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THIS AFTERNOON: Winds have kicked up out of the southwest this afternoon, and many places this morning have already reached the high temps we saw yesterday. We’re going to warm another 10-15 degrees area-wide by 3 pm. Many of us top out in the upper 50s. Winds will be gusty at times up to 18

A worker was injured at Circle A Ranch in Randolph County on Friday morning, according to authorities. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies were dispatched to Circle A Ranch around 9:15 a.m. in reference to a farm accident. Deputies said they learned two employees were using a loader to drive a fence post into

A Columbia man was arrested and charged on Monday after he allegedly sent Boone County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Gary C. Skaggs stole a vehicle out of Columbia, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the car’s in-vehicle safety and security system, On Star, led them to the 1100

No one was injured or sickened by carbon monoxide flowing into a strip of buildings along Broadway on Sunday. Businesses from Kent’s Floral Gallery to Nash Vegas were all impacted and shut down by the odorless and potentially deadly gas. Columbia firefighter Roger Mertensmeyer said the carbon monoxide was produced by a generator running in

Five people are in custody after police said they stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from the Dicks Sporting Goods store on Stoneridge Parkway around 3:20 p.m. Lt. David Williams said the suspects reportedly fled with a large amount of clothing, but an employee was able to give a description of the vehicle. Officers tried

MONDAY: We’ll get off to another chilly start but winds out of the south will help us rebound this afternoon. We’re greeted with partly cloudy skies kicking off the work week and temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60 in some spots. TONIGHT: Another partly cloudy night will be in store, but temperatures won’t

The Columbia City Council will look over an interim agreement Monday night with Skinny Labs Inc., the owner of Spin Scooters. The company wants to bring its scooters to Columbia. This would be the second scooter rental company in the city, after Bird arrived in Columbia in August. The interim agreement will establish rules and

Construction of a new sidewalk on Carter Lane starts Monday morning. Columbia Public Works said crews will begin work at 7 a.m. Construction will close the northbound lane on Carter Lane and the Providence-Carter Lane connection during the day with flaggers alternating traffic in both directions. Crews will install a 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the east

TONIGHT: It’s another chilly night across Mid-Missouri as we dip back below freezing. You’ll want the jacket for yourself and the kiddos as we head back to work and school. We’ll see mostly clear skies with winds turning out of the south after midnight. MONDAY: It’s a chilly start to the day but thanks for

Chris Kelly talks about his experience, criticisms against him and his opponent and priorities if he wins election over Columbia Mayor Brian Treece.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece talks about his first term, the issues around his re-election campaign and his priorities if he wins a second term.

Boone County deputies said they have one person in custody after a vehicle was reported stolen out of Columbia. Authorities said the car’s in-vehicle safety and security system, On Star, led them to Eastland Circle around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were involved in the incident. Deputies

Jefferson City mayoral candidate Tiwan J. Lewis talks about her qualifications and reasons for running ahead of the April 2 election.

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin answers questions about her re-election bid ahead of the April 2 election.

Several schools in mid-Missouri are asking voters to approve bond issues and tax increases on April 2. Southern Boone The Southern Boone Board of Education is asking voters to increase the property tax levy by 40 cents per $100 of assessed value. The money would pay for operating expenses and capital improvements, including building, furnishing

Two men were arrested on stealing and other charges Monday in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Bunch and Billy Bachman were arrested after deputies conducted a warrantless search in the Crest Trail area. Both men face charges of stealing a firearm and stealing a motor vehicle. Bachman also faces misdemeanor

SUNDAY: It’s a cold start to the day across Mid-Missouri with many locations in the upper 20s . Thankfully we have clear skies and that will aid in a warmup this afternoon. However, with persistent north winds, that will help stave off a more significant, comfortable warmup. Many places are in the mid-upper 40s by

A Georgia man was arrested on weapon and drug charges Saturday in Boone County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest reports, Brannon Scales, 26, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of an illegal firearm when troopers found a 12-inch barrel shotgun in his car. Scales also faces charges of possessing a weapon and

Funds from the Police Records Management System Capital Improvement Project may be moved to the Police Downtown Building Remodel Capital Improvement Project due to additional improvements. According to documents from the Columbia City Council, the council will be reading and voting on the measure Monday evening. The council memo said that while the remodel project

Several roads around mid-Missouri remain closed due to flooding in the area. While that may be an inconvenience for some drivers, some people are dealing with living in flooded areas. Carl Orazio and his wife, Anne, own a cabin and 150 acres near Cooper’s Landing, an area prone to flooding. Currently, the road they live