Month: November 2017

It’s been warm this fall and November is no exception. Our average temperature is 1.3 degrees above average and we are set to have the 6th driest November on record. This dry, mild weather pattern will continue through the upcoming weekend as temperatures remain above average. Although December will start mild, by the 6th a

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted Missouri an extension through Oct. 18 to implement the requirements of the Real ID Act and its regulations. Federal agencies may accept Missouri-issued drive licenses and identification cards for official purposes, including air travel, during the extension. “I am pleased DHS has recognized the state’s efforts on

A magistrate judge has ordered that Ricky Gurley remain in federal custody until his trial for illegally possessing a firearm. Gurley was arraigned in federal court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was indicted last Wednesday by a grand jury that alleged Gurley, a convicted felon, knowingly possessed a shotgun and ammunition

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that suicides occur more in the spring and the fall, contrary to longtime myth of the holiday season. Carisa Kessler, the director of crisis services for Burrell Behavioral Health, said it’s important that you speak up, even if it’s just a thought. Kessler said you should not

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday evening at Route B and Highway HH. According to responders on the scene, the two cars were headed south on Route B when one slowed down to make a left-hand turn and was rear-ended by the other vehicle. According to dispatch records, five emergency crews, including

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to Highway 89 on Tuesday afternoon for a multi-vehicle collision that left one dead. According to the crash report, the collision happened when a Ford Focus crossed the center line, entered into a Box Truck’s lane and struck the truck. Troopers said Alicia Wood, 53, the driver of the

A student was taken into custody after a gun was found on a school bus Monday afternoon, according to Columbia Public Schools. In a letter sent to parents, the district said a student riding on a Smithton Middle School bus told the driver another student had a handgun. The driver stopped the bus and took

A man appointed to the Missouri Board of Education and then blocked from voting on the fate of the state education commissioner is suing Gov. Eric Greitens. In a lawsuit that was filed on Tuesday, John Sumners asked the court to determine if he remains a board member and whether Greitens broke the law by

TONIGHT: We’ll continue to have mostly cloudy skies overnight as cooler air moves in, dropping us to the low 40s by morning. A brief shower or sprinkles are possible toward Truman Reservoir and our southwestern counties by morning. WEDNESDAY: The clouds will stick around all day and we’ll be cooler with high temperatures in the

The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michael Garrison, 40, after deputies investigated the case of a woman found dead, lying in a ditch. Deputies said, in January, officers responded to County Road 3000 and County Road 3220 regarding the deceased woman. The victim was identified as Kayla Wilson, 25, and an autopsy determined her death

UPDATE 3:08 pm: According to a spokesperson for the University of Missouri, Burks is in critical condition. ORIGINAL STORY: One person has died as a result of a car crash that happened early Monday on I-70 Drive Southeast, Columbia police said. The crash happened in the 4600 block of I-70 Drive Southeast just before 1

UPDATE 2:52 pm: Firefighters are currently battling the fire across train tracks, causing at least two trains to stop. ABC17 crews report that a pile of rail ties have gone up in flames and firefighters are attempting to put them out. Crews have said that heavy wind and lack of water are exhausting resources. UPDATE

Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Tom Larson, announced on Tuesday that a former Holts Summit woman pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Jean Sanchez, 52, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Callaway County. Jean Sanchez’s husband, Justin

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced on Tuesday that she issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. Galloway said the report includes cities, towns and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection and other taxing districts. The entities are required

Columbia police are trying to promote treatment instead of jail time for drug addicts. According to police spokeswoman Bryana Larimer, the department has been providing its officers with information cards that list contact information for resources and signs of opioid overdose and overdose risk factors. The department has also trained 130 officers in how to

Central Callaway County Fire Protection District warned residents on Tuesday that there is a high fire risk for the area. Firefighters said the high risk comes from the dry conditions and the variable winds. Firefighters have asked residents to not burn anything until the area receives a measurable amount of rain.

UPDATE 11:03 am: The Columbia Fire Department has reported that the gas leak has been stopped. ORGINAL STORY: The Columbia Fire Department evacuated two buildings on Tuesday morning after firefighters responded to the 2000 block of Ash Street after a gas line was struck. Firefighters said Ameren is on scene working to get the gas

TUESDAY: It will be another springlike day across Mid-Missouri under mostly sunny skies. The breezy winds we saw through the day will come to an end as a cold front slowly tracks across the region. While no rain is expected we will see increasing clouds through the remainder of the day. A few sprinkles can’t

TUESDAY: We’ll have another spring-like day with high temperatures in the mid to upper 60s as we see southerly winds gust up to 28 mph for the start of the day. Winds will shift to the northwest as a cold front drops into the area. Clouds will increase through the day, some sprinkles can’t be

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about the increased use of heroin and other drugs in the mid-Missouri community. A post on Sheriff Chris Heitman’s Facebook page from Monday reads, “We are seeing an increase of youth and adult illicit drug use, and especially the nonmedical use of prescription medication.” The sheriff lists