not

Residents in Jefferson City are in the process of turning a vacant High Street building into an independent theater showing newly released independent, foreign, and documentary films. Board members tell ABC 17 News this nonprofit cinema will help attract tourists to Jefferson City, as well as keep locals in town for entertainment. The cinema is

Furloughed federal workers are expected to return to the office Thursday, the day after President Obama signed an agreement ending the shutdown and raising the country’s debt limit into law. In mid-Missouri, local program affected by the shutdown said they hoped to get back to work within days. “We’re hopeful we can hear from the

Nearly 70 veterans from mid-Missouri returned to Columbia late Tuesday night after a milestone Honor Flight originally shrouded in uncertainty. Despite a government shutdown of national parks, the Central Missouri Honor Flight and others have been allowed into memorials in Washington, D.C. “It’s not political,” said Boonville radio host and Vietnam veteran Dane Gregg. “It’s

The future is uncertain for the Central Missouri Events Center, the home of the Boone County Fairgrounds. The Boone County Commission and a special task force headed by former Missouri Governor Roger Wilson met Wednesday night. The groups talked about ideas for the multipurpose venue that has been fighting finances for more than a decade.

The Missouri Tigers are ranked fifth in the preseason poll for the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers ended last season at No. 6, falling three spots from their preseason ranking at No. 3. Mizzou is going into the 2013 season with only one returning starter from the 2013-2014 roster. The one familiar face is Jabari Brown.

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According to a study by iSAFE, one in three people have received cyber threats online. New websites and apps are allowing for that cyberbullying to happen more easily, and without parents knowing. Websites like ask.fm and apps like Kik and Voxer are messaging sites parents have yet to catch on to. Detective Andy Anderson with

Two medical centers in Mid-Missouri will lay off nearly a dozen employees. Last week, St. Louis-based SSM Health Care announced it would cut approximately 600 positions in four states. SSM operates St. Mary’s Health Center and Audrain Medical Center in central Missouri. A St. Mary’s spokesman told ABC 17 News Wednesday that about ten employees

All Hallsville R-IV schools went on lockdown Wednesday morning. School officials confirmed the lockdown to ABC 17 News, stating that a threat was made against a parent who has students in the district. “There was a threat made in the community and we’re responding to that,” said superintendent John Robertson. Robertson told ABC 17 News

Governor Jay Nixon noted the passing of a decorated World War II veteran and Jefferson City resident. Perry Eugene Coy passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Coy served as a U.S. Army staff sergeant and fought during the liberation of France and the invasion of Nazi Germany. He was awarded three Purple

A convicted sexual offender is on the run Tuesday after authorities discovered he removed his GPS bracelet. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said they recovered Timothy Register’s court-ordered GPS in Eldon on Sunday, Oct. 13. When deputies searched his home near Sunrise Beach, they found a letter from Register stating he would not go back

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A Miller County man is behind bars after he allegedly abducted a woman and led authorities on a chase Sunday night. The Miller County Sheriff’s Department said law enforcement tried to stop a truck on Highway 54, but the vehicle failed to stop and led police on a chase toward Jefferson City. During the chase,

Jefferson City police are investigating the second armed robbery in two days. Around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the 2500 block of Scenic Drive to a report of an armed robbery. The victim told police a man he knew robbed him at gunpoint, took cash and was possibly still in his home stealing

Earnest Ross had 24 points to help lead the gold team over the black team 63-61 in the annual Black and Gold scrimmage on Tuesday. Jordan Clarkson finished with 19 points. On the women’s side, the gold team also won 29-16. Freshman Jordan Frericks had 8 points and 10 rebounds, while Lianna Doty finished with

Tuesday night Ashland’s mayor announced the City Council will hold an impeachment hearing Nov. 11th. Alderman Jeff Anderson was suspended last month. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the mayor said impeachment papers had been drawn up. Anderson is expected in court Monday where a judge could decide to place him back on the council.