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Pat Washington will become the Missouri Tigers new Wide Receivers Coach.A spokesman with the University tells ABC 17 that Washington and Missouri have agreed in principle to a contact. The University still has to approve of the hire. An official announcement will be made once the contract details have become finalized.Washington has spent 15 seasons

Governor Jay Nixon announced on Friday he wants Missouri school children to spend more time in the classroom.Nixon wants to extend Missouri’s minimum school year from 174 days to 180 days. “I think there are only three other states that have less school days than Missouri,” Senator David Pearce said, “Missouri would certainly be toward

***UPDATE SATURDAY 4:30 P.M.***SATURDAY 4 TO 8 P.M.Rain will begin to change over to a wintry mix/sleet, mainly northwest of HWY 54 and west of HWY 63, before becoming all snow. All snow is likely farther west, toward the HWY 65 corridor. Rain will still continue near the I-44 corridor and Lake of the Ozarks.SATURDAY

The state doesn’t have enough money to pay it obligations to some injured workers. State Auditor Tom Schweich sent Governor Jay Nixon and lawmakers a letter Friday stating the Second Injury Fund is broke.That fund is for people already getting worker’s compensation money and then get injured again. Right now the Second Injury Fund in

Mexico [Audrain Co, MO] broadcast media reports FREEZING RAIN of M0.15 INCH at 7:40 PM CST –Sedalia [Pettis Co, MO] public reports SNOW of E2.0 INCH at 10:29 PM CST –Marshall [Saline Co, MO] broadcast media reports SNOW of E2.5 INCH at 10:29 PM CST –La Plata [Macon Co, MO] storm chaser reports SNOW of

Columbia police busted a marijuana growing operation Friday afternoon.Officers responded to an apartment in the 300 block of North Eighth Street around 1 p.m. and found 32-year-old Brenner Dawson outside of the residence. Police reportedly could smell a marijuana odor at the front door and saw several marijuana buds in plain sight.After officers arrested Dawson

Car accidents due to slick roads have been reported throughout Mid-Missouri Saturday evening as rain and snow mixed — creating one of the most hazardous driving conditions, according to MoDOT. The Missouri Department of Transportation called in road crews at 3 P.M. after hearing the storm will push through sooner than expected. They began in

University of Missouri police are investigating a sexual assault that happened in a campus dorm before winter break.MUPD told ABC 17 News their department got a call from the Springfield police department about the November 1 incident.The victim said she was sexually assaulted in Center Hall on Kentucky Boulevard that night. At the time, she

It will be a sunny, frigid day for the 2013 inaugural events in Jefferson City Monday. Temperatures will be near 18 degrees for the start of the parade at 10 a.m. with a light breeze, making it feel more like 10 degrees. Despite full sunshine, temperatures will only be in the low 20s with wind

On Friday, the Dolittle fire department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of shofer, in Newburg. No one was hurt but two family members living in the home at the time were displaced. The family does have a place to stay and the Red Cross is providing them with financial resources to

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Murphy Holloway scored 22 points, Jarvis Summers added 12 and Mississippi cruised to a 64-49 victory over No. 10 Missouri on Saturday night.Ole Miss (13-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led the entire game, jumping out to an early 9-0 lead thanks to timely shooting and superior defense. Holloway was nearly unstoppable in

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