Month: March 2017

Authorities arrested the Pettis County Ambulance District administrator and human resource director Wednesday after an investigation into forgery and stealing. The Sedalia Police Department says detectives and officers went to the district and arrested PCAD Administrator Michael Gardner and the Human Resources Director, Tracy Rank. The arrests came after a preliminary investigation into forgery and

Lincoln University is moving forward with a major stadium renovation project after the board of curators approved a contract Wednesday. Byrne & Jones Construction of St. Louis will make $1.8 million in improvements that are set to be completed by August 15. Phase One of the renovations includes artificial turf to replace the current grass,

Drivers can continue to expect delays on I-70 near Rocheport until the weekend. Work to fix the expansion joint in the right lane of the eastbound Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport is complete, and crews will switch to the left lane to repair the expansion joint on that side. Missouri Department

The New York Institute of Technology has named Hank Foley its new president. Foley will be leaving his position as interim chancellor at the University of Missouri. Foley took on the role of chancellor at Mizzou after R. Bowen Loftin stepped down during the 2015 protests on campus. Wednesday, NYIT announced the appointment of Foley

A Fulton man was arrested and accused of two thefts Wednesday. Officers said they responded to the City Warehouse where a large amount of electric wire and other items had been stolen. During the investigation, they arrested 47-year-old Randall E. Moore. Officers also found items linking Moore to another report of stealing in Fulton. As

Two teens were arrested Wednesday after a stolen ATV was recovered. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said the ATV had been reported stolen on County Road 318 on Tuesday. Less than three hours after the report, deputies found the ATV in a wooded area near a residence on the same road. The vehicle was then

Ticks are most active from April through July ,according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Ticks can be active when the ground temperature is 45 degrees and above, and with the warmer weather earlier this year mid-Missouri, ticks are becoming active sooner. Ticks do not affect only animals. In the United States, ticks are responsible

Columbia police have not yet arrested anyone in a triple shooting Sunday on I-70 Drive N.W. near Garden Drive that left two people dead and one injured. Michael Walker and Jeffrey Jones were the second and third homicides this year. 25-year-old Shamya Brimmage was killed by gunfire earlier this month on Madison Street in central

As most of Mid-Missouri is expecting thunderstorms in the coming days, the rain will likely cause some slick roadways, increasing the chance of hydroplaning. MoDOT Central District Maintenance engineer Randy Aulbur told ABC 17 News hydroplaning is more of an issue when a motorist is traveling at speeds of 45 mph or higher. Sgt. Scott

The eigth annual County Health Rankings and Roadmaps survey, Boone County ranked 19 and 6 in health outcomes and health factors, respectively. Health outcomes represent how healthy counties are within the state, according to the organization. This ranking measures how long people live and how healthy people feel while alive. Health factors represent what influences

It could be an active night across Mid-Missouri, as storms are expected to track into the region. Ahead of the storms a tornado watch has already been issued for parts of Mid-Missouri. Those counties include: Benton, Camden, Miller, Morgan, Pettis, and Pulaski until 11 pm this evening. As storms track in from the south, they

The Cole County Commission agreed Tuesday morning to fund up to $600,000 in planned infrastructure improvements on East Capitol Avenue, less than what the city requested. The contract, awarded to Aplex Inc. of Linn, Missouri, will involve replacing the sidewalks and the addition of bike lanes, passing lanes and two-lane vehicle traffic. The total cost

TODAY: After a stormy start to Wednesday, we’ll see a break in action before more storms fire up later today. Through the afternoon hours, non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 30 mph is possible with temperatures reaching the low 60s. There is an increasing risk for severe storms tonight, mainly after 6PM. All modes of severe weather

TODAY: Widely scattered showers and storms capable of producing dime size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning will exit north of I-70 through 10AM this morning leaving some dry time through the afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 50s, with non thunderstorm wind gusts up to 30 mph. TONIGHT: There is an Enhanced Risk

Wednesday will bring two rounds of storms that are likely to bring heavy rain. There is now an Enhanced Risk for severe weather south of HWY 50, putting Columbia and Jefferson City in the Slight Risk mainly for tonight. The first round is moving in this morning, while it looks like the severe threat wil

TODAY: Scattered showers and t-storms in the morning will end by 10AM-12PM north of I-70. Non thunderstorm wind gusts of 30 mph is possible today with temperatures reaching the low 60s. There is an increasing risk for severe storms tonight, mainly after 6PM. All modes of severe weather will be possible. TONIGHT: By 6PM-7PM areas

With full dorms and higher enrollment, Columbia College has new plan to tackle growth. Columbia’s Community Development Department held an informal hearing on the school’s revised master plan. Staff member Rusty Palmer said the school submitted the map in February to consolidate its campus for zoning purposes, in order to streamline the process of building

Police arrested a man while he allegedly tried breaking into a home in east Fulton. The department said in a news release Tuesday night that Ronald Hook, 49, attempted to break into a home in the 900 block of East Morningside Drive around 8:30 p.m. Officers took Hook into custody there, but the release said

A Columbia man has been charged with distributing drugs near a school in central Columbia. A drug-related search warrant was served back in November for Justin Aman’s home on West Worley Street after deputies say they found methamphetamine inside his home. Deputies say they also found a digital scale with residue, packaging material, prescription pills,

Jefferson City residents gave input Tuesday on the city’s transit system as consultants do a system-wide assessment of JEFFTRAN. The assessment, which will take place over the next six to nine months, is aimed at improving efficiency and getting more people to take advantage of the transit system. JEFFTRAN is facing a trend of decreasing