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More motorcyclists died in crashes across the state in 2016 than any other year over the past decade, according to new preliminary numbers from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Last year, 121 motorcyclists died in crashes statewide up from 92 in 2015. Troopers also saw a similar trend in Mid-Missouri where 12 motorcyclists died up

UPDATE 1/31: Columbia police said the death is still under investigation. Police told ABC 17 News that new information would not be available until the autopsy results are ready. Residents in the area said that police were at the residence until midnight Monday. Residents also said that they are getting worried for their safety because

Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry said Monday he is making good on a campaign promise to restore the Boone County Fairgrounds for future, year-round use. Parry presented a tentative plan to the Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday afternoon at its monthly meeting. He said he had not run the plan by Commissioners Janet Thompson

UPDATE 1/31: On Monday, a freight liner that was being driven by David Jantz, a 58-year-old male from Barnett, entered the road from a private drive in front of a 2007 Chrysler, driven by Forrestine Holmes, a 69-year-old female from Stover. Holmes struck the towed unit of the freight liner. She was taken by the

Doctors are describing this week as the “perfect storm” of winter illnesses in mid-Missouri. The flu is dominating the doctor’s office this week. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services reports 349 cases in Boone County. Doctor Tara Flynn from Mizzou Quick Cares and Urgent Care says about every other patient of hers is coming

Mark Christeson, who was convicted of raping a woman before killing her and her two children near Vichy in February 1998, is scheduled to be executed today at 6:00 p.m. He has put in a final appeal to the US Supreme Court. Previously, the US Supreme Court granted him a stay in 2014. The execution

UPDATE 3:00pm: Jefferson City Police confirmed to ABC 17 News the identity of the suspect involved in Tuesday morning’s chase. Derrell Demetrius Riley is facing resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. The 31-year-old is being held in the Cole County Jail and court records show he is on parole. UPDATE 6:29am: Jefferson City

Boone County Fire Protection District has confirmed that the apartment fire that happened on Mesa Drive in November is being considered an arson. Back in November, the fire was originally being investigated as suspicious. ABC 17 News reached out to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and no arrests have been made. The Sheriff’s Department currently

Three weeks after taking office, Republican Gov. Eric Greitens said he will unveil his budget plan Thursday at an early childhood center in Nixa, Missouri. Greitens made the announcement on social media. “Our state’s budget affects real people,” Greitens said. “We take that responsibility seriously. It’s our job to decide how to distribute the money

TONIGHT: Clouds look to be on the increase with winds becoming northerly overnight. A weak disturbance will pass overhead and likely allow for some drizzle in isolated areas north of 70 through early evening. Winds through the evening, will be under 10 mph, with temperatures falling near freezing by morning. Wind chill values are likely

The Boone County Commission will no longer pursue a review of a decision in the Missouri Court of Appeals- Western District. The court system ruled in favor of Columbia in an ongoing battle over tax increment financing districts. Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill believes that there are some legal issues with the court’s decision, but he

TODAY: It will be slightly cooler but still nice for the end of January as temperatures this afternoon warm there way into the lower 50s. Partly cloudy skies will greet us along with a northwesterly breeze of 6-10 mph. It looks to be more breezy for those north of I-70 where winds could gust from

The University of Missouri has at least 130 international students from two of the countries listed in President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The university sent out a statement Sunday afternoon that offers campus resources to students and faculty members who might be affected by the ban. Zakaria El-Tayash, president of the Muslim Student Organization at

UPDATE 1/31: Officers were called Tuesday to a robbery with a weapon at 2301 W. Worley Street in the JCPenney parking lot. The victim, a 69-year-old female from Sedalia, was approached by another female while she was walking to her car. The suspect yelled at the victim to give her her purse. The victim continued

The trend of above normal temperatures continues into mid February. The average high during this time is 40-44, and the average low is 22-25. There also looks to be small precipitation chances during this time. Usually during the month of February we pick up 2.25″ of total rain. Since October of 2016 rain has been

Partly Cloudy & Breezy, with winds gusting 20-25 mph north of I-70 through 5PM; 53. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with calm winds; 31. WEDNESDAY: Partly Cloudy; 43. THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy and Colder; 37.

TODAY: It will be slightly cooler but still nice for the end of January as temperatures start off in the mid to upper 30s for the morning commute with high temperatures reaching near 50 under partly cloudy skies and a northwesterly breeze of 6-10 mph. It looks to be more breezy for those north of

UPDATE: Dozens of people came to discuss racial profiling within the Columbia Police Department, and possible ways to address it. The two-hour meeting, led by City Manager Mike Matthes, featured several people sharing personal stories and asking for clarification on how the department conducts its stops and patrols. Columbia Police Chief Burton said he feels

The Jefferson City Housing Authority Board met with City Council members Monday to lay out the next steps for revitalizing the blighted East Capitol Avenue area. The group picked its top five priorities of which properties the housing authority should work to acquire first. The five properties include 108, 401 and 403 East Capitol Avenue,