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The man accused of killing a 6-year-old Callaway County boy last month appeared in Boone County court Monday. 27-year-old Scott Willet is charged with first degree murder after admitting to shooting Dayne Hathman. He’s also charged with tampering with physical evidence, receiving stolen property, and 1st degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Willet was on

Columbia Police are investigating a s shooting in the 1600 block Hanover Blvd, just north of the I-70/Hwy. 63 connector. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News there was a fight between an unknown number of people just before 1:40 p.m. Monday. Shots were fired shortly after, and a silver SUV drove away quickly from the

The man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend and leading police on a multi-day, multi-state manhunt went before a judge Monday afternoon. Brian Adkison’s trial was supposed to start next week, but his lawyer asked for a continuance. State prosecutors said the jury trial is expected to last four days. A new trial date has not

Every Monday, ABC 17 News partners withShelby’s Watchto highlight some of Mid-Missouri’s most wanted. We’re continuing to work with Mid-Missouri law enforcement to help find a wanted Columbia man. Columbia Police are still looking for 28-year-old William Alexander Hill. Hill is wanted for a parole violation and is charged with armed criminal action for his

Hundreds of pills were collected this weekend during the prescription drug take-back event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. A total of 499 pounds of unwanted or old medications were gathered from eight different collection sites in Boone County over the course of two days. Police had collection locations in Columbia, Ashland, Centralia, Sturgeon and

The Mayor’s Task Force on Community Violence held its retreat at Columbia City Hall Saturday. The task force groups divided up to finish working on their recommendations for helping curb crime in Columbia. Saturday was one of many work sessions where members have been meeting with people in the city and coming up with ideas.

Hundreds of pills were collected this weekend during the prescription drug take-back event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. A total of 499 pounds of unwanted or old medications were gathered from eight different collection sites in Boone County over the course of two days. The program helps prevent the drugs from falling into the

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss sits down with Matt Michaels from KTGR talking Missouri football, Cardinals and Royals baseball

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss highlights the Missouri football game against South Carolina, as Sports Director Austin Kim recaps the game.

Web Extra: Shane Ray after victory of No. 13 South Carolina Saturday night.

Two men are in jail Sunday in connection to a Saturday morning shooting at the Aspen Heights apartment complex in Columbia that left one woman injured. 19-year-old Christopher Herron of Columbia and 19-year-old Leonard Jordan Jr. of Grandview were both arrested for second degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. Police said Herron was

Web Extra: Mizzou quarterback Maty Mauk after upsetting No. 13 South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Russell Hansbrough scored two of his three touchdowns in the final seven minutes and Missouri rallied from 13 points down to beat No. 13 South Carolina 21-20 on Saturday night. The Tigers (4-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) trailed 20-7 and managed just 181 yards of offense through three quarters when Maty Mauk

Columbia Public Schools went on a modified lock down for the second time in a week on Friday . One week ago, multiple schools were placed on what’s called modified lock down after a gun threat was posted on a social media site. On Friday , school officials put two elementary schools on the same

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Representative Sue Allen of Town and Country is the chair of the Appropriations committee. She said she keeps getting calls from Missourians about how they cannot get through to a human at DSS. People who use Missouri’s Medicaid program have been telling ABC 17 the same thing. Allen said she wants answers and those answers

Two suspects charged in a Wednesday robbery at Missouri Credit union appeared in Boone County Court Friday. Both men were laughing loudly and joking before they took the stand. They had to be quieted when the judge was talking. 23-year-old Joshua Harrington and 27-year-old Vicente Soto are charged with second degree robbery in the Wednesday

It’s been open for almost a year now, but on Friday MoDOT, the City of Columbia, and Boone County officials celebrated the completion of a two-year, multi-million dollar road project at the interchange of I-70 and stadium drive. MoDOT District Engineer David Silvester said the $12.7 million project is already making travel smoother, and safer.

A suspect who led Cole County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase Tuesday night was arrested Thursday night. 24-year-old Matthew Haulenbeek is charged with resisting arrest, careless driving, and possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $5,000. Deputies said Haulenbeek took off once they pulled over his car Tuesday on Rainbow Drive near Highway 50 west

A 48-year-old Randolph Co. man pleaded guilty to 1st degree child molestation in Ralls County court Tuesday morning. Michael Burnett allegedly abused an 8-year-old child in February 2012 in Huntsville. The child testified in front a judge in Hannibal last week. Sentencing is set for December 2 in New London.