Month: February 2019

The driver suspected of fleeing a Columbia crash prior to hitting and killing a woman made his first court appearance Monday afternoon. Lukas Evans turned himself in to Columbia police Sunday night after prosecutors charged him with murder and felony leaving the scene of an accident two days earlier. Court records show that Evans appeared

The Board of Education for Jefferson City Public Schools gave preliminary approval of changing the current start and end times for all district schools, with secondary schools starting after 8:30 a.m. A final decision is expected to be made at the March meeting. An online questionnaire will be available for district students, staff and parents

Callaway County authorities are investigating after a body was found Sunday afternoon west of Fulton. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that deputies were sent to the 5000 block of County Road 311 off Route F west of Fulton after a person who lives nearby reported finding the remains while walking

Homeowners can begin preparing for potential spring storms. “There’s tornadoes, there’s lightning, hail storms, wind, thunderstorms, potentially flooding in some cases,” said Statefarm Spokesperson Kevin Gamble. Some water damage, he said, is covered under homeowners insurance but any damage from a flood typically requires a seperate flood policy. Gamble recommends homeowners talk to their insurance

The Columbia Fair Housing Task Force was scheduled to review recent survey results at its meeting Monday night. According to the results, a majority of participants said they do not think there are enough housing options for protected classes of citizens, including African-Americans, people with disabilities, single mothers and veterans. Of those polled, 68 percent

Three businesses submitted their proposals for the former Boone County Fairgrounds. According to Boone County purchasing director Melinda Bobbitt, UPS, Veterans United and JC Events LLC all submitted proposals. A county team will review the proposals and then make a recommendation to the Boone County Commission. Bobbitt said the recommendation could be made as early

TONIGHT: Its a calm but cold night as temperatures drop into the low 20s by morning. We will see passing clouds with easterly winds at 5-8 mph. TUESDAY: This will be the warmest day in the next 7 days as we reach near 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Winds will shift to the southeast

Two people accused of making false reports in connection with the 2017 death of a disable Fulton man pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges. Shaina Osborne and Anthony R.K. Flores each pleaded guilty to making a false report in connection with a missing person, a Class A misdemeanor. Osborne was given a 30-day jail sentence

Court documents filed Friday revealed Deonte Gainwell was shot and killed during a drug deal in January. Laron Nesbitt, 24, was accused in Gainwell’s death. Gainwell was found dead from gunshot wounds early Jan. 17 in the 3700 block of Weymeyer Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Gainwell on the street, and

Administrators with Jefferson City Public Schools held the second and final community discussion on possibly changing school start and end times. The district’s website has information on the possible changes, as well as a link to an online livestream. Two options have been proposed to district parents and students. Under the first, all elementary schools

Amir Ziv had his dream dashed by years of what he sees as government delays. “I don’t mind regulation, I don’t mind things that make sense,” Ziv said. “But when they don’t, you got to fight it.” Ziv has filed a petition in small claims court seeking $5,000 from the city over a Community Development

A Colorado woman could face charges after the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a drug bust in Cooper County. Melissa K. James, 33, of Windsor, Colorado, was arrested by troopers around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the Highway Patrol, Windsor was in possession of 5 pounds of marijuana and 2 ounces of mushrooms. Windsor was

THIS AFTERNOON: We’re continuing to track lots of sunshine this afternoon as temperatures slowly climb out of the freezer after a bone-chilling 17 degree start to the day. We’ll see temperatures climb into the low forties but with a persistent southeasterly breeze, feels like temperatures will hold in the mid 30s. A jacket will be

The 20-year-old accused of causing a deadly crash that killed Jordan Hoyt has turned himself in to Columbia police. Lukas S. Evans arrived at the Columbia Police Department around 8:45 p.m. Sunday. “I wanted to apologize to Jordan’s family about everything that has happened,” Evans told ABC 17 News as he turned himself in. Evans

MONDAY: Temperatures moderate as winds die down into Monday. We’ll see continued sunshine with temperatures reaching the low 40s for the start of the work week as winds come in from the southeast up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Its a calm but cold night as temperatures drop into the low 20s through morning time. We

Missouri no longer has to pay $40,000 toward Pablo Serrano’s mitigation investigation, according to Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Carroz. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Pablo Serrano-Vitorino, a Mexican national and undocumented immigrant accused of killing Randy Nordman on March 8, 2016 at Nordman’s home. Serrano was on the run for an alledged

A person must be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco and vaping products in Columbia. The city is now requiring stores selling these items to get a license by June 30. Dr. Gaurav A. Kulkarni, a local child psychiatrist, said some young people have found a loophole. He said youth have turned from brick and

TONIGHT: We stay quiet overnight, hanging on to mostly clear skies as dry air continues to slide in. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper teens for lows tonight with these clear skies. Winds won’t be howling nearly as much tonight, out of the north with an occasional gust reaching 20 mph. MONDAY: Temperatures