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Fr. Tolton Catholic High School has hired former Mizzou football standout Michael Egnew as its new head football coach. “Our common mission for each and every coach must be to do our absolute best for our students and student athletes to help them grow, have fun competing in their sport, develop relationships and friendships with

United Airlines and American Airlines are offering to rebook or refund canceled flights at Columbia Regional Airport. Regional carriers of the two airlines voiced concerns about the safety of a runway at COU Saturday evening. The city announced Monday that the runway is closed for a week starting Tuesday for emergency construction. “They can either

The city of Columbia and the Federal Aviation Administration spent millions of dollars to rebuild the runway now causing issues at the Columbia Regional Airport. The city received a federal grant to rebuild Runway 13-31 in late 2016. The FAA covered 90 percent of the cost of the project, or $11.1 million, while the city

A driver died after suffering an apparent medical emergency and crashing in Jefferson City on Monday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety. A spokesperson confirmed a man driving a pickup truck had a medical emergency and lost control of his vehicle while traveling on S. Country Club Drive around 9:30 a.m. The

A spokesperson for Lincoln University issued a statement via email Sunday afternoon in response to a Friday press conference held by the leaders of the 62nd and 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation. Formerly known as the “Lincoln University Foundation,” the non-profit group was severed from the public University in February after a nearly 50 year working

Several fire departments worked a house fire near Pilot Grove Monday night, officials said. The Cooper County Fire Protection District said it sent personnel down to assist with man power and the Cooper County Emergency Management Agency also responded. The fire happened at a home on 135 between Pilot Grove and Clifton City, according to

The city of Columbia is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a downtown lighting project on April 15. Several Columbia citizens told ABC 17 News they are not aware of the project. According to the city, the lighting project was designed to make Columbia safer. This is done by adding LED lights to downtown

The city confirmed Monday afternoon that it is closing the runway at Columbia Regional Airport for a week starting Tuesday for emergency construction. Interim City Manage John Glascock held a press conference at the airport t o talk about concerns expressed by the regional airline partners who fly into and out of Columbia for American

TONIGHT: We’re tracking another cold front as we head into the early morning hours on Tuesday. Temperatures will cool off into the upper 40s and low 50s along with winds picking up and shifting out of the northeast toward daybreak. With little moisture available and another front lacking in significant strength, we’ll stay dry. TUESDAY

A person was hurt after being hit by a vehicle Monday in downtown Columbia. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash but a person in a motorized wheelchair was hit by a vehicle and suffered moderate injuries at Providence Road and Ash Street. Several Columbia Police Department officers, a Columbia Fire Department truck and

Prosecutors have upgraded charges against a Chicago man accused in a Miller County murder case. The second-degree murder charge against Joseph P. McKenna, 26, was dropped Wednesday and a new first-degree murder charge and a witness tampering charge were filed, Miller County Prosecuting Attorney R. Benjamin Winfrey wrote in a press release Monday. McKenna was

Emergency crews responded to West Broadway and Strawn Road Sunday evening for a reported vehicle collision. Boone County Joint Communications sent out a text about the crash around 9:50 p.m. ABC 17 News crews on scene said there was a motorcycle involved in the crash. Check back for any updates on this developing scene. Sign

THIS AFTERNOON: High clouds continue to burn up across Mid-Missouri as temperatures continue to rise into the low 70s. We can expect a comfortable afternoon with slightly lower dew points, lending a less humid feel to the air. Temperatures remain great for any evening plans you may have. TONIGHT: We’re going to be tracking another

The foundation that raises money for scholarships at Lincoln University announced its new name Friday morning and talked about its need to get critical financial information back from the school. During a 90+ minute press conference, leaders of “The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation” outlined the divorce from its former namesake university. Hardy Dorsey,

An Indiana man sent police on a multi-county chase Sunday night that began in St. James, went through Maries County and ended in Westpahlia. Jeremy W. Krugg,32, had multiple warrants out for his arrest, and when police tried to pull him over in St. James, he sent them on a chase with speeds exceeding 100

Columbia police are investigating what led up to a shooting just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Seventh Street. According to police, they found evidence of a shooting and began to canvass the area. They spoke with witnesses and collected several statements. There were no reports of injuries or property damage. ABC

MONDAY: We’re seeing some high clouds starting out the morning, but those will eventually give way to drier air that continues to filter in by the afternoon. With plenty of sunshine, temperatures will have no problem reaching the 70s once again, with some lower dew points making for a spectacular afternoon once again. TONIGHT: We’re

Columbia police said someone shot a dog just before 2 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Clinkscales Road after apparently hearing two or more dogs fighting. Spokesperson Jeff Pitts told ABC 17 News that the person ended up firing shots and injuring a dog. The dog is a pit bull named Sheerah. Her owner

Columbia Interim City Manager John Glascock released a statement Sunday afternoon reguarding some airlines canceling flights at Columbia Regional Airport. Glascock apologized for the sudden cancellations and said the airport manager, economic development director, consulting engineering firm and others have been working to understand the airlines’ concerns and resume service at COU as soon as