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UPDATE 1:30 pm: A spokesperson for the Boone County Fire Department said firefighters had the small fire contained to the attic. ORIGINAL: Boone County firefighters responded to the 6200 block of East Circle Drive in Prathersville on Thursday afternoon for a structure fire. According to public dispatch records, more than 9 emergency units responded to

THURSDAY: Temperatures today have been slow to rise from the chilly start to the day. All day it will feel more like the middle of winter as temperatures stay below freezing, only reaching into the low 30s, but with plenty of sun this afternoon to help you warm up just a little bit. However the

A Cole County man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon after a woman claimed he threatened her with two guns. According to the probable cause statement, the victim was visiting Joshua Eichholz’s residence when he pointed two guns at her chest. The victim told Cole County deputies Eichholz was yelling at her

Fulton Family Health Associates announced Thursday that the practice has joined the University of Missouri Health Care. The practice will also have a name change and be called Family Medicine-Fulton Family Health. In August, the practice announced its intention to join MU Health Care. The practice is comprised of three board-certified family medicine physicians, one

Callaway County deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted felon. Deputies said on Oct. 19, the Callaway County prosecuting attorney charged Brett Welsh, 30, with domestic assault, armed criminal action and assault. Officers said the charges are a result of a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office investigation conducted near Millersburg in October.

The Fulton Public School District alerted parents to an attempted child abduction that happened on Tuesday afternoon. Officials with the school said three McIntire students were walking home from school when one of the students noticed a man looking at them. One of the victims said the suspect told the children, “I am going to

TONIGHT: Clouds will break up overnight with low temperatures dropping to near 20. Northwesterly winds at 10-15 mph will generate wind chills as low as 8 degrees by morning. THURSDAY: It will feel more like the middle of winter as temperatures stay below freezing, only reaching 32 degrees as skies clear to sunny skies by

Harley Branham is set to appear in court on Jan. 24, after her scheduled hearing in November was delayed. She is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the suicide of 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner last December. The inquest into the death reportedly revealed that Branham, Suttner’s manager at Dairy Queen, bullied him and caused him to take

On Wednesday, Pres. Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, announcing plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy there. Missouri lawmakers, including Gov. Eric Greitens, responded to the president’s decision. Greitens tweeted Wednesday afternoon that he spoke to and congratulated Vice President Mike Pence about the decision. Republican Sen. Roy Blunt said, “Pres. Trump’s announcement today

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed on Monday that the flu season is off to an early start and the number of cases has quadrupled in the state. As of Nov. 25, there were 1,545 cases of the flu reported compared to 379 cases reported at the same time last year, a

Members of the Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss safety on the both the University of Missouri’s and Lincoln University’s campuses. During the hearing, a sexual assault that happened on LU’s campus was brought up. Rep. Courtney Curtis said he was made aware of a sexual assault

A Randolph County woman is out of the ICU after her daughter found her under debris an EF-1 tornado caused Monday night. Ainesly Hargis, the daughter, told ABC 17 News she just finished running when she heard loud winds that sounded like a freight train, and then saw debris flying in the shape of a

Two Central Missouri residents are prepared to volunteer and help those affected by the California wildfires that have left many residents without homes. Tom Shands, of Jamestown, Missouri, and Diana Sommer, from Columbia, have been certified to help with disasters like these wildfires. ABC 17 News spoke with the director of communications for the American

UPDATE 4:50 pm: Deputies said Stephen Brandon has been taken into custody in Gasconade County. UPDATE 2:45 pm: Osage County deputies said they have credible information to believe that Brandon is no longer in the county. Deputies said the investigation is on-going. UPDATE 12 pm: Deputies said the man they are looking for is Stephen

In October, a Howard County judge ordered that the Howard County coroner hand over a transcript of his January inquest into the suicide death of Kenneth Suttner to the Glasgow School District, but the district is still trying to obtain some exhibits that were presented at the inquest. “An inquest is like a grand jury

Troopers responded to Mcvey Road east of Route U on Wednesday afternoon for a multi-vehicle collision. According to the crash report, the crash happened when a Ford Fusion overtook and struck the rear of a Ford Ranger. The 16-year-old driver of the Fusion had no injuries but his car had extensive damage. The 17-year-old driver

Jefferson City police responded to the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Woodclift Drive on Wednesday afternoon for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police said the investigation revealed that a red Chevrolet Impala was making a left turn when it collided with a gray Chevrolet Tahoe. Officers said the driver of the Impala, James White,

A Columbia man is accused of embezzling thousands in USPS funds. According to the probable cause statement, a postmaster had received information that a locker was open in the employee locker room and inside there was approximately 40 unprocessed passport envelopes. The postmaster said he interviewed each clerk and had them identify their lockers. Barry

A University of Missouri student has been charged with assault after he was accused of punching another student. According to the probable cause statement, the victim was in the emergency room when police met with him. The victim told officers that the assault happened at the Delta Upsilon Greek House in the 700 block of

Miller County deputies said on Wednesday they received a complaint of suspicious activity in Eldon. Deputies said they made contact with Darren Jameson, who had several active warrants out of Clay County. Officers said Jameson also had a large amount of methamphetamine on his person. Jameson was arrested and has been charged with trafficking drugs