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NAACP Columbia Chapter President Mary Ratliff said Friday’s acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was “mind-boggling.” “We are working hard here in Columbia to bring peaceful resolutions to our communities, to do some togetherness,” she said. “Things like this make it awful hard.” Ratliff said she tried getting in touch with her

As the crowds grow in St. Louis following the Jason Stockley not-guilty verdict, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s main goal in St. Louis is to keep the interstates open. Capt. John Hotz with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Public Information Office told ABC 17 News troopers are doing everything they can to make sure no

TONIGHT: Temperatures will only fall into the mid 60s by morning under mostly clear skies. There will be a light breeze out of the southeast under 8 mph. SATURDAY: It will feel slightly more humid as dew points climb into the mid to upper 60s this weekend. The Tigers will have hot weather for the

A storm system over the Northern Plains states will send a weak cold front into Missouri Saturday night which will finally bring much needed rain to parts of Mid-Missouri. Ahead of this front, winds will increase from the south up to 15 mph Saturday and it will feel slightly humid as temperatures climb into the

It’s been more than three years since 20-year-old Brandon Ellingson died while in highway patrol custody at the Lake of the Ozarks. He was taken into custody on suspicion of boating while intoxicated and later fell off the patrol’s boat and drowned. The trooper, Anthony Piercy, pleaded guilty to negligent operation of a vessel last

Fulton Medical Center has been sold, officials for the hospital said on Friday. The hospital entered into a sale transaction with EmpowerHMS. As a result, the health care management company will assume ownership of the rural Missouri hospital. Officials say the hospital’s doors will stay open and the company plans on keeping most of the

One person was accidentally shot in the leg on Friday in Boone County. The incident happened on the 5000 block of Rocky Fork Drive. The gunshot victim was shot was taken to the hospital by ambulance. One person was taken into custody, but it was unrelated to the shooting. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is

The Department of Social Services office located in the 400 block of High Street in Boonville is temporarily closed due to an issue with bats, a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Corrections Center said on Friday. Officials say some routine maintenance work uncovered an issue with bats in the facility. The Missouri Office of

A structure fire in Moberly has been identified as an arson on Friday. According to the Moberly Police Department, the Moberly Fire Department responded to the fire on Logan and Sturgeon on Thursday, Smoke was coming from the building’s side. When the fire department entered the building, they found multiple cars on fire. The Fire

Following the verdict of the Jason Stockley trial, many Missouri leaders and politicians are releasing statements. Some of those leaders include Gov. Greitens, the University of Missouri, Sen. McCaskill, Rep. Walker, Sen. Nasheed and Sen. Blunt, among others. “We know this verdict causes pain for many people. We have been in touch with city and

Crime Stoppers will offer a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in a Columbia robbery, officials announced on Friday. On Sept. 8th, Columbia police responded to a home in the 900 block of Hope Place for a reported home invasion robbery. Police say two victims were assaulted during the crime and sustained non-life-threatening

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division ordered a management company to cease and desist after they were allegedly found to have omitted facts in order to gain the funds of an elderly victim. The securities division opened the investigation on the WFB Management group back in January after receiving information that officials with the

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are wanting to make drivers aware of a new law that will be implemented during harvest season. On Friday, troopers sent out a notice alerting drivers that with the passage of Senate Bill 8, agricultural implements will be allowed to be moved on Missouri roadways for short distances during periods

The Camden County Sheriffs Department arrested two men Wednesday after finding drugs and paraphernalia inside a Sunrise Beach home. According to a statement sent out on Friday, deputies executed a search warrant at the house. Upon entering the residence they found a felony amount of high grade marijuana, methamphetamine, a marijuana plant and paraphernalia used

The Missouri Lottery warned residents on Friday of a recent scam they were made aware of. The scheme involved a scammer posing as a lottery official and calling a person saying they had won a large prize. In order for the person to claim the prize, they were instructed to open a bank account and

TODAY: A warm up will continue throughout the day, making it feel more like summer, as a southerly breeze and sunny skies bring temperatures to near 90 degrees. Friday evening will be warm for SportsZone Football Friday as temperatures start off in the mid 80s, only dropping to near 80 by 9 PM with mostly

UPDATE 9:31 A.M.: You can read the entire press release on the $21.6 million gift from David and Wendy Novak below: David and Wendy Novak have committed $21.6 million to the University of Missouri School of Journalism to establish the Novak Leadership Institute. The gift, which was announced today by MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, will

The Boone County Fire Department said a home was a complete loss Thursday night. Emergency responders got the call about the blaze just before 11 p.m. from a passerby who saw the home on fire. When crews got on the scene, they said the home was fully involved and some trees and grass were burning

Detectives with the Columbia Police Department said that while they were patrolling the 1800 block of I-70 Drive Southwest Thursday night, they spotted a vehicle displaying license plates matching another car. While speaking with the passengers in a black Land Rover, officers said they spotted a gun and a small baggie that appeared to contain

On Thursday, Gov. Eric Greitens activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of the Jason Stockley verdict. “As Governor, I am committed to protecting everyone’s constitutional right to protest peacefully while also protecting people’s lives, homes, and communities. Taking the steps to put the Missouri National Guard on standby is a necessary precaution,” said Gov.