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THIS AFTERNOON: High clouds continue to burn up across Mid-Missouri as temperatures continue to rise into the low 70s. We can expect a comfortable afternoon with slightly lower dew points, lending a less humid feel to the air. Temperatures remain great for any evening plans you may have. TONIGHT: We’re going to be tracking another

The foundation that raises money for scholarships at Lincoln University announced its new name Friday morning and talked about its need to get critical financial information back from the school. During a 90+ minute press conference, leaders of “The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation” outlined the divorce from its former namesake university. Hardy Dorsey,

An Indiana man sent police on a multi-county chase Sunday night that began in St. James, went through Maries County and ended in Westpahlia. Jeremy W. Krugg,32, had multiple warrants out for his arrest, and when police tried to pull him over in St. James, he sent them on a chase with speeds exceeding 100

Columbia police are investigating what led up to a shooting just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Seventh Street. According to police, they found evidence of a shooting and began to canvass the area. They spoke with witnesses and collected several statements. There were no reports of injuries or property damage. ABC

MONDAY: We’re seeing some high clouds starting out the morning, but those will eventually give way to drier air that continues to filter in by the afternoon. With plenty of sunshine, temperatures will have no problem reaching the 70s once again, with some lower dew points making for a spectacular afternoon once again. TONIGHT: We’re

Columbia police said someone shot a dog just before 2 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Clinkscales Road after apparently hearing two or more dogs fighting. Spokesperson Jeff Pitts told ABC 17 News that the person ended up firing shots and injuring a dog. The dog is a pit bull named Sheerah. Her owner

Columbia Interim City Manager John Glascock released a statement Sunday afternoon reguarding some airlines canceling flights at Columbia Regional Airport. Glascock apologized for the sudden cancellations and said the airport manager, economic development director, consulting engineering firm and others have been working to understand the airlines’ concerns and resume service at COU as soon as

A Moberly man is in custody Sunday night after officials said he resisted arrest and ran from officers during a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Travis Bailey admited to officers that he was aware he had an active Macon County warrant for his arrest for failure to obey a judge’s order with a $10,000 cash-only

Columbia firefighters estinguished a fire on Ria Street in east Columbia Sunday night around 9:00 p.m. According to firefighters, no one was home at the time and there were no reported injuries. No word on the cause, but they said they contained the blaze to the living room. ABC 17 News crews on scene said

Officers in Moberly arrested a woman for allegedly assaulting her parents and juvenille daughter Sunday evening, according to a press release. Moberly police responded to a report of a domestic assault in the 600 block of South 5th Street around 7:50 p.m. Officers said they investigated and determined Amber Settle assaulted both her parents and

A man accused of breaking into Fulton High School last June has pleaded guilty to burglary in the second degree. According to Callaway County authorities, Wendell Mark Belisle, 28, admitted that he and another man broke a window and entered the school to steal property. He told authorities he was drunk at the time and

Moberly police have arrested a man that allegedly waved a BB gun at some neighbors who thought it was real. Police were called to the 800 block of West Reed Street a little before 9:30 p.m. Saturday for a man allegedly threatening people with a gun. Officers came in contact with Ricco Marshall, who threw

The company that owns the Panhandle Easter Pipe Line that exploded in Mexico, Mo. last month will conduct testing of the line to check for issues with the pipe. The testing will take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the pipe section that runs west to east at Panhandle’s Centralia Compressor Station near

TONIGHT: Afternoon/evening storms will continue to clear out by the later evening hours. We’ll be a bit cooler overnight as temperatures drop into the low 50s. Skies clearing overnight. Westerly breezes steady between 6-10 mph. MONDAY: It’s an absolutely gorgeous start to the work week with temperatures back into the mid 70s tomorrow afternoon. There

A New Florence man is dead after deputies said his car rolled early Sunday morning while he was fleeing a traffic stop. Montgomery County deputies said they tried to stop Thomas Penn, 53, for a traffic violation in New Florence around 2:50 a.m. They said Penn refused to stop and took off at a high

Columbia Regional Airport staff, consulting engineers and the city are working together Sunday after airport officials announced Saturday night that several airline carriers have suspended flights to and from Columbia due to runway condition and safety concerns, said city spokesperson Steve Sapp. “We recognize the seriousness of the issue and are devoting resources towards resolving

A 57-year-old man got minor injuries Sunday morning after he suffered an apparent medical emergency and lost control of his car in the 1100 block of Madison Street. According to Jefferson City police, Gary Clarkston had just turned onto Madison from US 54 when he lost control. He went off the left side of the

SUNDAY: We’re starting off Sunday mild across the area. Temperatures out the door this morning will be in the upper 50s and low 60s. No jackets needed this morning and temperatures will quickly shoot up into the 70s through the late morning and early afternoon, with many spots in southern Mid-Missouri near 80 degrees by

Three people were sent to the hospital after a crash in Moniteau County on Saturday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, it happened just after noon Saturday when a car attempted to pass a stopped car and make a right turn, hitting the second car head-on. One of the drivers and a passenger

Columbia police confirmed Saturday night that they responded to a shooting Saturday morning just before 2:30 p.m. Spokesperson Steve Sapp told ABC 17 News in an email that officers were in the CPD garage when they heard shots. They responded to the area of 5th Street and Walnut Street, eventually finding shell casings near the