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Nearly 12 years ago, Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped out of her bedroom and held captive for nine months, enduring numerous rapes and other abuse. Friday night, she shared that experience to teach others prevention at the University of Missouri in hopes they won’t go through the same ordeal. Smart spoke about how important it is

Parents who currently take their children to the University Village Student Parent Center daycare met at Speaker’s Circle on the MU campus Friday to spread awareness of a petition they created last Friday. The petition was created to urge MU officials to relocate the daycare center, with hundreds of signatures from mid-Missourians and others across

Residents wouldn’t say much Friday afternoon concerning a shooting incident near Derby Ridge Drive. Bullets struck a car and a house on the 1700 block of Bold Ruler Drive Thursday night. One neighbor said she heard a few pops outside, but didn’t see anyone or anything when she looked out her window. Another man living

Six people from the Columbia area have been arrested on federal drug-trafficking charges after an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Columbia Police revealed large amounts of marijuana being sent through U.S. mail. U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Don Ledsford confirmed to ABC 17 News that the federal complaints were unsealed yesterday. ABC 17

On Friday officials at Columbia Public Schools announced they have selected a new leader. Dr. Peter Stiepleman will become the next superintendent, after Dr. Chris Belcher retires June 30. Stiepleman was the assistant superintendent for elementary education in Columbia. “It’s not about changing course but really focusing on those thing that we value and going

Columbia police found multiple shell casings investigating a shots fired incident on Derby Ridge Drive in the city’s northeast. Multiple 911 calls reported several shots in the area of Bold Ruler Drive and Derby Ridge Drive, just south of Brown Station Road. Early reports said police were looking for possible suspects in a black SUV.

Mid-Missouri law enforcement is increasing DWI check point patrols to curb impaired driving this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Missouri Highway Patrol has confirmed there will be a check point in Cole County sometime this month. Over the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, there were 412 “Driving While Intoxicated” arrests made. 218 people were killed

Two homes in the Columbia area were searched for drugs on Thursday and Friday, resulting in one arrest. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints about suspicious activity at 1538 Bodie Drive and found evidence of cocaine distribution inside the home. No one was arrested and that investigation continues. Deputies searched another home Friday at

ATLANTA (AP) – Scottie Wilbekin scored 15 points and No. 1 Florida remained unbeaten in the Southeastern Conference, using one of its customary spurts to rout Missouri 72-49 in the quarterfinals of the league tournament Friday. The game was tied 29-29 at halftime, and the Tigers were still in the game with about 10 minutes

Due to SEC basketball tournament coverage on KMIZ, ABC 17 News at 6 and 6:30 will not air through this Friday. ABC 17 News at 10 will follow the late game, shortly after 10:30 p.m., followed by Jimmy Kimmel and Nightline. Friday night prime time programming will air this Sunday, March 16th: Last Man Standing

A man charged for the death of his girlfriend was sentenced Thursday in Camden County Court to life in prison withthe possibility of parole. Gregory George was charged with second degree murder for the 2010 killing of his girlfriend, 21-year-old AdriannaHyten in Osage Beach. Camden County Prosecutor Brian Keedy said George slashed Hyten’s throat then

The University of Missouri said several University Village residents are in the process of finding a new place to live after the deadly February walkway collapse at the apartment complex. The school announced Wednesday it would demolish the apartments, along with the Student Parent Center daycare, June 30. “We’re trying to make sure that, if

A motorcycle crash in Morgan County has left one man dead. The accident happened Thursday on Route HH just west of Smith Creek Road. Troopers say Edward Rennert, 81, of Fortuna failed to negotiate a curve, went off the road and flipped. He was thrown from the bike and was pronounced dead at University Hospital.

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A Camden County woman charged with first degree attempted murder for wounding her infant daughter pleaded not guiltyby reason of mental disease or defect in court Thursday. 40-year-old Bradie Simpson entered an Alford Plea in January for the charge. In an Alford Plea, the defendant does not admit the act, but admits the prosecution could

Columbia police arrested 18-year-old Deazjon Ramon Brown Thursday in connection with a Monday night shooting at the Ultramart convenience store at 2102 Paris Road. One person was shot in the stomach at the north Columbia store. Officers outside the store and Shell gas station told ABC 17 News several shots were fired around 11:40 p.m.

An Excello man, charged in the August 2011 murder of Jon Spurling, made hisfirst court appearance Thursday in Howard County. 34-year-old Zack Jefferson is charged with first degree murder and armedcriminal action. Three years ago, Spurling was found dead inside his home in Harrisburg. At the time, investigators told ABC 17 News it appeared Spurling

On Friday, Pascale’s Pals will hold its annual fundraising auction, dinner and dance. Pascale’s Pals is a non-profit organization that helps children and families staying at the Women and Children’s Hospital in Columbia. The group said their aim is to provide happiness for the children during their stay. Pascale’s Pals does this by providing catered

ABC 17 News has been following AT&T wireless in problems in Maries County since September, as well as customers who said the company was ignoring their pleas for help. Common complaints were the dropped calls and no 4G service in the area. Missouri congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer saw reports about the poor service on ABC 17

Two men were arrested on separate charges Thursday morning in Howard County. The Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search at a home on County Road 302, west of Fayette. Investigators determined a nearby resident was accessing the wireless network at the home to reportedly distribute the