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While some divisions of Columbia Utilities have paid more than expected for temporary workers this year, the department is below expectations so far. Five divisions of the utilities department – electric, water, sewer, trash collection and landfill – have paid $1.3 million so far for temporary workers to fill out vacancies. That’s below the $2.1

Rescuers were sent to the Pinnacles Youth Park in Boone County on Monday afternoon after a woman fell about 15 feet down a ridge. Here’s video from Monday’s rescue at the Pinnacles. Two of the challenges of the rescue were the muddy conditions and location of the patient on the cliff. (Video credit: Boone County

A Columbia man described the emergency landing Sunday of a flight heading to Chicago as a “surreal” experience. “I texted both of my kids and I said ‘we have an emergency on a plane I’m on and I just want you both to know I love you’,” said Guy Hulen, a passenger on the Skywest

Officials are continuing to meet in Jefferson City this week to finalize the questions that will appear on applications for medical marijuana facilities. The Department of Health and Senior Services established 10 advisory committees — one for each of the application scoring criteria. Those panels are reviewing the questions drafted by the department and making

A Columbia-based non-profit has added a new boat to its fight to clean up the Missouri River. Missouri River Relief is focusing on keeping the river as clean as possible. “Our mission is to connect people with the Missouri River through direct experience and action,” said Steve Schnarr, executive director. “We take people on the

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* TONIGHT: Another round of storms arrives for this evening and will continue overnight. Heavy rainfall, lightning, thunder, and small hail are possible into the morning hours. Overnight lows drop into the upper 50s. TUESDAY: Morning showers exit as a warm front

Two inmates were hospitalized but released the same day after fights Saturday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. One inmate had to get stitches above his eyebrow and another suffered facial fractures, Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann said in an email. Both men were released the same day and the man with facial

A manufacturer will move much of its current Columbia production to Mexico with an initial round of layoffs planned for early May. Watlow, which makes thermal systems, said in a news release Monday that it is moving its gas delivery and line heating production from its Columbia factory to a plant in Queretaro, Mexico. The

Mechanical problems caused a flight out of Columbia Regional Airport and bound for O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to make an emergency landing Sunday night. ABC 17’s sister station HOIABC in Peoria reports that the United Airlines flight had been scheduled to land just before 8 p.m. but declared an emergency onboard. Regional carrier SkyWest

Airplane passenger Guy Hulen provided photos and audio of what happened when a plane flying from Columbia Regional Airport made an emergency landing in Bloomington, Illinois, on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Curbside recycling is the topic of discussion at a meeting Monday night in Jefferson City’s council chambers. Representatives from Republic Serivces will present concerns in continuing to provide recycling services to the city under its current model. The meeting comes after the company suspended it’s curbside recycling services to the rest of Cole County in

A water main exploded in west Columbia on Sunday evening. Some residents on Hulen Drive reported a gas odor, but Ameren crews on scene said no gas leak was found. Water & Light was able to make repairs by Monday morning. About 10 residents were affected by the water main break, said WAter & Light

One person was at large early Monday morning after leading Boone County deputies on a chase on I-70 Drive Southwest. Deputies were alerted to the vehicle initially because of an unregistered license plate. When the deputy tried to pull the vehicle over, the driver did not stop and led the deputy on a chase. The

ABC 17 StormTrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday evening THIS AFTERNOON: It’s a cloudy and gloomy day across all of Mid-Missouri today. We can expect some spotty rain showers to become more numerous into the later evening hours. Keep the umbrella with you. You’ll need it all week. Highs top out in

St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger has resigned in the face of corruption charges. The U.S. attorney in St. Louis announced Monday that a federal grand jury had indicted the county’s top elected official on charges of bribery, mail fraud and the theft of honest services. Stenger’s attorney, Scott Rosenblum, confirmed the resignation and said

A three-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport caused heavy traffic delays Monday morning. The crash was being cleared at 7:30 a.m., but traffic was still moving slowly. No one was hurt in the crash. Roads became saturated Monday morning as storms moved through the mid-Missouri

MONDAY: After morning rain showers move east clouds stick around for today. Spot showers can’t be ruled out through the day as high temperatures rise into the low 70s. TONIGHT: Another round of storms arrives for this evening and will continue overnight. Heavy rainfall, lightning, thunder and small hail are possible into the morning hours.

A seasonal home in the lake area of Gravois Mills went up in flames early Monday morning. Fire officials were still investigating the cause of the fire. No one was home at the time the fire broke out just after midnight at the home in the 32000 block of Island View off of Highway O.

Some people are choosing electric bicycles as a disability-friendly cost-effective alternative to regular cycling. “People that want to get back into riding that aren’t strong anymore or young anymore,” said Columbia Bike-Pedestrian coordinator Ted Curtis. E-bikes have a rechargeable battery and an electric motor that assists the rider as they peddle, Curtis said during an