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A Boone County judge approved a settlement on Monday between Columbia Public Schools and the family of a child who was killed in Battle High School’s parking lot in January. Columbia Public Schools will pay $125,000 in the settlement, and $41,000 of the settlement will go to Eng & Woods law firm. The other $84,000

Missouri’s attorney general believes that federal law doesn’t protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. Attorney General Eric Schmitt was among GOP attorneys general nationwide who signed a U.S. Supreme Court brief outlining the position Friday. The attorneys general are wading into a legal battle over whether discriminating against someone because they’re gay or transgender violates a

MONDAY: Heading out the door this morning, we could see some areas of fog develop in the wake of all of this rainfall for the morning commute, along with some trouble spots that are prone to flooding. Things stay quiet until later this afternoon, where a Weather Alert Day is in effect for potentially strong

A 1-year-old boy suffered serious injuries Sunday evening after a vehicle ran him over. Ronda Ritchie, 59, of Camdenton, was pulling into the driveway in the 200 block of Dry Hollow Ridge Road when she began to back up, and her right rear tire ran over Javin Jimenez, 1. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and

At least one man was charged on Friday after he allegedly led police on a chase through Cole and Moniteau counties last week. Dakota M. Wilcox, 20, of Holts Summit, was allegedly driving the vehicle, and deputies saw him leaving a residence on Thursday morning that is known for narcotics sales, according to the probable

Top Columbia officials think sales tax revenue in the current fiscal year could fall even lower than originally projected. The city hosted a city council work session Monday to go over the fiscal 2020 budget. Sales tax was a major focus of the gathering. According to a presentation city staff prepared for council members, sales

A defense attorney is seeking a psychiatric exam for the semi driver charged with causing a highway construction zone crash in Indianapolis that killed a woman and her 18-month-old twin daughters. Prosecutors filed reckless homicide charges against 57-year-old Bruce Pollard of Sturgeon, for the July 14 crash on Interstate 465. He’s accused of going 65

Boonville R-1 schools were operating on snow routes Monday morning due to flooding in the area. Boonville School District busses will follow “snow routes” Monday morning due to several flooded low water crossings. Snow routes can be located on the district’s website. — Boonville R-1 Schools (@Boonville_R1) August 26, 2019 Heavy rain overnight forced some

Columbia police took one man into custody Monday morning after a rollover crash on Ryefield Ridge. Authorities responded to the crash shortly after 2:30 a.m., where one car was flipped over. There was one person in the car at the time of the crash who was not injured. ABC 17 News crews saw police administering

The city of Columbia is considering charging for parking at the Columbia Regional Airport. The money collected from airport parking would increase transit funding for the city. According to a rider feedback survey cited in the city’s budget presentation, riders believe transit needs are not being met. The city is suggesting charging $3 per day

Deputies in Cooper County are searching for one person after a motorcycle crashed and caught on fire Saturday afternoon. Cooper County sheriff’s deputies and Highway Patrol troopers responded to reports of a crash on I-70 near mile marker 111, by the Wooldridge exit. “The motorcycle caught on fire and the rider fled from the scene,”

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Lows in the upper 60s. Patchy fog possible Monday morning. MONDAY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect for the potential of severe storms with damaging winds and hail by late afternoon. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: A strong cold front will bring thunderstorms to the region

A 17-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a rollover crash Saturday night in Callaway County. According to Missouri Highway Patrol crash reports, the crash happened on Route J near County Road 354 just before midnight. A Jeep Grand Cherokee reportedly went off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and went airborne. When

TODAY: Having your umbrella on standby for today might be a good idea as you’re heading out the door, especially in the morning. Rain chances start to pick up as we head towards the late afternoon/early evening hours. Throughout the day we will stay mostly cloudy and will only warm up into the mid 70’s.

UPDATE 2:20 a.m.: Highway Patrol incident reports identify the man as Sean Burgess, 23, of Peoria, Illinois. UPDATE 11:30 p.m.: MSHP divers found the body of the man who went missing at the Lake of Ozarks after about eight hours of searching. “We extend our sincere condolences to family & friends,” The Highway Patrol Troop

UPDATE: A Breckenridge Hills man died after his car overturned several times on I-70 Saturday afternoon. Forty-two year-old Michael May Jr. was ejected from the car after it struck a rock outcrop near the 124 mile-marker of I-70 Westbound, according to a statement from the Columbia Police Department. The statement said May was not wearing

The 14th annual Mid-Missouri PrideFest kicked off Saturday in downtown Columbia. Officials say the event will feature activities, vendors and performances which will be in the Rose Music Hall in Columbia. Parts of Orr Street and Park Avenue will be blocked off for the festival. Officials say the festival is expected to run from 1

TODAY: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. SATURDAY EVENING: Mostly cloudy with slight chances of rain after midnight. Low’s are sticking in the mid-60’s. EXTENDED: High pressure keeps us very comfortable with temperatures well below average through the rest of the weekend. A warm front approaches the area

TONIGHT: Skies will become mostly cloudy as we head into tonight, with an isolated shower possible, but it looks like most of us will stay dry tonight. Overnight lows will fall back into the low to mid 60s . SUNDAY: Having the umbrella handy in the morning to fend off a stray shower wouldn’t be