Month: September 2017

TODAY: After a mild start to the day, we’ll see temperatures rapidly warm into the upper 80s through the afternoon hours. Sunny conditions are expected, with very few clouds through the day. Despite the southerly winds under 7 mph, the humidity will remain on the low side. TONIGHT: We will see temperatures bottom out in

The University of Missouri recently published a study analyzing the waste generated at Memorial Stadium across seven games during the 2014 football season. It found that 47.3 metric tons were generated, 43.2% of which was recyclables and 24.2% was food waste. The Mizzou Athletics Director of Event Management says the study will have an effect

An Owensville woman was killed Friday night when she crashed her Ford Mustang on Route B in Gasconade County. The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. The Highway Patrol said the driver, Cheryl Ashton, 60, went off the right side of the road, overcorrected and drove off the left side of the road. Her car hit

Mizzou football player A.J. Logan is suspended for the Tigers’ first six games of the 2017 season. The former Rock Bridge standout is a part of an ongoing NCAA academic fraud investigation, per a release from MU. The investigation began in the Fall of 2016. “I am looking forward to representing Mizzou on the football

The Mizzou offense exploded on Saturday, leading the Tigers to a 72-43 win over Missouri State. MU quarterback Drew Lock went 21-34 for 521 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception. The junior set school records in passing yards and touchdowns. Lock’s passer rating was 252.5. Mizzou opened the game with a 65-yard touchdown on the

TONIGHT: It will once again be a beautiful night across Mid-Missouri. Some passing clouds will be noticeable this evening, as a weak front tracks through the region. This will bring the chance for some stray sprinkles, but with a dry air mass in place most of Mid-Missouri will remain dry. Lows through the evening will

The Mizzou Tigers will hit Faurot Field at 11 a.m. Saturday for their first football game of the season. Traffic in mid-Missouri will be heavier not only because of Labor Day weekend, but also thanks to the fans driving in for the game. There are some areas in Columbia that are undergoing road construction, which

Reports of a man throwing items over the overpass bridge of Route M and Highway 63 Saturday resulted in the arrest of a suspect after a scuffle with a police officer. Police said when an officer arrived, a 49-year-old Moberly man was found, along with items consistent with being used as explosive devices. The officer

TODAY: It will be a cool morning with passing clouds. Skies will become mostly sunny by afternoon with high temperatures near 80 as winds remain light. TONIGHT: Isolated showers are possible Saturday evening as a weak cold front moves through. These are possible by 8 PM north of I-70, heading south of I-70 through 2

All scores are final and will be updated throughout the night. BATTLE (0) AT ROCK BRIDGE (9) JEFFERSON CITY (28) AT HICKMAN (9) WRIGHT CITY (6) AT SOUTH CALLAWAY (28) TOLTON (21) AT FULTON (14) SOUTHERN BOONE (7) AT ELDON (29) ALTHOFF CATHOLIC (21) AT HELIAS (15) BLAIR OAKS (34) AT VERSAILLES (14) MARSHALL (14)

ABC 17 has confirmed with Columbia Public Schools that a student protest on Thursday was over the dress code policies. In a letter to parents, the Hickman High School principal Tony Gragnani addressed the incident. “The students came to school wearing clothing that is outlined in the district and school student handbook and district policy

September 1 marked the second anniversary of Jeff Mizanskey’s release from maximum security confinement at Jefferson City Correctional Center. That is where Mizanskey spent more than two decades of a life sentence, without parole, for non-violent pot offenses. On “This Week,” we take a look back at his story and see what Mizanskey is doing

A car was destroyed in an afternoon fire on Highway 179, just off I-70 in Cooper County. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper told ABC 17 news the fire stemmed from a mechanical issue. Everyone escaped safely and the car was towed just before 7:30 p.m. Smoke could be seen for miles. A viewer sent

UPDATE 9:22 A.M.: According to an official press release, officers found a 19-year-old female victim with a non-life threatening injury. According to reports, the victim was standing on the west side of a building in Columbia Square Townhomes with friends and family dancing and drinking when she heard what she thought was a firework, and

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will have a trooper stationed every 20 miles along I-70 and Highway 54 as a part of its increased enforcement for Labor Day weekend. MSHP’s counting period also starts at 6 p.m. Friday, which means troopers will be counting every crash, traffic violation and more until Monday at 11:59 p.m.

Health insurance company Anthem plans to stop offering individual plans next year in 17 Missouri counties, including the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The Indianapolis-based Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer said Friday that the individual health insurance market remains volatile and that pricing individual plans that comply with the federal Affordable Care Act

TONIGHT: We’ll have a cool night as temperatures fall to the low 50s by morning under clear skies and light winds. SATURDAY: It will be cool in the morning with passing clouds. Skies will become mostly sunny by afternoon with high temperatures near 80 as winds remain light. EXTENDED: Isolated showers are possible Saturday evening

The Missouri Department of Transportation tries to stop construction during any holiday to make traveling more safe for drivers, according to a MoDOT engineer. MoDOT officials said the majority of construction work on state routes in Missouri will stop starting noon at Friday. Crews cannot close some of the projects or work zones because there

A bus driver for the Fayette R-3 School District has been arrested and placed on leave. ABC 17 confirmed with the Fayette superintendent that a bus driver has been arrested and put on leave pending investigation. We will continue to update this story with any new information.

TODAY: With the official start to meteorological fall comes cooler weather in Mid-Missouri. Thanks to a cold front, we’ll see cooler conditions today. Highs through the afternoon hours will only climb into the mid and upper 70s, as northeasterly winds continue to bring in cooler and drier air. TONIGHT: The weather will be pleasant for