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J.C. Penney has released its list of 138 stores that will close within the next couple of months. According to the list, the retailer’s stores in Columbia and Jefferson City will remain open. A store in Maryville, about 45 minutes north of St. Joseph, will close its doors. The company announced on Feb. 24 its

Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with a search warrant of a home in the 1000 block of East Lafayette in Mexico Friday night that led to the arrest of two people. The Mexico Department of Public Safety said authorities found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the home. Gary Reeves Jr. and April Ferrell were both

A Huntsville man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Friday night after troopers said he crashed his motorcycle. The crash happened on Huntsville Avenue at Highway 24 just outside of Huntsville around 7:40 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver, Leland Coonce, 27, went off the road and was thrown from

TONIGHT: After a sunny and pleasant Saturday, we’ll see clouds once again return to Mid-Missouri by late evening. These clouds will the leading edge of what will be a wet week ahead for us. Lows tonight will bottom out in the mid 30s, with winds out of the east under 10 mph. Showers and storms

The Sedalia Fire Department responded to one fatal crash and three structure fires Friday night through Saturday morning. Fire officials said that one fire started early Friday evening in the 1200 block of South Grand Avenue. They said it was caused by a vehicle that was on fire in the driveway. The outside of the

The Jefferson City Fire Department received reports of a structure fire in the 200 block of Pine Street around 6:15 a.m. Saturday. The first round of firefighters that arrived to the scene found heavy fire near the back of a two-story, multi-family residence. No one was inside the residence when firefighters arrived. The residents were

ABC 17 News confirms dozens of inmates were involved in a verbal altercation Saturday morning at the Morgan County Jail. It happened shortly before 10:30 a.m. An employee at the jail told ABC 17 News an entire jail pod was involved in the fight. The employee said the pod was occupied by immigrants who had

TODAY: The start of our weekend holds gorgeous conditions with temperatures reaching up to 60 degrees. Conditions for today will be perfect for going outside: dry and sunny with a gentle breeze up to 13 mph from the northwest. Tonight, temperatures will lower into the upper 40s with increasing clouds overnight. SUNDAY: Isolated showers and

The number of park violations in February broke a record, according to Columbia Parks and Recreation records. In February 2016 there were 95 park violations, with two park rangers working. Last month there were 110 park violations, with only one park ranger on duty. Columbia Parks and Recreation officials said that they usually see the

TODAY: Temps will increase to near 60 degrees by the afternoon, dominated by sunny skies and dry conditions. TONIGHT: A brisk Saturday evening is in store as temps dip back down into the upper 40s under partly cloudy skies.

In the midst of budget problems, the University of Missouri had an impressive day for donations.“Mizzou Giving Day” wrapped up Thursday afternoon, collecting more than $8 million. On Friday, ABC 17 News spoke with Todd McCubbin, one of the administrators responsible for putting it on, about how important donations are becoming.His office building was built

The Jefferson City Police Department is stepping up its enforcement of Driving While Intoxicated offenses over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Thursday through Sunday, extra officers will be on patrol as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign along with other law enforcement agencies across the state. “Historically, this is a weekend

ABC 17 News was on the scene at what the Columbia Police Department is calling a suspicious incident at Russell Boulevard Elementary on Friday afternoon. Around 4 p.m., more than 21 officers arrived at the school where two juveniles were playing with an airsoft gun and shooting it at the ground. The call was originally

A major improvement project is set to begin at a busy Columbia intersection Monday. Weather-permitting, drivers can expect road crews at Old Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard for several months. The $1.75 million project will improve the intersection by increasing its size. Crews will also add pedestrian and bicycle upgrades to meet Vision Zero goals.

UPDATE, 2:45 p.m.: Daniel Johnston, 29, died Friday morning when his truck hit a ditch, struck a utility pole and overturned, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Three other passengers in his truck escaped with minor injuries. Two were femalesages 14 and 19, and the other was an 18-year-old man. While troopers still can’t say

Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash on Paris Road (Route B), just underneath Highway 63 in Columbia Friday night. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. and involved at least two vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The road was partially blocked as crews worked to remove the cars. The scene cleared just before 8:30

The weekend will get off to a chilly start with temperatures only in the upper 30s Saturday morning. A cool northwesterly breeze will pick up to 10 mph as temperatures climb into the upper 50s to lower 60s in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A warm front will move in from the southwest Sunday

ABC 17 News has obtained the 13-page document sent to Sturgeon Police Chief Greg Halderman requesting his resignation. The document said if Halderman doesn’t resign he could face removal. The documents schedule a Removal Hearing for Halderman on March 27 after the city’s planned council meeting. According to Halderman, Mayor Gene Kelly hand-delivered the documents

TONIGHT: It will be colder with lows dropping into the upper 30s by morning with a northwest breeze up to 8 mph and mostly clear skies. SATURDAY: After a chilly morning, temperatures will warm to near 60 in the afternoon under sunny skies with a northwesterly breeze up to 10 mph. EXTENDED: A few showers

MEDIA ADVISORY: Content may be graphic for certain audiences. ABC 17 News has obtained the video of the child being forcibly fed barbeque sauce. We have edited the video to protect the identity of the child. This video shows where the charges came from after three Morgan County residents were been charged with endangering the