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The Jefferson City Fire Department is in the early stages of looking into building a potential Fire Station No. 6. The department recently sent out a Request for Qualifications, or RFQ, to explore different architects for three projects including the station. “We’re always looking at not only the location of stations, but also the call

Some residents in Fulton will see a small increase in their 2016 property taxes due to a accounting error from the Callaway County Clerk. Fulton’s chief financial officer, Kathy Holschlag, told ABC 17 News they spotted the error in August and had trouble reaching the department, before turning to the county commission. They eventually spoke

A trial date has been scheduled for the man accused of killing two men that were found dead on the side of the road northeast of Columbia last September. The bodies of James W. Richardson, 41, of Columbia, and Kenneth B. Long, 42, of Mexico, Mo.were found along Mexico Gravel Road the morning of Sept.

Federal authorities are investigating a marijuana growing operation at a federal wildlife refuge area in Howard County. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office said they received information from an off-duty university police officer Monday night about marijuana plants being grown on the Big Muddy Federal Wildlife Area on County Road 317. Sheriff Mike Neal said deputies,

TONIGHT: Skies will gradually clear through the night with low clouds lingering south of HWY 54 into the morning hours. Temperatures will fall to the upper 40s to near 50 with a northwest wind under 5 mph. Areas of fog are likely where skies clear overnight. THURSDAY: After some morning fog, skies will become mostly

A man is now charged with assault, accused of intentionally driving the wrong way on Highway 63 in south Columbia in late August, injuring two other people. According to police, Roger Dickey was driving southbound in the northbound lanes on Highway 63 August 28. At least five cars swerved to get out of his way

Typically, October in Mid-Missouri can bring a round of severe weather as we usually see a brief uptick in tornadoes. Lately, the weather has been unusually warm and rain has been limited. When severe weather strikes, Mid-Missourians rely on an experienced team of meteorologists to keep them safe, but we can only do so much

UPDATE: 11:00 a.m.: Columbia police have confirmed an armed robbery Wednesday at United Credit Union at 2909 Falling Leaf Lane. Police were called at 9:39 a.m. about an armed robbery. Their investigation revealed two male suspects entered the business. One suspect was armed with a gun, the other with a “weapon”. Police would not specify

The Fulton Police Department did a narcotics search warrant at 207 apartment B Nichols street on Wednesday. During the search warrant, pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found. Joshua Long was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Long was transported to the Callaway County jail with a $5,500.00 bond. ABC

If you are flying out of St. Louis after January 2017, you might notice a change in the name of your airport. The Mayor and the St. Louis Board of Aldermen gave final approval Wednesday to re-name, what is now commonly known as Lambert Field to St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The proposed change was

UPDATE 7:53 am: The Boone County Fire District has confirmed that Laforce was a volunteer firefighter for The Boone County Fire District Station #3 for 26 years. Once the fire district heard about Laforce, he was suspended immediately. Tomorrow morning, the Board will meet in a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. UPDATE 3:34am:

Lincoln University officials confirm the campus was on lock down overnight Wednesday over a report of a suspicion person. Officials sent an alert to students just before 2:00 Wednesday morning. A Lincoln University spokeswoman says the campus was locked down due to an investigation into a suspicious person reportedly traveling to campus. An alert sent

Erik Anthes of Sturgeon received a Veterans Service Award Wednesday morning, presented by Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder. The ceremony was held on the University of Missouri’s campus. Anthes is one of 34 winners of the award, which celebrates veterans who take part in volunteer work in their communities. Sen. Roy Blunt and State Rep.

ABC 17 News learned Fulton High School has been evacuated Wednesday morning following reports of smoke in the building. Officials reported it originated in the library, but students and staff have since returned to class. The Fulton Fire Department confirms crews were called just after 10:30 a.m., but the information was still developing while crews

Today Rainbow House is celebrating 30 years of serving families and neglected children. According to their website, Rainbow House began in November, 1986, in an old farmhouse with room for up to twelve children. Kathy Hughes, founder, had been a foster parent for many years. She had the vision to provide a safe, home-like environment

TODAY: Rain showers continue this afternoon across Mid-Missouri, with the heaviest of the rain working its way into Cooper and Howard counties. These showers will continue to weaken as they drift east, as an area of upper level energy shifts off to the east. Breezy conditions will persist today, with winds out of the southwest

Two Vandalia women were arrested after officers from the East Central Drug Task Force served a search warrant earlier this month. According to the report, officers served the warrant during the late evening hours October 12 in the 100 block of Woodlawn in Vandalia. During the search, officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. At the

An employee at a Mexico pharmacy reported a suspicious phone call on Tuesday, where it seemed like someone was trying to obtain prescription medication without a valid prescription. Mexico authorities arrested 20-year-old Nicholas G. Williams-Turner of Chicago for fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance. Mexico officials and the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

Missouri residents will soon vote on a proposed amendment that would ban sales tax on services and transactions. Amendment 4 will be on the November ballot. If passed, it would prevent the state of Missouri from taxing services such as hair cuts, car repairs or yoga classes. Right now, consumers do not pay sales tax

You may have noticed some political advertisements lately, but only if you are conscious and breathing. Airtime and print is costly which raises the question of who’s paying for all these ads. Out-of-state money is coming into Missouri politics, particularly the U.S.. Senate race, at such a rate that about $2 of $10 contributed actually