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Montgomery County officials have filed charges against two robbery suspects, accused of robbing the Martinsburg Bank and Trust Wednesday afternoon. The third suspect was found dead in a Montgomery City home. According to officials, David Franklin, Cecil Gold, and Wade Sargent escaped from the Department of Corrections-Community Supervision Center in Fulton Wednesday. Officials say they

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday that three key staffing changes will occur after the election. Lt. Gary Hill will be leaving the department on Nov. 23 and begin serving as chief of campus police at Lincoln University on Dec. 1. The department also announced Sgt. Mike Sneller will fill Hill’s position as patrol

UPDATE 11/3: Callaway County officials have released more details to clarify the robbery and vehicle pursuit. According to the official release, authorities were notified that the three suspects of the Missouri Department of Corrections-Community Supervision Center left without authorization. Two of the suspects are on parole for robbery, and one is on parole for stealing.

As the investigation continues into the shooting death of Terrance Davis, the Jefferson City Area CrimeStoppers have doubled the reward being offered. The reward now stands at $1,000, and anyone with information about the incident Monday in the 700 block of Michigan is urged to call 573-659-TIPS. You can also report your tips online at

TODAY: Skies will slowly clear to mostly sunny skies later this afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s to near 70 with a northerly breeze near 10 mph. TONIGHT: It will feel more comfortable as humidity lowers and skies clear. Temperatures will be much cooler falling to the upper 40s. Fog looks possible overnight

In July, 3-month-old Kyler Buxton died from non-accidental injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. His father, Christopher Buxton, was charged in Moniteau County with second-degree murder for his death. But within the probable cause statement a Highway Patrol corporal wrote, there’s also another allegation: that Columbia pediatrician Laura Weidt failed to report abuse three weeks

The UM System has released Dr. Mun Choi’s contract for the position of President. Choi is currently the provost at the University of Connecticut. Choi has agreed to a five year contract with a $530,000 yearly salary. Choi will also receive deferred compensation for longevity and a housing allowance of $2,400 a month. Choi will

UPDATE 11/3: CrimeStoppers has doubled the reward for information about the homicide of Terrance Davis, making it $1,000. UPDATE 11/2: The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed that the victim of the homicide is Terrance Davis, 29, of Jefferson City. ABC 17 News checked in with police on the status of the investigation Wednesday morning. Captain

UPDATE 7:20 a.m.: A Highway patrolman working the incident tells our crews that a man drove into the down lines and the lines got caught up in the hood of his car. ORIGINAL STORY: Boone County Emergency Management is asking drivers to avoid a road right now due to some downed lines. Boone County EMA

UPDATE 6:00am: It appears that power is now restored for all impacted areas. UPDATE 5:00am: Columbia Water and Light is now reporting about 74 customers are still without power. The area impacted is in central Columbia, in the areas surrounding Stephens Lake Park. Watch ABC 17 News This Morning for a live update on the

TODAY: Thunderstorms exit through 5AM across I-44 this morning leaving a mostly cloudy sky and fog for the morning commute. Drizzle is possible also possible with low clouds this morning. Skies will slowly clear to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s to near 70 with a northerly breeze

TONIGHT: Showers and t-storms will move southeast and out of the area by daybreak. Cooler air moves in by morning, dropping temperatures into the mid 50s north to near 60 south. THURSDAY: Morning clouds & drizzle will slowly clear to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s to near

UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the crash victims as 62-year-old Cheryl Kennison and 71-year-old Sally Erickson. According to the crash report, both women were wearing seatbelts. UPDATE: As of 2:45pm, both lanes of Highway 124 have been reopened to traffic. ABC 17 News confirmed two women died in northern Boone County Wednesday. According

A strong, quick-moving storm made its way into Columbia around 6 p.m. Wednesday evening. ABC 17 Stormtrack radar showed the storm moved out of Columbia by 6:15 p.m and dumped nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain. Boone County Emergency Management reported wind gusts of 50 miles per hour and marble-sized hail. Other reports showed

University of Missouri officials have confirmed that four students contracted mumps, and five students are currently being tested for the virus. All of the students infected- or possibly infected- have had their required two doses of MMR vaccines before attending the university, according to Dr. Susan Even, executive director of the Student Health Center. None

After another ambush-style killing of law enforcement officers, police in Jefferson City are continuing to cope with the dangers of their job. “It’s in the back of our heads because we are human beings,” Capt. Doug Shoemaker, with Jefferson City police, said. “So we are trying to reinforce amongst our officers to continue to stay

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Columbia Public Works announced Wednesday that all off Scott Boulevard in south Columbia is set to reopen Friday afternoon. The $31.2 million Scott Boulevard Improvement project was approved by voters in 2005 with construction beginning in 2009. Public Works officials said the work was separated into three phases to help minimize traffic impacts. “Scott Boulevard

The Board of Curators officially introduced the 24th UM System President, Mun Choi, on Wednesday morning at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. After thanking Interim President Middleton for his leadership, Choi explained his appreciation for the position and how he plans to be an accountable president. Choi wrapped up his address with the idea that the

TODAY: It will continue to be warm for early November as temperatures warm into the upper 70s this afternoon under a mostly cloudy sky. There is a slight rain chance through early afternoon as a weak shortwave tracks through the area. The main batch of storms develops after 4PM north of HWY 50. These will