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Brandon Beissenherz can thank the extreme weather in mid-Missouri for his experience in deck construction. “That’s how I got started originally, was cleaning and staining old wood,” Beissenherz said. Now he owns Columbia Deck & Fence, a place he’s worked since 2005. Beissenherz said inspectors and deck owners call him to repair two areas commonly

One man accused in the murder of 17-year-old Tre’veon Marshall appeared in Boone County Court Friday for a pretrial hearing. Nicholas Raheem Thomas is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action for the July 2013 killing in Columbia’s McKee Park. Boone County Assistant Prosecutor Tracy Gonzalez confirmed to ABC 17 News Friday evening

A cancer center in Columbia has teamed up with one of the best cancer centers in the nation. On Friday officials at the University of Missouri announced Ellis Fischel Cancer Center will become affiliated with the MD Anderson Cancer Network. The network is a program at MD Anderson Cancer Center based at the University of

Columbia Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Nick Boren announced his retirement Friday after 7 years with the district. “It has been my distinct privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff, and parents of this school district,” said Boren. Boren’s career in education has spanned 29 years. He previously served as superintendent at South Callaway R- II

A drug bust Thursday night yielded a significant amount of drugs and cash after a home on 13006 Minnie Street in Russellville was surrounded by a SWAT team. The Cole County Sheriff’s Department and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force found 632 grams of crystal methamphetamine, several weapons, more than $15,000 in cash, two trucks, and

Columbia police have arrested a Columbia woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend. Police said the incident happened Thursday evening in the 1800 block of Business Loop 70 West. Investigators said Shannon Koch allegedly stabbed her boyfriend of five years in the thigh. It happened during an argument. He was taken to the hospital and is

Residents at a south Columbia apartment complex are back home after a car went crashing into a building. The accident happened Thursday at Gateway Apartments on Buttonwood Drive, by Nifong Boulevard. No one was hurt, but firefighters have to add temporary supports and inspectors were called out to make sure the building was safe before

Michael Sam certainly draws a crowd. Almost every NFL team sent a scout to Missouri’s Dan Devine Pavillion Thursday for Pro Day work outs. Michael Sam, who came out as the first openly gay draft prospect, tried to impress with many NFL eyes descending upon Columbia. Sam lifted 225 pounds 19 times, ran an 4.69

Three Columbia police detectives are now deputized U.S. Marshals. It’s part of a nationwide effort to encourage multiple law enforcement agencies to work together. Lieutenant Eric Hughes heads up the Street Crimes Unit and said this means better resources for local crime. “Anytime we can partner with other agencies, it’s a benefit to us,” Hughes

Spring break is just around the corner for thousands of University of Missouri students. This means that several apartments, homes, and buildings will soon be empty. Law enforcement told ABC 17 News that is exactly what criminals are looking for. Thursday, Columbia police remind students of some things to do before they leave: lock up

The University of Missouri is closing access to decks at a school-owned apartment complex because of what they found during an inspection. The engineering firm Traubue, Hansen & Hinshaw, hired to inspect all of the school’s facilities, wants to take a closer look at the wooden decks at the Tara Apartments. The complex is located

After finding $2500 at the Glen Carbon, Illinois store, MERS (Metro Employment and Rehabilitation Service)/Goodwill is looking to find the donor they believe mayhave accidentally placed money in with their item donation at the Columbia store. An employee found $500 cash inside an envelope while filtering through donations on Monday. Goodwill’s loss prevention team believe

The Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City will reopen for partial tours in late April. The tours were canceled in fall 2013 due to the presence of mold in the buildings. ABC 17 News investigated the mold problem back in January, looking through inspection reports to find that the problem had dated back years. While

Jefferson City police arrested 28-year-old Melvin Nunley Jr. Tuesday in the 800 block of east Dunklin Street. Nunley Jr. is a suspect in an ongoing heroin distribution investigation with the MUSTANG Drug Task force. Court documents say Nunley sold heroin to undercover officers twice in November and sold them cocaine once in December. All three

A Columbia man has been federally charged for sex trafficking involving two people. 33-year-old Kenyata Miles was charged Wednesday with a count of sex trafficking and another count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor. Miles was arrested in May 2013 by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force for suspicion of promoting

A Jefferson City man was indicted by a federal grand Jury Wednesday for dealing heroin in Cole County. 31-year-old Xavier Deprey Johnson was charged in a two-count indictment. Johnson was charged with one count of distributing heroin in July 2013 and one count of possessing heroin with the intent to distribute in August 2013. The

One year ago, Lisa Clements watched as her husband of nearly 30 years was gunned down in their Colorado doorway. The family had only moved from Columbia to the Colorado Springs area about a year and a half prior, so Tom could be the head of that state’s Department of Corrections. On the anniversary of

Columbia Public Works is conducting a traffic test in South Columbia in an effort to help traffic flow on Forum Boulevard. The first traffic test was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Police officers directed traffic at the Fairview and Chapel Hill Road intersection, as well as at Chapel Hill Road and Limerick Lane.

Jim Marshall, who lost his son to a drug overdose, addressed William Woods University students Wednesday night. Students attending told ABC 17 the problem is real, and drugs are readily available. More than 100 students came out to hear Marshall speak. Afterwards, students had a chance to talk to Marshall one on one. Students agree,

Hickman boys and Rock Bridge girls basketball prepare for semifinals at Mizzou Arena Thursday. Both teams have won state championships in the past. Hickman boys face Hazelwood Central, a team they beat at Mizzou Arena in the MFA Oil Shootout. Rock Bridge girls face St. Joseph’s Academy, a team they played in last year’s state