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The executive director of the Missouri GOP is stepping down later this month, according to a letter obtained by ABC 17 News.Lloyd Smith has served as the Republican executive director for four years and is now seeking the party’s nomination for the 8th Congressional District seat that current Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will be vacating

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon could get a second chance to fulfill a pledge from his first campaign when he is sworn in to office again Monday.Nixon, a Democrat, will be starting his second – and final – four-year term as governor.One of his priorities for the coming year is an

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Packers personnel man John Dorsey to replace the fired Scott Pioli as their general manager.The Chiefs announced the hiring while the Packers were playing the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC playoffs on Saturday night. Dorsey will be introduced at a news conference

Governor Jay Nixon will be among the state leaders sworn in starting at 8:30 A.M Monday morning. With thousands of people expected law enforcement has been prepping for the day since the last inauguration. While they were making the final touches on Sunday they explained safety is their top priority.”We expect a great day hopefully

Following last weekend’s wintry mix and dropping temperatures, our weather will be mostly sunny (after morning clouds move out) and chilly for Monday. Highs will only reach the upper 20s with light northerly winds. Average highs are in the upper 30s. Lows will drop back into the low-to-mid10s by Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be mostly

A water main break in Barnett has prompted officials to issue a boil order for the town. Residents are encouraged to bring water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before drinking or using for cooking. Boil orders typically last at least 24 hours or until water samples come back clean.

A Fulton man was put behind bars Saturday after a police chase. Dusten Scott is accused of pointing a gun at another man during a fight just after midnight. When police showed up at the scene in the 100 block of West Fifth Street, Scott allegedly took off running.Fulton Police said they found Scott’s gun

An investigation is underway after a Columbia gas station is robbed at gunpoint.Around 2:17 a.m. Monday morning police were called to the Petro Mart on Falling Leaf lane in reference to a robbery.Police say the suspect entered the store with a ski mask covering his face and a handgun, demanding money. He then fled on

***UPDATE MONDAY 8:47 A.M.***The Audrain County prosecutor confirms three bail bondsmen have been charged in this case.***ORIGINAL STORY, SUNDAY***A wanted fugitive was chased, shot at and beaten by three bail bondsmen Friday afternoon near Mexico.According to an Audrain County Sheriff news release, deputies responded to Oakcrest Trailer Court along Highway 54 for a report of

An arrest has been made in a New Bloomfield bank robbery case from October.Callaway County officials say Gary Coleman was arrested this weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Coleman was the suspect in the Bank Star One robbery that happened October 6.Callaway County officials say they worked with San Antonio authorities to arrest Coleman. He is

Monday, lawmakers in the House and Senate both had some strong words for the returning governor.Jay Nixon holds the highest office in the state, but it can be argued Republicans hold the power. The party has enough votes to overturn any veto from the governor.Nixon started out addressing the bi-partisan nature of Missouri’s government saying,

Click on the video link to hear Mizzou head Coach Frank Haith and a few of his players speak at Monday’s Media Day. Topics covered include: the loss to Ole Miss, Wednesday’s game with Georgia, the absence of Laurence Bowers, and Haith’s thoughts on the Miami NCAA investigation coming to a close shortly.

Violent and property crimes are on the rise and police are working to make sure it doesn’t get worse. The FBI released crime statistics for the first half of 2012. Although murders and rapes declined from 2011, overall violent crimes like robbery and assaults increased 1.9%. Property crimes like burglary, larceny, or car thefts also

***UPDATE 11:15 A.M.***Officers said Ryan Ellingboe, 38, allegedly assaulted and robbed the man at the Sam’s Club parking lot Monday night.The victim, a 27-year-old man, was sitting in his friend’s car while she shopped at Sam’s. Ellingboe is the woman’s boyfriend.Investigators think Ellingboe walked up the car, punched the victim in the face and took

Police officers will start patrolling inside Columbia elementary schools. Columbia police officially announced they were starting to check in with school administrators on a regular basis on campus, including elementary schools, Monday. We have been reporting new buzz-in systems and added cameras and lights around middle and high schools, even a police sub-station at a

Police officers plan to make more of a presence in Columbia elementary schools. In the wake of the tragic shooting in Connecticut one month ago, local schools have considered new buzz-in systems, cameras and lights, even a police sub-station at a junior high school. This, however, is the biggest change to elementary schools since the

***UPDATE TUESDAY 6:20 P.M.***District leaders tell ABC 17 News it doesn’t look like the original plan of classes starting at 7:20 A. M. is going to happen. They say that’s too early for any school to start. But after meetings throughout the day, they believe they have somewhat of a better plan.District leaders met throughout

Fire investigators say items consistent with a methamphetamine lab were found in the garage attached to the duplex of a recent fire.The cause of the fire in the 2200 block of Chapel Hill Road is still undetermined, but investigators say it is suspicious.No one was hurt in the January 9th blaze. Investigators say occupants of

Jay Nixon began his second and final term as Missouri’s Governor in Monday’s inauguration ceremony. Nixon’s address on the South Steps of the Capitol, echoed tones of working together that he pushed for in 2009. “Cooperation wasn’t considered a sign of weakness, but rather a prerequisite for progress,” Nixon said, “and progress is not partisan.”

The Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her infant claimed responsibility Monday.Cassidy King pleaded guilty as part of a plea arrangement with prosecutors. ABC 17 News has been following the story since police found the body of King’s baby in a pond near Higbee back in May 2011.King originally pleaded not guilty to the charge of