Month: January 2019

More than 600 Ameren Missouri customers lost power Tuesday after a train made contact with low-hanging lines in Montgomery County. Ameren said the train hit the lines at Sixth and Rollins in Montgomery City, knocking out power to 659 customers. That number was down to 133 at 11:47 a.m., the utility said. Crews were working

Miller County received an overall rating of “fair” after the State Auditor’s Office released its annual report on Tuesday morning. According to Auditor Nicole Galloway, the county struggled to avoid a deficit in its jail and 911 funds. Galloway also recommended Miller County improve tracking the use of capital improvement sales tax money transferred to

TUESDAY: Overcast skies are being stubborn this afternoon and likely won’t break up through the day. This will keep highs in the mid to upper 30s as we head through the day. While we do climb above freezing, it’s still important to remain cautious and watch out for slick spots. Winds will come in from

Close to 17 inches of snow fell in Columbia during the first winter storm of 2019. The crushing weight of the heavy, wet snow caused trees and tree limbs to fall onto roads, into backyards and onto power lines across the city, causing widespread property damage and power outages. Tree services across Columbia called in

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS WEST OF HWY-63 THROUGH 10 AM THIS MORNING AS VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/4 OF A MILE CAN BE EXPECTED. FOG COULD FREEZE ON CONTACT OF ROADWAYS CREATING SLICK SPOTS FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE. TUESDAY: With freezing drizzle and patchy fog possible for the first half of

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri’s former Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill has a new job as a network political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Reporting for work. First day of my new gig. pic.twitter.com/i2FAhG1WfF — Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 15, 2019 “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mike Brzezinski made the announcement Tuesday morning during

A former assistant director of Columbia Water & Light said with a fully-staffed electric utility, the city may have been able to handle the weekend snowstorm without the help of other cities. Tony Cunningham worked for 42 years in the city’s utility department, working as an electric line worker before becoming head of electric distribution.

A Georgia truck driver pleaded guilty last week to causing a deadly crash in Boone County in 2015. According to online court records, Anthony West waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. The judge sentenced West to four years in prison, but suspended the execution of the sentence and placed West on five

School buses for Jefferson City will run their normal routes, except in Callaway County, where buses will use snow routes to pick up and drop off students. For more information on JCPS bus and snow routes, click here. Facilities Director Frank Underwood said the decision to cancel school Monday was influenced by the rural areas

Columbia Public Works estimated Monday night that all city streets would be passable by morning. The agency posted an update to its Facebook page about progress clearing snow Monday night. At its 7 p.m. shift change Monday the department estimated about 80 percent of city streets were navigable by a front-wheel drive passenger vehicle, according

Boone County Road and Bridge crews have been on 12-hour shifts since Friday, working to remove snow from the roads. Crews said that on Monday, their main goals are to clear the shoulders, residential areas and snow in front of mailboxes. Crews said the work that they put in all weekend really showed this morning,

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to do away with the “snow mattress” on their roof. The patrol is referring to what happens when a blanket of snow remains on top of a car. Though it may sound funny, it could cause serious issues. “We received the photo from a trooper in Boone

A man was charged with first-degree assault and kidnapping Thursday after he allegedly held a Boone County correctional officer against her will. According to court documents, Jessie Williams asked for his meal tray to be removed, and as the door opened, he allegedly charged through the door and struck the female officer with his body.

TONIGHT: It will be a cold night across Mid-Missouri as temperatures once again bottom out in the mid to upper 20s. Patchy freezing fog will likely develop through the night as southwest winds up to 8 mph advect in warmer air. The tiny fog droplets will freeze on contact with elevated surfaces and could cause

One person has died after a house fire in Camden County. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release posted on its website that no suspicious circumstances are believed to have contributed to the fire. Camden County fire departments were called to the fire in the Stoutland area a little after 6 a.m.

Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway says she’s creating a public corruption team now that she’s been sworn in for another term. The 36-year-old Democrat took the oath of office Monday at a ceremony in the Missouri Capitol Rotunda. This will be her first full term in office. She was originally appointed to the position by former

All that snow has to go somewhere. Cole County Public Works director Larry Benz said his crews cleared the last of the county roads of snow and ice Sunday night. Monday, the department shifted its focus to clearing the inlets and drainage infrastructure to allow for the massive amounts of snow to melt into the

Boone County prosecutors have filed charged against a man accused of trying to steal a car at knifepoint. Fernando T. Cartagena, 25, of Columbia, was arrested Thursday in the 5000 block of Clark Lane. Police said the victim told officers he took Cartagena to The Links after Cartagena asked for a ride to the area.

TODAY: It’s another cold and cloudy afternoon across Mid-Missouri, with many areas expected to hover around freezing through the day. Slick spots on roadways can’t be ruled out, so travel with care as we continue to recover from the weekend winter storm. Winds will be out of the W/SW through the day up to 9

UPDATE, 5:20 p.m.: Boone County detective Tom O’Sullivan confirmed a man is dead and deputies are now investigating a homicide. He said he couldn’t confirm the cause of death at this time, but there were reports of gun violence on Sarazen. There is no suspect information to share, and there is no one in custody