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The Cole County Health Department has launched a “disease investigation” after dozens of students got sick at a Russellville school. Cole R-1 Elementary and Middle School officials said over 90 students were sick this week. On Tuesday, parents reported about 60 absences at the kindergarten through 8th grade facility. Then on Wednesday, around 80 students

Deputies have made an arrest after a disturbance involving a sword. Thursday night, deputies were called to a home in central Callaway County for a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. Investigators say David Salmons, 51, came to the house with a sword and started poking holes in the side of the house. He

A Mid-Missouri man was sentenced on Wednesday after hitting a 2-year-old and smearing feces on his face. Chad Elliott, 30, of Russellville, will spend four years in prison for two felony counts of child abuse. Court documents claim he was accused of beating the toddler with a belt and metal spoon, leaving cuts, a black

Major changes could be coming to a Columbia road and it may end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars extra. The Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO) met on Thursday to update plans to connect I-70 and Scott Boulevard. The committee is made up of city, county and Missouri Department of Transportation officials. At Thursday’s

A Columbia Parks and Recreation commission expected to vote Thursday night on if a proposed eight story student housing complex near the University of Missouri campus will affect the MKT trail. Developers want to build the complex at Fifth Street and Conley Avenue. You may remember the original plan was to tear down the Niedermeyer

Starting Friday, 6,000 students plan to walk across the stage at the University of Missourigraduation ceremonies. As they pick up their diplomas, they also take home an expensive tab. On Thursday, Fidelity Investments reported the average debt for a 2013 graduate is more than $35,000, while the average debt ofan MUgraduate is closer to $19,000.

Law enforcement in Texas confirm they have arrested a woman wanted in connection with an April shooting and chase in Boone County. Texarkana, Texas Police Department Sgt. Steve Shelley told ABC 17 News that 26-year-old Autumn Kee was arrested following a week-long coin theft investigation. Kee and 21-year-old Sheldon Grayson were wanted in Boone County

Two Pulaski County fugitives were captured this week. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department said 54-year-old James Rhodenizer was arrested Wednesday night by deputies and federal agents. Rhodenizer was wanted on several state and federal drug and property crime charges. Law enforcement found a large sum of cash and a controlled substance in Rhodenizer’s possession. The

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced Thursday he wants the former CEO of Mamtek to have GPS monitoring. Bruce Cole is awaiting trial on four counts of securities fraud and one count of felony theft following the failure of the Moberly Mamtek plant. Cole is currently under house arrest and must have electronic monitoring. According

A Thursday morning car crash sent two adults and three children to the hospital in Jefferson City. Around 8 a.m., police said two cars crashed head-on near the intersection of Highway 50 and Broadway Street. Police said the car driven by Barbara Sage, 64, of Jefferson City suffered extensive damage. Sage was not transported to

A Hallsville woman is behind bars Thursday afternoon after she allegedly stabbed her estranged boyfriend. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, 19-year-old Megan Cunningham reportedly pulled a knife out and stabbed her estranged boyfriend. Cunningham was arrested on charges of armed criminal action and domestic assault. She is currently in the Boone County Jail

On Wednesday, Jefferson City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus handed Mayor Struemph his version of next year’s budget. One of the most notable fixes is the lack of raises for the city’s nearly 300 employees whose salaries come from the general revenue fund. It will be the first time they do not get a bonus in 23

Gas prices have jumped yet again across Missouri, this time reaching as high as $3.69 a gallon in Columbia. While a hefty bill is normal for fuel this time of year, Missourians are paying more compared to many other states. Typically, Missouri is in the top-five lowest paying states, but now ranks about 22nd out

Memorial Day weekend is almost here and that means thousands of people will soon be at the Lake of the Ozarks, but is everyone aware of the dangers? In the summer of 2012 three people, including two children, were shocked near their docks and drowned. ABC 17 News talked to officials in a special report

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Even though prosecutors asked for more time on Wednesday, a judge set a trial date for Jose Hurtado. Jury selection starts next Wednesday. Hurtado is accused of killing Francisco Navarro at Apache Manor, a Jefferson City trailer park, in late 2011. Investigators think he was shot after trying to break up a fight over a

Two Mid-Missouri colleges are trying to help you get your degree faster. Linn State Technical College and Lincoln University signed an agreement that would allow students with an associate degree in computer technology at Linn State to get financial assistance for a bachelor’s degree at Lincoln. Lincoln University is getting a $1-million grant to make

A Centralia school district employee is on paid administrative leave pending an investigation whether he or she acted inappropriately with a student. Right now, the name of the employee and the type of misconduct are not being released. District Superintendent Darin Ford didn’t return ABC 17 News’ calls but did send an email statement: “It

Jefferson City police made three arrests after a traffic stop turned into a chase. It started Tuesday afternoon in north Jefferson City when an officer tried to pull over a vehicle for a routine traffic stop. Initially the driver, 54-year-old Marcus Parker, stopped but police say he then took off. The chase ended on Route

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends eachstateloweritsblood alcoholcontent limit for driving. On Wednesday,local law enforcement in Columbia hope the number of crashes involving alcohol decreases. The difference between the currentBAC limitandwhat’s beingsuggested isn’tmuch. Using MoDOT’sapplication ShowMyBuzz,the difference between .05percentand .08percentis marginal. For anaverage-size woman,drinking three beers over the span of an hour and ahalf would