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The USDA recently announced an investment of more than $8 million for five rural communities in Missouri. The grants and loans will go toward drinking water systems and wastewater disposal systems. ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick sat down with the business program director at the USDA Rural Development in Missouri, Matt Moore, to talk about the

Fulton police said they took two people into custody near William Woods University after they found drugs during a traffic stop Sunday morning. Officers said they pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation near William Woods Avenue and Dunham Drive around 1 a.m. Police said they found the passenger, Yashim Smith, 40, of Columbia,

SUNDAY: Clouds will be clearing as we head throughout the early morning hours. We’ve started off on the cool side with temperatures in the low 30s, but will quickly warm up this afternoon back into the low to mid 50s. It will be another day the sunglasses will come in handy. TONIGHT: It will be

One woman was taken to a hospital after she was shot in the forearm Saturday afternoon in the 3800 block of Aspen Heights Parkway inside the Aspen Heights housing complex. Authorities said there is no suspect or vehicle description. The Columbia Police Department responded to a call for an accidental shooting around 2:30 p.m. “The

Ciarra Duffy scored 20 points and South Dakota beat No. 22 Missouri 74-61 on Saturday for the Coyotes’ first road win over a Top 25 team in program history. The Coyotes (10-1) won their eighth straight game, a streak that includes a November victory over then-No. 23 Iowa. Their only loss came at Drake, which

TONIGHT: Under mostly clear skies and light winds, temperatures will be allowed to drop into the upper 20s across Mid-Missouri. Make sure you have the jacket handy this evening, because even after the mild afternoon, temperatures will quickly drop off following sunset. SUNDAY: We’ll start the morning off cold, temperatures likely in the lower 30s

Ceremonies started Friday for graduates at the University of Missouri, extending through 5 p.m. Saturday. More than 2,200 students will receive degrees this weekend, just under the amount earned in previous years. 2018 – More than 2,200 graduates to receive degrees from Mizzou2017 – More than 2,300 graduates to receive degrees from Mizzou 2016 –

UPDATE 12/15: Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports said a semi-truck ran off the right side of I-70 and crashed near mile marker 112, which caused traffic to back up for at least an hour Friday. The crash report said the truck hit a guardrail, went down a steep embankment and caught fire around 4

SATURDAY: We have some lingering showers toward I-44 that will be tapering off throughout the morning. With temperatures in the middle 30s and a cold north wind this morning blowing at times up to 15 mph, you’ll want to grab the coat this morning heading out the door. With clouds moving out shortly behind these

TONIGHT: Rain will linger into the night before tapering off by Saturday morning. Any rain that will occur will remain in southeastern Mid-Missouri near I-44, with clearing skies farther northwest. Overnight lows will bottom out near freezing, with breezy winds out of the north up to 18 mph. This will make it feel colder as

Columbia Public Schools said it takes its safety and security seriously, and officials are constantly evolving security plans. “We obviously have what people would normally think security cameras and lighting, you know all of those types of deterrents,” CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said. But to add extra safety, the district is putting on security film

A 15-year-old has been charged as an accessory to murder in a November shooting death in Jefferson City. The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charged Bruce Leon Thomas with accessory to murder in the second-degree and first-degree robbery. A judge set his bond at $100,000 cash-only. The charges stem from the Nov. 19 death of 19-year-old

New Haven Road was closed in both directions after a semi partially went off the road Friday night. According to a deputy with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the semi was attempting to turn on Olivet Road when the back wheels went into a ditch. The deputy said it could take some time to remove

UPDATE 10:35 a.m.: Police confirm officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Rice Road in response to shots fired. When officers arrived, they found shell casings and two vehicles struck by gunshots. Officers arrested Richard S. Jones for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear. This

UPDATE: McBaine Ave. and Duncan St. are back open. However, the house on McBaine is still taped off for the investigation. Police closed the streets for the shooting investigation. Sgt. Dallas Dollens told ABC 17 News that they have several leads regarding the suspect. Witnesses say the victim appears to be in his fifties. He

On Monday, Mizzou Athletics released a response to a tweet from former Mizzou tutor Yolanda Kumar. In 2016, Kumar came forward claiming she “knowingly participated in academic dishonesty” at the University of Missouri. On Monday, she said she will release the full list of students, classes and coordinators along with new allegations on Wednesday night.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: The Columbia Police Department said it is investigating a homicide in the 1500 block of Sylvan Lane. Officers were originally dispatched to the area on a shots fired call just after 11 p.m. Monday. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital and is identified as Randall King II, 31, of Columbia.

It’s possible that Jefferson City will only develop a fraction of land planned for a new park because of its history of floods. Last week the Jefferson City Council accepted a multimillion dollar donation for a bridge that will connect the veteran’s memorial outside the state capitol with an oddly named slice of land called

FRIDAY: Spotty showers are possible this afternoon, but most locations will be on the dry side. We’re still seeing fog hanging on in places that saw rain yesterday,but that will gradually be lifting throughout the afternoon. Thanks to cloudy skies and northerly winds, it’ll be a cool day. Highs will only top out in the

The Columbia Police Department was investigating multiple reports of email bomb threats in the area on Thursday afternoon. This comes as state and national law enforcement agencies were also reporting numerous threats of the same nature. Police said there is nothing to suggest the validity of the threats. CPD said the reported emails request that