Month: February 2017

The spring-like weather continues through the weekend with temperatures more like April. It will be a perfect weekend for outdoor activities with cool mornings and mild afternoons. However, there are a few things you might want to know before heading out the door. The pollen count will climb a bit this weekend into the medium

Callaway County sheriff’s deputies used cell phone GPS technology to ping the location of a woman who was allegedly kidnapped by two other women earlier this week. According to Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism, law enforcement officers are allowed to request the GPS location from specific cell phones in “exigent” circumstances. “Through law, we are

For a half-century, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Music Festival has been held on the University of Missouri campus. MSHSAA puts on dozens of festivals and competitions throughout the year for sports like basketball and activities like music or speech and debate. This year, the music festival will be bid out to

Missouri State Fire Marshal J. Tim Bean is advising Missourians to exercise caution during the dry and windy conditions. “I urge Missourians to refrain from burning leaves or brush in the areas of our state where the National Weather Service and local officials are warning of elevated fire risks,” Bean said. “Conditions in most of

Earlier this month, Gov. Eric Greitens proclaimed February as Earthquake Awareness Month, in recognition of the earthquake hazard posed by the infamous New Madrid Seismic Zone. It’s an awareness that Jeff Briggs, the earthquake program manager for the state of Missouri, says is very important. Just last year in September, several mid-Missourians felt an earthquake

If we ended the month today, Friday February 17, we would actually make it in the top 20 warmest Februarys on record, at #17, tying with February 1987, and we have another 11 days to go. With an average temperature of 39.8, this is 7.2 degrees above normal for this month. Usually the average temperature

A Moberly man has been charged with first degree statutory sodomy and first degree child molestation. Joseph Fowler was babysitting a 5-year-old child on Feb. 7 when the child’s father came home to find Fowler and his daughter in the living room, police said. The child was not clothed. A forensic interview was conducted, and

The Moberly Police Department and Randolph County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about a potential scam involving Ameren UE. Both agencies have received complaints about Ameren UE fraud. The caller who is claiming to be from Ameren UE is a scammer from overseas. Authorities said Ameren UE will not ask for personal information over the

The Jefferson City Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested a man Thursday night after finding crack cocaine in a home with two children. Officers served the search warrant in the 100 block of Doehla Drive around 6 p.m. based on an investigation by the MUSTANG Drug Task Force. According to the police department, one ounce of

TODAY: The abnormally warm temperatures continue here in Mid-Missouri, as highs are expected to climb into the lower 70s. Winds won’t be as breezy this afternoon, but they will still be noticeable out of the southwest under 15 mph. There is an elevated fire risk today for those south of the Missouri River where outdoor

Stover police say a situation involving white powder sent by mail to a person in the area turned out to be a false alarm. Chief Trampus Jackson posted about the incident on the department’s Facebook page Thursday. Police say they responded to the Phillips 66 gas station Thursday at the request of a Missouri State

TODAY: An elevated fire risk continues for those west of US 63 and south of the Missouri River through Friday afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged today. Residential barbecues however, are okay for the upcoming weekend. Plenty of sun is in store for Friday with a high of 72. TONIGHT: It looks clear through the evening,

The Elevated Fire Risk continues through 12PM for counties south of the Missouri River including Miller, Morgan, Camden, Benton, Maries, Pulaski, and Phelps and for those west of US 63. Humidity will stay below 30% during this time and with steady southwest winds, outdoor burning is discouraged in the areas shaded in orange. Dew points

TODAY: It’s a mild morning with temperatures in the mid 40s for your morning commute. Winter coats won’t be needed today, as we’ll have plenty of sun with temperatures warming to the 60s before 11AM. We’ll have another mostly sunny, warm day with high temperatures reaching the low 70s and southwesterly winds at 8-15 mph.

American Airlines is adding larger aircraft to one of its two routes that serve the mid-Missouri community. Last week, the Texas-based air carrier announced it would start using CRJ-900 series aircraft for its Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) route. The new aircraft will feature 76 seats, including 12 in first

More training and new tracking could help state officials identify “barriers” in the way for people’s access to the courts. Missouri’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness met for its first public feedback meeting on its lengthy list of recommendations for the state courts. Those include required implicit bias training for judges at all levels,

Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to County Road 4038 just outside of Jefferson City for a reported assault victim on Wednesday. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism told ABC 17 News they were able to locate the victim using a ping on her cell phone. When deputies arrived on scene, the 22-year-old woman

A landscaping business was damaged by a fire in Cole County Thursday afternoon. Firefighters from multiple agencies arrived on scene after 4 p.m. to find smoke coming from the business on Valley Hi Road. A tractor-trailer, small shed, barrel of tar and several pieces of landscaping equipment were all destroyed by the fire. Firefighters battled

Columbia’s public library is reviewing its policy after a state lawmaker said she did nothing wrong bringing a concealed gun into the building. Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, a Republican, attended a League of Women Voters Forum at the Daniel Boone Regional Library earlier this month. A group called “Let’s Swarm a Town Hall” came to

After a school year filled with more than $600,000 in cuts to its operating budget, Hallsville School District is hoping to pass an 80-cent operating levy in April. The Board of Education approved the ballot language at its meeting in January. If approved, the levy would generate approximately $620,000 for the district’s general operating purposes.