Month: July 2018

Police blocked off Squire Circle in northeast Columbia Tuesday night for a foot pursuit. An officer at the scene said a man ran away from police. ABC 17 News saw several police vehicles and a K9 unit at the scene.’ Right now, it is not clear what started the chase. This is a developing story,

A new coffee house is coming to Providence Road across the street from Hickman High School as plans to improve the Business Loop move forward. ABC 17 News has been reporting for years about efforts to improve the Business Loop. A half-cent sales tax passed in 2015 to help fund the initiative. Officials with the

After paying $200,000 for injuries suffered on the job in the last eight months, the temporary worker agency handling trash collection for Columbia ended its contract. The details come in emails obtained by ABC 17 News regarding the sudden holdup of city trash and recycling pickup service. The emails show why Express Employment Professionals felt

The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback regarding a bridge project in Moniteau County. The $620,000 project includes replacing the deck on the Route E bridge over Moreau Creek. According to MoDOT, the condition of the bridge deck has reached a point where replacement is necessary. The existing bridge was built in 1964

The attorney for a man charged with conspiracy to commit murder has filed a new motion to get his case dismissed. Brian Kelley’s attorney, Stephen Wyse, wrote in his motion that the Boone County Sheriff’s Department misplaced “crucial evidence” — a black shirt and a black pair of pants he was wearing when he was

With school beginning to start soon, school officials with the Harrisburg School District said teachers should remain teachers and not teachers with guns to protect their students. “All of our folks went to school to become educators. They really didn’t come to protect and serve, you know to protect kids with guns,” superintendent Steve Combs

UPDATE: President Donald Trump spoke to a large group of veterans at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 119th Annual Convention in Kansas City Tuesday morning. Minutes after taking the podium, Trump introduced Missouri Attorney General and candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Hawley. Protestors and supporters were outside of Tuesday’s address. The president is scheduled to

The Columbia Police Department said a 16 year old male was shot in the leg at the intersection of Ballenger Lane and Rice Road. Police responded to the call around 11 a.m. Tuesday. The victim was found down the road from the intersection at a residence in the 4600 block of Rice Road. He was

The University of Missouri Police Department investigated a crash involving three vehicles near campus Tuesday afternoon. It happened before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of College and University Avenues. According to police, a car was traveling south on College when it stopped at a stoplight. A motorcycle stopped behind the car when a pickup truck,

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Funerals have been set for five more members of an Indiana family who lost nine relatives when a tourist boat sank on a Missouri lake last week. A church spokeswoman says services will be held Saturday at Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis for 70-year-old Horace Coleman; his 69-year-old wife, Belinda Coleman; 76-year-old

Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin announced the Tigers scheduled a home game against Temple for the 2018-19 season. Martin said the exact date and time have not been finalized as he spoke to media members Tuesday. The move comes after Mizzou and Utah pushed back their game at Mizzou Arena to 2019. Martin said Mizzou

TONIGHT: It will be a more comfortable night as temperatures will drop into the low to mid 60s by daybreak and winds out of the north from 3-6 mph. WEDNESDAY: Under partly cloudy skies, temperatures will climb to near 90 in the afternoon with light northeast winds up to 6 mph. Humidity will low as

TUESDAY: Temperatures this afternoon will be fairly seasonal, as highs top out in the upper 80s. Thankfully, with low humidity values, the heat index will only be a degree or two higher through the day. Most areas will see mostly sunny skies, but building cumulus clouds could bring partly cloudy skies to isolated areas through

A Columbia man accused of being paid to set a home on fire in December 2014 will be back in court Tuesday. James Hall, 42, went to trial for first-degree arson in in February 2018, but according to online court records, the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Hall was allegedly paid by Mehrdad

TUESDAY: The seasonal weather continues as we’ll see high temperatures reach the upper 80s, even areas close to 90. A cold front moving through will bring clouds through the area early in the day and will increase the northerly winds up to 12 mph. Humidity will remain low, making for a nice summer day. TONIGHT:

City Manager Mike Matthes said the U.S. tariffs on imported steel could change the course of the city’s planned police substation. “If the tariff kicks in, we may not be able to build it,” Matthes said. The northside police station at International Drive and Rangeline Street is slated to open in 2020 at a total

UPDATE: The FY19 budget in Jefferson City is conservative this year, according to Mayor Carrie Tergin. “I think that’s something we’ve had direction from council over the years of wanting, to keep our fund balance at a certain percent,” she said. “You never know when things come up.” Tergin said that by keeping things frugal,

The Missouri Department of Revenue is looking at changing how the state collects its sales tax. This comes after U.S. Supreme Court decided last month to allow states to charge taxes on online goods. Gov. Parson will need give to the Legislative a package of possible proposed changes by January 2019 According to Richard Sheets,

TONIGHT: Under mostly clear skies, temperatures will dip back into the mid to upper 60s by daybreak. Winds out of the north will gradually become calm tonight. TUESDAY: The seasonal weather continues as we’ll see high temperatures reach the upper 80s. A cold front moving through will bring clouds through the area early in the

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