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With Missouri’s lack of testing evidence kits in sexual assault cases, many are concerned repeat offenders may get off the hook. Missouri reportedly has an extensive backlog in testing the kits. This backlog seems to discourage agencies from sending any additional evidence for testing — they typically don’t send the evidence unless the victim wants

Maries County deputies arrested Jerry Cook after officers pulled Cook over on Saturday for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to the probable cause statement, Cook is considered a chronic offender after he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter-vehicular intoxication for events occurring in April 1995. Cook was also found guilty of driving while intoxicated

The Halloween forecast this year isn’t a “treat” for everyone, as cold air is setting its sights on Mid-Missouri once more. Thanks to a cold front that has been tracking through the Midwest, temperatures will once more fall into unseasonable territory. High pressure over the western part of the country will slowly move into the

Cole County deputies arrested Alohn Griffin on Friday in the 3800 block of Del Ray Avenue after they stopped a vehicle with expired Missouri temporary registration. According to the probable cause statement, Griffin was the back-seat passenger and gave officers a false name. Deputies said a K-9 unit alerted officers to the possibility of drugs

Thomas Hayden has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance after deputies responded to the 100 block of Moonglow Lane for reports of a shooting. According to the probable cause statement, Hayden had been holding a shotgun when he accused a man of stealing. The victim told deputies

UPDATE 10/30: One passenger from the crash, Marie Mitchell, 59, is still in the hospital but is in fair condition. Another passenger, Michelle Jackson, 43, has been discharged. UPDATE 4: Late Friday night, a MoDOT crew member told ABC 17 News at least four people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash shut down I-70 between

For those with young children celebrating Halloween — you have one less concern this holiday. Cole County deputies are to perform their annual Halloween Offender Checks tomorrow night during trick-or-treating. Sex offenders have special rules they have to follow on the night of Oct. 31. If the offender breaks any of the following laws, they

Columbia police arrested Dennis Whitehead on Saturday night after officers found Whitehead sleeping in the drivers seat of a stolen vehicle, with the engine running. Police said they found a marijuana pipe with residue located in the car. Officers said they searched Whitehead and found a stolen check that was reported stolen by the same

Columbia police arrested Jacob Ferguson on Saturday night after officers were dispatched to a business in the 1300 block of Vandiver Drive. Police said the owner called 911 to report someone inside his business. Officers said they found Ferguson hiding in a utility closet, and a cash register drawer open and damaged. Police said Ferguson

Columbia police arrested Elizabeth Cordero early Sunday morning after officers were dispatched to a trespassing person at the Budget Host Inn. Police said Cordero checked into a room and was supposed to check out on Saturday morning. The manager of the hotel said Cordero was damaging property, threatening staff and refusing to leave the property,

Columbia police arrested Barry Lawson after officers were dispatched to a gas station on Old 63 at the Break Time Convenience Store on Saturday night. The clerk told police a man had come into the store who he recognized as someone who had stolen from the store a day before, police said. Officers were given

TODAY: It’s a cool afternoon across Mid-Missouri, with light rain showers tracking through the region. The light showers will last through the afternoon hours and eventually become sprinkles by late afternoon. Thanks to a frontal passage we’ll see very breezy conditions today. Winds will pick up out of the northwest up to 20 mph, gusting

Moniteau County deputies say they arrested Christopher Craft, 48, and Mekeda Rosenburg,35, on drug charges after officers stopped a motorcycle following a chase on Look Out Trail. Deputies said before they stopped the motorcycle, it attempted to flee heading east on Look Out Trail. Deputies said when they stopped the motorcycle, officers located methamphetamine on

Columbia police arrested Tiffany Jackson on Sunday morning after officers were dispatched to the Red Roof Inn in reference to a burglary. Police said Jackson, who had already been issued a trespass warning from the business, entered the Red Roof Inn and entered a room while the victim was away. Officers said when the victim

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department reports during the Prescription Drug Take Back event over the weekend it resulted in the largest collection of unwanted and no longer needed medications since the event began in 2010. Deputies said there were seven collection sites spread throughout Boone County. These are the list of locations the event was

Columbia police say a man is on the run after attempting to rob a liquor store. Police say it happened around 11 p.m. Sunday at the Dash Liquor store in the 2100 block of Paris Road. Police say a man came into the store wearing a mask and carrying a backpack. Police say the man

A few people suffered minor injuries in a three-car collision Saturday morning, Boone County deputies said. According to online dispatch records, the crash happened just before 11 a.m. on the 600 block of Brown School Road. Deputies said none of the people involved in the crash were transported to the hospital. Deputies closed Brown School

MONDAY: For the morning commute temperatures will be warmer, but we will likely see a few light rain showers north of I-70 as a cold front dips into mid-Mo. Thanks to a breezy start to the day, wind chill values through midmorning will be near the freezing mark. Through the day, as the cold front

Starting Monday, bus riders can expect some changes to start their week. In order to balance the transit system for fiscal year 2018, the Columbia City Council voted back in September to eliminate some bus routes. City transit said in the past that if they didn’t make any cuts or raise rates, the department would

TONIGHT: It will be a fairly seasonable night across Mid-Missouri, with building clouds keeping temperatures in the lower 40s. Winds through the night will shift out of the northwest thanks to a passing cold front. This frontal passage will be a dry frontal passage, with a small chance we could see some sprinkles lingering into