Month: March 2019

Construction of a new sidewalk on Carter Lane starts Monday morning. Columbia Public Works said crews will begin work at 7 a.m. Construction will close the northbound lane on Carter Lane and the Providence-Carter Lane connection during the day with flaggers alternating traffic in both directions. Crews will install a 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the east

TONIGHT: It’s another chilly night across Mid-Missouri as we dip back below freezing. You’ll want the jacket for yourself and the kiddos as we head back to work and school. We’ll see mostly clear skies with winds turning out of the south after midnight. MONDAY: It’s a chilly start to the day but thanks for

Chris Kelly talks about his experience, criticisms against him and his opponent and priorities if he wins election over Columbia Mayor Brian Treece.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece talks about his first term, the issues around his re-election campaign and his priorities if he wins a second term.

Boone County deputies said they have one person in custody after a vehicle was reported stolen out of Columbia. Authorities said the car’s in-vehicle safety and security system, On Star, led them to Eastland Circle around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were involved in the incident. Deputies

Jefferson City mayoral candidate Tiwan J. Lewis talks about her qualifications and reasons for running ahead of the April 2 election.

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin answers questions about her re-election bid ahead of the April 2 election.

Several schools in mid-Missouri are asking voters to approve bond issues and tax increases on April 2. Southern Boone The Southern Boone Board of Education is asking voters to increase the property tax levy by 40 cents per $100 of assessed value. The money would pay for operating expenses and capital improvements, including building, furnishing

Two men were arrested on stealing and other charges Monday in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Bunch and Billy Bachman were arrested after deputies conducted a warrantless search in the Crest Trail area. Both men face charges of stealing a firearm and stealing a motor vehicle. Bachman also faces misdemeanor

SUNDAY: It’s a cold start to the day across Mid-Missouri with many locations in the upper 20s . Thankfully we have clear skies and that will aid in a warmup this afternoon. However, with persistent north winds, that will help stave off a more significant, comfortable warmup. Many places are in the mid-upper 40s by

A Georgia man was arrested on weapon and drug charges Saturday in Boone County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest reports, Brannon Scales, 26, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of an illegal firearm when troopers found a 12-inch barrel shotgun in his car. Scales also faces charges of possessing a weapon and

Funds from the Police Records Management System Capital Improvement Project may be moved to the Police Downtown Building Remodel Capital Improvement Project due to additional improvements. According to documents from the Columbia City Council, the council will be reading and voting on the measure Monday evening. The council memo said that while the remodel project

Several roads around mid-Missouri remain closed due to flooding in the area. While that may be an inconvenience for some drivers, some people are dealing with living in flooded areas. Carl Orazio and his wife, Anne, own a cabin and 150 acres near Cooper’s Landing, an area prone to flooding. Currently, the road they live

Boone County firefighters said no one was hurt after a chimney caught fire on High Point Lane around 6 p.m. Saturday. Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp told ABC 17 News that the homeowners were burning in their fireplace when a creosote build-up caused a blaze to begin. There were no flames or damage to the home.

TONIGHT: It’s an unseasonably cold night across Mid-MO as temperatures drop into the upper 20s and low 30s . Winds will gradually die down through the evening, but will remain persistent out of the north up to 10 mph . This will create for a chilly start to Sunday. We’ll stay dry through the night

The Loop is working to boost small-scale manufacturing in Columbia. The executive director of The Loop, Carrie Gartner, said Columbia was one of six communities to receive a federal grant to encourage small-scale manufacturers to come to the Business Loop. ” Local makers, local producers, local retail. It’s what makes Columbia unique, ” Gartner said.

SATURDAY: The heaviest of the rainfall has moved out of Mid-Missouri as of the early morning hours. We’re tracking another round of light showers to track through the region by 8am which will spread east along I-70. Some slushy, wet snow may mix in at times through noon before switching over to light sprinkles that

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is letting absentee voters come into the office to cast ballots Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The deadline is Monday at 5 p.m., which means voters also must apply for ballots before the scheduled time. ” Make sure you go online on our website, showmeboone.com/clerk and you can

Boone County emergency officials say they will be ready to respond throughout the weekend in case of flash flooding. Office of Emergency Management Director Tom Hurley said teams will monitor the conditions of roads as rain is expected to fall Friday night and Saturday. The wet ground will increase the risk of flash flooding, Hurley

Mark Anderson announced he stepped down as the head coach of the Jefferson City boys basketball team and will be the next head coach for Boonville boys basketball. {“url”:”https://twitter.com/TheOtherCoachA/status/1111394696859918336″,”author_name”:”Mark Anderson”,”author_url”:”https://twitter.com/TheOtherCoachA”,”html”:”&#lt;blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”&#gt;&#lt;p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”&#gt;Certainly mixed emotions for me today, but it was exciting to meet my players at Boonville! I'm looking forward to working with them