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Columbia Police were called to the 4200 block of New Haven Road shortly before 4:30 a.m. to investigate an armed robbery. Police tell ABC 17 News a driver stopped to check on a stranded motorist who was apparently lying on the ground while a white SUV was pulled off the side of the road. A

A program keeping Missouri prisons safer has earned national honors. The Puppies for Parole program was selected for the Innovations in American Government award sponsored by Harvard University. Since it started in 2010, more than 3,500 dogs have been trained at no expense to taxpayers, and these dogs would have otherwise been euthanized. The Director

Columbia Police were called to the scene of a possible shots fired incident on the west end of the Business Loop in Columbia Thursday morning. Officers were searching areas around the U-Haul and Days Inn around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, but were not able to find any shell casings or property damage. Witnesses’ descriptions about a

Authorities are investigating a crash in Boone County that happened late Thursday morning. Officers responded to Blue Ridge Road and Oakland Gravel Road for a multi-car crash at around 10:00 a.m. At least one car at the scene was damaged, and its unknown if there were any injuries.

No one was injured in a house fire in Fulton on Wednesday evening. Crews responded to find light smoke from a single-story home at 410 Business 54 South. Firefighters found an active fire in the attic that they were able to extinguish within minutes of arrival. All residents were outside the house when crews arrived.

The Columbia Police Department is looking for at least two suspects who broke into a home in the 600 block of Glenstone Drive early Thursday morning. Officers said two men with guns forced their way into the home around 2:15 a.m. and stole electronics and money. Five people were home at the time, but no

A vehicle crash involving a semi truck on I-70 is impacting traffic Thursday morning. The driving lane blocked in the eastbound direction of I-70 near the Rangeline Street exit. Columbia Police say the eastbound passing lane at the exit is open. Stay with ABC 17 News as we continue to work to get more information.

Rain will be increasing from 2-4AM, mainly across the Ozarks and over I-44. Temperatures will be in the upper 30s at this time, so rainfall looks likely for much of the morning. As colder air moves in mid morning from 8AM-10AM on Saturday, the change over to snow looks possible by noon near US 63

One lane is temporarily blocked along Clark Lane Thursday morning due to an injury accident. The Columbia Fire Department says the westbound lane of Clark Lane near Hendrix Drive is closed right now. ABC 17 News crews are heading toward the scene.

The Macy’s department store in Columbia is slated to close, according to a statement released by the company Wednesday. The company is consolidating existing stores into 5 regions and 47 local districts, as well as other field support functions. The company listed 40 Macy’s store closings Wednesday, including the Columbia store, which is expected to

A man convicted of killing a baby was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday. A Pulaski County jury convicted 27-year-old Brent Black of second degree murder and child abuse back in November. Phelps County Prosecutor Brendon Fox says Black killed the 11-month-old infant in January 2013. Authorities say an ambulance was dispatched to a home

Rain will increase Thursday morning ahead of an area of low pressure which will move in from the southwest and track across western Missouri Thursday night. Light rain will spread across the area through the morning Thursday becoming likely through mid-afternoon then taper off through early evening. After a few hours of dry time, showers

ABC 17 News has learned early indicators show a downward trend in applications to the University of Missouri in Columbia following a number of very public issues and controversies on the campus last fall. Applications made by incoming freshmen for the coming 2016-2017 school year have decreased noticeably since last year, based on a report

The University of Missouri Police Department along with MU Operations will be filming an active shooter training video on campus Thursday and Friday. According to the FBI, between 2000 and 2013, there were 39 school shootings across the United States. Of those shootings, 12 happened on college campuses. University officials said the video will help

Jefferson City Police reported Wednesday that nearly 500 citations were issued during its participation in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The enforcement took place between December 18 and January 3. During that time, 481 tickets were issued. Here’s breakdown of the citations that were issued by JCPD: 10 for Driving While

Columbia officials announced they are offering free breakfast and lunch to every student at certain pre-selected schools, as part of a national test program. The district confirmed the pilot efforts involve seven places: Alpha Hart Lewis, Benton STEM, Blue Ridge, Derby Ridge and West Boulevard elementaries, plus CORE (Center of Responsive Education) and Douglass High

Authorities have now identified the man who died in a crash in Boone County Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 81-year-old Lawrence Reichert, of Centralia, diedin the crash on Highway HH and Brown Station Road Wednesday morning. Reichert was apparently driving south on Brown Station Road and failed to stop at a stop sign.

More than 600 bills have been filed, and Wednesday House and Senate leadership discussed their expectations for the upcoming session. House Speaker Todd Richardson said there will be a better working relationship between the House and Senate. Both are controlled by Republicans for this general assembly. Lawmakers mentioned their goal to address government oversight issues

ABC 17 News Wednesday obtained a copy of a letter signed by dozens of MU faculty in support of MU Communications professor Melissa Click. The letter was sent to top administrators including Interim Chancellor Hank Foley and Interim System President Mike Middleton. Click came under fire last fall for her actions during the protests that

The Columbia Police Officers’ Association said there are many factors leading up to a low morale problem at the Columbia Police Department Tuesday. Monday, ABC 17 News reported CPD presented a report to Columbia City Council members on 21st Century Policing within the department. The 131 page report cited the 2015 City of Columbia Employee