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A man has been charged with assault, armed criminal action, robbery and unlawful use of weapon after a deadly shooting in Sedalia. ABC 17 previously reported that Maurice Harper Sr. had died after a shooting in the 1200 block of East 4th Street. A witness told police that Maurice Harper had contacted him to purchase

A Holts Summit man has been charged with sexual abuse after he was accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old. The girl told investigators that she was sleeping on a couch when Wesley Dailey approached her, undressed himself and touched her while he masturbated. Officers were able to get a sample of semen from the couch

THIS AFTERNOON: We’ll continue to see sunny skies into this afternoon and evening, with temperatures making it into the middle 60s. It’s going to be a great evening to get out if you can because a breezy and cooler day is in store for Wednesday. TONIGHT: Tonight we will see increasing clouds with breezy winds

The special committee investigating allegations against Gov. Eric Greitens will meet for the first time Tuesday since it released its initial findings report. The committee will meet in a closed session at 8 a.m. at the State Capitol. It’s unclear what exactly the committee will discuss in its meeting, but House Speaker Todd Richardson said

TUESDAY: After a cold start, temperatures will climb to the lower 50s by lunch-time and into the mid to upper 60s in the afternoon, finally feeling like spring. The Lake of the Ozarks will be a bit warmer, reaching the lower 70s as the warmer air moves in with easterly winds at 6-10 mph. TONIGHT:

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash north of Columbia early Tuesday morning. It happened around 1:20 a.m. near the Highway 763 ramp onto Highway 63. According to troopers on scene, the driver suffered minor injuries but was not transported to the hospital. A witness reportedly told troopers they saw the truck driving fast on

UPDATE, 1:04 a.m.: Council members voted unanimously to demolish the home at 509 Clinkscales Road. On the topic of the audit, some members were in sticker shock over the $500,000 price tag for a statewide audit but still agreed to continue the conversation. The audit would be done over a two to three year time

UPDATE: The Columbia City Council approved the request from the residents to downzone their properties. Councilman Matt Pitzer was the only dissenting vote. ORIGINAL STORY: The request to downzone 38 homes in central Columbia will come before the City Council on Monday night. According to a council memo, if the rezoning is approved, 33 homes

The Mission of H.O.P.E shelter was forced to close Monday after receiving a letter from attorneys representing the city of Moberly on Saturday. The letter threatened to file criminal charges against the owner for not having the necessary permits or zoning status. Ross Prevo, the owner of the shelter located at East Logan Street, said

UPDATE 3:00 p.m.: Officers received additional information that a vehicle had been struck by the gunfire, which was located at Noble Court and Worley Street. The amount of damage is unknown at this time. There are no injuries reported and the investigation is on-going. ORIGINAL: Columbia police responded to Paris Road early Monday morning for

Update 3:32 p.m.: After airing a story on Friday evening regarding an arrest, Target Masters, in Columbia, contacted ABC 17 News and said they had surveillance video of what they claim is the same man pointing a gun in the direction of an employee. The incident happened on April 4, eight days before Jason Schilke’s

A St. Louis judge will decide Thursday whether or not to throw out Gov. Eric Greitens criminal case. ABC 17 previously reported that Greitens’ defense team wants the judge to dismiss the invasion of privacy charge against him. The governor’s lawyers have claimed that prosecutors have withheld important information. The defense team has criticized the

Maries County deputies arrested Mark Matthews Jr, 31, on April 10 after officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a motorcycle on Highway 63 for speeding. Officers said Matthews stopped but then rapidly accelerated traveling south on Highway 63. The motorcycle reached speeds in excess of 135 mph inside of the city limits. Deputies

Mexico Department of Public Safety officers are looking for a man accused of intentionally setting fires. Police said on Saturday night they were called to the area of N. Washington and Schopp for reports of fires in the backyards of two neighboring homes. Officers said the fire was quickly put out and there was no

A spokesperson for Westminster College announced on Monday that their Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was suspended. The spokesperson said the fraternity was notified by a letter from the Dean of Student Life that the group would have to vacate their house. Members of the fraternity were moved to residential halls and their activities were suspended

Columbia police are looking for a woman accused of property damage. Police said a woman entered the Break Time on Smiley Lane and became upset because of a coupon. She was accused of hitting the cash register monitor and threatening the employee working the register. Surveillance footage shows the pictured woman as the possible suspect

UPDATE 5 pm: Missouri Attorney General’s Office Press Secretary Mary Compton responded to the letter by saying, “The request for the Attorney General’s recusal from his investigation of The Mission Continues is frivolous. The Attorney General called for the Governor’s resignation because the House Investigative Committee concluded there was credible evidence that the Governor committed

TONIGHT: With light winds through the night and clear skies, lows will drop to near 30. Patchy frost and a light freeze are expected by morning, so you’ll want to cover any sensitive vegetation/plants. TUESDAY: After a cold start, temperatures will climb to the lower 50s by lunch-time and into the mid to upper 60s

UPDATE 3:20 pm: Martin has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. ORIGINAL STORY: Moniteau County deputies arrested Steven Martin on Sunday after officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 50 for an equipment violation. Deputies said Martin was currently on federal probation for distribution of drugs. Officers said when they made

UPDATE 4/16 2:10 pm: Sedalia police arrested two that were allegedly involved with the shooting. Police said Antonio Harper was injured at the scene of the shooting and fled shortly after. He was later found at a local gas station in Warrenton. Harper was taken into custody and faces possible charges of robbery, assault, armed