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Columbia developer takes city to court over decade-old loan
Amir Ziv had his dream dashed by years of what he sees as government delays. “I don’t mind regulation, I don’t mind things that make sense,” Ziv said. “But when they don’t, you got to fight it.” Ziv has filed a petition in small claims court seeking $5,000 from the city over a Community Development
Continue ReadingColorado woman could face charges following Cooper County drug bust
A Colorado woman could face charges after the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a drug bust in Cooper County. Melissa K. James, 33, of Windsor, Colorado, was arrested by troopers around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the Highway Patrol, Windsor was in possession of 5 pounds of marijuana and 2 ounces of mushrooms. Windsor was
Continue ReadingSunny skies continue across Mid-Missouri, Tracking unsettled mid-week weather
THIS AFTERNOON: We’re continuing to track lots of sunshine this afternoon as temperatures slowly climb out of the freezer after a bone-chilling 17 degree start to the day. We’ll see temperatures climb into the low forties but with a persistent southeasterly breeze, feels like temperatures will hold in the mid 30s. A jacket will be
Continue ReadingSuspect in deadly Columbia crash turns himself in
The 20-year-old accused of causing a deadly crash that killed Jordan Hoyt has turned himself in to Columbia police. Lukas S. Evans arrived at the Columbia Police Department around 8:45 p.m. Sunday. “I wanted to apologize to Jordan’s family about everything that has happened,” Evans told ABC 17 News as he turned himself in. Evans
Continue ReadingWarming trend for the first two days of the week
MONDAY: Temperatures moderate as winds die down into Monday. We’ll see continued sunshine with temperatures reaching the low 40s for the start of the work week as winds come in from the southeast up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Its a calm but cold night as temperatures drop into the low 20s through morning time. We
Continue ReadingJudge: State does not have to pay for Pablo Serrano mitigation fees
Missouri no longer has to pay $40,000 toward Pablo Serrano’s mitigation investigation, according to Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Carroz. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Pablo Serrano-Vitorino, a Mexican national and undocumented immigrant accused of killing Randy Nordman on March 8, 2016 at Nordman’s home. Serrano was on the run for an alledged
Continue ReadingSome minors buying e-cigarettes online
A person must be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco and vaping products in Columbia. The city is now requiring stores selling these items to get a license by June 30. Dr. Gaurav A. Kulkarni, a local child psychiatrist, said some young people have found a loophole. He said youth have turned from brick and
Continue ReadingWind dies down, not as cold Monday
TONIGHT: We stay quiet overnight, hanging on to mostly clear skies as dry air continues to slide in. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper teens for lows tonight with these clear skies. Winds won’t be howling nearly as much tonight, out of the north with an occasional gust reaching 20 mph. MONDAY: Temperatures
Continue ReadingHouse fire under investigation in Ashland
Southern Boone County fire crews responded to a house fire around 9:45 Saturday morning in Ashland. Southern Boone battalion chief Colin Wright said the fire was originally difficult to get to because the house was full, but crews contained the fire by 10:30 a.m. Wright said the fire was contained to one of the rooms
Continue ReadingState lawmakers consider criminal justice reform bill
State lawmakers are considering a bill that could give some Missouri inmates a chance at a parole hearing. House Bill 195 would allow a sentencing court to reduce a life sentence without parole to a life sentence with eligibility of parole. It would require inmates to meet certain standards, including serving at least 25 years
Continue ReadingWindy day in store on Sunday
WIND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF MID MISSOURI FROM MIDNIGHT TO NOON SUNDAY SUNDAY: We’re waking up to windy conditions this morning, with some gusts getting over 50 mph. Winds will slowly diminish by this afternoon as this system moves into the Great Lakes region. Despite plentiful sunshine, temperatures will only reach the mid
Continue ReadingCallaway County Sheriff’s Office arrests Kansas fugitive
A Kansas fugitive was arrested in Callaway County on Friday. Amber Sager, 24, of Fulton was charged with two counts of felony child abuse, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Missouri Children’s Division. The Fulton
Continue ReadingAuxvasse couple indicted by Callaway County Grand Jury
An Auxvasse couple was indicted Thursday by the Callaway County grand jury. Rachel Ferguson was indicted on three felony counts of child abuse and William Ferguson was indicted on one felony count of endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. The charges come following an investigation conducted by the
Continue ReadingLake Ozark man killed in single-car crash in Cole County
Claude Davidson, 86, of Lake Ozark, was killed in a single-car crash Saturday in Cole County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, Davidson was driving eastbound on U.S. Route 54 when he traveled off the right side of the road and hit a ditch. Cole County emergency medical services transported Davidson to University
Continue ReadingPolice respond to multiple business break-ins in south Columbia
Columbia police are looking for several suspects after multiple burglaries off of Peachtree Drive early Saturday morning. Sgt. Dallas Dollens said the police received a call at around 5:20 a.m. after an employee of one of the businesses found people inside the building. One employee at The Axe House said the suspects broke into the
Continue ReadingAllen keys late surge, Florida rallies to beat Mizzou 64-60
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – KeVaughn Allen scored 17 points, Keyontae Johnson added 13 and Florida overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half to beat Missouri 64-60 on Saturday. The Gators won their fourth consecutive game – the team’s longest streak of the season – and continued to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume down the
Continue ReadingGusty winds overnight, through Sunday– Cold air returns
WIND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF MID MISSOURI FROM MIDNIGHT TO 6PM SUNDAY TONIGHT: We’re continuing to track a strong low pressure system spinning across the central plains. This will bring a quick hit of spring-like warmth early this evening before a strong cold front blasts through after dark. Once the front passes, winds
Continue ReadingAircraft makes emergency landing at Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia airport officials said a small, general aviation aircraft had to be diverted to Columbia Regional Airport on Saturday afternoon. According to airport manager Mike Parks, it had an avionics problem and landed without incident. Four people were on board the plane at the time and weren’t hurt. Parks said he didn’t have immediate information
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