Month: February 2019

Several people in a Jefferson City neighborhood opposed a homeowner’s request to host rentals through a home-sharing app, Airbnb. After hearing their testimony, the Jefferson City council unanimously voted against awarding the license. Julie Glaser requested a short-term rental license from the city, which is required for aspiring Airbnb hosts, to offer up rooms in

A University of Missouri student has left campus voluntarily after being diagnosed with active tuberculosis, the MU News Bureau said in a news release Monday. MU officials are working with local health authorities as they identify other people who need to be tested for the illness, the release said. “The student has been extremely cooperative

TONIGHT: The clouds will stick around overnight with low temperatures in the lower 20s. The light northerly breeze will produce wind chills in the teens. TUESDAY: The first part of Tuesday looks dry with high temperatures reaching the mid 30s but we’ll be tracking our next round of winter weather by the afternoon. As a

A woman killed in a Columbia crash in September was speeding and had been drinking earlier that night, according to a police report on the crash. Perri Jones, 21, died early Sept. 23 when she drove off the road, down an embankment and rolled her car while driving in the 2200 block of Old Highway

A Columbia man who went missing on Feb. 8 when he was on his way to Osage Beach has not yet been found, according to the Columbia Police Department. Aaron Brantley was on his way to Osage Beach on Feb. 8, Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said. Brantley talked to a family member on

THIS AFTERNOON: Some peeks of sunshine are possible this afternoon, but for the most part, clouds are in control across Mid-Missouri. Temperatures will hover in the upper 20s and low 30s through the evening hours, but we will remain dry. A jacket will be needed for any evening activities. TONIGHT: We’re tracking increasing cloud cover

A Columbia city councilman apologized to his constituents Sunday after recent reports that he tried to strike a deal for a developer to give money to a not-for-profit organization in exchange for a yes vote on a project. “First, I acknowledge and apologize to you for my poor judgment, which has caused some members of

Some residential roads in Columbia remain slick on the Monday morning commute, however Columbia’s main roads are mostly clear. Columbia Public Works crews reported to work at a normal time Monday after battling the harsh winter weather throughout the weekend. Columbia’s road map shows which streets and residential areas are “passable,” according to the city.

MONDAY: We stay dry with cloud cover lingering and temperatures once again struggling to warm much above freezing in the afternoon. A north breeze at 5-8 mph will give us wind chills in the teens in the morning and 20s in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Clouds hang around tonight as temperatures dip back into the low

Rennia Davis made two free throws to break a tie with 52.6 seconds left as Tennessee edged Missouri 62-60 on Sunday to win for the fifth time in its last six games. The score was tied at 60-all when Davis pulled down an offensive rebound and got fouled. Missouri’s Akira Levy missed a 3-point attempt

Road crews with Columbia Public Works and the Missouri Department of Transportation have been working almost constantly to clear the roads after winter weather. According to a press release, plow crews with the city of Columbia finished 56.5 hours of continuous work Sunday. On top of clearing the streets, workers have also had to keep

Boone County fire investigators are working to find out what caused a home to catch fire in northern Boone County on Calvert Hill Road near Boatman Hill Road. Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said the fire started in the shed and spread to the house around mid-morning. A passerby called 911 first and then a

TONIGHT: Quiet weather sticks around into the overnight hours. Winds will turn back out of the northwest tonight with overnight lows falling into the low 20s with mostly cloudy skies. MONDAY: We stay dry with cloud cover lingering and temperatures once again struggling to warm much above freezing in the afternoon. A north breeze at

A semi-truck driver has minor injuries after he hit a tow truck and the semi-truck it was towing just after 6 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 70 in Boone County. According to Highway Patrol troopers, the tow truck and its tow were both stationary emergency vehicles. The driver of the other semi-truck, 65-year-old Teddy Daf, apparently

An emergency responder has minor injuries after his vehicle flipped on the Rangeline on-ramp to northbound Highway 63 just after midnight Sunday . Cameron Spalding, 19, was hurt while he and Kyle Voeller, 19, were responding to an emergency call. Voeller, who was driving, lost control on the ice and slid off the roadway. He

The leader of the Jefferson City Housing Authority is optimistic that its eminent domain lawsuit against property owner Barbara Buescher will be sucessful and lead to further reclamations of blighted homes. Buescher has until early March to submit an argument as to why she should maintain ownership of seven properties in the East Capitol Avenue

Local organizations will gather to protest President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to fund his border wall. According to a news release, Como For Progress and PeaceWorks, in solidarity with Indivisible, MoveOn and other national groups, will rally to show support for asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees. The rally is scheduled to start

The University of Missouri Graduate school has been re-established as an academic and administrative unit, according to a news release. Latha Ramchand, the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, said Thursday that the Graduate School will carry out all the responsibilities of the former Office of Graduate Studies. It will also serve as the administrative

Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-car crash on Highway 63 near Missouri Route 124. Boone County Fire officials at the scene said they saw multiple wrecks early Sunday morning when there was sleet. One ambulance responded and evaluated the driver of a car that flipped over. There were no serious injuries reported. Sign

SUNDAY: That chance of seeing some freezing drizzle and snow will linger into the morning hours today. Elevated surfaces and untreated roadways could see a glaze of ice, so be cautious if you’re heading out this morning. This system will move out of Mid-Missouri by the afternoon, leaving us with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will