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UM System President Dr. Mun Choi said the system is facing a “fiscal challenge” at a special meeting with MU faculty members Wednesday. Choi started off the meeting on a positive note, sharing his vision for the university’s future before addressing the current budget crisis. In terms of the budget, Choi said the UM System

Columbia police arrested Joshua Lakeith Gray, 34, on charges of first- and second-degree burglary around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Officers first responded to the 1500 block of Walnut Street for a report of a burglary. After investigation the incident, officers found that Gray went into the residence, claiming he was there to change the smoke detectors.

Columbia police arrested two more people in connection with a fight at the I-70 Eagle Stop on Providence Road in Columbia. Officers said they arrested Ahmonta Marquise Harris, 25, and Aaron Harris, 24, in connection with Sunday morning’s fight. Police said officers saw both suspects fighting with other people in the Eagle Stop parking lot.

A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for producing and distributing child pornography. 23-year-old Sergio Antonio Dominguez-Gonzalez was charged in a two-count indictment of using a minor to produce child pornography between Feb. 1 and Feb. 22 of 2017. The indictment also charges Dominguez-Gonzalez with distributing child pornography over the Internet.

According to a Facebook post made by the Mexico School District, a student was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon. “A student was taken into custody today at Mexico Middle School for having a small handgun on school premises. The report of this was made by another student. At no time were threats made or

A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to stealing from homes in Columbia and then selling the stolen items, according to a press release. 27-year-old Henry Anthony Williams, also known as “Foolish,” of Jefferson City admitted that he had firearms that had been stolen during a home robbery in Columbia.

TONIGHT: Overcast skies are likely through the evening hours, ahead of a warm front that will arrive through the day on Thursday. Winds through the night will shift out of the southeast under 15 mph, bringing a warming trend to the region. Thanks to the warm winds and overcast skies, temperatures tonight won’t fall as

The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found in a pond. The agency began investigating a report of a missing person Tuesday morning off Route V near Owensville. The Maries County dive team helped with the search and found human remains and evidence of an apparent homicide in a pond. As

The UM System is announcing a new partnership with an application program in an effort to increase the “number, quality and diversity” of applicants across the four campuses. Starting Wednesday, the UM System is joining The Common Application or Common App, a nonprofit organization that provides undergraduate college admission applicants with the tools to apply

UPDATE 3/22: ABC 17 News obtained the probable cause statement for this case, which confirmed that the assault happened in a bathroom at the Mizzou Arena and that both Marshall and the victim were working as custodians. A spokesperson for MU confirms Marshall is no longer employed at Mizzou. UPDATE: Jail records say Marshall has

TODAY: Despite the sunshine this afternoon, it’s slightly cooler outside thanks to cooler air. A northeast breeze will occur through most of the day, with wind speeds under 20 mph. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees cooler this afternoon with highs struggling to reach 50. TONIGHT: Skies look to be mostly cloudy tonight with easterly winds

UPDATE, 12:30 a.m.: According to police, the suspect was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing. No one was injured and no property was damaged. The man is also described as thin, standing at five feet, 11 inches tall. You are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at (573)875-TIPS if you have

TODAY: Wind chill, upper 20s north of I-70 through 9AM. Skies today will be partly sunny with highs near 50 with northeasterly winds becoming easterly mid morning. TONIGHT: It looks mostly cloudy and cool again with lows in the mid 30s. THURSDAY: An isolated rain chance returns 6AM-11AM in the morning where a thunderstorm is

TODAY: Thicker coats are needed this morning as temperatures are falling to the upper 30s. A northeast breeze will bring a wind chill to those north of I-70 in the mid 20s, and areas south of I-70 to low 30s. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees cooler this afternoon with highs struggling to reach 50. TONIGHT:

UPDATE: Police confirm officers found shell casings in the 1000 block of Madison Street, as well as a home hit by gunfire in the 500 block of Jackson Street. Hours later, officers responded to calls of shots heard in the same location. This time, they found two women suffering gunshot wounds. You can read more

A gift of 47 acres in west Columbia could help the city build a new interchange on Interstate 70. The Columbia City Council agreed to take the land at 840 Strawn Road from Larry and Brenda Potterfield. The couple offered the land with “no strings attached,” deputy city manager John Glascock said Monday, but a

Jefferson City Council candidates took part in a forum Tuesday at City Council chambers just two weeks ahead of the April election. Eight of the nine people running for council seats talked about their individual stances on aging infrastructure, like the city’s growing stormwater issues and blighted areas like the East Capitol Avenue area, to

Jefferson City police are warning the public of a new scam that comes in the form of letters from the department’s chief. Capt. Doug Shoemaker said the department was made aware of a letter sent to a victim that appeared to be from police Chief Roger Schroeder. “While a close inspection of the letter reveals

According to Columbia Police, officers responded to a burglary in the 2600 block of Morning Glory drive Monday night. At least two people were home when police said three people forced their way inside. Two of them had guns with them, according to police. Police said one of the intruders shot a few bullets inside

The new system president at the University of Missouri is now sharing his plans with local business leaders. On Tuesday, Dr. Mun Choi spoke on the MU campus with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Choi’s focus was all about the future and how to run the university as a more successful business. Choi said there