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The Columbia City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on the replacement of at least two MKT trail bridges with the option of a third if funds are available. Mike Snyder with Columbia Parks and Rec spoke with ABC 17 News about the aging bridges “The last study was done in 2013 and

Four taxing entities held their first meeting regarding a tax break for American Outdoor Brands, formerly Smith and Wesson Holdings. Earlier this week, it was announced American Outdoor Brands would be building a $55 million distribution center in Boone County. The distribution center would be located on Route Z near Camping World. Friday afternoon, AOB

The Jefferson City Council and the Columbia City Council will vote Monday on whether to establish a prescription drug monitoring program. The move from both major cities in mid-Missouri comes as two bills related to the issue are making their way through the Legislature. Missouri remains the only state in the nation without a prescription

UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: The suspect is believed to be out of the area and is still at large. The sheriff’s department confirmed with ABC 17 News that they know who the suspect is and that he has an extensive history with the sheriff’s department. ORIGINAL STORY: A Callaway County deputy patrolling County Road 121 southeast

Michael Phillips is in the Cole County jail accused of stabbing his acquaintance Michael Taylor in the neck. Taylor died from that injury and Phillips has been charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action. This crime comes four months after another Jefferson City man allegedly stabbed two people to death. Brandon Rapier is

Columbia Police officers were dispatched to a 9-1-1 check at 900 Vandiver Drive, Budget Host Inn, Room 155 early Friday morning. Officers arrived on scene and were able to talk with Brett Bilderback and two other subjects who were staying in the room. Officers ran his name and found that he had a warrant out

TONIGHT: A mild night in store for Mid-Missouri, as temperatures will be nearly 20 degrees warmer than Friday morning. Not only will be see mild conditions, but it will be windy tonight. Winds will be out of the south under 20 mph through the night. SATURDAY: A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Saturday morning

The Capital City is gearing up for an estimated 50,000 visitors during this summer’s total solar eclipse. In a special report Monday, ABC 17 News detailed how Columbia is preparing for two minutes and 37 seconds of complete darkness on Aug. 21. Like Columbia, Jefferson City is right in the path of total darkness. Thursday,

Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Claudell Lane in reference to a disturbance on Thursday. Officers arrived on scene and found the back door of an apartment open, and sounds of a disturbance coming from inside the apartment. Robert Croom came out of the apartment and walked towards officers. Officers gave Croom commands

Officers were dispatched to an incident involving a weapon in the 3200 block of Blue Grouse on Feb. 27. The male victim, age 26, was at the residence when Justin E. Mahaney knocked on his front door. The male victim is currently dating Mahaney’s ex. The victim answered the door and Mahaney forced his way

It will be a breezy evening as winds pick up by 3PM-5PM. Winds from the southeast will begin to gust near 20 mph during this time. Overnight sustained winds of 18 mph is possible, gusting to 30 mph by midnight. South of HWY 50 the strongest wind gusts look possible where upwards to 38-40 mph

TODAY: Winds speeds are light in the morning. With a mostly sunny sky temperatures reach 49 today. Winds will pick up in the afternoon and evening where gusts near 20 mph are possible by 6pm, and increasing to 30 mph overnight. Some areas could see upwards to 38 mph wind gusts south of HWY 50

TODAY: It’s a cold morning with temperatures in the mid 20s. Winds are light this morning but will increase in the afternoon. It will be a cold March day with a high of 49. Winds will start to pick up after 3PM where winds are likely to start gusting in west Mid-Missouri near HWY 65.

Columbia police officers responded to 74,566 calls for service and had a total of 150,874 contacts with citizens in 2016, according to the department’s internal affairs report, released Wednesday. Of the 150,874 contacts, officers arrested 4,836 people, an increase of 11.1 percent compared to 2015. “We want to be transparent,” said Brian Tate, a sergeant

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush spoke with Missouri lawmakers about school choice and charter schools Thursday. When Bush began his time as Florida’s governor in 1999, Florida was ranked 46th in Kindergarten through 12th grade education; the state is now in the top 10. Under Bush’s time in office, Florida created a grade system for

UPDATE: Boone County has been asked to award Chapter 100 bonds that involve a 50 percent tax break to American Outdoor Brands. Since it was adopted in 2000, Boone County’s Chapter 100 policy has allowed companies to receive tax breaks based on how much they plan to invest and how many jobs they will bring

The Boone County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a 75 percent property tax abatement for a Colorado-based organic milk corporation. Aurora Organic Dairy plans to build a processing plant in Columbia off Waco Road. Critics of the proposal, including Scott Dye, with the Socially Responsible Agriculture Project, have said that it lacked transparency, considering

A judge will allow blood evidence that could prove that a mid-Missouri prosecutor was drunk at the time of a 2014 crash. Shayne Heala, the Moniteau County prosecutor, faces four counts of second-degree assault and a felony charge of leaving the scene of a crash after he backed his truck into Addison’s restaurant in Columbia.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Chad Hawk after a search this morning in a heavily wooded area near the original search site. Hawk was found deceased, but no foul play is expected. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office had issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Hawk that occurred at Shady Slope Circle,

TONIGHT: Clouds will pass through this evening with a few sprinkles possible east of HWY 63. Skies clear overnight and temperatures fall into the mid to upper 20s by morning with light winds shifting to the east. FRIDAY: It will be cool with high temperatures near 50 under mostly sunny skies as winds come in