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Animal rescue volunteers found about 40 cats at a home in Holts Summit Monday morning.Around 9 a.m., volunteers responded to the 400 block of Nieman Road. Holts Summit police officers say the animal removal came as a result of complaints from neighbors last year.The cats were taken to a local shelter where they will be

Tuesday will be sunny, but cold as temperatures only reach the low-to-mid 30s by the afternoon. Northwesterly winds at 15 mph will gust to 25 mph at times, making it feel more like the teens to 20s through the day. Winds will diminish late in the day with temperatures falling into the teens overnight Tuesday

Democrats in Missouri’s House of Representatives have filed legislation that would expand the state’s Medicaid eligibility requirements. They say it would create thousands of jobs and spur billions of dollars in economic activity. But it will be a challenge to get the bill passed. Next week, House republicans are set to introduce their own Medicaid

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***UPDATE 12 P.M.***Holts Summit Fire Chief Jason confirms the home was owned by a Callaway County Sheriff’s deputy. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental, and the home is considered a total loss.***UPDATE 9:10 A.M.***Fire investigators say the fire started in the attic area. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental.The

***UPDATE 11:30 A.M.***Police say during the argument, Paul Powell pulled out a handgun and held it up to the victim. Officers say Powell did not use the gun in a “threatening manner.”Powell was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon. His bond is set at $4,500.***ORIGINAL STORY***Columbia police were called Monday night to a neighborhood

Two people were arrested Sunday morning after the East Central Drug Task Force found methamphetamine in their Montgomery County home.Officers with the Wellsville Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol served a search warranted in the 700 block of First Street in Wellsville.Travis Shane Conder, 36, and Tonya Renee Conder,

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) – Lawmakers proposing gun control legislation could end up in prison under a bill introduced by a Missouri House Republican.Rep. Mike Leara, of St. Louis County, said Tuesday that he has no illusions that his bill actually will pass and become law. But Leara said in a written statement that he introduced

Emergency crews tell ABC 17 News they are already gearing up for Thursday’s winter storm. However, they say it’s no easy task because crews still do not know exactly what type of precipitation will fall and where.The Missouri Department of Transportation is anticipating anything from snow to sleet and rain to ice and they are

***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 4 P.M.***University Hospital officials tells ABC 17 News that Ruby Keeling is is critical condition while Kathy Williams is in serious condition.***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 7 A.M.***According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the Missouri Military Academy van, driven by Joseph Shafer, crossed the median onto eastbound Highway 54 and failed to yield to an SUV.The

In less than two weeks until mass spending cuts take effect nationwide, President Obama says it’s up to lawmakers to compromise. Tuesday in Columbia, republican Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler and Senator Roy Blunt say that compromise isn’t easy.Both Hartzler and Blunt are saying the problem is the Senate and the House both have different ideas of

***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 10:40 A.M.***KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City mayor: Crews have found body in rubble of exploded Kansas City, Mo., restaurant***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 7:10 A.M.***KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City officials say one of two people who were missing after an explosion destroyed a restaurant has been found but the search continues for

***6 PM THU UPDATE***The heaviest precipitation has moved out of the area but some light snow showers or freezing drizzle are possible Thursday evening and overnight with up to an inch additional accumulation north of I-70. Temperatures will stay in the 20s through Friday with wind chills in the teens.***10:30 PM Wed UPDATE***The strong winter

***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 6:39 P.M.***Cole County prosecutor Mark Richardson tells ABC 17 News he felt the community wanted Knehans behind bars for some amount of time. He says there is a well defined line of what a student teacher relationship should be, and Knehans crossed that line.”Especially with special relationships such as teacher student in a

With the possibility of a dangerous winter weather mix on Thursday, emergency crews are urging people to get ready. However, stores in our area report few people stopping by to prepare On Wednesday stores were full of supplies, but not as many people buying them. Steve Moreau who manages Westlake ACE Hardware in Columbia said

Hannah Kolasky probably won’t remember her special second birthday, but mom Stephanie says she won’t let her forget. Nevermind she’s a Valentines baby, now she’s a Carnival Triumph toddler.The Kolaskys were among 4200 passengers and crew aboard the Carnival Triumph, for a wedding cruise that should have lasted from Thursday, February 7 to Sunday, February

***UPDATE: 10:59 PM****After Mizzou’s 63-60 win over 5th-ranked Florida head coach Frank Haith told media in the post-game press conference that the NCAA has given him a notice of allegations. Haith added, however, that he did not get charged with unethical conduct.***ORIGINAL STORY***Laurence Bowers had 17 points plus 10 rebounds and Missouri erased a 13-point

Missouri men’s basketball head coach Frank Haith has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, accusing him of “failing to promote an atmosphere for compliance with the men’s basketball program” while being the head coach at the University of Miami.On Thursday, ABC 17 News obtained the notice along with the letters to both Haith

***UPDATE 4 P.M.***The Columbia Fire Department and Boone County Fire Protection District say it took firefighters under an hour to control the blaze at Super Recycled Auto Parts on Rogers Road in northeast Columbia.Fire crews found a machine shed or shop fully involved at the facility. Since the fire was several hundred feet away from

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) – A Missouri Senate energy committee has advanced legislation that would let power companies seek permission for an infrastructure surcharge.Under legislation approved by the committee with two dissenting votes Wednesday, power companies could seek to levy the surcharge between formal rate cases.Utilities could seek a surcharge no more than twice per year