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UPDATE: The American Red Cross says 98 units of blood were collected Friday. ORIGINAL: The American Red Cross and Collective Emergency Services of Columbia will hold the annual Molly Bowden Memorial blood drive Friday in Columbia. Named for Officer Molly Bowden, who was killed during a traffic stop in January 2005, the blood drive will

Columbia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who are wanted for questioning in reference to an assault that took place downtown. The Columbia Police Department posted pictures of the men to its Facebook page Friday afternoon. The post says the assault happened Sunday around 10:35 p.m. outside Harold’s Doughnuts. Anyone

It won’t be much, if any, but you might see some snowflakes come down this weekend as upper level disturbances move through. Upper level winds are from the northwest which limits how much moisture is available. Therefore, it’s likely we will just see snow flurries at times but a few light snow showers are possible.

Jefferson City police warned residents Friday about a scam involving The Boys and Girls Club. The Jefferson City Police Department posted the warning to its Facebook page saying The Boys and Girls Club filed a report with officers. A group of people have allegedly been soliciting magazine sales for the organization. Police advise people always

This week, Columbia police posted two photos on social media of a truck that was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run. Less than 24 hours and 400 shares on Facebook later, the driver was in custody. Law enforcement officers are now finding that social media can be a way to solve crimes and connect with

UPDATE: A driver on the way home from work early Friday morning saw the crash and helped the injured driver. Adam Babb, head of security for Roxy’s nightclub, said that he saw the driver was seriously injured. He said he grabbed his Army medical bag from his car and started treating the driver as much

UPDATE: UM spokesman John Fougere tells ABC 17 News they hope to announce the selection for MU chancellor by early spring or late summer. He added that the search will be done as quickly as possible and could potentially close by the end of the semester. The MU chancellor search public forum wrapped up Thursday

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers hope that the upcoming session will finally produce a ban on lobbyist gifts, thanks to support from Republican Gov.-elect Eric Greitens. It’s among the top priorities for House Speaker Todd Richardson, who said he was personally disappointed when an ethics bills didn’t pass last session. Some lawmakers say

TODAY: Increasing Clouds and becoming Breezy; 42. TONIGHT: Mild with light rain after 9PM; 40. TUESDAY: Chance for early day light rain; 56. WEDNESDAY: Very Mild and Partly Sunny with a chance for rain in the evening north of I-70; 60.

TODAY: It will be a frigid morning as wind chill values will be under 10 through 11AM this morning with a northwest wind. Skies will start off mostly sunny with increasing clouds by evening. Afternoon temperatures will be much colder only reaching the mid to upper 20s. TONIGHT: Winds become calm by evening and clouds

Update 12/28: A GoFundMe page for former Mizzou women’s basketball player Juanita Robinson has been set up with a $10,000 goal after she was shot four times in Chicago while visiting family for the holidays. In the page description, Robinson describes what happened to her and explains that her insurance will not cover the costs

As the City of Columbia moves forward with a proposed Good Samaritan ordinance, one part of the legislation will differ from the St. Louis law it mimics. City Councilman Michael Trapp says Columbia’s Good Samaritan ordinance will include minor in possession, due to the binge-drinking culture in Columbia. “We’re going to include minor in possession

TODAY: This morning, clouds are holding steady in Mid-Missouri, with lows in the low to mid 20s. Winds are still steady out of the west upwards of 10 mph, making for a chilling Friday morning. Wind chill values are in the teens and will stay there through at least the afternoon. Clouds will decrease and

TODAY: This morning, clouds are holding steady in Mid-Missouri, with lows in the low to mid 20s. Winds are still steady out of the west upwards of 10 mph, making for a chilling Friday morning. Wind chill values are in the teens and will stay there through at least the afternoon. Clouds will decrease and

ABC 17 News asked local leaders their thoughts on bringing “sanctuary” policies to mid-Missouri. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday pledging to strip any city, county or state with such policies of federal grant funding. The “sanctuary” distinction refers to a practice of denying an Immigration and Customs Reform request to keep someone

Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies may be another step closer to operating in the capital city. The Missouri House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Kirk Matthews, (R)-Pacific, Thursday that would allow the companies to operate state-wide. A similar bill is also making its way through the Senate. The bills would put the state

A former Pulaski County man could face at least 30 years in federal prison after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tammy Dickinson said Paul Kickery, Sr, 67, of Brattleboro, Vermont, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. According to court documents,

North Columbia residents discussed ways to fix problems in their neighborhoods. Nearly 40 people came to Thursday’s meeting, which was held at Derby Ridge Elementary. Lack of youth activities, crime, community resources, resources for younger parents and transportation were all concerns that residents in North Columbia talked about tonight. Thursday night marked the second meeting

Camden County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Linn Creek Thursday after a woman allegedly stabbed a man in the ear. The Sheriff’s Department says deputies arrived around 12:35 p.m. The 22-year-old woman left the scene as law enforcement were being called. Authorities say the 30-year-old man was treated at the scene. The Missouri