Month: July 2017

TODAY: We will start out with dry conditions and abundant sunshine. High temperatures will reach near 90 degrees with low humidity. Winds will be southerly between 3-6 mph. A warm front lifting northward through Mid-Missouri will aid in storm development after midnight tongiht. The greatest threat for the storms initially will be along and west

TODAY: Expect mostly sunny skies with temps reaching near 90 degrees with relatively low humidity and southerly winds 3-6 mph. TONIGHT: There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 AM. We can expect partly cloudy skies and a low in the upper 60s. MONDAY: It will be hot and humid again with

A 51-year-year-old Centralia man died Friday night after falling off a golf cart. It happened just before midnight on Allen Street, just north of Wilson Street in Centralia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Sherwen Sanders was riding as a passenger in the golf cart when he fell off the right side and hit his

During a special committee meeting Saturday, the Boone County Republican Central Committee selected Taylor Burks for recommendation to the governor’s office to fill the vacant Boone County clerk position. Burks, of Columbia, was one of two people who applied to the committee for the recommendation. Wendy Noren officially resigned from her position as county clerk

The odds are against us, but unfortunately mother nature didn’t look at those odds when it comes to rainfall on July 4th. Once again, Mid-Missouri will be faced with an active weather pattern, that could exacerbate localized flooding we saw the past few days. Thanks to an upper level disturbance off the west coast, we’ll

TONIGHT: It’s been a beautiful start to the weekend across Mid-Missouri, following a stormy end to the work week. Temperatures through the night will be on the pleasant side, with lows falling into the low to mid 60s across Mid-Missouri. High pressure will gradually shift into the region, leading to mostly clear skies, and a

A 17-year-old was arrested Friday by Callaway County deputies following an investigation involving a stolen UTV from a private property. The sheriff’s office began the investigation after the UTV was reported stolen Wednesday morning from a property near County Road 363, west of New Bloomfield. Deputies learned the UTV was seen in the area of

UPDATE (7/1): The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office identified the two suspects that were arrested Thursday after a chase with police in Jefferson City. Callaway law enforcement officials have identified the men as Paul Kremer, 31, of Jefferson City and Joshua Steen, 32, of Jefferson City. Jefferson City police officers found items inside their car that

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend starts, Columbia city employees placed signs across the city to remind residents that fireworks are illegal within the city limits. The Columbia Police Department posted on its Facebook page Monday a list of fireworks that are illegal within city limits. According to the city ordinance, sparklers are allowed.

TODAY: Mostly sunny skies will dominate our Saturday forecast, allowing temperatures to reach the mid 80s. Outdoor conditions will remain comfortable due to low humidity and gentle winds under 10 mph out of the west. Tonight will have calm winds and evening temperatures in the lower 70s. SUNDAY: We will start out with dry conditions

As we begin the holiday weekend, the weather is finally quiet thanks to a high pressure system moving into the area. We will see dry, less humid air and mostly clear skies for Saturday and on into Sunday with temperatures into the upper 80s and 90 degrees. However, some rivers in Mid-Missouri are near or

TODAY: Expect mostly sunny skies with temps reaching into the mid 80s with low humidity and winds WNW up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Tonight will be mostly clear with calm winds and low temps in the mid 60s . SUNDAY: We will start out dry and mostly sunny with high temps in the upper 80s

The Mexico Public Safety Department is looking for three suspects who attempted to rob a resident Thursday evening in the 1000 block of West Street. Several people were in a home on West Street when someone knocked on the front door, and when it was opened, three men forced their way inside, officials said. Two

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in the cities of Linn in Osage County, St. Robert in Pulaski County and Ellington in Reynolds County will close permanently at 7 p.m. Saturday. Officials said that although the centers there will close, survivors of the 2017 flooding and severe storms will still be able to get help by

TODAY: Expect mostly sunny skies for the start of your weekend with temperatures reaching into the mid 80s and low humidity. Winds will be west to northwesterly up to 10 mph. Tonight will have calm winds and low temperatures in the mid 60s. SUNDAY: We will start out with dry conditions and mostly sunny skies