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The attorney for a Columbia man argues that prosecutors have overblown his role in a cocaine-selling ring in mid-Missouri. Malcolm Redmon was arrested in August 2014 by local and federal law enforcement on Sanford Avenue in central Columbia, charged at the time for selling crack. Three months later, U.S. Attorney Tammy Dickinson announced a massive

A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after entering the Alpha Chi Omega house without permission. According to a probable cause statement, John Taylor spray painted a piece of air conditioning equipment with the tag “GMS” and another symbol inside the house. Sorority members Rebecca Derouse and Alainna Wagg said Taylor snuck into the house as

Jefferson City Public Works is playing catch up after multiple storms caused significant flooding in September and August, and more funds are needed to address the problem. The heavy rains flooded at least 30 homes in the city and put several streets under water. Flooding events highlight the issues with the city’s failing infrastructure, according

UPDATE 6:53pm: The Camden County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday its non-emergency phone line is working again after Monday’s county government-wide IT data breach. They say most of the phone lines to county offices were down. IT consultants brought in to help restore the lines are still working on a solution pending full restoration of internet

The Moberly School District confirmed it was investigating a personnel issue Friday night. Multiple viewers reached out to ABC 17 News earlier in the day claiming inappropriate photos of a teacher have been circulating. ABC 17 News reached out to school leaders about the claims, but the district could only confirm it’s looking into a

The summer weather pattern continues for the start of the weekend but a cold front will bring cooler air and rain as it moves through Sunday. Saturday will start off mostly sunny with some clouds building in the afternoon as temperatures climb into the upper 80s. Mizzou tailgaters will have warm weather with temperatures close

The first presidential debate is scheduled for Monday, September 28. University of Missouri political communication professor Dr. Mitchell McKinney discusses some of the basic points of these candidate exchanges. I start our conversation on “This Week” by asking Dr. McKinney how important it is for a candidate to “win” the first debate. Watch our full

UPDATE: It has been confirmed by officials that there is a male victim from the shooting in his twenties or thirties, and that the suspect is a black male running on foot. No word yet on the victim’s condition or his name. An updated suspect description has not been released. Neighbors in the area didn’t

The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday afternoon that face-to-face assistance is not available at the Taxpayer Assistance Center In Jefferson City. Any taxpayers in central Missouri that are unable to resolve their tax question by visiting the IRS website and that need face-to-face help will now have to call 1-844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment in

UPDATE: One student told ABC 17 News she has moved back into Dawson Hall after spending about a week in Perry Hall while the university was said to be cleaning mold from her room. The student told us when she got back to her room in Dawson, it didn’t appear much cleaner. She said some

TONIGHT: It will stay mostly clear with temperatures staying mild in the mid 60s. Winds will be from the south at 2-5 mph. SATURDAY: We’ll start off Saturday with sunshine but skies will turn partly cloudy in the afternoon. There is an isolated storm chance west of HWY 63 Saturday mainly after 3PM, but most

Moberly Police were called to the 100 block of Jefferson Avenue around 10:15 Thursday night for reports of shots fired. According to the Moberly Police Department, there was an argument between two people involving an air rifle. Officers arrested a 23-year-old and 19-year-old man in connection to the incident. Police said property damage charges are

While Yahoo’s data breach may not include financial information, one computer science professor says it should still prompt some password changes. The San Francisco-based tech giant reported Thursday a massive theft of account information, telling its users at least 500 million accounts may have been compromised in a 2014 hack. The company blamed a “state-sponsored

It was announced Friday morning that Tribune Publishing Company, the publisher of the Columbia Daily Tribune had been sold to Gatehouse Media. The Columbia Daily Tribune announced the ownership change Friday morning on it’s website. According to the article, Gatehouse Media operates 14 daily newspapers in Missouri including the Moberly Monitor-Index, Boonville Daily News, and

TODAY: The dry, warm weather continues with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. Winds will come out of the south at 3-6 mph. Evening high school football games will start off with warm temperatures in the low 80s, falling to the mid 70s by 10 PM. TONIGHT: It looks to stay mostly

TODAY: Patchy fog is possible in low areas this morning where the air is stagnant, due to light winds and clear skies. Widespread fog is not likely. The dry, warm weather continues with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. Winds will come out of the south at 3-6 mph. Evening high school

Thirteen people have been injured on amusement park rides in Missouri since 2012. The 10-year-old son of a state lawmaker died earlier this year after he was decapitated on the Verruckt water slide in Kansas City. ABC 17 News uncovered eight amusement park investigations since 2012. A 63-page report details more than a dozen injuries

The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri celebrated its 35th year with an open house Thursday . At the event, officials spoke with ABC 17 News about its VIP Veteran Pack program. The goal is to give veterans living at or below the poverty line food and toiletries. The Food Bank said, according to

A woman was charged in Callaway County after being accused of attacking two people with a knife. The alleged assault happened at a home in Fulton on Tuesday . Cindy Brown reportedly held a knife to one of the victim’s throats. She is also accused of cutting the other victim on the chest. Brown told

On Thursday , MU Interim Chancellor Hank Foley updated alumni on what he says is progress at the university. In a note sent to alumni, Foley said MU leaders are working hard to ensure campus is a more inclusive place for all students, faculty and staff. He said the university is working hard to rebound