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The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed Wednesday it is investigating two separate fish kills in the Lake of the Ozarks Reservoir. The department told ABC 17 News the first kill started in May when Truman Dam released water through floodgates after heavy rain and flooding throughout the state. Large paddlefish were killed by blunt force

River City Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson City celebrated the completion of its 95th home in Jefferson City on Wednesday. The completed house was constructed by students at Nichols Career Center with help from the Habitat Tuesday Crew and other community groups and volunteers. Habitat for Humanity helps low income families become homeowners. After teaching

A man has been charged with stealing in Cooper County, accused of taking items from a woman while promising to do work at her home. Donald Gerlt is charged with the Class D felony. Charging documents say Gerlt offered to help a 64-year-old woman move. She later noticed several items had gone missing, and told

The Southern Boone School District said Wednesday night at its budget work session that it’s already over budget for the next school year. The district has about $20 million dollars in their budget, according to Chris Felmlee, the superintendent. Right now, the district is projecting to spend nearly $700,000 more than that. The district says

Construction will continue on the Providence Road Improvement Project near the Mizzou campus next week. The $3.9 million project is set to start its second phase on Monday. Crews will close the access from Providence to Burnam Road/Burnam Avenue. Those intersections will remain closed until August 13, weather permitting. Turner Avenue is scheduled to reopen

A line of scattered storms will move in late Thursday night ahead of a cold front. These storms won’t arrive until after 1 AM in areas north of HWY 24 and will gradually move south through early Friday morning. As they first move in, a severe storm is possible but would be isolated. There is

Parents with meal debt at Southern Boone schools won’t be able to attend district functions, including graduation, if they don’t already have a payment plan set up. This change could happen if the Southern Boone School Board passes the meal policy change Thursday night.The change in policy is due to the recent meal debt issues

A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in a deadly fire in Sedalia. Aran Cantrell, 22, of Sedalia, pleaded guilty to murder and arson as part of a plea agreement in the death of Matthew Eldenburg. Eldenburg died in a fire at a home on South Grand Avenue in June 2016. His death was

The Missouri State Highway Patrol asked for help from the community on Wednesday to find the driver of a red minivan that was indirectly involved in a fatal crash that occurred May 19 on U.S. 63. Kimberly M. Schumann, 21, Jacksonville, was the driver who died in the collision. According to the crash report, Schumann

A new policy by the Columbia Housing Authority will fine residents smoking indoors. The new fee went into effect yesterday. Instead of two warnings followed by eviction, residents will be fined $50 for smoking indoors after the first notice. Termination of the lease is still the result of the third violation. Columbia Housing Authority CEO

UM System President Mun Choi is expected to announce a new initiative Wednesday aimed at lowering the cost of higher education. The initiative will “reduce the cost of attendance and enhance learning for students,” according to a UM System release. Representatives from student government, faculty and bookstore personnel will also be present. The announcement will

Attorney General Josh Hawley announced Wednesday that he will file a lawsuit against three large drug manufacturing companies. The fraud lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of St. Louis City, accuses the companies of misrepresenting the risks posed by opioid products. “For years, the citizens of our state have been the victims of a deliberate

TONIGHT: Skies will remain mostly clear with low temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70. Winds will remain out of the south under 10 mph. THURSDAY: The day will start off mostly sunny but clouds will increase from the south as moisture from Tropical Storm Cindy moves north. Most areas will stay dry but

A computer information technician was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for using an app to entice a minor to have sex. A judge sentenced Andrew Clayton, 38, of Jefferson City, to 24 years and four months in federal prison without parole. Clayton was also sentenced to spend the rest of his life on supervised release

A former church youth leader in Iberia was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for attempting to entice a minor for illicit sex. U.S. District Judge Brian Wimes sentenced Jamey Lee Becker, 46, of Iberia to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Becker admitted to using the internet and a phone to entice a minor

No one was injured after a fire in south Columbia Tuesday night. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the 3700 block of Prescott Drive around 10:20 p.m. for the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters could smell smoke at the front door and had to force entry into the left side of the duplex. The fire was

The Pulaski County Sheriff is reminding parents of the dangers of accidentally locking kids in hot cars on the first official day of summer. The sheriff posted the warning on Facebook late Tuesday night. It says the department has responded to three reports of kids locked in hot cars over the last two weeks. In

Tuesday marked one year since Steven Mullens, of Columbia, was found dead in a car in Callaway County, and so far, no arrests have been made in the case. “The investigation remains active and deputies continue to follow up on leads, some of which were recently received,” Sheriff Clay Chism told ABC 17 News Wednesday.

Tropical storm Cindy has began to make it’s way inland and the Gulf Coast has already seen major impacts. A tropical storm warning has been issued from the coast of Texas through Alabama. These areas can expect tropical storm impacts within the next 36 hours. Areas along the coastline are already seeing heavy rainfall and

TODAY: A warm day is on tap for Mid-Missouri, as temperatures climb into the lower 90s. It wouldn’t be summer without some humidity, so temperatures today will actually feel like they are in the mid 90s through the day. Winds will gradually shift out of the south by late afternoon under 15 mph, increasing the