Month: March 2017

Jefferson City Public Schools may soon be getting a new security camera system to keep students safe. All schools have used the same system, Milestone, for about six years. But ongoing maintenance costs and licensing fees have increased to the point where the district is looking for other options. Right now, the system costs the

UPDATE: Columbia Fire Department crews have cleared the area, and the Planned Parenthood building is safe to re-enter. The building was evacuated after an irritant in the air was reported. Planned Parenthood Vice President of Great Plains Kristin Metcalf-Wilson says they were told it was organic substance in the area. Assistant Fire Chief Brad Frazier

Part of the city of Columbia’s strategic plan includes empowering impoverished neighborhoods. One neighborhood its focusing on is in the central part of the city, north of Ash, east of West Blvd., south of the Business Loop and west of Providence. According to city statistics, about 65 percent of homes in that area were occupied

An investigation into the sale and delivery of methamphetamine and cocaine led to the arrest of Jalon Pittman, 36, Wednesday morning. Boone County deputies said they found drugs, a stolen gun and thousands of dollars in cash at Pittman’s home. Pittman also allegedly tried to flush meth down the toilet when deputies arrived and was

Rain has been a rare occurrence across Mid-Missouri this year. To date, Columbia Regional Airport has only received 2.51 inches of rain, whereas the normal is nearly 6 inches. It’s a cause for concern, especially as we head into the growing season. Since January 1, the drought in the state has progressively gotten worse, with

Columbia police released surveillance photos Wednesday in a bank robbery that happened earlier this week. Officers responded to the robbery Monday afternoon at Landmark Bank on Garth Avenue. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect was still at large. Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact the

Are your sinuses bugging you? The doctors at Broadway Urgent Care say sinus infections are going around along with upper respiratory infections. In addition to that, the doctors say they are seeing quite a few cases of gastrointestinal issues. They also say both flu A and B strains are sticking around a bit longer. Dr.

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase with low temperatures falling to the mid to upper 20s by morning with light southeasterly winds up to 6 mph. THURSDAY: We’ll get back to more typical March weather as temperatures climb into the mid-upper 50s under mostly cloudy skies. Winds will come in from the south at 6-10 mph. EXTENDED:

Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal to change the way tax increment financing is approved in the state. Under HJR 20, any TIF would require the approval of the public rather than just local leaders. The resolution includes a “grandfather clause” that would protect agreements already in place. The House Committee on Local Government unanimously

UPDATE 7:49am: MoDOT’s traveler information map shows a different collision on I-70 near the Lake of the Woods exit. MoDOT says this wreck happened in the eastbound lanes. One wreck appears to have been cleared, but traffic could remain slowed in both directions. ORIGINAL: It appears I-70 westbound near the Lake of the Woods exit

The Senate Committee on Gubernatorial Appointments voted unanimously Wednesday Gov. Eric Greitens’ picks for the University of Missouri Board of Curators to recommend to the full Senate. Jeff Layman, Jamie Farmer and Darryl Chatman were selected by the governor in February and are scheduled to be considered by the full Senate Thursday. “The university needs

TODAY: Sunshine has finally returned to Mid-Missouri, but it will take some time for the warmth to follow. High temperatures today will be 15 below average near 40 this afternoon. Winds will stay under 5 mph, shifting to the southeast by evening. TONIGHT: The evening is cool with temperatures in the mid 30s. Overnight lows

Mid-Missouri is under a freeze warning starting Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday. About 90 percent or more of sensitive or blooming vegetation will be damaged because of the low temperatures. Temperatures haven’t been as cold as it is Wednesday since February 9, and it’s the 6th day in a row that mid-Missouri has seen below

As of 8AM Wednesday morning, here are some of the snow totals from Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Wind, low visibility, and ice will be an issue through the weekend. As the surface low has deepened, wind speeds have increased, bringing wind chills below 0. Record snow was picked up in Albany on March

A man died early Wednesday morning in Miller County after his vehicle struck several fence posts and overturned. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F’s crash report, 55-year-old Thomas W. Barnes was driving north on VFW Road north of Witt Road around 2 a.m. when his car ran off the left side of

TODAY: It’s a chilly morning with air temperatures in the teens through 8AM. Look for plenty of sun with light winds and temperatures in the low 40s in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Mainly clear east of US 63, with clouds increasing west of US 63, not as frigid; 28. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with average March temperatures;

TODAY: It will be a cold morning commute with most areas waking up to temperatures in the teens. The wind is light this morning, however enough to bring a wind chill with some areas seeing a wind chill of 8-15 this morning. Sunshine returns with high temperatures 15 below average near 40 this afternoon. Winds

A Sedalia man will appear in Pettis County court next week after he’s accused of shooting into a home over the weekend. Antonio M. Hurst, 32, of Sedalia was arrested by Pettis County deputies earlier this week. Hurst was later identified by police as a suspect after a home in the 300 Block of East

The Missouri State Highway Patrol swore in its first woman as superintendent Tuesday. Col. Sandra K. Karsten was named the 23rd superintendent in the patrol’s 85-year history during a ceremony at its Jefferson City headquarters. Judge Carol England swore in Karsten and Gov. Eric Greitens gave special remarks. The governor announced Karsten as his pick

For now, Stephanie Hursey’s neighborhood is quiet. Hursey lives on Lasalle Place, not far from Douglass Park. She grew up in Columbia, and moved onto Lasalle Pl. in 2004. She’s sometimes seen the violence that comes with living in central Columbia. “I’ve also seen a couple of boys laid out dead,” Hursey said. Pockets of