Month: November 2015

A large storm system winding up across the Midwest is slowly moving east. The back side of the upper level low pressure area will dip into Missouri Tuesday night and Wednesday, bringing low clouds and cooler air. Clouds will increase Tuesday evening with cloud bases lowering Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Moisture will be limited

Monday marked one year since Rickie Dunn was shot and killed on Illinois Avenue in Columbia and one year with no arrests or answers as to what happened that night. “Others have gone on with their lives but yet we are still struggling,” said James Dunn Sr., father of Rickie Dunn. “Today it was hard,”

ABC 17 News confirmed an elderly man is hurt after a rollover crash just west of Columbia Monday afternoon. Emergency crews told us it appears the driver suffered a seizure. The Highway Patrol reports James Niceley, 70, from St. Charles, was taken in an ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with moderate injuries. His vehicle

Jury selection started Monday in Warren County in the trial for an Audrain Co. man accused of killing his wife. Ricky Harding, of Mexico, is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action, domestic assault, and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of Summer Hickman in May 2014. Harding is accused of shooting

An Ashland man convicted of second degree murder for the 2014 death of a Columbia infant was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison. Boone County Circuit Judge Jodie Asel sentenced Baker, 33. Baker must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before he’ll be eligible for parole. A jury convicted Baker of second

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Missouri’s health department from revoking the abortion license held by the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia. The temporary restraining order was issued is set to expire Wednesday night. Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri filed a federal lawsuit Monday to keep the Columbia clinic’s abortion facility license from the

ABC 17 News has confirmed Monday two people were arrested following an early morning chase through Boone and Callaway counties. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department released the identities of two suspects Monday morning. 24-year-old Stephan Reed of Boone Co. was wanted on several warrants, including robbery, and deputies said he was caught with a stolen

ABC 17 News confirmed Monday’s plea hearing was canceled for a mid-Missouri sex trafficking suspect. Kenyata Miles was indicted on charges involving two victims. Miles was arrested in May 2013 by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force for suspicion of promoting prosecution and trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, among other

The last time Mid-Missouri had over 8″ of rainfall, was in 1992, making it 23 years since we’ve had this much rainfall. From Thursday the 26th to this Monday, the 30th, we picked up an additional 2.42″ of rain, bringing our total up to 8.29″ of rainfall as of 8AM this morning. An additional .10″

Authorities have arrested the suspect who led a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy on a high speed chase Saturday afternoon. Clifford Helmka, 27, was taken into custody in Audrain County after a second high speed chase and is currently being held at the Callaway County Jail. The first pursuit was called out in Boone County Saturday

After four days of rain through the Thanksgiving holiday, Mid-Missouri will endure one more day of showers before a stretch of dry weather enters the forecast. For the month of November, Mid-Missouri has accumulated a total of 8.09″, a number that will continue to grow after tomorrow’s rain event. This will allow this month’s rain

As the bulk of shower activity moves eastward this evening, only scattered, patchy drizzle will develop across Mid-Missouri tonight. Tomorrow, a storm system to our southwest will begin its ascent northeastward into our region in addition to a couple of upper-level disturbances that will sweep through our area throughout the day. This will cause chances

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday spotlights local businesses for holiday shopping adventures. Last year, Americans spent more than $14-million dollars on Small Business Saturday. “Small businesses are considered the backbone of your community,” said Matt McCormick, Columbia Chamber of Commerce President. “It’s where a lot of new jobs are created

Alex Collins ran for three touchdowns and Jefferson City native Kody Walker added another score as Arkansas dominated Missouri 28-3 on Friday. The Tigers drop to 5-7 on the year, making it likely Missouri will miss out on a bowl game for the first time since 2012. The loss marks a disappointing end for Gary

The details of the active-shooter situation in Colorado Springs are still unfolding. Authorities said they do have a suspect in custody and three people are dead including a police officer. The Colorado Springs’ shooting comes as many of us head to packed stores and malls for holiday shopping. The FBI has counted 160 active-shooter incidents

Several counties across Mid-Missouri may see freezing rain through Saturday morning, including Chariton, Saline, Macon and Pettis. As the temperatures begin to drop, public works crews are preparing for the upcoming winter weather. Although the freezing rain isn’t expected to make it’s way through Boone County, Columbia Public Works spokesperson Steve Sapp said they’re constantly

The Sedalia Fire Department is investigating what started a fire Thursday afternoon in the 500 block of West Fourth Street that destroyed three homes. As of Friday, fire officials told ABC 17 the cause of the fire is considered undetermined. They say is is unlikely a cause will ever be determined due to the extent

This morning we picked up 1.60″ in Columbia, which brings our rainfall total up to 7.44.” This breaks the record for the 4th wettest November, set in 1935. With additional rainfall likely through this evening, the 3rd wettest record will come in jeopardy, of 8.10″ set in 1992.

Steady rain will continue to push through Mid-Missouri overnight into Friday as a cold front tracks across the state. This cold front will pull in cooler air behind it, allowing temperatures to drop rapidly after 3-4 AM from west to east. Temperatures will mainly be in the mid-to-upper 30s across much of Mid-Missouri, but we’ll

Hundreds of people attended the annual “Everybody Eats” Thanksgiving meal today at Stephen’s College. The event is put on by Almeta Crayton’s community program, and this marks the 18th year the dinner has been served in Columbia. Organizers told ABC17 there were 150 volunteers, and the dinner took three months to plan. Turkey, pumpkin pie