Month: September 2018

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers confiscated cocaine, one pound of psychedelic mushrooms and 12 pounds of marijuana after a crash in Cooper County on Monday. A pickup truck overturned on Interstate 70 at mile marker 94.8. There were no injuries in the crash, according to the MSHP. Yesterday, troopers worked a crash where a pickup

THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are already in the mid 80s at 11 this morning. We’ll likely see these temperatures climb to, or a degree above 90. Expect some breezy conditions as well, with winds out of the WSW around 10-15 mph. Feels temperatures will range anywhere between 95 and 98* this afternoon during peak heating of

Police are looking for those responsible for firing off multiple gunshots in west Columbia on Monday night. Columbia police officers found more than a dozen shell casings at the intersection of West Worley Street and Strawn Road, Sgt. Clint Sinclair told ABC 17 News. The department received several emergency calls about the shots being fired,

TODAY: It’s going to be another hot, humid day with high temperatures near 90 and heat indices reaching the upper 90s as south winds increase to 10-14 mph. We could see some spots gust up to 20 mph through the day. Little relief is expected form the heat, however we could see a chance for

An often-debated sewer extension project is back in front of the Columbia City Council for the second time this year. The council will decide whether to build a $4.3 million extension of the Henderson Branch sewer line outside the western city limits. The proposal includes connecting two businesses – MidwayUSA and Midway Travel Plaza –

Route Z, north of Interstate 70 in Boone County, reopened Friday after being closed for construction in anticipation of American Outdoor Brands opening its doors. The road was closed for intersection and pavement permit work, and a new turn lane into Enterprise Drive will open around Sept. 7. American Outdoor Brands is constructing a new

UPDATE 6:00 P.M.: A crash took place on I-70 at 5:40 p.m. Monday Click here for the full story. ORIGINAL: The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to advise motorists to drive responsibly as the Labor Day holiday counting period enters its final hours. Patrol stats show 11 people died and 265 were injured in

A fire late Sunday ripped through 10 condos on the Lake of the Ozarks, fire officials said Monday. Firefighters arrived at the 11 West Condos at about 9 p.m. to find one building in flames. Sunrise Beach Fire Chief Dennis Reilly said there were no fatalities or injuries. Reilly said a fire wall provided some

A crossover SUV overturned after blowing a tire on Interstate 70 near the Highway 63 connector Monday evening, witnesses said. Columbia Police were on the scene at 5:40 p.m., and the driver of the SUV was alert and walking. Drivers were slowing down to see the crash’s aftermath. Authorities encouraged drivers to avoid the area

The weather started out with cloud cover for the 59th annual Heart of America Marathon, which started at 6 a.m. in Columbia on Labor Day. However, as the day progressed, the sun came out, and temperatures rose. “A lot of people had to stop and go slow,” said race Director Kathy Lee. Participants could access

TONIGHT: It will stay warm with lows near 70 under mostly clear skies and south winds at 6-8 mph. TUESDAY: It’s going to be another hot, humid day with high temperatures near 90 and heat indices reaching the upper 90s as south winds increase to 8-12 mph. Spotty afternoon storms are possible. EXTENDED: Changes in

Dozens of projects along Missouri roads will start back up after Labor Day weekend, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. General maintenance, such as mowing, striping, brush cutting and guardrail repair will continue across the state. Drivers should “travel with care and be alert to slow-moving equipment along the road,” MoDOT said in a

UPDATE 2:25 P.M.: The driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned on Interstate 70 in Boone County on Sunday night was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI. Juan M. Gonzalez, 44, of Laredo, Texas, was arrested on suspicion of DWI at about 10 p.m. and booked into the Boone County Jail, according to the Missouri State

THIS AFTERNOON: It’s a warm and muggy afternoon across Mid-Missouri, a repeat of this weekend with temperatures back in the upper 80s and low 90s. Humidity making it feel like the mid to upper 90s. Water and sunscreen will be your best friend today. Some spot afternoon storms are still possible. The best chance of

Labor Day weekend means being outdoors for many Missourians, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is preparing to keep people safe during the holiday. In all boating crashes that have been reported statewide, 78 percent happen during the months of May through August, with the most crashes happening on a Saturday, according to MSHP statistics.

A fire ripped through a building at 11 West Condos in Sunrise Beach on the Lake of the Ozarks on Sunday night. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers assisted in fighting the fire. There have been no confirmed fatalities or injuries. This is a developing story. Stay with ABC 17 News for the latest information.

Centralia police and Boone County deputies arrested a suspect after a high-speed chase through Boone county Monday morning. The incident began when officers attempted to make a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 124 and Highway 22 around 12:30 a.m. Officers said the driver, Matthew Riggs, sped away, initiating the chase which eventually reached

Early Monday morning Tropical Storm Gordon formed near Key Largo, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It’s the 7th named storm of the season and formed at the peak of hurricane season. While Gordon is only expected to bring heavy rain and winds to the southern tip of Florida, it could intensify more

Multiple law enforcement agencies were called to the I-70/Hwy 63 connector Monday morning for a reported “police Incident.” A notification was sent out by Boone County Joint Communications just after 3 a.m. that said the following: 63 Connector closed at I70 WB and EB due to police incident. Choose alternate route. Initial reports indicate a

LABOR DAY: It’s a warm and humid start to your Labor Day, with temperatures sitting in the lower 70s. Through the day expect the heat and humidity to stick around, reminding us that summer is still here despite the change in months. Afternoon highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s, under