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UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: The following is an updated list of closed roads in Boone County: Easley River Road between Smith Hatchery and Easley, affects Coopers Landing Route V at Anchorom Road North 5300 block of Hinkson Creek Road Highway WW at the Boone-Callaway line at Cedar Creek Sinclair Road at Mill Creek Route Y near

The University of Missouri and Moberly Area Community College officials on Monday a student transition partnership to offset the cost of tuition. The agreement will “ensure students can transition between the two schools seamlessly,” according to a news release. MACC president Jeffrey Lashley said they have been working on this partnership program for almost two

The Columbia Star Dinner Train has been ordered to pay $2259.01 after shutting down operations in Sept. of 2014. The Columbia Star Dinner Train sold vouchers to customers after they stopped operating. In Dec. 2014, the City of Columbia ended their contract with the train. Many customers never got their money back. The Boone County

TONIGHT: Drizzle and light showers will end by early evening and clouds will break from west to east, with skies clearing overnight. It looks chilly tonight with lows dropping into the low to mid 40s. Westerly winds will continue at 8-15 overnight. TUESDAY: Sunshine returns with temperatures warming to the upper 60s. Winds will come

A federal court has denied another attempt from a Columbia man to throw out his impending execution. Judge Greg Kays dismissed Ernest L. Johnson’s petition in the Western District of Missouri on Monday. It was the second time since an appellate court sent Johnson’s case back to the district level that Judge Kays dismissed the

Rivers across the state are struggling to keep up with the influx of water from the torrential rainfall that fell this weekend. The area has had 7-plus inches of rainfall since April 24, which has caused many streams, creeks and rivers to swell into record-breaking territory. April ended as the sixth wettest on record, with

TODAY: It’s a raw and cold afternoon across Mid-Missouri for May standards. Light rain/drizzle continues as the large upper level low responsible for the flooding this past weekend, slowly slides across the Midwest. Besides the rain, we’ll have a steady southwest breeze day. Wind gusts up to 30 mph will be possible through 2PM-3PM. It

If you have yard work that needs to get done this week, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and this upcoming weekend are looking dry. Wednesday will bring another soaker in the morning. Rain could start up as early as 9PM near HWY 65 on Tuesday night, while there is an increasing chance for heavy rain by Wednesday

TODAY: Light rain continues for those north of the Missouri River through 11AM. There is a slight shower chance in the afternoon, however it looks limited to those north of I-70 and east of US 63. It will be a cloudy and cool afternoon with high temperatures in the mid 50s with a westerly breeze

TODAY: Light rain continues through 11AM for those north of HWY 50. An additional 0.10″ is possible before noon today. Besides the rain, we’ll have a steady southwest breeze day. Wind gusts up to 30 mph will be possible through 2PM-3PM. It looks to be a cloudy and cool afternoon with high temperatures in the

Heavy rainfall this weekend has created major complications for mid-Missouri. The National Weather Service issued numerous flood watches and warnings throughout the weekend. Missouri has seen many road closings thanks to flooded roadways. River levels have risen well above major flood stages, even rising above record breaking levels. Flood warnings remain in effect for all

UPDATE: Governor Eric Greitens signed an executive order Sunday to activate the National Guard in response to flash flooding across Missouri. “Local first responders, the State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Mutual Aid, the Missouri National Guard, Missouri’s Task Force 1, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, including their swift water rescue teams, stepped into action

Heavy rain throughout mid-Missouri Saturday forced emergency management to close several roads throughout Boone County. Roads began to close around 11 a.m. Saturday, as of 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 20 roads in Boone County were closed due to flooding. Here’s a list of the current road closures in Boone County: -Old Number 7 and Dripping Springs

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Route 63 south of Vienna was expected to close Sunday afternoon due to flooding. MoDOT said drivers traveling south on Route 63 can take Route 50 to I-44 to get back on Route 63. The northbound detour is I-44 to Route 50 to Route 63. Maries R-1 School District

TONIGHT: Lines of showers and thunderstorms are developing in mid-Missouri ahead of a passing cold front. Moderate to heavy rain will push to the NNE through the evening hours. Northeastern Missouri remains under a marginal threat for severe weather. Flood Warnings are still in effect for all mid-Mo counties. A flash flood warning is in

Governor Eric Greitens declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon in response to flash flooding across Missouri. A 72-year-old woman was killed Saturday after being swept away by flood waters in Christian County in southwest Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Madelaine Kreuger was a passenger in the car that was swept away by

A mile stretch of Stewart Road in central Columbia may get several new ways to slow traffic. The Columbia City Council will vote on Monday about traffic calming devices along Stewart Road between Garth Avenue and West Boulevard. Those include two speed tables, two speed humps and three crosswalks. The project is expected to cost

UPDATE 12 p.m.: The following three roads have been reopened in Boone County: -Brown School Road East near Providence Road -2900 block of Blackfoot Road -Creasy Springs Road at Bear Creek All other roads are still closed because of water over the roadways. UPDATE 10 a.m.: Boone County Public Works crews added Gillespie Bridge between

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that Gideon Jenkins, 18, died after he attempted to drive across a flooded road around 2 a.m. Sunday. According to the drowning report, Jenkins’ car was swept away by the flash flood waters on Buffalo Road, two miles west of Crocker. Jenkins was pronounced dead later Sunday morning. According

UPDATE 9:45 a.m.: Columbia Water and Light crews restored power to all customers that were affected. Police said the power outage was most likely caused by the crash on north Garth Avenue. ORIGINAL: According to Columbia Water and Light’s power outage map, about 445 people are affected by a power outage around 7:30 a.m. Sunday.