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Legislators in Jefferson City unanimously passed Senate Bill 34, which creates the crime of illegal reentry but also includes an amendment to create the Blue Alert system. Gov. Eric Greitens has been pushing for the creation of the system since taking office in January, and many speculated he would call a special session if it

The search for a missing man continued on the Missouri River this week. Christopher Preuitt was reported missing in late March after his empty car was discovered southwest of Columbia near the river in Huntsdale. On Thursday, Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said seven boats went upstream during Troop F’s training

ABC 17 News has learned that MU’s new strategic enrollment management committee will hold its first meeting in early to mid June. The university announced the creation of the committee in April. An MU spokesperson says invitations have been sent out to individuals on campus who are being asked to join the committee. The committee

A Hermann man is charged after allegedly spitting on a pizza ordered by a police officer. A probable cause statement said the officer and his two daughters ordered the pizza at Casey’s General Store at 811 Market Street in December. Police executed a search warrant at the store in February and obtained surveillance video. Documents

UPDATE 5/11: Joshua N. Seevers, 24, of Camdenton, is being held on a $50,000 bond after being charged with first degree robbery, armed criminal action, first degree burglary and unlawful use of a weapon. ORIGINAL STORY: A Camden County suspect is still at large after a robbery on Claremont Ridge Road in Camden County on

Do you smell that? If you’ve stepped outside lately, you may have noticed that more and more blooming is taking place across Mid-Missouri. It’s that time of the year where we are closing in on the middle of spring, which means warmer weather will officially begin to take over a good portion of the country.

Day two of the Emily Usnick trial began with the testimony of one of Usnick’s former boyfriends. Usnick is charged with second-degree felony murder for the death of her newborn child. The baby was found wrapped in a trash bag, inside a container, inside the trunk of a car in 2009 in Miller County. The

A Jefferson City man has been indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday for first degree rape, three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first degree sodomy and first degree facilitating a felony. Shawndell Miller was arrested last week after Jefferson City police were called to home for a possible intruder. According to

A Camden County woman was life flighted to University Hospital in Columbia for a brain bleed after her significant other assaulted her. Camden County deputies were called to the 100 block of Access Drive in Camdenton for a domestic assault. When deputies arrived on scene, a man answered the door and invited them inside. Deputies

TODAY: After several days of warm temperatures, it’s finally feeling more seasonal and soggy across Mid-Missouri. Light rain is falling across a good portion of the region, keeping temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. That’s likely where we’ll stay as we head through the remainder of today, as the light rain will stick with

According to an official press release, Governor Eric Greitens has announced that starting Wednesday, teams of local, state and federal disaster specialists will be assessing flooding and severe storm damage to homes, personal property and public infrastructure. “Our first responders and Missouri citizens responded swiftly and bravely to the devastating and historic flooding,” said Governor

The First Amendment in the United States Constitution protects the free speech of all Americans. Few are aware that free speech includes political speech. “If you want to give money to a candidate or party, then that is a type of speech,” said political science professor Terry Smith. “If you are a candidate or a

TODAY: Rain is possible through 8AM-9AM with plenty of dry time today. Temperatures will be right at average for May 11 with a high of 72. TONIGHT: Storms will be possible south of Columbia near the Lake of the Ozarks from 5PM-11PM where an additional 1″ to 1.5″ is possible. FRIDAY: It looks pleasant with

TODAY: Rain will be ongoing through 8AM south of I-70 becoming light and spotty east of HWY 54 through 9AM. Rain amounts today will range from 0.30″ to 0.50″ near I-70 to 1″ to 1.5″ south of HWY 50. After a humid morning, dry air will work it’s way in by afternoon and evening, bringing

The city’s last two attempts at building roundabouts ended with many residents opposing their construction. On Wednesday, residents near Vandiver Drive and Parker Street asked how they could get a roundabout there sooner. “Visibility is not the best, and there’s four cross traffics, and only two of them have to stop,” Danny Hammack, general manager

A man arrested on Smiley Lane in north Columbia Tuesday night has been charged. Tyrell Brown is now charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and two counts of second degree drug trafficking. Police said they found drugs, guns and bullets matching a shooting scene that happened on Edenton Boulevard earlier Tuesday

With the expected rain Wednesday night through Thursday, Cole County Public Works is watching low-lying problem areas across the county. At its peak, heavy rains shut down nearly 20 roads across Cole County last week near the Missouri, Osage and Moreau rivers. Many roads took several days to reopen. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team

A 12 year old boy has been charged with two counts of second degree assault after cutting two fellow students at Fulton Middle School. The assault happened on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called to Fulton Middle School, where they identified the 12 year old in the Principal’s office. The boy had cut two other students,

TONIGHT: Showers and t-storms are likely with isolated severe storms possible, mainly south of I-70. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the main threats Some of the storms will produce heavy rain. It will stay mild with lows in the low to mid 60s. THURSDAY: There will be a good chunk of dry time

After hours of questioning 75 potential jurors and finally selecting 12, with two alternates, the trial of Emily Usnick is underway in Johnson County. Usnick is charged with second-degree felony murder for the death of her newborn child. The baby was found wrapped in a trash bag, inside a container, inside the trunk of a