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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC report says drug overdose death rates in Missouri are higher than the national rate. Missouri is one of 20 states with a rate higher than the U.S. rate. It’s also the only state in the nation without a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP).

Boone County commissioners approved Thursday a tax break for Aurora Organic Dairy that was nearly two years in the making. But there is some controversy around the approval. One critic, Scott Dye, said factory farms hurt local family farms and that Aurora Organic Dairy’s business practices are suspect. “We’re paying $5.2 million dollars in tax

Some Consolidated Water customers in Boone County were placed under a boil water advisory Thursday afternoon after a water main leak. The advisory is in effect from Thursday afternoon until 2 p.m. Friday. The utility described the affected area as follows: Inside a general area from west of North Woods Ct in Rollingwood Subdivision, thence

A Camdenton couple was charged on Monday after they and multiple children allegedly got into playful wrestling match that turned violent. According to court documents, police arrived at the Camdenton residence to find Heather R. Jackson highly intoxicated. Jackson told police she had been out celebrating for her birthday with Aaron J. Logan, and when

TONIGHT: Cloudy skies remain through the night with the likelihood of fog developing. Overnight lows bottom out near freezing, with areas at or below the freezing mark to see freezing fog. Winds out of the north up to 9 mph could limit just how much fog we see, but expect to run into areas of

A Tennessee man suffered only minor injuries when his pickup truck hit a dump truck on Highway 54 in Callaway County. The crash happened a little before 10 a.m. Thursday when a pickup driven by Raymond Nelson, 36, of Halls, Tennessee, failed to yield and hit a dump truck, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said

A man was charged Wednesday after he allegedly stole items from multiple vehicles parked in Montgomery City in September. According to court documents, Erick J. Howes, along with three juveniles, took items from multiple unlocked vehicles in the area on Sept. 24 and 25. Some of the items taken included prescription drugs, a gun, medical

THIS AFTERNOON: We’re finally beginning to break into the mid-40s across Mid-Missouri– Unfortunately, we’re still seeing cloud cover locked into place across much of the region. Some of our southwestern counties have a better chance of seeing some sunshine poke through, but for the most part we hang on to the gray look. Temperatures will

Sunrise Beach police are asking for help in finding a man they say plans to harm his ex-girlfriend. Springfield TV station KY3 reported police are seeking Tom G. Rickey II, 22, on charges of domestic assault and child endangerment. Sunrise Beach police say Rickey tried to ram his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle with his car on Sept.

A Tennessee truck driver suffered moderate injuries after his tractor-trailer rolled early Thursday on Interstate 70. Marcus Patterson, 26, of Manchester, Tennessee, was driving westbound at the 142.4 mile marker in Callaway County when his truck ran off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and overturned, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said

Representatives of Quest Diagnostics and Boyce and Bynum met Wednesday to discuss a transition plan for Quest’s pending purchase of the local laboratory company. The two companies discussed how the acquisition will impact Boyce and Bynum’s current employees, said director of compliance Cathy Thornton. Quest is looking to buy Boyce and Bynum’s clinical lab business

THURSDAY: It’ll be a chilly and cloudy start to the day, with temperatures hovering near freezing for Thursday morning. Despite the clouds, the warming trend will continue into the afternoon hours as highs top out in the mid to upper 40s. The only exception will be the areas with the deepest snow pack, which will

A Columbia man killed Saturday night was shot after entering a residence “unlawfully” and threatening another person, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. Deputies were sent to the 5700 block of Limoges Drive east of Columbia at 11:17 p.m. Saturday on a shots-fired call. Ahmonta Harris, 26, died at the scene from multiple gunshot

An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday in Miller County for Scott Treffert, the owner of Columbia-based company Signature Roofing. Treffert was charged Tuesday with felony stealing, accused of taking more than $26,000 from an Eldon couple for home repairs that never happened. The victim, who requested to remain anonymous, told ABC 17 News they hired

The city of Columbia is officially in the market for a search firm to help find its next city manager. The city posted its request for qualifications on Wednesday afternoon for an executive search firm to seek out applicants for the job. The spot became vacant when Mike Matthes resigned on Nov. 21 after more

A new report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education says the University of Missouri has more than $700 million in facilities needs. The report also says more than 40 percent of education and general buildings on MU’s campus have not been renovated in 50 years. MU spokesperson Christian Basi said the university revamped it’s

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a vehicle engulfed in flames on Providence Road near Interstate 70 Wednesday night. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene in the southbound lanes just after 7 p.m. The fire was extinguished by 7:30 p.m. ABC 17 News is working to find out if anyone was hurt and what started

The effects of a state minimum wage increase to $12 by 2023 will likely be mixed, a local economic expert said Wednesday. The Missouri Department of Labor announced Monday that it had set the minimum wage at $8.60 starting Jan. 1 after voters this month approved an initiative mandating the increase. The minimum wage will

A jury trial will begin Wednesday for a man charged with conspiracy to commit murder and domestic assault in an incident involving his grandparents. Brian Kelley is also charged in Boone County with domestic assault after court documents allege a fight ensued with his grandparents. Jury selection began Wednesday morning and witnesses began to take

UPDATE: While studies show it can boost resources available to law enforcement officers and enhance the knowledge and skills of the blended departments, it can also be a detriment to shift changes or patrol areas. The Columbia Police Officer’s Association isn’t taking a stance on the idea right now, but did share that it could