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The MU Department of Student Life issued a statement Wednesday night announcing Student Life Associate Director Janna Basler has been placed on administrative leave. In the statement, Student Life Director Mark Lucas said quote, “Effective Nov. 11, Janna Basler has been placed on administrative leave and relieved of her duties as Director of Greek Life

Several agencies were on the scene of a search warrant in Boone County, east of Columbia Tuesday. On Wednesday the FBI confirmed five people were arrested during the raid. It started around 10:30 in the morning near the 4200 block of Santa Barbara in the El Chaparral neighborhood off East Broadway. Wednesday morning, five people

A crash report indicates alcohol, drugs and speed were likely factors in an August deadly crash in Holts Summit. On Wednesday ABC 17 News got the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report on the wreck through an open records request. Three teens and a young woman were killed in the car crash in Holts Summit

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Chariton, Saline, Randolph, and Macon counties until 6:00 p.m. The greatest threat with afternoon storms is the potential for 60+ mph winds. Areas shaded in orange, have a 30% probability, areas shaded in yellow have a 15% probability from any given point in a 25 mile radius. An

Firefighters have cleared the scene of a fire at a home on Gillespie Bridge Road.The call came in at around 1;15 a.m. Wednesday morning. Firefighters tell ABC 17 News one person inside woke up and found smoke throughout the home. That person and two pets got out safely and with no injuries. The cause of

ABC 17 News has confirmed a threat was called in to the Black Culture Center during a Tuesday meeting between the members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus and members of the group Concerned Student 1950. The Black Caucus said the threat forced the building to be locked down. MUPD told ABC 17 News it

The Mizzou Alumni Association has responded to on campus protests and the resignations of Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and System President Tim Wolfe. The MAA said it is “deeply trouvled and concerned about the tensions at Mizzou. We area appalled by the hateful acts and campus culture described by our students.” The association went on

The MU Board of Curators Monday announced sweeping changes to the university in the coming months following allegations of racism and a recent hunger strike by a student. On Tuesday, officials named an interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity. Chuck Henson will take over the new position, effective immediately. Henson was previously the

A boil advisory has been issued for parts of Boone County after a water main break in the Highway UU area. The advisory will be in effect until further notice for the following areas: Jacobs Lane Ivy Lane Midway Crossing Rollingwood Estates Hickory Grove School Rd. Terrapin Hills Subdivision Perche Hills Subdivision Scott Blvd. south

Two people were injured following a rollover crash in Fulton Monday afternoon. Fulton Police Chief Steve Myers told ABC 17 News on Monday the crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. A pickup truck that was driving east on Highway 54 rolled over several times and stopped in the westbound lanes after colliding with a tractor

University of Missouri Police are encouraging individuals to report incidents of hateful or hurtful speech Tuesday. MUPD said if you witness these actions, you should call MU Police immediately at 573-882-7201. Individuals are asked to provide a summary and location of the incident, as well as a description of the people involved. Police said if

A strong area of low pressure is getting organized over the four corners region to our southwest Tuesday afternoon. This area of low pressure will track just north of Missouri on Wednesday, bringing a cold front through Mid-Missouri Wednesday afternoon. Winds will be gusty at times through early afternoon and through the evening as the

The student group “Concerned Student 1950” at the center of protests at the University of Missouri was welcoming media Tuesday after clashing with journalists Monday. The group handed out flyers Tuesday morning to media members that said the media has a 1st amendment right to occupy the campsite where group members have camped out for

The pictures in our home capture us at our best. Charli Cavaness keeps the picture of her son, Barron’s, graduation in 2012 from Eugene High School in Cole County. “I happen to know this day, he was drug-free,” Cavaness said at her home on Honey Creek Road. “You know…it was a good day.” The Cole

Crews are closing down one eastbound and westbound lane on Highway 50 near Lafayette Street this week. The closures start at 9:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. Those closures are scheduled through Friday. Crews are paving the median for the eastbound bypass near Lafayette Street. The work is part of the Lafayette interchange project,

Emergency crews responded to a multi-car crash in Jefferson City Monday. The crash happened Monday morning near Stadium west of downtown. A 16-year-old was trying to turn onto Tower Drive, but her car hit an SUV and crashed into a home off Edgewood. Family members took her to the hospital, and the SUV’s driver was

The Columbia School Board is meeting Monday night to discuss a proposed bond issue and tax levy. ABC 17 News learned the money from the $30 million bond issue will go toward middle school land and design, elementary expansion, and facility needs. The board is also considering a 65 cent tax levy increase. It would

The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened early Saturday morning in the 300 block of West Reed Street in downtown Moberly. On Monday, Moberly Police released a photo of someone who may have information about how the fire started. Chief Robert Creed said the Moberly Fire Department was called to the structure

Columbia Police are investigating a threatening letter at the American Legion Post 202 Monday. The letter was found on the door of the post on Legion Lane off Route WW on Sunday night. The handwritten letter made threats toward all veterans. ABC 17 News contacted the FBI on Monday, and it is aware of the

MU head football coach Gary Pinkel and MU Athletic Director Mack Rhoades held a news conference Monday afternoon following the announcement that MU President Tim Wolfe resigned from his position. Wolfe made the announcement Monday after allegations of racism had been brewing for weeks on the MU campus. MU football players promised to stand with