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***UPDATE Friday 9:23 P.M.***The Missouri Highway Patrol estimated that every 15 minutes, someone got injured or killed on Missouri roads last year during the New Year’s weekend. But despite the increase of deaths from 5 in 2010 to 6 in 2011, total number of crashes and injuries have gone down. ABC 17 News compiled data

***UPDATE- 9:30 PM SUNDAY***The latest forecast data indicates snow will spread over the region after 6 am Monday. Snow is expected to develop from 6-7 a.m. near HWY 65 from Sedalia to Marshall and spread east to HWY 63, Columbia to Jefferson City from 7-8 a.m. Temperatures will hover near the freezing mark through the

***UPDATE SATURDAY 8:13 P.M.***Six people, including four young children, ran out of a burning home before it collapsed Saturday. One man, the children’s grandfather, suffered minor burns, according to a neighbor who saw the family run out and came to their aid. “It’s cold out here and they didn’t have any shoes or shirt or

***UPDATE SATURDAY 8:05 P.M.***ATLANTA (AP) – Police said two young boys from Georgia who were reported missing this week have been located in Texas and their father is in custody and facing charges.Brothers Ben and Henry Cleary – ages 9 and 7 – were visiting with their father, Daniel Cleary, of Roswell, and were supposed

A flue fire at a Columbia home spread Sunday afternoon, causing damage to walls and the roof.The family first noticed the fire around 3:30 p.m., coming from their chimney in the 4600 block of Copper Stone Court. Within 15 minutes, flames had burst through a living room wall and into the attic and roof.Firefighters at

Moberly police arrested a 28-year-old man on two drug-related warrants and a possible new drug charge Saturday.Kevin Fainter was picked up in the 100 block of Bedford Street. Police said he had two outstanding Randolph County warrants for drug possession and a failure to appear. Plus, they said they were asking for a new charge

A fiery two car crash on U.S. 63 northbound near Highway NN closed that road for more than an hour Sunday night.Highway Patrol told ABC 17 News at the scene that the driver of a Dodge Neon was driving excessively fast and following a pickup truck. When the Dodge’s driver looked down at his cell

***UPDATE 11:45 A.M.***Jefferson City officials declared a snow emergency Monday, effective at 1:30 p.m. Police say roads could freeze overnight, and no one is allowed to park or leave a vehicle on roads designated as an emergency snow route. The city’s bus service, JeffTran, was also temporarily suspended until crews could clear the roads.The special

A Moberly man was arrested Sunday night after police found he had a number of outstanding warrants, including one for assaulting a police officer. Just before 10:30 p.m., an off-duty officer reported seeing Cody Kitchen, 25, who was wanted for a December 11 incident in which he allegedly assaulted a police officer and fled on

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The new year is bringing an increase to Missouri’s minimum wage and the end of an open records exemption that has covered response plans and security systems.Starting Wednesday, the state’s minimum wage increases from the federal rate of $7.25 an hour to $7.35. The raise comes because of inflation. A

Sunday night Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Demaret Drive for a male overhead making threats to assault someone with a knife.It happened during a disturbance in the 700 Block of Demaret Drive. When deputies arrived they learned 29-year-old Larry Gene Parnell of Columbia was arguing with a female associate. During the argument, Mr. Parnell

***UPDATE 3:39 P.M.***Officials said all first and second priority roads were treated Monday afternoon.Seven people are staying on duty overnight. Crews will evaluate the roads later Monday before deciding on resources for Tuesday.***ORIGINAL STORY***A full road crew started treating higher priority streets in Columbia at 7 a.m. Monday.Bridges and overpasses are the first to freeze

The Kansas City Chiefs are starting the New Year heading in a different direction, without their head coach Romeo Crennel. Crennel was relieved of his coaching duties Monday morning, after being the head coach for about a year, after going 2-1 as the clubs interim head coach. He finished this season with a 2-14 regular

Roads were partially covered in central Missouri Monday.According to MoDot, some of the smaller, less-traveled highways were still covered through the afternoon. Both lanes of Highway 133 closed around 11 a.m. after a semi jackknifed by Highway 52, just south of Meta in Maries County.Sedalia officials also activated emergency snow routes over New Year’s Eve,

A winter storm will bring snowfall total amounts between 2 to 4″ for Mid-Missouri. Most of the accumulating snow will fall through the early-afternoon with 1 to 3″ of snow possible. Up to an additional inch will be possible late-Monday evening as the back edge of the system moves through. During the late-afternoon and early-evening,

2012 was filled with a lot ups and a lot of downs for the Missouri Tigers.We take a look back on the 2012 season, and pick out some of the most talked about headlines for Mizzou.

The backside of our winter storm system will move through the region tonight bringing periods of light snow through late evening, tapering off to flurries by midnight. Freezing drizzle is possible as the snow tapers off through the early morning hours along with areas of fog. Temperatures will continue to fall and moisture on roads

*** UPDATE WEDNESDAY 11:30 P.M. ***Congressman Blaine Luektemeyer was one of five Missouri representatives to approve the latest fiscal cliff bill. He said it was critical to reverse the largest tax increase in American history. He also mentioned the bill is far from perfect, but he was happy it provides tax relief for the majority

Jefferson City police and local cab companies are offering free rides home this New Years Eve again, in an effort to cut down on drunk driving.A similar program will be held in Osage Beach.Last year, more than 2,000 people utilized the Capital City’s “Sober Driver Program.” It offers free $10 cab rides from a bar

***UPDATE 5:30 P.M.*** A news crew at the scene says ten people were injured in the crash. Two of those injured were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia. The van was carrying a boys basketball team from the Missouri Military Academy. The North Callaway Fire Chief says the team was on the way to play