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Centralia police have arrested two men in connection with a plan to steal items and sell them. According to authorities, Adam Scott, 23 from Centralia, broke into one home and stole a Sony Playstation, and stole a snow blower from a shed to sell it for cash. Police say Scott also dismantles an air conditioner

Just weeks after top city leaders lost their job, the mayor of Ashland announced Tuesday he will resign. Mayor Michael Jackson’s resignation takes effective immediately, but the city will announce it during a scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night. In May, the board chose not to reappoint police chief Anthony Consiglio, city administrator Kelly

Family, friends and community members gathered in a city park Tuesday evening to remember a teenager who was shot and killed Sunday night. “This morning I was just laying in his room and I was like my son’s not walking through the door anymore,” Treveon’s mother told the gathered crowd. “Every time I got off

One man is in custody Tuesday evening after a high-speed chase through Jefferson City. The man led police and Cole County deputies on a chase across the Missouri River bridge then back through the city. He then crashed his car near Binder Park. Right now, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash scene.

Law enforcement in two counties could be involved in an investigation sparked by a chase late last week. Damon Thompson was arraigned in Boone County court Tuesday on charges stemming from a burglary lastyear, but police arrested him again on Friday after a chase that started in Fayette. The Highway Patrol helped stop Thompson near

Gas prices have skyrocketed to $3.77 in Columbia. Over the past ten days, the average price of gas in Missouri has shot up nearly 40 cents. Experts blame the spike on actions in the Middle East. They’re hoping the prices will fall back down soon, but they aren’t sure how much longer it will last.

A man arrested for stalking women on the University of Missouri and Stephens College campuses pleaded guilty in court Tuesday. 20-year-old Timothy Anderson appeared in court on stalking and assault charges. The judge then sentenced Anderson to two years’ probation, which includes ten days in the Boone County Jail. However, he faces two years in

The new Hurricane Deck Bridge is closer to completion after construction crews finished pouring the bridge’s new deck Tuesday. “Construction of the new bridge is slightly ahead of schedule,” said Missouri Department of Transportation area engineer Bob Lynch. “There is a good chance we’ll have the bridge open to traffic before the scheduled completion date,

A night club in Jefferson City faces serious penalties after officials discovered a man was tattooing patrons in the middle of the club. City administrator Nathan Nickolaus told ABC 17 News Tuesday that the city’s Liquor Control Board will be discussing Rumors Night Club, which is also called Club Lush. The club is located on

Talia Castellano, the inspiring 13-year-old cancer patient who became an honorary CoverGirl, died Tuesday. Castellano gained worldwide popularity by posting makeup tutorials on YouTube. She appeared with Ellen DeGeneres , who named her an “honorary CoverGirl.” “[Makeup] makes me feel like I’m flawless, and that I can work my baldness,” Castellano told our Orlando affiliate.

A Gravois Mills man has been charged for a shooting on Highway J in Morgan County that happened Saturday. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for help from the victim, who had been shot in the abdomen. The victim had fled the scene to another part of the county. The victim named the suspect, Gerald

A woman connected to a June shooting and dispute was arrested Monday in Boone County. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Tabisha N. Franklin on charges of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and several failure to appear warrants. Authorities say Franklin and 23-year-old Kimo Spivey were involved in the June 21 shooting and assault of two victims

Columbia City Council agreed Monday night to vote to form a youth anti-violence task force to combat the rise of violent crime across the city. In a motion by Mayor Bob McDavid, council agreed to allow him to create the group, which could name members at the next City Council meeting on August 5. “Just

Outrage about crime in Columbia hits new levels as another family mourns the loss of a teenager. About 50 people gathered at McKee Street Park Monday night to support Treveon Marshall’s family. Someone gunned down Marshall in McKee Street Park late Monday night. He died in the hospital later that night. Family and community members

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a homicide in Pulaski County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a release that St. Robert police were called to the Alpine Haus Motel around 6:45 a.m. Monday. The motel is located on Old Route 66. When officers arrived, they found Laila D. Carpenter, 33, of St. Robert,

The Jefferson City Council approved a proposal to rezone nine acres for a new car dealership Monday night. Corwin Automotive Group is planning to build a 30,000 square foot facility in the 3600 block of Missouri Boulevard. The facility will include a service department and detail shop. The dealership told ABC 17 News it would

A Columbia teen pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly shooting last year. Lamarr Mayfield, 16, was in court Monday where he entered a guilty plea on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Mayfield was set to begin a jury trial Tuesday, but instead he accepted a plea bargain. He was sentenced

One person was killed after a shooting near a park in northeast Columbia Sunday night. Police officers were called to the McKee Street Park shortly before midnight and found Treveon J. Marshall, 17, of Columbia, injured by gunfire. Police say Marshall was shot on a trail in the park but made his way to a

Hill Creek Road in south Columbia has reopened after emergency repairs Monday. The Boone County Public Works Department said the emergency repairs started Monday afternoon and could take up to two-to-three days to complete. However, the department reopened the road after 5 p.m.

An inmate is on the run Monday after escaping from the Howard County Jail. According to the Sheriff’s Department, 21-year-old Walter Estay escaped the jail around 1 a.m. Monday. The Howard County Sheriff says Estay was able to lock the only jailer in a room, while he took the jailer’s cellphone and jail keys. Jail