Month: March 2013

Road crews across Mid-Missouri are preparing for the upcoming spring snowstorm that may lead to whiteout conditions Sunday. A half-foot of snow is expected to fall on the weekend before spring break, sometime starting late Saturday into Sunday. According to Jefferson City Public Works spokesperson Britt Smith, most of the preparation was done on Friday.

The tower at Columbia Regional Airport is closing because automatic budget cuts to the federal government. Jefferson City Memorial Airport got a warning letter about a potential closure, but it was not included on the final list announced Friday. Columbia Regional was a part of the early proposal but did not get a similar notice.

Columbia police made two arrests after the suspects tried to run from a crash scene. Police got the call at 10:35 p.m. Thursday about a one car rollover crash at I-70 and Business Loop 70 East. When officers got there they learned about another crash in which someone was struck by a vehicle while trying

***UPDATE 7:20 P.M.*** ABC News confirmed investigators are questioning whether the suspect is also responsible for killing of a Denver Domino’s pizza driver. Law enforcement say after the chase Thursday, they found a Domino’s pizza jacket in the back of the suspect car. They believe that may link him to an unsolved killing from Sunday.

Columbia police are looking for two men who robbed two victims at gunpoint Thursday night. The robbery happened on Santa Rosa Court; the victims were returning home when the suspects walked up, each with a handgun, and stole property from the victims. The suspects, described only as two black males, then fled on foot. Officers

At Thursday’s meeting, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization members talked about their top priorities, which include everything from adding greenways and sidewalks, to another route over the Missouri River. Three of the biggest changes could be right in the heart of the capital city. “It’s very congested, traffic will back up if you have an

A Columbia woman is urging city leaders to completely ban fake drugs after her son overdosed and almost died. ABC 17 News has been reporting for several years about the growing dangers of synthetic marijuana and efforts to stop it; however the problem is staying a step ahead of cops. Laura Cornelison spoke at the

Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery at Columbia Coin & Stamp. Around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the store off Bernadette Dr. for a report of an armed robbery. According to police, three black men carrying silver handguns entered the store and demanded money. Two of the suspects wore ski masks over their

The director of the Missouri Department of Transportation is resigning effective immediately. Kevin Keith announced his resignation Thursday, taking a medical leave of absence with plans to retire on July 1. An interim director, MoDOT Chief Engineer Dave Nichols, has been named to take his place. Nichols will remain the interim MoDOT director for at

Mid-Missouri authorities arrested a man on Tuesday for felony child sex charges. Craig Long is wanted by police in Kansas City, Kansas, but living near Williamsburg, about 20 minutes east of Kingdom City. The victim is now in protective custody. In January, Callaway County deputies and a Kansas detective uncovered evidence in a home while

Former neighbors and churchgoers reacted to news that Colorado Department of Corrections chief Tom Clements had been shot and killed Tuesday in his new home, more than 700 miles away. Clements, his wife Lisa and their two daughters spent years living in Columbia’s Highlands subdivision. At the time, Clements was working for Missouri’s Department of

The Columbia Police Department wants to make an expensive purchase to increase safety; however some people question whether it’s necessary. CPD said it needs to buy a new Armored personnel Carrier to be used in highly dangerous situations. Officers said the truck they currently use is too run down. It is 30 years old and

A man wanted by police took them on a foot chase this morning through central Columbia. Police tried to pull over Andres Munzo around 9:30 this morning. He pulled over but then took off through residents’ yards. Cops finally caught up with him in the 800 block of Wilkes. He was arrested on multiple charges

A major road construction in southwest Columbia will impact where city and county firefighters will respond to. The roadwork on Scott Blvd. is slated to start sometime in the fall, according to Columbia Public Works Director John Glascock, but it will affect Boone County Fire Station 14. Station 14 sits between the corner of Scott

A Holts Summit man was killed in a single-car crash in Callaway County Wednesday afternoon. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers say 23-year-old Brandon Higgins was driving on County Road 4037 just north of Highway 94 when he went around a curve too fast. Troopers say he lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway,

In 2012, Spring Break break-ins were up 33 percent for both homes and student housing complexes. “Spring break can be a time where we see a spike in burglaries and property theft,” said Boone County Sheriff’s Department Detective Tom O’Sullivan. The key to keeping burglars out of your home is to make it appear someone

A Chariton County woman is now in custody, after police had been searching for her and her daughter, thinking they were in trouble. Rachel Koechner, 28, and Zoee Sandner were found safe by authorities Monday night. They were found in Linn County. The Chariton County Sheriff confirms Koechner’s ex-boyfriend, Devan Sandner, was also with them.

Tests have come back, confirming a wild Gray, or Timber, wolf was found near Boonville last October. A bow hunter killed the animal near the Franklin Island Conservation Area last year. On Wednesday, the state’s Conservation Department confirmed it was a wolf and not a coyote. Experts believe the wolf is from the Great Lakes

The city of Columbia is pouring millions of dollars into a road to make it safer. Scott Boulevard in southwest Columbia will be expanded this fall. City leaders say the change is necessary at a meeting Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. Public Works Director John Glascock said this may prevent people from speeding and passing

***UPDATE 8:42 A.M.*** Governor Nixon has released a statement following the shooting death of Tom Clements: “This is a heartbreaking tragedy for Tom Clements’ family and everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him, including his many friends at the Missouri Department of Corrections. Tom dedicated his professional life and his considerable skills to