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Click the video link above to watch highlights of Missouri basketball’s latest signee, Tramaine Isabell.

In a scam known as “credit muling”, scammers are taking advantage of cash strapped victims by fooling them into purchasing new wireless contracts. A “credit mule” is a victim of fraud that is persuaded to use his/her name, personal information and credit to obtain something of value, a cell phone in this case. Scammers will

Police handled multiple shootings in central Columbia, leaving one man injured and over 20 shell casings at another crime scene less half-a mile away. The first call was near Oak Street and Garth Avenue around 8:15 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses in the area heard an argument, followed by several shots. A man, age 39, later showed

The Salute to America celebration in Jefferson City continues through Saturday with live entertainment and and all day events Friday concluding with a fireworks show. A schedule of events can be found here. On Friday, live entertainment begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Madison Street Stage. The pre-fireworks celebration begins at 7:00 p.m. at the

If you’re heading out for the holiday weekend, expect to see a big police presence along the highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be out every 20 miles on Interstate 70 and Highway 63 this weekend, starting Thursday. Trooper Derek Sullivan said this 20 mile saturation is important to keep drivers safe. “On holiday

A woman died in a car accident on Route U in Miller County early Thursday. The accident happened around 8 a.m. just north of Route EE. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Debra Harris, 58, from Edgar Springs drove off the side of the road. Harris then overcorrected and proceeded to weave over the

A boating accident has left a Camdenton man with serious injuries. Troopers say it happened Thursday night at Lake of the Ozarks in the Big Niangua arm. Investigators say Fred Hunnius, 72, made a sharp turn and was throw from his 2010 YAMAHA and was then hit by a second boat. Hunnius was taken to

Because of recent vetoes and budget freezing from Governor Nixon after Missouri’s revenue numbers fell short, on Thursday MU Chancellor Bowen Loftin announced officials are making some changes. On Thursday the university said it is moving more than $3.8 million to cover the funding loss. The state’s fiscal year ended in June. Overall revenues dropped

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation intended to protect students’ religious expression at public schools. The bill signed Wednesday says students cannot face discrimination for expressing their religious viewpoints in homework, artwork and other class assignments. It says those projects must be graded according to ordinary academic standards. The legislation also says that students

Deputies say a new proposal between the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson City Police Department may make investigations easier. The new agreement would allow the two agencies to share photos taken by license plate readers, or LPR, on its cars, said Captain Chad Martin of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. The Boone County Commission

The search for two small children has ended in Morgan County just north of the Lake of the Ozarks. Sheriff Jim Petty confirmed a 7 year-old girl and her 9 year-old brother were found playing at a friend’s house around 5 p.m. Thursday near Stover, about an hour west of Jefferson City. The pair walked

ABC 17 News has confirmed the name of one man arrested in a car chase with Boone County authorities Wednesday night in north Columbia. Keith Shields is from Washington, D.C., but deputies say he was speeding through the intersection of Whitegate Drive and Paris Road when his vehicle hit two other cars, forcing them onto

Dorial Green-Beckham is heading to Oklahoma, the school announced Thursday. The former Mizzou wide receiver, who was kicked off the team in April, will enroll in classes at OU and participate in team activities immediately. However, Green-Beckham is not eligible to play for the Sooners until the 2015. “We are pleased to welcome Dorial to

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection to a drug bust in Cooper County. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies found meth at a home on Pearl Court south of Boonville. Those arrested include: Victoria Kintner, 40, from Boonville Charles Ivy, 41, from Boonville Kurt Martin, 46, from Boonville All have been charged

Millions of people are expected to hit the road this weekend – and law enforcement all over Missouri will be out to keep them safe. The statewide Fourth of July Enforcement Campaign began July 2 and will go through July 5. It’s an effort by local police, county sheriff’s departments, and state troopers to stop

According to emergency scanner traffic, Columbia Police responded to a possible robbery in the parking lot of the McDonald’s on Business Loop 70 East just before 6:30 Wednesday night. Multiple squad cars were involved, and police told ABC 17 News there was an exchange of money between two people that could have been drug-related. Police

Some Capital City cab companies are offering free rides for drivers who may also be drinking, a cheaper and safer option than a DWI. Michael Olive with Checker Cab in Jefferson City said, “Our average cab ride is around $6.87, but you could spend up to $15,000 as I’ve heard some people talk about with

A string of violent crimes bring a warning for one Boone County neighborhood Wednesday night. Deputies are still looking for suspects in three shootings just this week. Wednesday, one man remains in the hospital after being shot in the stomach. All three shootings happened in the neighborhood east of Columbia- the Lake of the Woods

A man accused in the 2011 shooting death of a rural Harrisburg man appeared in Howard County Court and waived his arraignment. Zach Jefferson of Excello is accused of killing Jon Spurling on August 15, 2011. Jefferson entered a plea of not guilty to first degree murder and armed criminal action. Spurling was found in

The Cole County Commission approved an agreement for economic development with the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning. The County has agreed to pay the Chamber $150,000, and the Chamber agreed to other conditions. The Chamber’s Director of Economic Development and the existing business manager bus attend at least one city council or board