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High school graduations in the Columbia Public School District begin Friday. The graduation rate in Missouri has increased every year since at least 2012. Some of the school districts in mid-Missouri have seen an increase as well. Peter Stiepleman, the Columbia Public School District’s superintendent, said at a meeting May 10 that the graduation rate

The University of Missouri Research Reactor is the only one of its kind in the world, creating radio isotopes used to fight cancer. “It produces the cancer-treating isotopes that are shipped worldwide on almost a daily basis,” said Matt McCormick, president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. “That’s something important that we have here and

According to the Miller County Sheriff Facebook page, there is an ongoing investigation into an incident in Kaiser where someone fired a gun into a business. At the time of the incident, the business was occupied. The police are looking for any information regarding the yellow Pontiac G-5 coupe . If you know anything, call

UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: All of the outages have been fixed. UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Most of the outages have been fixed, leaving about 172 people still without power. The Green Meadows and Providence outage was a blown fuse, but according to Columbia City spokesperson Steve Sapp, the city likely won’t know what exactly caused these outages

ABC 17 News obtained official documents about two separate fights at Dawson Hall on Lincoln University’s campus. On Feb. 24, a Lincoln University police officer were dispatched to a fight on the sixth floor of Dawson Hall. Mya Kimbrough told the officer that she had been in a fight with Alexis Smith. Kimbrough had injuries

Copper thefts were reported in April at Cosmo Park, Stephens Lake Park and L.A. Nickell Golf Course, according to a monthly report from the Columbia Parks and Rec Department. The report said copper was stolen from a golf cart shed at L.A. Nickell Golf Course. It also said overnight patrols were done by park rangers

TODAY: It’s a different story this afternoon, than it has been the past few days. Today temperatures are in the mid 70s this afternoon, with very breezy conditions. It will be a windy and warm day with highs near 80 and southerly winds of 18-25 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph and lasting through

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms it’s working crash on Route Z in Callaway County. ABC 17 News first started hearing reports of the crash around 8:45 Wednesday morning. Reports indicated someone was thrown from the vehicle, but we’re still working to confirm that. The highway patrol says troopers are on the way to the

ABC 17 News requested more documents in the case of the remains found buried in a Vandalia home. A search warrant was requested for John Lue’s home at 801 Limit Street in Vandalia and executed on May 15. Police found human remains and a plastic air mattress that the remains were buried in. The human

UPDATE 5/17 9 am: The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the suspect they are looking for believed to be connected in the shooting. Deonte Shaw, 18, has two felony warrants already out for his arrest. Currently Shaw has a no bond outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a weapon and an

A Wind Advisory will be valid for ALL of Mid-Missouri from 11AM through 7PM this evening. As early as 9AM however, winds could start gusting over 40 mph for those west of US 63. A Wind Advisory means strong sustained winds of 20-30 mph is possible with winds gusting at times from 45-57 mph. I

TODAY: WIND ADVISORY: 11AM through 7PM for ALL of Mid-Missouri. Winds will be sustained from the south at 15-25 mph gusting up to 45 mph. This will impact vehicles, trash cans, lawn furniture, and can cause minor tree and building damage. Strong storms are also possible by afternoon from 1PM-4PM where there is a Slight

Columbia drivers should expect some lane restrictions and traffic detours downtown Wednesday. Columbia Water & Light is scheduled to start work Wednesday to install three water valves at the intersection of Eighth and Locust. Crews will install the water valves on an existing 8″ main. They will be used to connect to the new 8″

TODAY: A few morning showers or t-storms are possible but would be very spotty through 10AM. There is a chance for an isolated thunderstorm by 8AM-10AM near Sedalia. These are not expected to be severe. It will be a windy and warm day with highs near 80 and southerly winds of 18-25 mph, gusting as

One day after the Columbia City Council approved taking requests for a hotel development using tax increment financing, a state think tank is calling for more scrutiny on the method. The Show-ME Institute gave a presentation on Tuesday on the state’s use of the financing method, commonly called a TIF. The speaker, Patrick Tuohey, likened

Missouri will have to wait at least another year before getting a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. It comes right after state lawmakers failed to pass their latest efforts last week. ABC 17 News reported earlier this year when Jefferson City and Columbia city councils approved a local prescription drug monitoring program. Supporters of the

As the current school year winds down, the planning process for the next 10 years begins. Columbia Public Schools Long Range Facilities Planning Committee has started looking at preliminary additions and constructions to schools within the district. The committee met Tuesday afternoon to discuss what projects they believe are priorities for the next 10 years.

The House investigatory panel tasked with reviewing the workplace environment within the Department of Corrections has released its final report and recommendations. The House Subcommittee on Corrections Workforce Environment and Conduct met from February to April. The subcommittee held nine hearings and heard testimony from corrections employees. The subcommittee also received emails from employees from

A narrow and windy Cole County road will soon get some major safety improvements. The Cole County Commission approved an agreement with a local engineering firm Monday to start design work on the project. “The first one that came up was some recent accidents and primarily just people not paying attention and missing a curve

At least two vehicles were involved in a crash east of Columbia Tuesday night. The collision happened around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Mexico Gravel Road and Route Z. Electric crews were working to repair a power pole that was struck down during the crash around 7:20 p.m. The road was temporarily closed while