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*** UPDATE WEDNESDAY 11:30 P.M. ***Congressman Blaine Luektemeyer was one of five Missouri representatives to approve the latest fiscal cliff bill. He said it was critical to reverse the largest tax increase in American history. He also mentioned the bill is far from perfect, but he was happy it provides tax relief for the majority

Jefferson City police and local cab companies are offering free rides home this New Years Eve again, in an effort to cut down on drunk driving.A similar program will be held in Osage Beach.Last year, more than 2,000 people utilized the Capital City’s “Sober Driver Program.” It offers free $10 cab rides from a bar

***UPDATE 5:30 P.M.*** A news crew at the scene says ten people were injured in the crash. Two of those injured were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia. The van was carrying a boys basketball team from the Missouri Military Academy. The North Callaway Fire Chief says the team was on the way to play

Lawmakers proposing gun control legislation could end up in prison under a bill introduced by a Missouri House Republican. Rep. Mike Leara, of St. Louis County, said Tuesday that he has no illusions that his bill actually will pass and become law. But Leara said in a written statement that he introduced it as a

***UPDATE 12 P.M.*** Holts Summit Fire Chief Jason confirms the home was owned by a Callaway County Sheriff’s deputy. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental, and the home is considered a total loss. ***UPDATE 9:10 A.M.*** Fire investigators say the fire started in the attic area. The cause of the fire is

BJ Young converted on a pair of three-point plays in the final minute to help Arkansas rally for a 73-71 win over Missouri on Saturday. The two foul calls were among a handful of officiating decisions that worked against Mizzou, and irked Tiger fans, players, and coaches. Mizzou has to accept some of the blame

***UPDATE MONDAY 12:40 P.M.*** Jefferson City police confirm the girl found in a house on Church Street just after noon today is Kierra McLellan. Police say she was found hiding in the attic when they went in. ***UPDATE MONDAY 12:30 P.M.*** The Jefferson City SWAT team has just completed a raid at a home in

A Jefferson City police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver early Saturday morning at the intersection of Locust Street and East McCarty Street. Now, 23-year-old Cory Ingram is in jail, charged with a slew of traffic offenses as well as leaving the scene of an accident and DWI. Investigators say Ingram’s blood alcohol

***UPDATE SUNDAY 9:30 A.M.*** Several Red Cross volunteers are assisting families that have been displaced by Saturday night’s fire at the apartment complex. Two families, totaling seven people, are receiving personal items and temporary stays at a local motel. A single resident was able to salvage personal belongings and declined assistance. ***UPDATE 9:56 P.M.*** One

Temperatures will be about 15 degrees below average highs for January 1st as highs only reach the low-to-mid 20s. Wind chills will make it feel more like it is in the low-to-mid 10s. Clouds will gradually clear the area by Tuesday evening with a mostly clear sky by Tuesday night. Lows will drop into the

***UPDATE WEDNESDAY 6:26 P.M.***Police say they are still looking for multiple suspects, including the shooter. They say the Betts brothers and another group were arguing at troubled nightclub, Club Motivation. Wednesday evening, police are not releasing the details about what the argument was over because they say it is a key piece in the investigation.

Several Boone County leaders were officially sworn in Tuesday, but some have already started work on several big issues. One of their most pressing concerns is a new 911 center.A task force was assembled in November to figure out what direction the county needs to take. Commissioners told ABC 17 News they are still waiting

An early morning fire on Tuesday has left a family of six in St. James without a home.Fire crews said the mobile home on County Road 3240 went up in flames this just before 8 a.m.Officials believe the blaze was started with a wood stove in the middle of the house. Crews said the home

A Columbia laundry room fire leaves a home with $30,000 in damage. The Columbia Fire Department was called to the house fire at 4507 Rice Road just after 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday afternoon.Crews found heavy smoke coming from the front door and garage of the two-story duplex. Most of the blaze was in the laundry

The average annual temperature during 2012 came in at 59.4 degrees in Columbia which is the warmest year on record since 1890. The year started warm with the warmest spring on record with an average temperature of 63 degrees, followed by the 6th warmest summer on record at 80.3 degrees.

A group of Columbia teens are currently in the Boone County jail. Centralia police told ABC 17 News they were allegedly part of a drug deal on Monday night.Law enforcement said Erich Otto, Joshua Browne, Jared Nyboe and Krista Hoffmaster knew they were driving 40 minutes north to sell marijuana.Investigators say the group planned on

Firefighters responded to a water rescue in Columbia Wednesday after a man fell through the ice at a city park, and now they are issuing a warning for area residents. A man fell through the ice-covered pond at Twin Lakes Recreational Area Wednesday afternoon. His dog reportedly fell through the ice first, and then he

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri drivers will see changes in their driver’s licenses beginning this year.The Department of Revenue says new licenses will have security features such as special printing, laser perforations and bar codes. The state says the changes are designed to protect the owner’s identity and fight fraud.The state also plans to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Teacher evaluations, accountability and tenure could be on the docket when Republicans take control of the Missouri Legislature.House Speaker Tim Jones says he wants to enact changes in the state’s education system. He says increased funding alone has not been enough to boost school performance.Missouri lawmakers return Jan. 9 to

The Red Cross is helping out after a Rolla area resident was displaced by a fire.The fire happened in the 1200 block of County Road 6050. At this point there are not many details about the fire.Volunteers are helping the victim with immediate emergency needs like food and clothing.Red Cross volunteers also helped with a