Month: November 2018

A new report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education says the University of Missouri has more than $700 million in facilities needs. The report also says more than 40 percent of education and general buildings on MU’s campus have not been renovated in 50 years. MU spokesperson Christian Basi said the university revamped it’s

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a vehicle engulfed in flames on Providence Road near Interstate 70 Wednesday night. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene in the southbound lanes just after 7 p.m. The fire was extinguished by 7:30 p.m. ABC 17 News is working to find out if anyone was hurt and what started

The effects of a state minimum wage increase to $12 by 2023 will likely be mixed, a local economic expert said Wednesday. The Missouri Department of Labor announced Monday that it had set the minimum wage at $8.60 starting Jan. 1 after voters this month approved an initiative mandating the increase. The minimum wage will

A jury trial will begin Wednesday for a man charged with conspiracy to commit murder and domestic assault in an incident involving his grandparents. Brian Kelley is also charged in Boone County with domestic assault after court documents allege a fight ensued with his grandparents. Jury selection began Wednesday morning and witnesses began to take

UPDATE: While studies show it can boost resources available to law enforcement officers and enhance the knowledge and skills of the blended departments, it can also be a detriment to shift changes or patrol areas. The Columbia Police Officer’s Association isn’t taking a stance on the idea right now, but did share that it could

Fulton Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have ruled a fire in a two-story duplex as accidental. Crews responded to the fire in the 200 block of East 6th at around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Fulton Fire Department said crews arrived to find an active fire in the attic. Firefighters brought the

TONIGHT: Overnight lows remain fairly seasonal, as temperatures hover near freezing tonight. Under partly cloudy skies and a southeasterly wind up to 10 mph, we could see temperatures briefly warm into the morning hours. You’ll still want to make sure you have that jacket hand tomorrow morning, as wind chills will be hovering in the

A St. Louis man was arrested in Columbia on Tuesday for an alleged attempted rape that happened in August. Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said the victim drove Andrew Baynes downtown on Aug. 21 after he appeared to be intoxicated. Baynes attempted sexual advances on the victim, but after the victim refused, Baynes allegedly

At least one lane of traffic was blocked on southbound Highway 63 Wednesday morning after a car caught fire. According to The Missouri Department of Transportation, the delays were southbound at Broadway Street at approximately 7:20 a.m., and traffic was backed up. BOONE COUNTY ALERT: Southbound delays likely on Route 63 at Broadway Street in

THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds stay socked across Mid-Missouri this afternoon– however, southerly breezes will allow temperatures to get above freezing, for much of the area, for the first time since Sunday afternoon. We’re tracking some low level moisture streaming across the area and you may run into a few flurries or a ping of sleet on

Three Jefferson City Public Schools were on brief lockdown Wednesday morning after police received a report of shots fired. Jefferson City High School, Nichols Career Center and Thorpe Gordon Elementary were put on lockdown for less than 10 minutes Wednesday, the district said in a tweet. JCHS, NCC & Thorpe Gordon were on lock-down for

UPDATE: According to AOD spokesperson Sonja Tuitele, the Columbia plant has 57 employees and is on track to have 100 by the end of 2019. The plant will open in early 2019. Last March, Boone County Commissioners urged the company to consider community partnerships. Tuitele confirmed Tuesday that plant manager Doug Geshell has already reached

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce revealed its local priorities for 2019 Wednesday morning, which included a few issues that have been a hot topic during city council meetings within the past year. Two of the priorities involve the city’s budget and transparency and efficiency at city council meetings. Listed below are the Columbia Chamber’s local

WEDNESDAY: Bundle up as you head out the door Wednesday, as temperatures will be in the teens. You’ll want to watch for slick spots as you hit the roads, as some areas could see refreezing. Under mostly cloudy skies and winds out of the southeast, we’ll finally climb above freezing. Afternoon highs will top out

Quinton Rose scored 18 points to lead Temple to a 79-77 victory over Missouri. Shizz Alston finished with 15 points and six assists, De’Vondre Perry added 11 points and Ernest Aflakpui grabbed 12 rebounds for the Owls (6-1). Temple outscored Missouri 16-4 in the final 3:20 of the first half to open a 42-32 halftime

Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman with child abuse after police officers said they found her grandchild unresponsive earlier this month. Cocaine was allegedly found in the child’s system after the child stayed in her Columbia hotel room. According to a Columbia Police statement, a warrant has been issued for Dianna Weston of Columbia. Weston has

Glenn Cobbins, Sr. and Judy Hubbard remember Ahmonta Harris as a thoughtful child who grew up to become a thoughtful leader. “He was going to stand up for what he thought was right,” Hubbard said. “Even though it might have been wrong, what he believed was right and just, he did that in his own

One person was killed in a crash in Pettis County Tuesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened around 3 p.m. on Westmoreland Road west of Highway 65. Authorities said the car was traveling eastbound when it went off the left side of the road and struck a telephone pole and fence.

Experts say bitterly cold temperatures can be dangerous and quickly compromise a person’s health. “It doesn’t take long for frostbite to develop,” Dr. Christopher Sampson, MU Health Care Emergency Medicine Program Director told ABC 17 News in an interview Tuesday. He said frostbite can develop in about 10 minutes with exposure when it’s “super cold.”

A new nonprofit in Jefferson city aims to oppose any future expansion of MU Health Care in the state capital and according to the group, it has collected thousands of dollars. ABC 17 News reported in August that MU Health had intent to purchase St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City, which is currently owned by