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Crashes Shut Down Roadways

***UPDATE 6:07 P.M.***Several roads around Mid-Missouri were shut down for hours at a time for weather and crashes. ABC 17 News called several counties and learned many experienced the problem. But even the counties that didn’t have any confirmed crashes had several calls for slide offs.As the snow continued to fall and gathered on the

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Teen’s Wish to Help Family

The Columbia community came together to answer a young teenager’s wish.Jodie Bappe, 15, who goes to West Jr. High, created a website to collect donations to help pay for her parents’ hospital bills.A nurse at Boone Hospital gathered about 60 people to light candles and carol outside of the Bappe’s home in freezing temperatures Thursday

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CPS Responds to Attack Rumors

Columbia Public Schools leaders are taking extra safety precautions on Friday, December 21st due to safety concerns.In a letter sent out to students and parents, the district is hoping to discourage the spread of rumors of a “possible planned violent act” at one of the district’s high schools. The letter states a rumor is being

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Colder Temps Make Icy Roads

Dropping temperatures could lead to more slick roads through the night and into the morning commute. While the more traveled roads such at I-70 and Highways 63 and 54 were fairly clear by 10:30 p.m., streets in neighborhoods were pretty icy at the same time.Even with crews out plowing and salting roads overnight, the elements

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New Mall Owners Speak Out

As ABC 17 News reported earlier this week, F&F Development has purchased Jefferson City’s Capital Mall from General Growth Properties..The owners, Mike and Kirk Farmer, are part of F&F Development and explained what general ideas they have in mind for the property.”We are excited about this opportunity to bring good changes to the mall,” partial

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Business Burns Down in Columbia

***UPDATE FRIDAY 4:51 P.M.***Columbia Fire Captain John Metz briefed ABC 17 News Friday evening on the ongoing investigation into the fire at Sound Performance overnight. Metz said that in addition to the total destruction of the business and building, seven vehicles inside the building were also destroyed in the fire. The building has been turned

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Gas Station Robbed

***UPDATE, 9:04 A.M.***Police say the suspect left the store on foot headed in a southeasterly direction, then got into a vehicle and left the area.Investigators say the suspect is a Hispanic male, 5’5″, 140 lbs., bushy eyebrows, black ski mask, dark colored handkerchief, grey long sleeve shirt, dark grey pants and light colored shoes.***ORIGINAL STORY***Columbia

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Two Killed In Crash

Slick roads played a role in a deadly crash in Gasconade County.The accident happened Thursday night on Highway 28, just west of Baker Road.Troopers say Alanna Perlman, 49, of Rosebud lost control on the slick roadway crossed the center line and was hit by another car.Both Perlman and her passenger Seth Thornton, 19, of Owensville

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Raising the Bar

The Missouri Tigers are stepping their game up in the SEC, by paying up.After being promoted earlier this week, Mizzou Football’s new Offensive Coordinator Josh Henson will be paid $500,000 dollars, while new Quarterbacks Coach Andy Hill will be paid $307,500. With the raises, Henson will be right in the middle of in terms of

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Holiday Travel Accidents

***UPDATE SUNDAY 9:50 P.M.***As of Sunday night there had been more than 35 crashes, 13 people seriously hurt and two deaths since the holiday counting period started Friday night.Although the traffic was packed on Missouri roads over the weekend Highway Patrol Troopers are concerned for the days ahead.When ABC 17 News asked Tropper Matt Halford

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Teens Vandalize Church

Two Callaway County teenagers are in trouble after allegedly breaking into a church in Steedman. The pair got into Reform Baptist Church through a back window and vandalized the church, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department.The two juveniles, whose names will not be released as standard procedure, were arrested Friday and released a day

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Inmate Charged with Molestation

A Latham man behind bars for gun violations is now accused of molesting a child.Dean Smith, 29, was sent to the Moberly Correctional Center for unlawful possession of a firearm. He now faces charges for molesting a 9-year-old girl for more than a year.The Moniteau County prosecutor Shayne Healea prosecutor tells ABC 17 News there

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Schools Making Safety Changes

Friday was the last day of school for most students in Mid-Missouri before the winter break and some students may come back from break to a few new security policies.The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut has sparked rumors at local schools about a potential attack. Schools in Jefferson City, Columbia, and Sedalia have

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Braggin’ Rights

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Laurence Bowers had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 12 Missouri over No. 10 Illinois 82-73 in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Saturday.Alex Oriakhi added 13 points and 14 rebounds as Missouri (10-1) won its fourth straight in the 32-year-old series. Jabari Brown had 18 points and Phil

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Last Minute Holiday Shopping

With only two shopping days left before Christmas, many shoppers waited until this weekend to buy their gifts.”I think a lot of people all of a sudden realized that Christmas is right around the corner and I think they’re just running in to get [their Christmas lists] completed” says Rene Heider, manager of Deck The

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Nixon Opposes Guns in Schools

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon has come out in opposition to legislative proposals that would allow teachers to carry concealed guns into classrooms.Nixon said Monday that, quote: “Putting loaded weapons in classrooms is quite simply the wrong approach to a serious issue that demands careful analysis and thoughtful solutions.”More than two dozen Missouri

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Law Enforcement on Alert

As people begin celebrating the holidays, law enforcement is keeping an eye on the holiday hazards. Officers say almost every year they see a spike in crime, as well as drinking and driving around the holidays. But they have a plan to keep the incidents minimal this year.Boone County sheriff’s officials tell ABC 17 News

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