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A group opposed to moving the Desert Storm war memorial in the Boone County courthouse plaza showed up at the Boone County Commission meeting Tuesday morning. A handful of residents spoke out against moving the memorial during the public comments portion of the meeting. ABC 17 News reported in August that the commission voted unanimously

The Cole County Commission is considering a new proposal for major tax projects after its meeting Tuesday morning. The county heard the proposal for major tax projects for the first time Tuesday. The $26 million plan would fund infrastructure repair and maintenance. The half-cent sales tax would take place over a 5 year period starting

The special counting period with the Highway Patrol starts on Wednesday ahead of the holiday weekend. Extra troopers will be stationed every 20 miles on most major interstates Wednesday and Sunday, including Highway 63 and I-70. During last year’s enforcement, 18 people were killed statewide. Someone died or was injured every 12.6 seconds. You can

UPDATED AT 4 PM TUESDAY: A slow moving cold front will meet up with tropical moisture, giving us a soggy night for Thanksgiving. Light showers are possible Thanksgiving morning but the solid band of rain will stay in west-northwest Missouri for the first half of the day. Temperatures will reach the low 60s as rain

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty Monday to raping a relative will spend the next 10 years behind bars. Officers were called to a local hospital earlier this year regarding a sexual assault. James Young allegedly raped a female relative in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. Young was originally charged with felony rape and

A vehicle fire forced crews to shut down part of a highway in central Columbia Tuesday. It happened just before noon Tuesday near Interstate 70 and Highway 63. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert that said crews shut down the north bound lanes of Highway 63, just south of I-70 due to an RV

The Columbia Police Department revealed the latest alcohol compliance checks Tuesday morning. One of the seven Columbia businesses checked sold alcohol to an underage buyer. Police checked the following locations on Monday November, 23: The Heidelberg, 410 South Tenth Street Gumby’s Pizza, 1201 East Broadway Ste A The Speedy Mart, 1300 Fellows Place Petro Mart

Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray and the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team give you everything you need to know to be prepared for the winter weather season ahead. From winterizing your car so you’re not caught out in the cold, to understanding why slight temperature changes can mean the difference between ice and snow, we have

ABC 17 News continued to look into public safety in Columbia Monday after learning the police department is eliminating its traffic unit. ABC 17 News broke the story Friday following a leaked email from the department, saying all officers in the Traffic Unit will be moved to the Community Outreach Unit. So what does the

Wednesday marks one of the busiest travel days of year, and according to AAA, nearly 47 million Americans are expected to journey 50 miles or more from home–the most since 2007. But this year’s turkey day is marred by fear for many, as a number of citizens have safety concerns in light of the deadly

A Fulton woman was arrested Monday evening for stealing from Walmart. Fulton Police said 30-year-old Stephanie Olsson led police on a car short chase after they got a call for stealing in progress. Olsson was arrested for 1st degree burglary, felony stealing, resisting arrest, and driving with a suspended license. The items she apparently stole

The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet behind closed doors Monday at city hall for a closed session. ABC 17 News checked the agenda Monday, and the meeting is scheduled for members to discuss “legal actions” or “litigation involving a public governmental body,” as well as “confidential communications between a governmental body and its

The Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol held a training exercise Monday afternoon. The exercise took placenear East Tayside Circle and Carrick Court. Neighbors saw a heavy law enforcement presence in the areastarting around noon Monday and it will until 10:00 Monday night. Authorities said the purpose of the training is to

Randolph County authorities Monday identified three people killed in a shooting Saturday morning. Authorities are calling the shooting a double murder-suicide. Investigators said Alexander Hewgley, 17, shot two sisters Kelsey Bowen, 16, and Jessica Bowen, 22. Hewgley was apparently in a previous relationship with 16-year-old Kelsey. It happened around 6:30 a.m. at a home on

As the winter months bring cooler temperatures, some low income families are placed in financial strain just to keep their homes heated. Applications for heating are now being accepted to make sure no one is left in the cold. The Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP helps families who are struggling financially to

The Missouri Department of Transportation prepares its workers for winter weather, so they’re ready when the first snow hits Mid-Missouri. “We as operators want to be safe. We want to keep the traveling public safe. So, if you could just give us a little bit of room. Just be patient with us and know that

A Columbia woman accused with having a role in her daughter’s death pleaded guilty to 2 counts of child abuse and neglect in Boone County Court Monday. Anna Steele was originally charged with second degree murder for the February 2014 death of 8-month-old Finley Steele, but that charge was dropped and amended earlier this year.

Chances are unless you’re in law enforcement you’ve never heard of doxing. The definition of doxing is compiling personal information about people without their permission using sources online. People can be victimized by tweets on Twitter, pictures posted on Instagram, or even places checked into Facebook. Most people use doxing out of pure curiosity and

Missouri Senator Bob Dixon Monday announced he is ending his campaign for Missouri Governor. Dixon, from Springfield, said, “I thank those who truly believe we need to renew the spirit of Missouri, and sincerely supported the campaign expecting nothing in return other than good, honest government.” Dixon told his supporters, “Your authentic support inspired me

Unless you’re in law enforcement, you likely have not heard the term doxing. Online predators are using it to easily access your information. Are you helping them without even knowing it? ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier breaks down what you need to do to protect your information in a special report Monday, November 23 on ABC