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ABC 17 News obtained video of the electric bus in Columbia that caught fire earlier this week. In the video, you can see a passenger who is visibly shocked once she hears the bus’ make a loud sound. Drew Brooks, the transit and parking manager for Columbia public works, told ABC 17 News that the

Most of the day Thursday will be dry but a few spot storms are possible by late afternoon through the evening, mainly along or just north of I-70. These will become more numerous through Thursday night, moving east Friday morning. There is the potential of a few storms with large hail and strong, damaging wind.

TONIGHT: It will be dry overnight with winds becoming lighter under 15 mph by midnight. It will be mild in the mid to upper 60s under a partly cloudy sky. THURSDAY: Thursday looks mainly dry and very warm with highs in the upper 80s and increasing storm chances in the evening. Southwest winds winds will

High school graduations in the Columbia Public School District begin Friday. The graduation rate in Missouri has increased every year since at least 2012. Some of the school districts in mid-Missouri have seen an increase as well. Peter Stiepleman, the Columbia Public School District’s superintendent, said at a meeting May 10 that the graduation rate

The University of Missouri Research Reactor is the only one of its kind in the world, creating radio isotopes used to fight cancer. “It produces the cancer-treating isotopes that are shipped worldwide on almost a daily basis,” said Matt McCormick, president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. “That’s something important that we have here and

According to the Miller County Sheriff Facebook page, there is an ongoing investigation into an incident in Kaiser where someone fired a gun into a business. At the time of the incident, the business was occupied. The police are looking for any information regarding the yellow Pontiac G-5 coupe . If you know anything, call

UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: All of the outages have been fixed. UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Most of the outages have been fixed, leaving about 172 people still without power. The Green Meadows and Providence outage was a blown fuse, but according to Columbia City spokesperson Steve Sapp, the city likely won’t know what exactly caused these outages

ABC 17 News obtained official documents about two separate fights at Dawson Hall on Lincoln University’s campus. On Feb. 24, a Lincoln University police officer were dispatched to a fight on the sixth floor of Dawson Hall. Mya Kimbrough told the officer that she had been in a fight with Alexis Smith. Kimbrough had injuries

Copper thefts were reported in April at Cosmo Park, Stephens Lake Park and L.A. Nickell Golf Course, according to a monthly report from the Columbia Parks and Rec Department. The report said copper was stolen from a golf cart shed at L.A. Nickell Golf Course. It also said overnight patrols were done by park rangers

TODAY: It’s a different story this afternoon, than it has been the past few days. Today temperatures are in the mid 70s this afternoon, with very breezy conditions. It will be a windy and warm day with highs near 80 and southerly winds of 18-25 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph and lasting through

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms it’s working crash on Route Z in Callaway County. ABC 17 News first started hearing reports of the crash around 8:45 Wednesday morning. Reports indicated someone was thrown from the vehicle, but we’re still working to confirm that. The highway patrol says troopers are on the way to the

ABC 17 News requested more documents in the case of the remains found buried in a Vandalia home. A search warrant was requested for John Lue’s home at 801 Limit Street in Vandalia and executed on May 15. Police found human remains and a plastic air mattress that the remains were buried in. The human

UPDATE 5/17 9 am: The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the suspect they are looking for believed to be connected in the shooting. Deonte Shaw, 18, has two felony warrants already out for his arrest. Currently Shaw has a no bond outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a weapon and an

A Wind Advisory will be valid for ALL of Mid-Missouri from 11AM through 7PM this evening. As early as 9AM however, winds could start gusting over 40 mph for those west of US 63. A Wind Advisory means strong sustained winds of 20-30 mph is possible with winds gusting at times from 45-57 mph. I

TODAY: WIND ADVISORY: 11AM through 7PM for ALL of Mid-Missouri. Winds will be sustained from the south at 15-25 mph gusting up to 45 mph. This will impact vehicles, trash cans, lawn furniture, and can cause minor tree and building damage. Strong storms are also possible by afternoon from 1PM-4PM where there is a Slight

Columbia drivers should expect some lane restrictions and traffic detours downtown Wednesday. Columbia Water & Light is scheduled to start work Wednesday to install three water valves at the intersection of Eighth and Locust. Crews will install the water valves on an existing 8″ main. They will be used to connect to the new 8″

TODAY: A few morning showers or t-storms are possible but would be very spotty through 10AM. There is a chance for an isolated thunderstorm by 8AM-10AM near Sedalia. These are not expected to be severe. It will be a windy and warm day with highs near 80 and southerly winds of 18-25 mph, gusting as

One day after the Columbia City Council approved taking requests for a hotel development using tax increment financing, a state think tank is calling for more scrutiny on the method. The Show-ME Institute gave a presentation on Tuesday on the state’s use of the financing method, commonly called a TIF. The speaker, Patrick Tuohey, likened

Missouri will have to wait at least another year before getting a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. It comes right after state lawmakers failed to pass their latest efforts last week. ABC 17 News reported earlier this year when Jefferson City and Columbia city councils approved a local prescription drug monitoring program. Supporters of the

As the current school year winds down, the planning process for the next 10 years begins. Columbia Public Schools Long Range Facilities Planning Committee has started looking at preliminary additions and constructions to schools within the district. The committee met Tuesday afternoon to discuss what projects they believe are priorities for the next 10 years.