Month: May 2014

Two major roads in Columbia are set to close for construction beginning Tuesday. MODOT will begin repairs on the Highway 63 northbound off ramp to Route WW, or Broadway bridge, over Hominy Creek Tuesday night beginning at 7:00. Drivers needing access to Route WW from northbound will have to continue down Highway 63 until they

More than 1,100 people are without power in Columbia. The bulk of the 13 outages appear to be north of I-70 near Stadium Boulevard. It happened around 8 p.m. Monday night. We’re still gathering more details on why the power has gone out, but we are hearing reports right now that a transformer on Worley

Memorial Day weekend kicks off boating season at the Lake of the Ozarks Corporal Scott White with the Missouri Highway Patrol said the weekend was a typical Memorial Day weekend at the lake. He said they made several boating while intoxicated arrests on the water and said the number averages somewhere in the teens. White

The Salute to Veterans Corporation wrapped up the 2014 Memorial Day weekend celebration Monday afternoon with a parade and ceremony in downtown Columbia. The event, in its 26th year, ended with a parade down Broadway. The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team opened the parade by parachuting onto Broadway with the U.S. and Canadian flags.

It’s that time of year again. Health officials are warning people to stay hydrated and know the signs of overheating. The Salute to Veterans Airshow in Columbia this weekend is just the first of many events that will be outside under the blazing sun this summer. On Sunday, hundreds gathered at the Columbia Regional Airport

One of two men charged with the 2013 killing of a Columbia teen at McKee Street Park is scheduled to appear Tuesday afternoon in Boone County Circuit Court. Nicholas Thomas is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 for a motion hearing

Not buckling up could have contributed to seven deaths during this holiday travel period so far. The counting period ends on Monday at 11:59, but numbers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show at least one more deadly crash has happened this year compared to last year’s holiday travel period. ABC 17 has been tracking

A car crash at the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and Worley Street knocked out power to hundreds of people in Columbia Monday morning. Power was fully restored by around noon. Columbia fire and emergency crews were called to that intersection around 7:05 a.m. because a car and struck and knocked over a utility pole. One

The gentlemen from The Big Show talk Mizzou basketball and football recruiting with ABC 17 Sports Director Austin Kim. Will and Matt also discuss they key for the Cards and Royals as they try to separate from the pack in June.

One of the newest rivalries in the SEC is Missouri vs. Arkansas. One Razorback who can’t wait for that game is former Jeff City star Kody Walker. ABC 17’s Sherree Burruss has more with the Arkansas running back.

Helias tight end Hale Hentges announced he committed to Alabama on Sunday. Hentges is wildly regarded as a 4-star recruit and one of the top prospects in the state of Missouri. “After much deliberation and prayer, I have decided to play football at The University of Alabama! #RollTide,” Hentges tweeted. Mizzou was a program thought

The Fulton Police Department and members of the M.U.S.T.A.N.G. drug task force arrested two Fulton residents after officers say they located methamphetamine, marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. Shawn Lynn Bruns was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Michael William Van Soptick was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled

A Moberly man was arrested Saturday after multiple law enforcement agencies found methamphetamine, scales and a firearm inside his residence, according to the Moberly Police Department. Randolph County Prosecutor Mike Fusselman filed a four count warrant against 40-year-old David Ray James Jr. for distribution of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, keeping or maintaining a

A Columbia woman was hurt early Saturday morning when her car went off the road and rolled. Alessandra Martinez, 28, was in good condition at University Hospital late Saturday night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports, Martinez’s Ford Focus went off Route J near Rocheport Gravel Road around 3:40 a.m. Missouri State Highway Patrol

The man accused of robbing a Moberly store Saturday wanted to use the money to buy synthetic drugs. That’s according to Moberly police, who announced the arrest Sunday. According to a news release, Jerry Amos entered Ice House convenience store in the 300 block of West Rollins around 3 p.m. Saturday. He handed the clerk

Rain grounded planes for more than one hour at the Salute to Veterans Airshow Saturday afternoon. Admission and parking for the Airshow are free. There will be shuttles from the Hearnes Center on MU campus in Columbia, and from the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Shuttle rides will cost $5.00. The Canadian Snowbirds and U.S. Golden

The North Missouri Drug Task Force and assisting officers arrested two people after a narcotics bust in Moberly on Thursday. Officers executed a search warrant at 419 Harrison Ave. and arrested 47-year-old Tabatha Linton and 62-year-old Daryl Wren of Moberly. Inside the home, officers found a 2-year-old child who was turned over to the Randolph

Event leaders for the Salute to Veterans Airshow said they never estimate the amount of people they expect to show up every year. That’s because of reasons experienced on Saturday when rainy conditions delayed the show for about two hours. Despite the delay, hundreds endured the weather to show their support where many just wanted

One person was shot in central Columbia around 8:30 p.m. Friday night. Police are looking for at least two possible suspects. It happened near the intersection of Garth and Oak. Police have parts of both streets shut down. It’s just west of Douglass park. We know the victim has non-life threatening injuries. Early reports say

Friday marks the peak travel time for Memorial Day weekend, and that means state troopers are stationed every 20 miles on the busiest highways. Last year, six people died and nearly 400 others were injured in accidents statewide during the holiday weekend. ABC 17’s Angel Mendez rode along with Corporal Scott Ballard stationed between mile