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Security companies and law enforcement agree that burglaries increase when people are not home for the holidays. They also agree that items often get stolen when someone’s car or home is left unlocked. Data from the Missouri Uniform Crime Reporting Program shows that in Boone County during 2015, there were 1,020 burglaries; 507 were forcible

TONIGHT: The clouds will slowly begin to build back into Mid-Missouri this evening, but a cold night is still expected. A low in the mid to upper 30s is expected with winds shifting out of the north after midnight. With the passage of this low, can’t rule out a few sprinkles this evening. Winds will

Make sure you grab your coat as your headed out the door for Black Friday shopping! After a mild and dry Thanksgiving day, evening temperatures will begin to drop, but luckily we will remain dry. If you are headed out in the early evening hours on Thanksgiving, temperatures should be still hanging out in the

Five law enforcement officers have been killed in the past week, making November the second deadliest month for law enforcement this year. On the other side, nationwide nearly 1,000 people were shot and killed by police in 2015. Twenty-one of those people were from Missouri. ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick spoke with multiple law enforcement agencies

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has arrested a convicted murderer in Cooper County who appears to have been living in Boonville. Arrest reports indicate that 45-year-old Timothy Whistler had a warrant issued for his arrest out of Florida for a parole violation. It shows troopers arrested Whistler around 9:16pm Wednesday night in Cooper County. He

TODAY: Thanksgiving afternoon will be on the chilly side, as clouds are being a little stubborn with clearing today. Highs through the afternoon hours will top out in the mid 40s. Late day breaking in the clouds, may allow temperatures to warm into the upper 40s. Winds through the day will remain light out of

According to Callaway County officials, Michelle Williams and Ethan Kleindienst were arrested for felony possession of controlled substance during a joint task force operation. On Nov. 23, Callaway County deputies, MUSTANG drug task force, Auxvasse officers, and the East Central Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for narcotics. The search warrant was issued as

TODAY: A chilly start to Thanksgiving with temperatures in the mid 30s. By the afternoon hours, clouds will be clearing, allowing for mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 50s. Tonight, clouds will begin to increase once again with light winds out of the south. FRIDAY: If you are waking up early for

Extra officers are out on patrol Wednesday night for what police call one of the biggest drinking nights of the year in Jefferson City. The Jefferson City Police Department makes more Driving While Intoxicated arrests than usual on the night before Thanksgiving, according to Sgt. Doug Ruediger. “Historically, this night is always lended itself to

Columbia police made its third arrest for a homicide this year, leaving just two remaining homicides so far unsolved. City leaders often claim the department has a higher rate of “clearing” cases than the national average. “We have an overall better record of closing violent cases, and we do that with a smaller than average

In the wake of the recent police shootings across the nation, ABC 17 News shows you behind the scenes of how law enforcement officers are taught to make split-second, life-alerting decisions everyday. ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick shows you four behind the scene scenarios.

The University of Missouri Student Health Center said it’s continuing to see students with the mumps virus. As of Wednesday, the center said 73 cases of mumps have been identified. Those cases include both confirmed and probable. Last week, 31 students were diagnosed with the virus and another 27 were showing symptoms. “A situation where

The weather stays quiet through Saturday as surface high pressure remains in control of our weather. Low clouds will persist through Thanksgiving morning but no rain is expected. We’ll have a cold morning with temperatures starting in the upper 30s but afternoon sunshine will warm us briefly to the low 50s, close to the average

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department has alerted ABC17 that shooting suspect, 29 year-old Jerry Dean Gill, has possibly been sighted in the Routet D and Kaylor Bridge area of Cole County. Law enforcement officers are in the area attempting to confirm the sighting. Gill is being sought after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend against her will,

UPDATE 11/23: Zachary Prior has been charged with attempt to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, keeping a public nuisance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Montgomery City Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s office teamed up with the Central Drug Task Force to search Prior’s residence. They said they found a large

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has formally charged Jaclyn Rose with first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to the death of Gregory Moore. Moore was found in his room at the Welcome Inn with a gunshot wound. She is being held on a 1 million dollar cash only bond.

Deputies in Cole County are still searching for 29-year-old Jerry Gill who allegedly held an ex-girlfriend captive for two days before shooting her. After checking Gill’s Facebook page, ABC 17 News learned the 29-year-old from Holt’s Summit posted an image more than two weeks ago featuring himself holding a human-shaped figure and joking about “someone

Update (4:34 p.m.): Yolanda Kumar, the former tutor, has responded to ABC 17 News. “I’m free from the dishonesty and that is worth more than gold,” said Kumar. Update (11:48 p.m.): ABC 17 acquired a Facebook post written by a person claiming to be the former Mizzou Athletics tutor. ABC 17 reached out to the

TONIGHT: The clouds will stick around most of the night, clearing slowly from the west toward daybreak. Temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 30s by morning with a light northwesterly breeze. THURSDAY: After a chilly morning, Thanksgiving Day looks partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and increasing clouds toward evening. Winds

UPDATE 11:52 a.m.: The suspicious device has been deemed a party favor or “party popper” by witnesses. MUPD has confirmed there were confetti canons that had gone off earlier this week and the suspicious device looked similar to that of the canon. The Bomb Squad has cleared the campus and are furthering their investigation of