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An annual paddle boat race on the Missouri River is being postponed because of flooding. The organizers of Missouri River 340 announced the decision Friday. Race director Scott Mansker said in a Facebook post that the river would be in a “dangerous condition,” through July 16-19, the event’s scheduled dates. He says it would be

MONDAY: You may put the light jacket to good use this morning before we warm back up. Temperatures will start out the day in the low 60s with a steady breeze before rebounding into the middle 70s this afternoon accompanied by plenty of sunshine. TONIGHT: We’ll keep clear conditions around which will allow us to

Parking lots in Jefferson City continue to be closed due to flooding. Employers recommend getting a ride to work, using a ride-share service or using shuttle areas. State workers can also use the Jefferson City bus routes for free if they show their state ID. You can find the Jeff Tran schedules here. State workers

Facing elimination in a quite hostile environment, Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask stepped up for the Boston Bruins once again. The Stanley Cup Final is heading to Game 7 because two of Boston’s biggest stars love the biggest moments. Rask made 28 saves, Marchand had a goal and an assist, and the Bruins beat the

Two people were taken into custody Saturday after deputies say they stole several items from a home hit by last month’s tornado. According to a news release from the Cole County Sheriff’s Office, items were stolen from a home in the 5500 block of Heritage Highway in June. The home was partially destroyed by an

The Army Corps of Engineers is planning on opening the spill gates at Bagnell Dam to release water in an effort to avoid additional flooding on the Missouri River. The gates could be opened as soon as Monday. According to a press release, several reservoirs, including Truman Reservoir, are now nearly full and have started

The Missouri Office of Administration said state employees should plan on using alternative parking methods this week as flood waters continue to occupy several lots. Commuters are encouraged to carpool to and from work, if possible. Employees can also ride JEFFTRAN buses for free with a state ID. Shuttles are also offered to several remote

TONIGHT: A cold front pushing through this evening will bring cool temperatures to Mid-Missouri. Many of us will be waking up in the mid-to-upper 50s… winds will kick up too, up to 25 mph at times making for a chilly start to the day. MONDAY: You may want the light jacket out the door in

A stretch of Highway 240 near Rocheport is open after closing for high water levels. The Howard County 911 department said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that the road was reopened. Several other areas in Howard and Cooper counties are still dealing with historic flooding. Some New Franklin residents that were forced to evacuate were told

One person is dead after a crash in Howard County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, it happened around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, when 45-year-old Michael Fuemeller failed to negotiate a curve and drove off the road. Fuemeller was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the

SUNDAY: We’ll see some clouds this morning, but sunshine will rule the first portion of the day, with temperatures making a quick jump back into the 80s by lunchtime. We’re tracking a cold front, that could fire up some showers later this afternoon with the help of daytime heating, but most of us look to

A section of Broadway Boulevard is shut down Sunday due to the annual Mid-Missouri Soap Box Derby. The area of Broadway between 8th Street and Providence Road will be closed to drivers from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to director Rick McKernan, the derby has taken place for more than 50 years. It dates

The Red Cross will combine the shelters in Jefferson City and Eldon, Missouri. The shelters will be moving to a central location in Russellville. The shelter at the Eldon Community Center will move to Russellville Baptist Church, 5209 Simpson, Russellville at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The shelter in Eldon will close before that at 10

A man was treated for minor injuries after he fell at Pinnacles Park shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. An official with the Boone County Fire Protection District said the man fell 10 feet. The man was with two other people at the time, according to Boone County Fire Lt. Kyle McAllister, which he said is

TONIGHT: Temperatures will comfortable overnight as we drop into the 60s . It will be pleasant out the door Sunday morning under mostly clear skies. SUNDAY: With sunshine around throughout the morning we’ll see temperatures jump into the 80s by lunch time . There is a passing cold front that will bring a chance at

SATURDAY: We’ll wake up to partly cloudy skies and that’s how we’ll stay for the most part throughout the day. We’ll see temperatures climb back into the middle 80s as those muggy conditions stick around, despite northeast winds up to 10 -12 mph . We’re still tracking a cut-off low-pressure system, responsible for the winds

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out at a multi-family residence in Jefferson City on Saturday. In a news release, the Jefferson City Fire Department said the fire happened just after 1 a.m. in the 200 block of Cherry Street. Fire crews got to the scene to find moderate smoke coming from

A spokesperson with the Mizzou women’s basketball team tells ABC 17 that guard Akira Levy will transfer away from the Tigers. Levy’s name is in the transfer portal, and other coaches across the country are free to talk and recruit her to their programs. A torn meniscus in February ended Levy’s freshman season. Levy played

Shelter operations across mid-Missouri by the American Red Cross could stretch into July, according to the local chapter director. Abigail Anderson told ABC 17 News that the charity is ready to keep shelters open as long as there is a need. She expected shelters open due to flooding and tornado damage to continue through the

Ameren Missouri officials said Friday the utility could open its spill gates at Bagnell Dam as early as Saturday to release floodwater, but expects to increase releases early next week in coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. Phillip Thompson, an Osage Plant manager with Ameren, said Bagnell Dam, located at the Lake of the