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Several towns and counties in mid-Missouri are preparing for possible freezing on roads this evening as another round of precipitation is expected overnight. Columbia Public Works is mulling having crews come in overnight in case the temperature drops lower than forecasts show. Rain is expected to move in overnight and might change over to snow

Callaway County deputies arrested a Miller County fugitive Sunday after he pretended to be someone else, the sheriff’s office said. Anthony Hance, 36, was arrested after a suspicious person complaint in the 8000 block of Old Highway 54 near New Bloomfield, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Hance initially gave deputies

MONDAY: With widespread morning showers we are going to see the potential for a slow going morning commute. As temperatures are below freezing north of I-70, some areas may see some slick spots. Rain continues through the day Monday as temperatures will slowly warm to above freezing by mid to late morning. This will help

A Moniteau County man has been charged after he was accused of breaking into a restaurant. According to the California Police Department, Gemini T. Heisserer, of California, broke a window on a door to get inside the Nic Nac Cafe early Thursday morning. The owner told police at the scene that more than $2,700 was

Columbia police investigated a bomb threat at a grocery store Friday night. In a news release, the department said officers were called to Moser’s on Keene Street around 7:45 p.m. after receiving a call that a customer found a note that said there was a bomb in the building. Police evacuated the building and searched

A Jefferson City man charged with second-degree murder for a Cole County shooting on Friday previously pleaded guilty to other crimes, according to court records. Austin K. Corrigan, 21, led police on a chase early Friday morning after they suspcted him of fatally shooting Clifton Withers, 63, in the 4500 block of Route E. Corrigan

Miller County authorities are investigating after a woman is accused of poisoning her husband, then setting their home on fire. Authorities initially received a call on Dec. 11, 2018, about a house fire on Janice Drive in Iberia, where Joshua Murray’s body was found inside the residence. The Missouri State Fire Marshal and the Miller

A Hallsville R-IV school bus became stuck when it was on its way to pick up students Monday morning. The bus became stuck on N. Kircher Road at Highway HH. No students were on the bus at the time, and parents were alerted that the bus was running 20-30 minutes behind schedule, according to a

Rain and fog across Mid-Missouri impact the Monday morning commute. ABC 17 News crews were out in Callaway County where rain fell with temperatures hovering around freezing causing slik spots. Fog reduced visibility in areas as well. Fulton Public Schools, New Bloomfield R-III Schools and South Callaway R-II Schools canceled on Monday due to weather.

Public Works staff are watching the forecasts closely with another round of winter weather expected Sunday evening and Monday. Crews are on-call to treat Cole County roads if precipation starts earlier than expected. Cole County Public Works spokesperson Larry Benz said on Sunday evening that paved roads are clear, but there is ice on gravel

University of Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton earned career win No. 500 in Mizzou’s 69-46 victory over Vanderbilt on Sunday. Sophie Cunningham led MU with 27 points and eight rebounds. The former Rock Bridge standout was 7-13 from three-point range. Cierra Porter had a season-high 15 points and seven rebounds. Mizzou is now 18-7

TONIGHT: We’re tracking another system that will move in tonight with rain increasing from south to north after 8 PM. Areas north of HWY 50 will stay near or below freezing and freezing rain is possible while areas farther south will stay with all rain in the above freezing temperatures. As the precipitation makes it

Rain will move in from the south overnight from late evening in the Ozarks, slowly moving north through early Monday morning. Temperatures will be above freezing south of HWY 50 but are likely hover closer to the freezing mark near I-70 where freezing rain is possible. The moisture will start in the Ozarks closer to

Columbia police said a bomb threat at the Columbia Mall Sunday morning was unsubstantiated. Authorities said they investigated around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a call that there was an explosive device in the building. No device turned up during an extensive search. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not shared any suspect information. Anyone

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire at the Planned Parenthood location on North Providence. Police responded to a fire alarm shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said that there was a small fire inside the clinic and the sprinklers in the building put it out. An assistant fire marshal at the scene

Slick roads due to freezing rain caused multiple crashes in the Columbia and surrounding areas Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to 32 crashes Sunday morning. Waiting a few hours to travel is your best bet. There are still several slick areas in Troop F. Troop F totals (Midnight – 9am, February 10th):

The Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a two-story duplex on Saturday night. Crews responded to the fire on Ninth Street at 9:15 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy flames were visible, but all of the residents were leaving the duplex. According to a press release, four engines reported to the fire, and firefighters

***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON*** SUNDAY: We’re tracking a mixed bag of precipitation moving into Mid-Missouri this morning. As this moisture moves in from the south, dominant precipitation type looks like sleet and freezing rain along and south of I-70. North of the interstate, we will see mostly snow. Accumulations still look

One person died after a house fire in Audrain County Saturday morning. Paula Sites, 64, was found dead in the home in the 13800 block of County Road 208 around 9:30 a.m., according to Little Dixie fire officials. A neighbor reported the fire at 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities said when they arrived, the home was