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***UPDATE MONDAY 9:13 P.M.***Officials with the Boone County Fire Protection District say Missouri Task Force 1 could be demobilized as soon as Tuesday. The crew of emergency rescue workers from mid-Missouri are currently deployed in New York. *** UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ***Governor Nixon’s office told ABC 17 News two state emergency management teams are heading

After a dry weekend, a fast-moving clipper system will impact our weather on Monday. The system will increase our clouds late Sunday, with rain moving into northwest Missouri early Monday morning. Periods of light rain are possible during the day on Monday, but especially in the morning to midday (5am through 1pm). The rain will

Power was restored to the Jefferson City 911 dispatch center Saturday afternoon after being off on and off for about two and a half hours.Police said in a news release that a 34 year-old electrical breaker failed around noon, causing power to go out for much of the building. All phone lines and radios were

Some residents in Columbia are without gas Saturday night, following an explosion that forced them out of their homes. Four public housing units in the 200 block of Lincoln Drive were evacuated around 11 a.m. after residents reportedly heard a loud explosion and saw two doors that were blown out.A neighbor who lives next to

Columbia fire crews are investigating a Sunday morning fire at Woodstock Trailer Court on New Haven Road.Crews at the scene told ABC 17 News the residents noticed the trailer filling with smoke from the chimney just before 9:30 a.m. and called 911. When crews arrived, they found fire along a fireplace and adjoining wall. According

Mizzou freshman tight end Brandon Holifield was arrested early Sunday morning by Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers.A Highway Patrol report states 18-year-old Holifield was arrested around 1:12 a.m. in Boone County on charges of possession of marijuana up to 35 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with no drivers license and for speeding. He was

Search and rescue teams from Missouri and around the world started Vigilant Guard mass-disaster training Saturday in Boone County.The scenario focuses on a serious earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone and is being used to practice perilous recovery efforts. Hundreds of first responders will be at the Roger Wilson memorial Training Center throughout the

It’s no secret Mizzou Basektball features a new-look squad. Scanning down the roster’s there’s only three returning players, the rest are Freshmen and Transfers.Their Transfer Class features Keion Bell, Earnest Ross, Alex Oriahki, Jabari Brown and Tony Criswell. The Sporting News ranked Mizzou’s transfers class the best in the nation. All players, except for Brown

American Airlines tickets are now on sale for flights out of Columbia Regional Airport. Flights start from Columbia to Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago on February 14th, but customers can now purchase those tickets through the airline or travel vendors. ABC 17 News has been telling viewers about the deal since it was announced last month.Flights

There are few players in college basketball that deserve as much respect as Laurence Bowers. Not for his basketball talents — which are indeed considerable — but more so for just the kind of man he is. He’s humble. He’s caring. He’s someone that Mike Anderson once said is the type of person you want

The Missouri Tiger basketball team closed it’s exhibition schedule Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena by beating Missouri Southern 86-60. The star of the game was unquestionably Serbian freshman Stefan Jankovic. Playing out of position on the wing due to an illness to Keion Bell and the unavailability of Jabari Brown (transfer rules) and Mike Dixon

The week will start with rainy and cool weather as highs only reach the mid-to-upper 40s Monday with scattered showers through the afternoon. Clouds will linger into Election Day morning with lows in the upper 30s. Another weak cold front will move through, bringing another shot of cool air and clouds to the area. Highs

***UPDATE 7:18 P.M.***(AP) – A woman who reported being robbed outside a central Missouri pharmacy is now accused of taking part in a scheme to obtain and sell prescription painkillers.Columbia police responded to the report from the 47-year-old woman around 8:30 a.m. Monday. Officers followed tips from witnesses and took 29-year-old Cole Thomas of Columbia

Columbia City Council will have a long and possibly controversial agenda Monday night. A change to trash pick-up is generating the most interest. Council will hear a report on plans to ditch the current bag system and replace it with roll carts.Council is also expected to vote on the date for a special election to

Bus routes for the Blackwater school district are changing today, meaning some pickups may be earlier or later than usual. The affected routes are Miss Cindy’s and Miss Susan’s.

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is flying around Missouri while Republican challenger Todd Akin is focusing on the St. Louis area as they make a final campaign appeal before Election Day.McCaskill planned stops Monday in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis County to encourage volunteers who have been canvassing neighborhoods. Akin

***UPDATE 11:15 P.M.***Voting polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. across Missouri. As voters finalize their decisions, officials finish up getting ready.The heated races are expected to bring thousands to the polls in Boone County. Workers will show up to polling places at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.State officials expect a 72 percent

Columbia police are investigating up to 20 vehicles broken into early Monday morning. ABC 17 News found at least six streets where a car window was busted out. Police say the thieves targeted electronics and money.No one in the area reported hearing any of the crimes. Cops tell ABC 17 News it was the perfect

A year ago, a small electrical fire temporarily closed Columbia’s Joint Communications and a year later officials say there are measures in place to prevent a disruption in calls. The problem, however, remains having someone to answer those calls.”Well, we’ve had some disruption in service, but it wasn’t caused because of power outages,” Joint Communications

***UPDATE 8:59 P.M.***Firefighters have cleared the scene of the fire on Smith Hatchery Road. Crews say the fire is extinguished. ***ORIGINAL STORY***A house south of Columbia was destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon.The blaze was first reported around 4:15 p.m. off Smith Hatchery Road, less than two miles from Cooper’s Landing on the Missouri River.Crews