Month: April 2017

TUESDAY: As you’re waking up this morning you may notice it’s a bit warmer outside. Lows are sitting anywhere from the low to mid 50s and it’s all thanks to increasing clouds and breezy southerly winds. Through the day, despite the cloud coverage, we’ll see temperatures rapidly warm into the lower 80s. Southerly winds at

TUESDAY: As you’re waking up this morning you may notice it’s a bit warmer outside. Lows are sitting anywhere from the low to mid 50s and it’s all thanks to increasing clouds and breezy southerly winds. Through the day, despite the cloud coverage, we’ll see temperatures rapidly warm into the lower 80s. Southerly winds at

Update 5:31 p.m.: Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers confirm two people died Monday in a small aircraft crash. The pilot, Charles McCutcheon, 67, and passenger Bryan Roth, 49, were from Fayette and Franklin respectively. Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Scott White said the Federal Aviation Administration. and National Transportation Safety Board will be at the scene Tuesday

The first day of a trial for a man accused of rape consisted of jury selection and opening statements. The trial is expected to last all week. JoAnthony Johnson is suspected of raping and drugging several women in 2015. He allegedly recorded some of those assaults on his cellphone, which will be shown to the

The Howard County Commission around 11:30 a.m. Monday, voted unanimously to pass a health ordinance that would limit the number of animals within a certain distance of existing homes. The ordinance was drafted after commissioners found out that a concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO, proposed to build a hog farm in the county. The

Boone County Fire Protection District crews battled a fire near Missouri Route U one mile north of Hallsville. District officials say the fire stretched across a 200 to 300-foot area near the highway, but did not threaten any structures. Firefighters got the fire under control in just over an hour.

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase and temperatures will stay mild with early morning lows in the lower 50s and a southeast wind under 12 mph. TUESDAY: The warming trend continues into Tuesday as temperatures will reach the low 80s but it will be windy. Southerly winds at 12-20 mph will gust as high as 35 mph

Prosecutors in Jefferson City will seek the death penalty against a man charged with two counts of first-degree murder. According to online court records, a notice of intent to seek the death penalty was filed Friday against Brandon Rapier. Rapier is charged in a double homicide that took place in November 2016. He stabbed his

Gov. Eric Greitens is expected to sign a bill that would allow ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate freely in our state. Senator Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) announced the bill signing Saturday on social media. He said House Bill 130, the transportation network company bill, will be signed into law by Gov.

Two people have been arrested after a burglary at Crescent Meadows Mobile Home Park on Sunday. Neighbors saw the suspects, identified as Dejesus Goacher and Meegan Stewart, in the house that was burglarized and called the sheriff’s office. Boone County deputies said they knew who they were looking for. Columbia police eventually found the suspects

A suspect is still at large after a convenience store robbery Monday morning. Columbia Police officers were called to 1013 N. West Boulevard, Fastlane 66 Convenience Store, because of a robbery. Police investigated and have determined that a man followed an employee store inside and demanded money and implied he had a gun. The man

Fulton police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion and robbery in the 1000 block of Chippewa early Monday morning. Officers found a man tied up with wire and cloth once they arrived at the house. Joseph Frasher and Dillon Nida allegedly forced their way into the house and began assaulting the victim

The number of confirmed cases of salmonella in the central Missouri region has reached 36 according the Cole County Health Department. Kristi Campbell, the department’s director, said 14 of those that contracted the infection ate at the same restaurant and that the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is working with the Jefferson City

TODAY: Temperatures this afternoon are absolutely splendid. It’s a great afternoon to get outside and enjoy some lunch, as highs are in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Through the day thanks to the breezy winds and sunshine, we’ll see temperatures climb into the upper 70s. It will be a breezy day, as winds will

It’s been an amazing start to the week in Mid-Missouri. Sunday we saw highs in the lower 70s, while today and tomorrow we’ll see highs pushing 80 degrees. Although that’s 10 degrees above average, it’s still spectacular weather to enjoy. This quickly comes to an end as an approaching cold front will be strong to

According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, there will be an increase in enforcement to prevent impaired driving. “In efforts to improve the safety of Columbia roadways, the Columbia Police Department is stepping up enforcement on impaired driving between April 24, 2017 and April 30, 2017. Motorists can expect to encounter Sobriety

Two Columbia residents were arrested on Friday after officers responded to a call about a stolen vehicle. Columbia police officers were called to 2518 Business Loop 70 E., Eastwood Motel, because of a stolen vehicle. Officers talked to two occupants of one of the rooms, which were Sunny Monie-Turnbow and Michael Thompson. While Monie-Turnbow was

Some residents in the East Campus neighborhood say they are divided. Residents were scheduled to meet Sunday afternoon to hold elections, hear update reports and enjoy a potluck, but for some that didn’t happen. East Campus neighborhood residents voiced several concerns to the board. To be able to vote in the election, residents have to

As we head towards the warmer months in mid-Missouri, you probably expect to spend more time outside in the sun. During this time it is important to keep an eye on the UV index scale. The UV scale is meant to help protect you from harmful exposure to solar radiation. The scale ranges from 0-11+.

TONIGHT: Skies remain clear this evening, allowing temperatures to once more drop into the lower 40s area wide. Locations along and north of Hwy 24 could see temperatures briefly fall into the upper 30s. We’ll see winds gradually shift out of the southeast providing the start of a warming trend that will carry us through