Month: December 2017

Lately, many Mid-Missourians have been finding themselves reaching for short sleeves instead of winter coats. Unusually warm conditions have permeated across the state, leading to a spring tease for all of us, despite the calendar saying it’s December. While many have been begging for winter, others have enjoyed the warm temperatures, despite them flirting with

TONIGHT: It’s shaping up to be a mild and breezy night across Mid-Missouri. Partly cloudy skies and gusty winds up to 25 mph out of the south will keep temperatures in the mid-50s. It’s possible we could tie the warmest low of 58 degrees set back in 2001. Some drizzle is possible through the overnight

After months of planning and explanations to the community, the owner of the DoubleTree Broadway Hotel will find out Monday night if the city will approve or deny his request for tax increment financing. David Parmely, owner of the Broadway Hotel, applied for TIF in late April to redevelop land for a second hotel tower

TODAY: It’s cool start to the morning as lows are hovering in the lower 40s across Mid-Missouri. Much like we’ve seen the past several days, the cool mornings will give way to a pleasant and unseasonably warm afternoon. We’ll see highs top out in the mid-60s as we head through the day, accompanied with winds

An Owensville man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Saturday afternoon after a rollover crash that sent himself and his six-year-old passenger to the hospital with serious injuries. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Cody Miller, 26, was driving southbound on Highway 89 when he went off the right edge

UPDATE (12/2): The Miller County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday the suspects had been identified and were in custody. Their names haven’t been released. ORIGINAL (11/30): Miller County deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying subjects possibly connected to a burglary in the Lake Ozark area. Deputies said they are wanted for questioning. Deputies

TONIGHT: It will be a mild and quiet night across Mid-Missouri. High pressure that has been in control of this pattern will slowly continue to shift east through the night, which will lead to variable light winds. With the shifting high, this will open the door for clouds to slowly build in through the night.

Six people were arrested after police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside a home on Eastbrook Circle Friday night, the Moberly Police Department said in a news release. Police said the North Missouri Drug Task Force, the East Central Drug Task Force and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department helped execute the narcotics search warrant at

TODAY: Despite it being the first weekend in December, we’ll see beautiful and warm conditions through the day. While this morning is on the cool side, with plenty of sunshine and winds out of the southwest under 8 mph, we’ll warm into the lower 60s. This warming trend will have Mid-Missouri feeling more like late

Christopher Owens, 35, of Boonville, Missouri was charged yesterday with unlawful possession of an explosive substance and receiving stolen property after Howard County deputies say they caught him with a rocket launcher. Court documents reveal that Owens told deputies on scene he knew the launcher was stolen. The documents say Owens had the launcher and

One person is hospitalized with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City. The Jefferson City Police Department injury accident release says the crash occurred around 3:25 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of U.S. 50 West, the highway near the Capital Mall. The report says 43-year-old Tracey A. Tiethoff was driving in the

Columbia’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program opened its doors Friday to all household members who are in need of energy assistance. The program will run through March 2018, but Central Missouri Community Action said because the allocation of funds is a fixed amount, CMCA will accept applications as long as the state has funds. LIHEAP

The CEO of MU Health said the possible merger with Boone Hospital would help “bring jobs back to Columbia.” CEO Jonathan Curtwright gave an update on those discussion during the University of Missouri Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee meeting Friday. ABC 17 News reported in August when the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees unanimously

TONIGHT: We will see passing clouds as temperatures drop into the upper 30s by morning with southerly winds up to 8 mph. SATURDAY: The weather looks pleasant to get outdoors as temperatures climb to 60 degrees under sunny skies. Winds will light and variable, shifting to the east by evening. EXTENDED: Sunday will start with

UPDATE 4:40 pm: Maries County deputies arrested Malinda Fraley and Nathan Headrick for the burglary. According to the probable cause statement, deputies said they found a prybar, headlamp, flashlight and gloves in Fraley and Headrick’s car. Deputies said the stolen items found in the truck amounted to more than $1,500. Officers also said they found

Lincoln University police are investigating a vandalism incident that happened at a campus gymnasium. A spokesperson for the University said the incident occurred late Thursday night or early Friday morning at Jason Hall. ABC17 is talking with authorities to learn more about the vandalism. Stay with this story for the latest information.

A Moberly man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon after a man claimed William Stufflebean threatened him with a gun. According to the probable cause statement, the victim told officers that Stufflebean had convinced him to go for a ride. The victim said Stufflebean started talking about how his mom was upset.

UPDATE 12/1: Monteer has 16 charges against him related to the incident. Some of the charges include: unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, when deputies were attempting to take Monteer into custody, Monteer grabbed an officers pistol and attempted to remove it from the

Emergency crews responded to a garage fire on Friday afternoon on Doyle Road. Firefighters said a man was burning in a burn barrel earlier in the day and left the area after putting out the fire. The fire started back up again and spread to a two car garage. Firefighters said the garage was destroyed

Moniteau County deputies arrested Michael Draffen on Thursday after officers conducted a traffic stop in Tipton. Deputies said they found marijuana, paraphernalia and controlled substances after they did a search of Draffen’s vehicle. Draffen was arrested and taken to the Moniteau County Jail. He faces possible charges of possession of a controlled substance.