Month: February 2017

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved an urban renewal plan Monday to revitalize the abandoned former Truman Hotel property off Highway 54. Under the renewal plan through the housing authority, the developers will get a tax abatement on any improvements on the property for a period of 10 years. Terms of the resolution state the

Boone County fire officials said that one reason a home was destroyed by a fire in Sturgeon on Sunday morning was because of its balloon frame. Balloon-frame structures haven’t been built since the 1930s, but homes of that kind are still around across the United States. In balloon-frame homes, there are no fire stops or

Mid-Missourians have enjoyed quite a treat for Mother Nature this month, with the springlike weather. Temperatures have been nearly 20-30 degrees above average tricking many trees into budding earlier than normal. The early budding could come at a cost, as winter is far from over and many forecasting models still hint at the return of

Jefferson City police continue to investigate multiple shootings on East Miller Street. Officers were called to the 1200 block early Friday evening when bullets hit a house around 5:30 p.m. Then, three hours later, police responded to the same house when more shots were fired at the building. Police confirmed hearing from multiple witnesses and

TODAY: The abnormally warm weather continues here in Mid-Missouri, as temperatures make a run into the 70s. The only limiting factor to how warm we’ll get is a line of showers and storms that will sweep through the area through the day today. A brief spurt of showers is falling across Boone, Howard, Cooper, and

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a massive house fire at 204 East Davis Street, in northern Boone County, around 3 a.m. Sunday. More than three hours later, the fire was still blazing. Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said that there were five people and a dog in the house and they escaped

Columbia police arrested a woman early Monday morning after they said she tried to steal a vehicle. Police said the victim left Arianna Hutchison in the vehicle while he went into the McDonald’s on Business Loop 70 around 12:30 a.m. Police said Hutchison took the vehicle, which officers spotted near Business Loop 70 and Providence

TODAY: Increasing rain and thunderstorm chance, mainly after 12PM, expect 0.25″ to 0.50″ through tonight; 74. TONIGHT: Moderate rain at times east of HWY 54; 51. TUESDAY: AM Fog and clouds early, then sunny; 71.

TODAY: It will be a mild February day starting off temperatures in the mid 50s warming to the mid 70s again. Rain and thunderstorms will hold off until the afternoon for most. Much of the morning commute looks to be dry. From 7AM through 10AM we’ll keep an eye on possible rain moving into the

This weekend’s temperatures were well above average. Saturday we tied the record of 71 degrees and Sunday we broke the record of 76 degrees set back in 1930. We don’t have to say goodbye to these warm temperatures yet, as the work week is going to continue with this weather pattern. For Monday, we will

Multiple people were taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a high-speed chase that ended in Fulton. The Missouri Highway Patrol says the chase went into three different counties Sunday starting with a Lake Ozark sergeant trying to pull over the car. The car continued to head east on Highway 54. Multiple agencies attempted to stop

TODAY: Clouds will begin to develop by the early evening hours creating for partly cloudy skies. This will help lead to a chance for rain showers through the overnight hours. Temperatures by this evening will remain mild in the upper 50s. There will be a slight breeze out of the southeast at 9 mph. MONDAY:

A 25-year-old Fulton man is dead after a fatal crash in Callaway County. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 54 south, just past the Route H exit. According to the crash report, a car driven by 46-year-old Kevin King sideswiped a car driven by 24-year-old Daniel Adams. King’s car then went through the

UPDATE 4:36 p.m.: The child has been found and was unharmed. The Amber Alert has been canceled. ORIGINAL: An Amber Alert was issued Sunday afternoon after police said a 9-month-old boy was abducted by his father from the St. Louis area. Police said Brian Scott Pullen was taken from 2200 Woodson Road in Overland around

Just 2 miles north of Mexico, Mo, a group of young adults, all reportedly not wearing seatbelts, were left with multiple injuries after their vehicle crashed early Sunday. Reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicate the driver and his 4 passengers sustained moderate to minor injuries from the crash. No other cars were involved.

TODAY: Sunny and warm; 72 TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and mild; 57 MONDAY: Rain and t-storms likely; 70

TODAY: Morning temperatures are going to start off brisk in the mid 40s, but we will see those rise quickly to the 70s by the early afternoon. Skies are going to remain sunny today with clouds increasing in our skies by the evening hours. Temperatures by this evening will remain mild in the upper 50s

A Rolla woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash on Highway 5 Saturday afternoon. The crash happened near County Road 303 around 5:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver, Kaitlyn Robert, 22, was driving northbound when she crossed the center line and lost control of her car. Her car went off

Denver Watts, 37, of Fayette, was charged Friday in Boone County with felony leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident after allegedly hitting a pedestrian in downtown Columbia on Jan. 21. Columbia police officers were called to the area of Ninth Street and Broadway where the incident happened. Police said one person was hit