Month: August 2019

When Lincoln University severed its ties with the not-for-profit Lincoln University Foundation on Dec. 31, it brought a relationship of nearly 40 years to an end. The move also prompted ABC 17 News to look closely at the reasons for the separation and whether finances played a role the breakup. That examination turned up information

Facebook has confirmed that it has been listening to your audio Messenger chats. The social media giant says it has since stopped a program in which third-party contractors would listen to and transcribe your conversations. University of Missouri cyber expert Prasad Calyam said the practice is common in the tech industry. Companies claim it helps

The city of Centralia reviewed bids Thursday to tear down a building constructed in the late 1800s that has housed many businesses. The roof of the structure, known around town as the Narragansett Building, collapsed several years ago. It has sat empty on the edge of downtown since around that time. The city has been

“Guys around them have to step up.” That was the message from Mizzou football coach Barry Odom as he addressed the players currently dealing with injuries. On the tight end side, Albert Okwuegbunam remains in a red jersey and is dealing with, what Odom calls, a minor knee sprain. Odom was not concerned about Albert

Mexico High School warned its Facebook followers Wednesday to look out for a flier asking for money. The post warns people that the school is not associated with a photo of a document from a business that calls itself Sports Media. The post says the document is a poster invoice being sent to local businesses

Lincoln University spokeswoman Misty Young held a news conference Thursday to discuss spending on the current president’s inauguration.

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services has extended the deadline for businesses wanting to set up shop in the medical marijuana businesses. The department on Thursday extended the deadline for applications from businesses wanting to run medical marijuana facilities until 4:30 p.m. Monday. The application period began Aug. 3. The deadline was initially set

TONIGHT: Strong storms possible late with heavy rain and gusty winds into the overnight hours. Lows in the upper 60s. FRIDAY: Morning storms taper early, party cloudy afternoon. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. EXTENDED: A boundary leftover from Friday morning’s storms will act as a focal point for more storms to develop Friday evening into

The bench trial for the University of Missouri lawsuit over guns on campus continued Thursday, starting with the University of Missouri Police Department chief taking the stand and ending with president of the University of Missouri System. The lawsuit, which was originally filed by an MU law professor, was taken over by the Missouri Attorney

A Montgomery City woman suffered moderate injuries Thursday in a crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County. Patricia Barnes, 63, was driving westbound at County Road 318 when her Chevrolet Equinox went off the road after she turned to avoid another vehicle, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The SUV overturned, the

Saline County officials have identified the person whose body was found Monday in a lake southwest of Marshall. The county coroner on Thursday identified the man as Thomas Lee Bedsworth Jr., 53, of Jackson County, according to a Saline County Sheriff’s Office news release. Bedsworth had been reported missing and was last seen Friday, according

UPDATE: Critics of a new Missouri law that restricts abortions say they won’t make a push to gather the signatures needed to put it to a public vote. The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri’s Development Director Nicole Rainey says it’s impossible to collect the roughly 100,000 voter signatures needed in two weeks. That’s when

A Columbia man was arrested and charged on Wednesday after he allegedly showed his genitals to a University of Missouri student. University of Missouri Police Department officers responded to the corner of Tiger Avenue and Kentucky Boulevard for a call to check on someone at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, said MUPD spokeswoman Sara Diedrich. The

THURSDAY: Starting off mostly sunny with increasing clouds during the day. Highs will reach the mid 80s. TONIGHT: Thunderstorms will increase in coverage from west to east through the late evening and overnight hours. Some storms could contain strong wind gusts up to 60 mph. Thunderstorm activity could continue through the morning hours Friday leading

UPDATE: An 85-year-old Columbia man was returned home safely after the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for the man. ORIGINAL: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for an 85-year-old man who left a Columbia hospital late Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release, Robert Jones left

Thursday marked Columbia Public School District’s first day back to school for first through 12th grade students. Drivers can expect to see a lot more traffic on the roads. Columbia Police Department spokesperson Jeff Pitts said officers will be patrolling the districts’ school zones. “The traffic unit will be present in school zones for traffic

The Food and Drug Administration is warning against a drink that’s being promoted online as a cure for everything from autism to HIV to cancer. The FDA says the drink called “Miracle Mineral Solution” (MMS) is not safe and people should stop buying the product, warning them not to consume it. Websites advertise the product

The Fulton School District is considering options for a multi-million dollar project to upgrade each building and potentially build more classrooms. Fulton Superintendent Jaques Cowherd said the project could cost about $26 million and might appear as a no-tax bond issue on the April 2020 ballot. The district’s board of education held a special session

Several Twitter accounts are sending out real-time updates on the ground in Philadelphia, where several police officers have been injured in a confrontation with a suspect that was ongoing Wednesday night. Click on the embedded tweet to go to each Twitter profile. Philadelphia police: @ PhillyPolice Police Sgt. Eric Gripp Situation remains active: The suspect

Crews are working to build a roundabout on Forum Boulevard. The construction has already caused traffic backups, and now some parents are concerned traffic could get worse with the start of school. Kate Williams lives on Crossings Drive. One entrance to the road is blocked off to stop people from driving through as a shortcut.