Month: October 2017

MONDAY: Dense fog has been slow to lift this morning, but with warming temperatures we’ll see it disperse by noon. Mostly sunny skies are expected through the rest of the day as temperatures quickly warm into the lower 80s. We’ll continue to see humid conditions as winds out of the southeast up to 10 mph

After a warm and dry start to the week, Monday night will see an increasing chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms. This afternoon a passing cold front will allow for increasing cloud cover into the area, but we will remain dry with the frontal passage until a low pressure system ejects into the area through

A St. Louis man bonded out of Boone County Jail after police said they arrested him on suspicion of attacking his girlfriend. Police said they were sent to the 3800 block of Aspen Heights Parkway for an assault call. They said the investigation showed Eric Carpenter “attacked” a woman he is in an intimate relationship

Columbia police arrested Morgan Shamhart after officers were called to Dicks Sporting Goods Store on Stadium Boulevard for reports of theft. Police said the investigation revealed that on two separate occasions, Shamhart stole merchandise from the store. Police said a male suspect would bring items up to the register Shamhart was working. She would ring

Columbia police arrested a 15-year-old after they responded to the first block of Sexton Road East for reports of a disturbance. Police said when they arrived on scene they saw a group of individuals in the middle of a crowd fighting. Police said when the group saw officers on scene, they started to run. They

Emergency crews responded to the 8500 block of Burr Oak Road for a single car crash. First responders said the car hit a pole. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. According to Boone Electric and Columbia Water and Light, there are no outages in the area.

Police, fire and medics responded to a crash on Range Line Street involving a car and a bicycle. The call came in around 7:40 a.m. Monday for a car hitting a person on a bike near Range Line and Vandiver Drive. First responders said the cyclist was hit while crossing the intersection. The cyclist was

MONDAY: This morning will be mild with some patchy, light fog developing. With the mild start to the day, summer conditions will quickly return to Mid-Missouri. Mostly sunny skies are expected through the day as temperatures quickly warm into the lower 80s. We’ll see a slight increase in humidity, as winds out of the southeast

Mizzou football coach Barry Odom nearly got his first road win as a head coach on Saturday. But, the Tigers fell 40-34 against Kentucky. Mizzou is now 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the SEC. MU quarterback Drew Lock drove the Tigers down the field in the final minute of the game, but the Tigers ultimately

Columbia Police are investigating two separate overnight shootings on Sunday. One of the shootings left one man with life-threatening injuries. Rolling Rock Drive shooting The first shooting happened just before midnight in the 1500 block of Rolling Rock Drive. Police responded to the area after receiving a call about a 20-year-old man was shot. When

TONIGHT: It will be a calm night under mostly clear skies. Overnight lows will bottom out in the upper 50s. Some patchy fog is possible, but most areas should remain clear. Winds will be light out of the southeast up to 7 mph. MONDAY: With the mild start to the day, summer conditions will quickly

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Brumley residents Friday after investigating a report of child neglect. Shainiya Birdtail and Ronald Bowlin are facing charges of child endangerment, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both are being held in the Miller County jail on a $75,000 bond. The Missouri Department of Social Services

UPDATE: Columbia police confirm a 20-year-old man was shot in the 1500 block of Rolling Rock Drive at 11:51 p.m. Saturday. The man received life-threatening injuries. Columbia police say as of Sunday morning, the victim remains in critical condition. Detectives are still working to determine what led up to the man receiving the gunshot wound.

Columbia police said they are investigating after a residence was hit by gunfire near Columbia Square Apartments early Saturday. Police said it happened around 1:12 a.m. in the 1000 block of Claudell Lane. Upon arrival, officers found the residence damaged, multiple shell casings and other evidence in the area. Police said it appeared no one

A former prison officer and Dent County Sheriff’s Deputy that killed two and led authorities on a multi-county chase through mid-Missouri was sentenced to death on Friday. It was a sentence nearly six years in the making. In December 2011, ABC 17 News was on the scene in Jefferson City when Marvin Rice was captured

UPDATE: A sergeant with the Columbia Police Department tells ABC 17 News that three people have been shot. All three victims have non life-threatening injuries. Police said they were first called to a disturbance in the area. They said the shooting took place in the middle of North Blvd. in front of Ruckus Bar and

One person is dead after a crash in Morgan County. It happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday on Route J at Peter Pan Drive. The Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Jason Cleaves drove off the right side of the road before his car went airborne and struck a concrete bridge support. The car landed in a

TODAY: Sunny skies and high pressure will allow summer-like temperatures to return to Mid-Missouri through the afternoon hours. Highs will top out near 80 degrees, with winds out of the south under 10 mph. Thankfully, the humidity will be on the low side making it feel very comfortable. TONIGHT: It will be a calm night

The Pro-mo-tions Jefferson City Gun Show drew light crowds over the weekend. Organizers say the gun and knife sales event saw a small crowd, and even closed an hour early on Saturday. Event organizers also said that it is unlikely the low-turnout was due to Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. One vendor said there

Police are investigating another report of vandalism in less than a month at a Columbia barber shop. The front glass doors to JT’s Cutz in the 800 block of Old Highway 63 were found shattered Saturday night. Officers on scene said someone threw a rock through the doors. The owner said it was the same