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Columbia schools will expand a bus route in the fall after parents in one neighborhood voiced their concerns to ABC 17 News. Stephany Vasquez lives off 8th Street in Columbia. Her home is 0.9 miles from Benton Elementary. That means her children do not qualify for bus service because they live less than a mile

University of Missouri system leaders released new details about the search for the next person to replace Brady Deaton as chancellor. The UM Board of Curators wrapped up its annual meetings today on the University of Missouri campus. System leaders dedicated time to talk about the search process for the next chancellor. Deaton announced he’s

Jefferson City pool employees work around the clock to provide a safe environment for area children. They say that steps need to be taken by children and their parents to ensure that the pool stays the safest that it can be. Memorial Park Aquatic Center manager Craig Wehmeyer said, “As soon as you can, start

A Boone County mobile home was destroyed after a fire. Around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, emergency crews were called to the 4500 block of N. Oneal Road for a mobile home on fire. At one point, 19 units were at the scene, with half of the home reportedly engulfed in flames. No one was injured, but

Law enforcement confirms a Randolph County woman was injured in a train vs. vehicle accident in Higbee Thursday night. Around 8:35 p.m., firefighters and emergency crews were called to the railroad tracks near Randolph Street. Randolph County Sheriff Mark Nichols and the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 48-year-old Teresa Beal of Higbee was attempting to

State troopers caught a Kansas City robbery suspect in Boone County Thursday. James Yokum, 43, has been charged with robbing the First Federal Bank on Tuesday. According to the Highway Patrol, Yokum came from St. Louis to Kansas City to stay with his half-brother while rehabilitating from a drug addiction. During an argument, Yokum allegedly

(AP) – Elliot Johnson had a three three-run homer for his second hit of an eight-run sixth inning Thursday night, leading the surging Kansas City Royals to a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Johnson, who was traded to Kansas City by the Rays in February, led off the big inning with a single

The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is taking care of business. Against the New York Mets Thursday, Wainwright tied his career best by winning his fifth straight start, dropped his ERA to 2.18 and got his 1,000th strikeout. Since 2010 Wainwright had been 0-4 with an 8.46 ERA in four starts against the Mets

Thousands of IBM employees worldwide received layoff notices Wednesday. Alliance@IBM, an IBM employees labor union, stated that approximately ten positions at Columbia’s data center were eliminated. “So far, there’s over 2,200 workers that have been fired and our sources tell us at least ten at the Columbia, Missouri facility,” said Lee Conrad, Alliance@IBM’s national coordinator.

Columbia City Council members met Thursday to discuss the proposed expansion of the city’s power lines. ABC 17 News has reported about the possible project since November. On Thursday, Columbia Water and Light officials said the city needs more transmission lines to better serve south Columbia. The three options city officials reviewed would each cost

After fights involving teenagers broke out at last week’s Thursday Night Live event, organizers have imposed new age restrictions. Officials say police had to break up a fight involving 30 to 50 teenagers. The fights, combined with the fear of possible underage drinking, prompted planners to start the event’s new 16 years of age and

Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home. The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game. The restrictions are designed to enhance security while speeding up entry into stadiums . With the exception of medically necessary items,

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Thursday to discuss plans to move the university forward. Included in their discussions were budgeting plans and building upgrades to the historic Jesse Hall. The board approved the 2014 fiscal year operating budget as well as updates to Jesse Hall. The renovations will include an HVAC system,

A Camdenton man has been charged with sodomy and sexual abuse after he allegedly abused an employee at a Dairy Queen restaurant. According to court documents, the owner of the restaurant, 67-year-old Dennis Lee Purdy, abused a 14-year-old worker in the basement of the Dairy Queen. A probable cause statement says Purdy told the victim

St. Louis police say four people are confirmed dead in a murder-suicide shooting south of downtown. City police say four adults — two men and two women — were fatally shot at the Cherokee Place Business Incubator on Cherokee Street, according to St. Louis affiliate KTVI. Police confirmed the shooting was a murder-suicide. At a

Jefferson City’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed new car dealership. Corwin Automotive Group is planning to build a 30,000 square foot facility in the 3600 block of Missouri Boulevard. The facility would include a service department and detail shop. The dealership told ABC 17 News it would move

A Mid-Missouri man died Wednesday at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed Timothy Walter, 33, of Camdenton drowned while working on a dock at the Atlantis Island Condos. According to officials, Walter was working on a dock when he jumped into into the water around 11:30 a.m. After he did

Boone Hospital Center announced Wednesday it cut dozens of jobs. The hospital informed staff it was cutting 26 full-time equivalent positions due to a “workforce optimization.” A hospital spokesman said 20 current employees are impacted. Out of those employees, 13 have been displaced from their positions and seven will see their hours reduced. The center

Funeral services have been announced for former Columbia Public Schools educator Dr. Eliot Battle. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, June 29 at the Missouri United Methodist Church. The service will begin at 11 a.m. A reception will be held following the service in the multipurpose room of the Christian Life Center.