Month: February 2018

TODAY: We have a mild day in store for us this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 40s aided by a wind out of the south at 12-18 mph. Those winds could be gusting at times up to 30 mph, so any outdoor burning is discouraged. TONIGHT : We can’t completely rule

The Columbia City Council will vote Monday on a multimillion-dollar trail project years in the making. Parks and Recreation staff recommend approval of the $2.3 million trail, dubbed the Shepard to Rollins Trail Project, which would connect the neighborhoods around Shepard Boulevard with the University of Missouri campus. A second trail would extend the existing

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and chancellors for campuses across the system shared application data to the University of Missouri Board of Curators on Friday. The data showed that applications at every campus are up compared to last year. The numbers indicate that first-time college enrollment and transfer enrollment could increase across the

Flu cases have skyrocketed, with an almost three-hundred percent increase last week than compared to the same week last year in Boone County. ABC 17 News reached out to doctors and nurses, who said we have possibly reached our peak for the Type A strand of influenza, but there are three other strands that could

One man is dead after an overnight fire in Sunrise Beach. Firefighters said they responded to the area of Old Sunrise Acres Drive and Beachwood Avenue at 1:26 a.m. for reports of a residential structure fire. Firefighters said when they arrived on scene, they encountered difficulties with the fire. When crews were able to get

A well known health club and fitness center in Columbia is getting $35,000 worth of new security cameras Friday. The ARC had ten thefts in 2017, causing the center to move forward with new security system installation. Susan Dunham, a Columbia resident tells ABC 17 she is pleased with the recent changes. “I’m very happy.

UPDATE: Cole County Judge Jon Beetam said Friday afternoon he won’t issue a temporary restraining order that would bar Gov. Eric Greitens’ staff from using the confidential messaging app Confide. The app, which is on the personal phones of the Republican governor and multiple staffers, automatically deletes text messages after they are read. Confide also

TONIGHT: It will be warmer tonight with southerly winds in place, but temperatures will remain below freezing with overnight lows holding steady near 27. Clouds will be on the increase ahead of our next system that will arrive as we head into the weekend. SATURDAY: We’ll have a mild, breezy day as temperatures climb into

A Boonville man has been charged with four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm after he was accused of trying to sell weapons he was not supposed to have. According to the probable cause statement, David Grayson was in the Cooper County Jail when he called a friend to sell the guns he had

Jefferson City Correctional Center officials reported that a 50-year-old inmate died on Friday morning. Officials said Joel Allred was serving 19 years for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, resisting or interfering with arrest, possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. Allred was received

Columbia police are looking for a man that has been charged with armed criminal action in Boone County. According to the probable cause statement, Marcellus Walker met with a male victim to buy his property. Walker was accused of pointing a gun at the man and demanding the property, as well as any other valuables

A man is charged with stealing after he was accused of taking cell phones from a business. According to the probable cause statement, Malik Gordon was a cleaner at the building where the theft occurred. Officers said he had access to a room where four cellphones and four phone cases were stolen. Malik had access

A Fulton man has been indicted for statutory rape after he was accused of having sex with a child that was younger than 12-years-old. According to the indictment, Ryan Raymond had sex with the victim between 2015 and 2016. Raymond was also indicted for endangering the welfare of a child. He was accused of fleeing

Jefferson City firefighters responded the railroad tracks at the end of Chestnut Street for reports of a rail car that was hauling smoldering coal. Firefighters said they used 8000 gallons of water to put out the smoldering coal. Fire units were on scene for approximately three hours. Union Pacific was also on scene to make

UPDATE 1 pm: Jordan was charged with armed criminal action and attempted robbery. According to the probable cause statement, Jordan has a lengthy criminal background with charges that include assault, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Antoine Jordan on Thursday after officers were called about an assault. Police said the

FRIDAY: After a bitter cold start to the day, temperatures will only reach the low to mid 30s this afternoon with sunshine to start the day. Wind chill values through the day will remain in the teens and lower 20s through most of the afternoon. TONIGHT: It will be a tad warmer tonight with southerly

UPDATE: The signal is back up and should be working properly. ORIGINAL STORY: Tower inspections caused ABC 17 to lose their signal on Friday morning. Inspectors said the signal was lost at approximately 10 a.m. and is expected to be back up at 11 a.m. ABC 17 apologizes for the inconvenience.

Columbia police arrested Monique Gilyard on Thursday afternoon after officers responded to West Middle School in reference to child abuse. A female child told police that she was hit in the face, back and shoulder area with a belt by Gilyard. Officers said they saw injuries consistent with the report. Gilyard faces possible charges of

Columbia police arrested Justin Archuleta on Thursday after officers were dispatched to Menards on Vandiver for reports of theft. An employee of the store told police that Archuleta was hiding merchandise and passing all points of sale without paying for it. Police said they tried to arrest Archuleta but he fled on foot. A K-9

It’s a tough time for Mizzou-and public higher education institutions across out state. Higher education is facing significant challenges due to cuts from state appropriations, and specifically at the University of Missouri, a drop in enrollment. This year, the UM System’s budget could go down by as much as $80 million as Gov. Greitens’ proposed