Month: November 2017

Some Boone County residents fear a new subdivision may compromise safety if the Columbia City Council annexes the land for it. The council is set to consider the annexation north of Gillespie Bridge Road and Coats Lane, west of Columbia, at its meeting next Monday. The council pushed back the decision in November. Fred Overton

University of Missouri System and MU officials gathered Wednesday at a “Safety and Security Summit” to discuss emergency protocol on campus. In October, the MU Alert system sent multiple messages alerting those on campus of an emergency situation involving a woman with a gun. For more on that event, click here. The university identified “knowledge

The Mizzou men’s basketball team got its first true road win since January of 2014 on Thursday night in Orlando, Fla. The Tigers beat UCF 62-59 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Senior guard Kassius Robertson led the Tigers with 19 points. He was 5-7 from three-point range. Fellow senior Jordan Barnett also finished

UPDATE (9:30): Cole County Judge Jon Beetem has denied the two temporary restraining orders after hearing arguments in court Thursday afternoon. Beetem’s ruling said Sumners “failed to establish a likelihood of success on the merits.” Beetem said Sumners’ request to bar Jennifer Edwards from participating on the Board was only possible through the Attorney General

When we think of December, cold, snowy weather comes to mind but this year, it’s starting off mild and dry. On average, we start the month with nights in the upper 20s and days in the upper 40s, with average highs dropping into the upper 30s by the 31st. Nights usually drop into the 20s

Fire drills aren’t required currently by Missouri state law, but in a special report ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick found several schools were violating their own district policy. You might recall, when we told you about Jefferson City Public Schools failing to do monthly fire drills, some schools not even having on record one fire drill

The Columbia Police Officer’s Association is criticizing the city manager’s office after a city employee testified at a recent bond reduction hearing. CPOA Executive Director Dale Roberts said in a media release, that on November 20, 2017, Glenn Cobbins, a representative of the city manager, appeared in Boone County court and testified on behalf of

The official paperwork to allow a tax break for two local companies was signed, sealed and delivered Thursday afternoon. The commission approved both Dana Light Axle Corp. and American Outdoor Brands, or Smith & Wesson, for property tax breaks for equipment and land earlier this year. Representatives for the companies worked with the county to

UPDATE 2 p.m.: A Fulton Middle School student could be charged with a felony after being accused of making a terroristic threat. “Anytime you make a threat that affects 10 or more people or causes a building to be evacuated then that is making a terrorist threat,” Maj. Roger Rice, Fulton’s deputy police chief, said.

Missouri School Board Association announced via Twitter that Claudia Greim has announced her resignation from the State Board of Education. “Claudia Greim has announced her resignation from the State Board of Education, opening the door for Gov. Greitens to appoint someone to that seat prior to tomorrow morning’s State Board meeting,” reads the Tweet. ABC

A Boone County woman has been charged with burglary and property damage after police responded to the 7000 block of Rangeline Road for reports of a burglary in progress. According to the probable cause statement, the victim said Anthony Stull and Meggan Nickerson came to his residence and got in a verbal altercation about a

A man has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and exceeding the posted speed limit. According to the probable cause statement, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a pickup traveling 76 mph when the posted speed limit was 70 mph. Troopers said when they made contact with Daniel

UPDATE – 11/30 – 4:15 pm: Donald has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. According to the probable cause statement, a witness saw a man approach Donald and begin to argue with him and get in his face. At one point during the

Moberly police arrested Amy Phillips on Tuesday after officers observed a Jeep weaving within its line of traffic. According to the probable cause statement, after officers followed the Jeep for some time, they observed it crossing over the centerline of traffic in the 1500 block of East Rollins Street. When police made contact with Phillips,

Laurie police arrested Katherine Centers on Tuesday after they responded to an apartment complex on Highway O in reference to a report of illegal narcotics in the home where minors had access to them. According to the probable cause statement, Centers was asked and consented to a search of the residence. Police said they found

A 20-year-old woman has been charged with a DWI resulting in a physical injury after troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Cable Ridge Road. According to the probable cause statement, troopers attempted to speak with Cassandra Gilbert and Travis Johns, who were involved in the crash, but they had both been intubated and were

TONIGHT: It will be the coldest night of the week as temperatures drop into the upper 20s under clear skies and nearly calm winds. FRIDAY: December will get off to a nice start with sunny skies and temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 50s. Winds will stay under 10 mph from the south. EXTENDED:

TODAY: Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 50s under sunny skies as winds remain under 10 mph out of the northwest. TONIGHT: It will be the coldest night of the week as temperatures drop into the upper 20s under clear skies and nearly calm winds. EXTENDED: Friday will be another pleasant day as temperatures

A Morgan County man has been charged with statutory rape and child molestation after Versailles police were alerted of a possible statutory rape. According to the probable cause statement, a woman claimed that Steven Clark was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old. Police said when they tried to contact Clark, Clark stated that he

A Boone County inmate was charged with a peace disturbance after another inmate wound up in the hospital. According to the probable cause statement, the victim told officers that he and Thyrus Brown had a verbal argument that became physical when Brown “bear-hugged” him and slammed him to the ground. Deputies said the victim was