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A man authorities say is a serial con man tells only ABC 17 News that he’s getting targeted because of his past, despite there being a warrant issued for his arrest. Boone County prosecutors have charged Jack “Chip” Zike with theft and it’s just one of dozens of accusations of theft or stealing against him.

Boone County deputies are looking for three men in connection with a home invasion Monday night. The incident happened at a home on Hackberry Boulevard just before 11 p.m. Deputies say the suspects went into the home with handguns and demanded money. During the confrontation two people at the home were hit in the head

About 22,000 Ameren customers are still without power Monday evening, three days after storms and tornadoes struck the St. Louis area. Ameren Meramec Valley Division Director Ken Schmidt told ABC 17 News 76 utility workers from Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Mexico and the Lake of the Ozarks are helping crews restore power in St. Louis.

Drury Development Corporation informed Jefferson City officials the company is withdrawing itself from the conference center selection process. In a letter to the city, the company listed several observations they made during their review of the project. Drury told City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus that a location on McCarty Street would be the best option out

A Jefferson City fire truck crashed Monday afternoon after being cut off by a pickup truck. Jefferson City Fire Chief Jason Turner said crews were conducting driver’s training on Schumate Chapel Road when a pickup truck towing a trailer cut off the fire engine. Turner said the fire truck almost fell off the road and

A Columbia man won $100,000 on a scratch-off ticket, but almost threw away his winnings. According to the Missouri Lottery, 56-year-old Ricky Stinocher bought a “100,000 Taxes Paid” ticket at the Petro Mart off Rangeline Street. Stinocher apparently was about to throw the ticket away before realizing he had won. “I was scratching the ‘Taxes

Following last week’s torrential rain, parts of Rocheport — a town known for its bed and breakfasts — is now flooding. In 1992, the town made headlines after historic flooding and many of the businesses had to close. Now, the town is flooding again, but residents say that it is nothing compared to the flood

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F released results from its “Click It or Ticket” campaign. During the two-week long campaign, troopers stopped over 300 vehicles and issued 105 seat belt violations. Highway Patrol troopers also issued dozens of tickets for license, child restraint, speed and insurance violations. Troopers made eight arrests for misdemeanor warrant

For the second time in two years, Lambert Airport in St. Louis is cleaning up after a tornado caused significant damage to Missouri’s largest airport. Strong storms, including two tornadoes, ripped through the St. Louis region Friday night. The storm caused extensive damage to two aircraft hangars, three out buildings and a parking lot. Repair

Road crews will temporarily close a lane of Interstate 70 in Boone County to perform maintenance work on the road. The Missouri Department of Transportation said crews will be working on I-70 over Hominy Creek Monday through Thursday. Crews will work on grading, drainage and pavement work near The Links apartment complex. The $1.2 million

Flood waters are sitting at the top of levies in Jefferson City. Parking lots and neighborhoods have flooded, and the airport was under voluntary evacuation. Danny Baumgartner runs the Turkey Creek Golf Center off of Highway 63. He tole ABC 17 News he is forced to take a boat to and from his property because

Flood waters are impacting many throughout mid-Missouri. The Red Cross is now helping out many families throughout the area. A McBaine family was forced to leave their home because of flood waters. It was the same situation for someone in Osage City. The Red Cross is now providing financial help for temporary housing and some

Columbia’s newest high school officially opened to the public ahead of classes Sunday afternoon. Summer classes start Monday. Muriel Battle High School was dedicated before hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members. A ribbon was ceremoniously cut Sunday at 2 p.m. Battle High School is Columbia’s fourth high school and features the district’s latest

A woman was arrested after several agencies found suspected meth at a home in Belle. Kelley Mayer, 45, has already bonded out of jail. Maries County Sheriff’s deputies along with Belle police and the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group served a search warrant at 220 South Highway 28 in Belle. Inside they found suspected meth

Jefferson City leaders are getting ready for the Missouri River to crest at more than 30 feet this weekend, topping some city levies. City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus told ABC 17 News the flooding of this river is moving faster and higher than floods he had seen in the past. Mayor Eric Struemph issued a news

The body of a missing Eldon teenager has been found, according to police and an ABC 17 News crew at the scene. Donald Parker, 17, went missing Friday night after being sucked into a drainage pipe. “Just sorrow,” described Eldon Mayor Ronald Bly. “We hate to see something like this happen. When it rains and

A tornado made it’s way across Montgomery county Friday night. Missouri Highway Patrol, Montgomery County Sheriff deputies and area fire fighters followed the tornado’s path as it traveled east just north of I-70. Storm spotters first confirmed the tornado near Mineola around 6:15. At 6:22 p.m. customers inside a gas station near Florence report the

Officials in Boonville are keeping a very close on a dam possibly threatening a local business. Water went over Lake Ferrell’s dam on Friday. It’s on Logan’s Lake Road north of Interstate 70 before downtown. Officials are worried because they’re not sure how much water the lake can hold before spilling out again. The biggest

Boone County emergency crews have worked four water rescues today after heavy rains flooded local roads. The most recent was underway on Acton Road near the Missouri River As of 1:30 p.m., the county had 35 roads closed due to high water. MoDOT officials say the heavy rain caused a patched pothole to pop, which

Crews have closed seven roads in Cole County and Jefferson City because of high waters due to flooding. Public works crews said creeks were backing up and that authorities were also keeping an eye on the Missouri River. As of 1:00 p.m. today, the river was flooding farmland in the area and officials were calling