Month: May 2019

Local governments in Boone County make their budgets with the hopes of higher property taxes. County Assessor Tom Schauwacker announced Monday that 43,639 property owners were notified of a higher assessed value this year. That means their property tax bill at the end of the year could be higher. Some 92 percent of the changes

Sturgeon is currently without a police chief, but not completely without police protection. City officials say one officer is on duty and works 40 hours per week. That officer’s hours vary. The Sturgeon Board of Aldermen voted 3-1 to remove Police Chief Greg Halderman on April 30. In May 2017, the city fired Halderman for

The city of Columbia presented plans for its upcoming sewer and storm water rehabilitation projects at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. The projects include lining existing pipes to strengthen the structure of the pipes, work to prevent pipe collapse and keeping groundwater and stormwater from getting into the wrong pipes. The proposed stormwater projects will rehabilitate

TONIGHT: Scattered storms arrive late in our western counties, bringing the threat of heavy rain and isolated large hail into early Wednesday morning. Lows remain in the low 60s. WEDNESDAY: Showers and a few thunderstorms continue through late morning. There is some uncertainty whether we’ll see more storms develop by late afternoon and evening. If

With the threat of more rain moving in this week, officials say they have seen drivers ignoring or even moving road closure signs. Boone County Fire District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said local officials haven’t seen an increase in drivers moving signs recently, but it is something they see every time there is flooding “We

A 39-year-old Columbia man was charged Monday after his arrest on suspicion of strangling and punching a girl. Prosecutors charged Chanvessna Meas with fourth-degree domestic assault, child endangerment and child abuse. Columbia police arrested Meas on Sunday in the 1600 block of Quest Drive. Two witnesses said they watched as Meas pulled the car over

Two people from Sedalia face drug charges after a traffic stop in Moniteau County. Moniteau County deputies arrested Steven Bartlett, 42, and Shannon Demshick, 48, on Highway 50 near Tipton on Friday, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. A deputy said he found Barlett in the back seat with his hands covered by

Potholes get worse as more rain hits roadways, according to the experts. Which means another concern for mid-Missouri drivers — especially those who don’t have a cab around them. “You could be riding a bike and have that problem, and then because of that problem you strike another car head on,” rider Douglas Grindstaff said.

With only two weeks left in the 2019 legislative session, Missouri Senate and House leaders began the process of finalizing the state budget Tuesday. The objective is to prepare the 13 budget bills for the Governor’s signature, ahead of their constitutional deadline Friday. Main areas of difference in the House and Senate versions of the

Mexico police say a bull that escaped from a veterinary clinic Tuesday damaged a patrol car before it was captured. Police were called to the 1600 block of East Liberty Street at 11:14 a.m. for livestock on the loose and found a bull that had escaped the nearby Audrain Veterinary Clinic, the Mexico Department of

The Jefferson City Fire Department and Ameren crews responded to Dunklin Street on Tuesday morning after a gas line was hit by a construction crew. The line was hit near McKnight Tire and Auto Center on Dunklin Street in Jefferson City. The incident did not cause any immediate danger, said Jefferson City Fire Division Chief

THIS AFTERNOON: Lack of rainfall this morning has been like a domino effect, it will help any more rainfall down the line be less impactful– while there’s still an elevated flooding risk, not getting that rainfall earlier today will be key in an improving travel scheme across Mid-MO. We’re continuing to hold onto the clouds

Members of the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire Monday night. Crews were sent to the 7800 block of Highway VV around 7:45 p.m., according to online dispatch records. When fire officials arrived on scene, the vehicle was fully involved in the fire, said Boone County Fire Bureau Director Gale Blomenkamp.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday morning with an active weather pattern setting up again into this week. Rainfall totals could exceed 2″-5″ within the next 7 days. TUESDAY: Morning rain will bring impacts to the commute, but intensity will be light. We are going to see some dry time in the

A Weather Alert Day has been issued by the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team as several rounds of rain and storms move through Mid-Missouri this week. A stalled boundary will bring heavy rain for the morning commute. Storms will produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and bring the chance of large hail and damaging winds. SYNOPSIS:

The Columbia City Council voted to approve one of the presented options for the Flat Branch Expansion Project, which will include an art installation project at the corner of Providence Road and Broadway Street. The first option had the support of the CoMo 200 planning group, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Downtown Leadership

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says human trafficking is a $32 billion enterprise and the most profitable transnational crime behind drug trafficking. The crime happens in rural towns, suburbs and cities, the agency says. The FBI says victims come from all walks of life. “There is nothing typical when it comes to a human

Ashland police say gunfire erupted after a man tried to break into a pawn shop and a neighbor fired a gun at him. The Ashland Police Department said Caleb Charles LaBarbera, 19, shattered windows and forcibly entered the Trading Post on East Broadway at about 12:45 a.m. Monday. Cody McCracken, who lives near the pawn

A settlement was reached Monday between the family of a girl killed in Battle High School’s parking lot and the city of Columbia, according to city spokesman Steve Sapp. The settlement was reached during a hearing in Boone County court Monday afternoon. The details of the settlement are currently sealed, according to Sapp. Gabriella Curry,

The Jefferson City Council approved changes to bus routes at its meeting Monday night. The changes will start May 13 and affect three routes. The black route, also known as the Capital Mall route, will have a new pickup location to prevent passengers from having to cross Truman Boulevard. The blue and orange routes will