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January 19, 2021 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local highlights and scores: Jan. 19, 2021

January 19, 2021 10:48 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Blair Oaks 20 | Rock Bridge 56 FINAL Troy 56 | Hickman 47 FINAL Tolton 34 | Fulton 40 FINAL Southern Boone 67 | Versailles 34 FINAL BOYS HOOPS Helias 52 | Jefferson

Trump reportedly wants a 21-gun salute for his departure. The military honor has a fascinating history

January 19, 2021 8:56 PM CNN Newsource

As President Donald Trump prepares to leave Washington, D.C. for a post-presidential life in Florida, he has indicated that he wants an elaborate sendoff. A color guard, a military band and a red carpet are among the pomp and circumstance under consideration, an administration official told CNN. Another idea that’s being floated: a 21-gun salute.

Miller County man charged after an alleged kidnapping and assault Sunday

January 19, 2021 8:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KAISER, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County man was arrested Sunday after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting the victim. According to court documents, Roger Wimberley and the victim were watching Youtube videos overnight Sunday when the victim attempted to leave but Wimberley stopped the victim. Court documents state Wimberley slapped the victim then attempted to strangle the

After finding controversial novel on school’s summer reading list, teenage twins push for change in state law

January 19, 2021 8:28 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Homework; for many of us adults, it’s been eons since we had school assignments. Now 13-year-old twins in southwest suburbs want to give Illinois lawmakers a big project. CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains. It’s below freezing in mid-January, but two St. Dominic Catholic

Chariton County man charged with sex assault in after November incident

January 19, 2021 8:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Keytesville man is charged with multiple counts after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. According to court documents, Phineas Schrock was staying the night in Nov. 2020 at a home in Keytesville when he entered the bedroom of the 15-year-old and got into bed with the victim. The victim told

‘Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’ seeks to nourish while bridging racial divide

January 19, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A local organization is serving awareness about racial and social injustices — through something sweet. In 2014, Rose McGee was coping with grief and anger over the death of Michael Brown. She turned to what she knew: baking. “She brought the pies down to share

WATCH REPLAY: Health director updates Columbia City Council on coronavirus efforts

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The council meets at 7 p.m.

Baseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton dead at 75

January 19, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

Hall of Fame baseball player Don Sutton died Monday night at the age of 75, his son tweeted Tuesday. “Saddened to share that my dad passed away in his sleep last night. He worked as hard as anyone I’ve ever known and he treated those he encountered with great respect…and he took me to work

PM warns Canada could impose new COVID-19 travel restrictions without notice

January 19, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story January 19, 2021 Citing the evolving situation with the identified COVID-19 variants from other countries, the prime minister is strongly urging Canadians not to travel because federal travel rules could change very quickly. In French, the prime minister implored anyone who has booked trips to cancel them, saying

Mexico Public Safety Department looking for suspects that stole cars that may have ties to St. Louis

January 19, 2021 6:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after three vehicles were stolen overnight on Sunday. The vehicles were taken from the 700 block of Quisenberry, the 900 block of Lakeview and the 1500 block of Ringo. At least two of the vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside at the time of the

Substitute teacher shortage remains as Columbia Public Schools students go back to classrooms

January 19, 2021 1:52 PM Meghan Drakas

As Columbia Public Schools students return to their classrooms this week a situation still looms that could send them back online at least temporarily: a lack of substitute teachers.

A 99-million-year-old beetle shines light on the evolution of glowing insects

January 19, 2021 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

Bioluminescent insects have long fascinated scientists, but little is known about how these animals got their light abilities. A 99-million-year-old beetle recently discovered by researchers, however, unlocks a piece of the evolutionary puzzle, according to a study published in The Royal Society journal. The beetle, known by its Latin name Cretophengodes, was found fossilized in

Missouri law raising adult age for crimes to 18 not used

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most county prosecutors in Missouri are not following a new law that raised the age for being charged as an adult to 18. The law took effect on Jan. 1 but the Missouri Legislature did not provide funding for juvenile services to handle an influx of new cases caused by

Brazilian officials were warned six days in advance of a looming oxygen crisis in Manaus

January 19, 2021 5:49 PM CNN

Local and federal officials in Brazil were warned of looming oxygen shortages nearly a week before crisis struck in the city of Manaus, the country’s Solicitor General has revealed. In a country already hard-hit by the coronavirus, oxygen shortages and soaring Covid-19 cases have pushed Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, into a healthcare crisis.

11 ways kids can take part in the presidential inauguration

January 19, 2021 5:47 PM CNN Newsource

If kids were actually going to school, they’d likely be watching Wednesday’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on television and getting a civic lesson or two. But in the pandemic, most of them are learning remotely. What’s a parent to do? Here are some fun and educational ways to get your kids involved in this

Columbia police respond to shooting on Clark Lane

January 19, 2021 8:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A large Columbia police presence was reported in the 2200 block of Clark Lane Tuesday morning.

Hiland Dairy recalls batch of chocolate milk, saying it may contain food-grade sanitizers

January 19, 2021 5:35 PM CNN Newsource

A batch of chocolate milk has been recalled after it was discovered that some could contain food-grade sanitizers. Hiland Dairy is recalling half-pint, 1% low fat, chocolate milk, sold in small cartons, produced in Norman, Oklahoma, the company said in an announcement. Consuming food-grade sanitizers could cause illness. Affected products were distributed to these areas,

Strangers battle flames to rescue men from burning car

January 19, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, CA (KOVR) — A fiery car crash near Davis sent strangers running towards the flames to pull out two men trapped inside Saturday. Woodland CHP says the driver of the BMW lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole on Pole Line Road. Peter

Hundreds of thousands Pennsylvanians are waiting on delayed unemployment checks

January 19, 2021 5:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s been weeks since hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians have received unemployment checks. “My husband’s disabled and we only get one check a month and it only goes so far,” Martie Bachman said. After being laid off from her accounting job last April, Martie