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Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit on Monday about the timeliness of income tax refunds by the Department of Revenue. The audit revealed that refunds to taxpayers have been increasingly delayed. Galloway said she issued the report despite a number of attempts by Gov. Greiten’s administration to obstruct audit work. Galloway said the

Ice is expected in portions of Mid-Missouri on Sunday and officials are advising residents to stay off the roads. ABC17 has been notified of multiple businesses being closed and will continue to monitor the weather. For the list of cancellations, click here. To notify ABC17 of a closing, email the newsroom at news@kmiz.com

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a driver on suspicion of multiple charges after a crash caused serious injuries early Sunday. It happened around 12:15 Sunday morning in Callway County on County Road 328, just east of County Road 337, according to the crash report. Michael Maggard, 25, drove off the left side of the

Columbia police responded to the scene of a reported motor vehicle collision just before 2:30 a.m. Monday. It happened near the area of Providence Road and Big Bear Boulevard and ABC 17 News crews on scene said at least two cars were involved. Multiple people were seen being questioned about the crash and one person

The No. 15 Mizzou women’s basketball team has upset No. 4 South Carolina for the second consecutive year. The Tigers beat the Gamecocks 83-74 on Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. MU moves to 14-2 overall and 2-1 in the SEC. Sophie Cunningham was back in the starting lineup after missing a game with a right

The Cooper County Fire Protection District rehearsed frozen water rescues Sunday, less than a week after lakes frozen enough for activity. On Jan. 2 Columbia Parks & Recreation announced Stephens Lake Park and Cosmo-Bethel Park were open for ice skating and fishing, respectively. The department said there was at least four inches of frozen water,

The Callaway 2 Water District issued a 48-hour voluntary boil advisory Sunday for customers living in the following areas: -Along and adjacent to County Roads 101, 103 and 104-State Route UU from County Road 101 to Fulton city limits-Route O from Fulton city limits to Auxvasse Creek The boil advisory also includes the Greystone, Nature

Slick roads caused some issues for mid-Missouri drivers Sunday. According to online crash reports, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to at least six weather-related crashes across central Missouri. Three of those crashes happened in Macon County, where parts of Highway 63 were still covered with ice or slush at 6:30 p.m. An 80-year-old man

A Columbia man has bonded out of jail after allegedly possessing crack cocaine near Stephens in Callaway County. Sheriff deputies arrested Shaun Shannon, 43, just after 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Deputies said Shannon and another person were walking in the roadway on Old Highway 40. Deputies said Shannon has crack cocaine on him. He was

TONIGHT: Rain will slowly taper off by midnight along with the expiration of the Winter Weather Advisory. We’ll see lows around freezing for most of the viewing area, so any wet spots overnight have the chance of re-freezing which could lead to a couple slick spots by morning. We’ll also see fog develop across the

UPDATE (1/7): The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the driver involved in Saturday’s pursuit on I-70. Troopers arrested Neal Chase, 51, of Ft. Collins, Colorado Saturday afternoon. He was arrested on suspicion of second degree assault with a vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest and speeding. ORIGINAL: One person is in

While ABC 17 News Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray predicted air temperatures to reach above freezing during a wintry mix and rainfall Sunday morning through afternoon, the ground temperatures are expected to stay below freezing for the majority of the day. With ground temperatures below freezing, any rain or wintry mix expected to fall can turn

Moberly police warned residents on Sunday of slick roads in the area. Parts of Mid-Missouri is under a winter weather advisory and is expected to see freezing rain. Police asked drivers to stay off the roads unless they had to travel. Officers also reported that sidewalks are very slick in the city.

TODAY: There is a Winter Weather Advisory due to light sleet and freezing rain moving in after 7 AM, spreading east through the afternoon. A glaze to tenth inch of ice is expected on untreated surfaces which will lead to hazardous travel. Side roads, parking lots and any untreated surfaces will be slick. Temperatures will

Benton County deputies arrested James Hix, 59, on Tuesday after officers executed a search warrant in the 300 block of C Street in Ionia. Deputies said during the search they found 4.5 grams of methamphetamine on Hix. Officers found another 5.5 grams of methamphetamine in the residence and a digital scale, plastic bags and other

The crowd at Mizzou Arena let out a collective gasp as Chris Chiozza ran down the court all alone and won the game off an uncontested lay up. Mizzou fell to Florida 77-75 in a stunning final minute in which the Tigers had the ball and a chance to win the game with 17.4 seconds.

TONIGHT: Clouds will be on the increase overnight tonight, with temperatures rising into the mid-20s by 4am. We’ll have winds out of the southeast at 10-15mph, gusting to near 25 as we near sunrise tomorrow. SUNDAY: We’re continuing to watch a system that will affect the area by Sunday morning. Freezing rain looks to develop

TODAY: We’ll see temperatures climb into the mid to upper 20s with some low 30s near the Lake of the Ozarks. Winds will come in from the east-southeast up to 12 mph, generating wind chills in the teens in the afternoon. TONIGHT : Cloud cover and southerly winds ahead of our next weather system will

Jefferson City police are searching for the person who robbed a Walgreens location on Friday night. According to police, the robbery happened around 6 p.m. at the store at 900 Eastland Drive. Police told ABC 17 News the suspect jumped over the counter and took prescription drugs from the pharmacy. Police said the suspect only

Cole County flu numbers are up by nearly 600% when compared to the same time last year. Officials said Cole County had seen 433 cases of Influenza A and 39 cases of Influenza B through Dec. 30, 2017. During the same time frame last year, there were only 62 reports of Influenza A and four