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While some students had their mind firmly made up heading into Sunday’s presidential debate, others hoped the keep focused on a bevy of national issues. Hundreds of young people filled the Washington University campus Sunday to take part, somehow, in the debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Students lined up behind the

UPDATE: According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, as of Monday afternoon, they are still looking for the driver of the car that was parked in the driving lane. They are confident the driver was not injured, but simply walked away from the first accident scene. ORIGINAL STORY: The Missouri State Highway Patrol is looking

The Hallsville Police Department is looking for a man after he robbed a mid-Missouri store last week. Police said the man entered the Dollar General store in Hallsville on Monday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. According to the department, the man took an unknown amount of money and other items from store workers. Police have

TODAY: Columbus Day will be a pleasant one with high temperatures in the lower 70s with mostly cloudy skies. High pressure off to the east will slide a bit further to the east, leading to an increase in southerly winds. Winds through the day will remain out of the south under 12 mph. TONIGHT: Remaining

Columbia police confirm one house was struck by bullets Sunday morning on the 400 block of Oak Street. Officers responded to a shots fired call at about 1:00 a.m and located shell casings between 409 and 411 Oak Street. Police said in a press release that they did not find any bullets inside the home.

ABC 17 News has crews in St. Louis to cover the second presidential debate. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will take the stage at 8 p.m. at Washington University for a town hall style debate, which means voters will get to ask some of the questions. ABC 17’s Lucas Geisler will be tweeting live from

TONIGHT: Tonight will not be as chilly as we’ve seen this weekend with a low around 50 with light winds and clouds clearing. MONDAY: Your Columbus Day will be a pleasant one with high temperatures in the lower 70s with mostly sunny skies. High pressure will slide away by late Monday night and lead to

Fire officials confirmed one person was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a car crash near Stadium Boulevard and Mick Deaver Memorial Drive. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. The westbound Stadium Boulevard lanes were shut down while crews cleared the scene. A division chief with the Columbia Fire Department told ABC 17 News

A Jefferson City man is recovering after he was hit by a van in Callaway County on Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Micah Roberts, 20, was riding a bike when he was hit by a 2004 Ford Freestar van while crossing County Road 391 at the Katy Trail around 1:40 p.m.

TODAY: This morning is going to start chilly once again, but expect temperatures to rise to a comfortable high in the lowers 70s. Overall, your Sunday is going to be pleasant and warm by this afternoon with clouds beginning to develop by late morning. Clouds will stick around across Mid-Missouri and will begin to break

Jefferson City police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to police, Joint Communications received several calls about a shots fired on the 400 block of Vetter Lane around 4:30 a.m.. When they arrived, police discovered there had been a shooting and got a call from

TONIGHT: Expect another chilly night with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s overnight with light winds and clear skies. Some patchy fog may form along rivers late overnight and into Sunday morning. SUNDAY: Sunday will be great to head outside and enjoy everything fall has to offer with temperatures warming to the low 70s with

Law enforcement in Macon have arrested 38-year-old Ray A. Holt in connection with a homicide that happened in Macon on the 200 block of South Rollins Street. Macon police and Macon County deputies responded to the call at about 3:00 a.m. and found one deceased male victim at the home. Police have identified the victim

Delta Upsilon officials let their members know this week that the fraternity is no longer investigating reports of racial slurs used by members last month. According to a letter obtained by ABC17 News, the chapter has received a Title IX hearing request from the University of Missouri for the incident. The letter also mentioned fraternity

TODAY: Starting off with a cool morning, our Saturday should warm to temperatures near 70 degrees with conditions remaining clear and dry. Tonight will remain clear with temperatures dipping to a low near the mid to upper 40s with light winds out of the south. SUNDAY: Temperatures will be remaining cool and pleasant with Sunday’s

With a change of how the department handles protests that become violent, Columbia police are asking for new gear. The Columbia City Council will have to approve the $78,000 purchase for 147 new gas masks and 50 new pairs of shin guards at its October 17 meeting. Money would come from the department’s asset forfeiture

The dispute over a proposed hog farm in Callaway County continued Thursday after a judge ruled in favor of a non-profit group. ABC 17 News has long-reported on the proposed farm that first drew criticism from some Callaway County residents more than two years ago. Earlier this week, the Missouri Clean Water Commission approved the

A woman is at large and facing a long list of charges after an alleged shopping spree and forgery. Jefferson City police said it started back on August 2, when a woman used the name “Tiffany Wilson” to open a Sam’s Club membership for a nearly $6,000 purchase. The following day, she came back and

An 82-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries Friday evening following a car crash in Boone County. The crash happened just outside of Columbia on Route B just south of Highway HH around 7:50 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dorothy Christy was driving south on Route B

Halli Bruton, a Mizzou grad, moved to Jacksonville, Florida last winter. ABC 17 News spoke with her Friday night as parts of the hurricane hit Jacksonville. Bruton describes seeing consistent rain and winds for the last few days. She also describes a thunderstorm that came through. She says she is the only person she knows