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Jefferson City fire crews said time is a precious commodity when battling a structure fire and a hydrant that’s covered or even blocked by piles of snow and ice can cause an unnecessary delay. “Time is of the essence in a fire situation and having to go up and down the neighborhood, looking for a

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley called former Attorney General William Barr “qualified, experienced, thoughtful and well prepared” Tuesday. Senators questioned and heard from Barr during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Barr was picked by President Donald Trump to be the next U.S. attorney general, replacing Jeff Sessions, who resigned in November.

Danielle Baumgartner is no longer on the Mizzou softball team due to a violation of team rules, according to a Mizzou Athletics spokesman. The Mexico, Mo. native played the last three seasons for the Tigers. Baumgartner had a record of 21-13 in 86 appearances on the mound. She had 25 career starts for Mizzou. She

Missouri House members will have the option to make some of their emails confidential, despite a voter-approved requirement that made their work records open to the public. House members in a voice vote approved the change Tuesday as part of a broader package of internal House rules. Republican House Majority Leader Rob Vescovo originally proposed

Candidates in the Columbia City Council and mayoral races are expected to meet for a forum on Tuesday afternoon. The Columbia Board of Realtors announced it will host the forum at its building, located at 2309 I-70 Drive NW, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. ABC 17 News will livestream the event here at 5:30

A home in the 200 block of Tomahawk drive was considered a total loss, according to fire officials, after the structure caught fire Tuesday morning. Jefferson City Fire Department officials responded to a structure fire at about 5:30 a.m. Fire fighters saw heavy fire showing from a one-story residence when they arrived. No one was

More than 600 Ameren Missouri customers lost power Tuesday after a train made contact with low-hanging lines in Montgomery County. Ameren said the train hit the lines at Sixth and Rollins in Montgomery City, knocking out power to 659 customers. That number was down to 133 at 11:47 a.m., the utility said. Crews were working

Miller County received an overall rating of “fair” after the State Auditor’s Office released its annual report on Tuesday morning. According to Auditor Nicole Galloway, the county struggled to avoid a deficit in its jail and 911 funds. Galloway also recommended Miller County improve tracking the use of capital improvement sales tax money transferred to

TUESDAY: Overcast skies are being stubborn this afternoon and likely won’t break up through the day. This will keep highs in the mid to upper 30s as we head through the day. While we do climb above freezing, it’s still important to remain cautious and watch out for slick spots. Winds will come in from

Close to 17 inches of snow fell in Columbia during the first winter storm of 2019. The crushing weight of the heavy, wet snow caused trees and tree limbs to fall onto roads, into backyards and onto power lines across the city, causing widespread property damage and power outages. Tree services across Columbia called in

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS WEST OF HWY-63 THROUGH 10 AM THIS MORNING AS VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/4 OF A MILE CAN BE EXPECTED. FOG COULD FREEZE ON CONTACT OF ROADWAYS CREATING SLICK SPOTS FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE. TUESDAY: With freezing drizzle and patchy fog possible for the first half of

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri’s former Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill has a new job as a network political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Reporting for work. First day of my new gig. pic.twitter.com/i2FAhG1WfF — Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) January 15, 2019 “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mike Brzezinski made the announcement Tuesday morning during

A former assistant director of Columbia Water & Light said with a fully-staffed electric utility, the city may have been able to handle the weekend snowstorm without the help of other cities. Tony Cunningham worked for 42 years in the city’s utility department, working as an electric line worker before becoming head of electric distribution.

A Georgia truck driver pleaded guilty last week to causing a deadly crash in Boone County in 2015. According to online court records, Anthony West waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. The judge sentenced West to four years in prison, but suspended the execution of the sentence and placed West on five

School buses for Jefferson City will run their normal routes, except in Callaway County, where buses will use snow routes to pick up and drop off students. For more information on JCPS bus and snow routes, click here. Facilities Director Frank Underwood said the decision to cancel school Monday was influenced by the rural areas

Columbia Public Works estimated Monday night that all city streets would be passable by morning. The agency posted an update to its Facebook page about progress clearing snow Monday night. At its 7 p.m. shift change Monday the department estimated about 80 percent of city streets were navigable by a front-wheel drive passenger vehicle, according

Boone County Road and Bridge crews have been on 12-hour shifts since Friday, working to remove snow from the roads. Crews said that on Monday, their main goals are to clear the shoulders, residential areas and snow in front of mailboxes. Crews said the work that they put in all weekend really showed this morning,

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to do away with the “snow mattress” on their roof. The patrol is referring to what happens when a blanket of snow remains on top of a car. Though it may sound funny, it could cause serious issues. “We received the photo from a trooper in Boone

A man was charged with first-degree assault and kidnapping Thursday after he allegedly held a Boone County correctional officer against her will. According to court documents, Jessie Williams asked for his meal tray to be removed, and as the door opened, he allegedly charged through the door and struck the female officer with his body.

TONIGHT: It will be a cold night across Mid-Missouri as temperatures once again bottom out in the mid to upper 20s. Patchy freezing fog will likely develop through the night as southwest winds up to 8 mph advect in warmer air. The tiny fog droplets will freeze on contact with elevated surfaces and could cause