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A Columbia man was arrested and charged on Saturday in connection with two gun thefts from June. A person broke into Powder Horn Guns and Sporting on Paris Road on June 21, according to a probable cause statement. The break in caused damage to the back door, and 16 guns were taken, court documents said.

The University of Missouri provides crews to help students move in, said MU spokesman Christian Basi. “(The university has) moving crews helping students get their belongings into the residential hall rooms, so that should take an enormous load off of them because it will greatly reduce the amount of time they are outside,” Basi wrote

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE: We’re tracking storms this morning moving through northern portions of the viewing area. Some locations have picked up between 2-4″ of rain easily with just this batch, leading to Flash Flooding in some spots. Despite morning showers and thunderstorms, heat is still expected to build back in later this afternoon. However, there

UPDATE: James R. Hardy was charged Monday with one count of child abuse and one count of third-degree domestic assault. He was jailed on a $15,000 bond. ORIGINAL: A man could face child abuse charges in Randolph County. James Hardy was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault and child abuse at a home off College

The Missouri Department of Transportation says a state road near Centralia was closed Monday morning because of flooding. MoDOT tweeted at 10 a.m. saying Route CC west of Centralia was closed due to water over the road at Long Branch. Nearly 4 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours over areas of

Two Mexico, Missouri, teenagers were being questioned by police after a shooting on Saturday. The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of Bolivar Street and Union Street at 10:50 p.m. Saturday in reference to shots fired. After investigating, police found there were three teens in the area at the time of the shooting,

A heavy rain settled in mid-Missouri Monday morning, causing a soggy morning commute. LIVE PLAYBACK of Monday morning’s road conditions can be found in the player below. Sign up for email news alerts by clicking here

The Missouri state auditor plans to seek election as the next governor of Missouri. Nicole Galloway revealed in a video posted on YouTube Monday morning she will run in the November 3, 2020 gubernatorial election. Incumbent Republican Mike Parson, who’s eligible to run, hasn’t announced plans to seek re-election. Parson became governor last year when

MONDAY: Storms have set up between I-70 and HWY 36 this morning, and that will likely continue for the next few hours, which is why some of us are under a Flash Flood Watch until 10:00 this morning. These should start to dissipate toward midday, and usher in some dangerously hot weather this afternoon. Temperatures

There are several locations available to cool off across mid-Missouri as dangerously hot temperatures are expected Monday. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory with temperatures forecasted to feel like 105 to 110 degrees. Excessive heat can cause a variety of health issues including dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Symptoms to watch out for

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is warning people who live in mid-Missouri of a phone scam. Deputies said the Sheriff’s Office received several reports Sunday from people who were called by scammers pretending to be a deputy. The victims told investigators the caller identified themselves as a Deputy Ellis while using a Salem, Missouri listed

The Missouri State Fair is in full swing, and so is the staff working to keep people safe in the heat. A fully functioning fire department, made up entirely of volunteers, will be at the fair for all 11 days. The department is made up entirely of volunteers. They sleep, eat and work at the

A man was rescued by crews over the weekend after he fell 150 feet (45.72 m) down a steep hill in Camden County. The Mid-County Fire Protection District said it responded to help the Coffman Bend Fire Department with the rescue around 3:50 p.m. Saturday. A more specific location wasn’t released. Crews were able to

Moberly police said Sunday that a morning lightning strike damaged a church and prompted multiple road closures. The Coates Street Presbyterian Church was hit by lightning Sunday morning, resulting in visible damage to the building’s tower. The church did not immediately return a request for comment Sunday. “The structure was weakened,” the Facebook post from

TONIGHT: More storms are possible before midnight. Warm and muggy, temperatures drop into the mid 70s . MONDAY: Some of the hottest weather we’ve seen in over a year is possible across mid-Missouri tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures will rise to near 100 degrees, along with high dew points. Feels like temperatures will approach 110* tomorrow afternoon.

The United States is investigating the death of Jeffery Epstein after an apparent suicide in jail, according to the Associated Press. AP said a U.S. official assured that “allegations of sexual abuse and conspiracy will not be cast aside.” The Federal Bureau of Prisons says that Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning.

SUNDAY: Storms will move from west to east throughout the morning hours tomorrow. between 10am and 12pm will be the most likely chance to see storms. Gusty winds are possible with moderate to heavy rainfall. Rain looks to move out by 2 & 3pm but excess cloud cover will slow warming. We’ll still feel hot

People should make sure they drink plenty of water on hot days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that when humidity is high, sweat does not evaporate as quickly as it does otherwise. This means a person’s body cannot release heat as quickly as it may need to. ABC

The Missouri State Fair kicked off on Thursday and runs through August 18th with slides, roller coasters and other rides in full swing. According to the inspection reports by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, the carnival rides, operated by the company Wade Shows, are up to code. In the reports, which are available below,

One woman was left with serious injuries and one man was pronounced dead within hours of each other at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports around 3 p.m. two boats collided, and both occupants of one boat to fell into the water. The driver of the other