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TONIGHT: Rain is likely into early evening. A strong cold front will track through Mid-Missouri this evening bringing the return to subfreezing temperatures overnight. As rain is moving east, temperatures fall below freezing from west to east and a brief period of freezing rain mixing with snow is possible. The best chance of this is

A teenager is dead after a rollover crash in Randolph County that was blamed on the weather. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Pate L. Schultz, 19, of Mexico, lost control of her car after the wind blew snow on Highway 63 near Clark, Missouri, around 2:50 p.m. Monday. Troopers said Schultz was thrown

Unattended cooking caused $175,000 worth of damage after a fire at a Columbia apartment building Sunday, according to the fire marshal. The Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to the apartment on E. Broadway Sunday afternoon and arrived five minutes later to find heavy smoke coming out of the apartment building. First responders were able to

Camden County deputies don’t suspect foul play in a death investigation at the Lake of the Ozarks. Emergency crews responded to the Cypress on the Lake condominium complex in Sunrise Beach around 10 a.m. Monday. According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, a 41-year-old Lake Ozark man was found by a co-worker after he fell

Moniteau County authorities fired a gun at a suspect who led police on a chase from Sunny Side Road to Mt. Hope Road early Monday morning. Dalton K. Fisher allegedly fled from police in his vehicle after they attempted to pull him over. Fisher tried to drive through a low water crossing, which caused his

The Westran School District in Randolph County will dismiss at 12 p.m. on Tuesday due to a water main break in Clifton Hill. The Thomas Hill Water District issued a 48-hour boil advisory for anyone without water, but it does not affect anyone with low water pressure. “The Thomas Hill water district has stated this

TODAY: Temperatures have slowly been warming through the night, thanks to our breezy southeasterly winds. Temperatures this morning are hovering near 30 degrees, with temperatures expected to continue to rise through the day. If patchy drizzle occurs this morning, there will be a brief period for it to freeze until temperatures climb above freezing. It’s

A Columbia City Council public hearing will take place in consideration of a proposed 4% increase in revenue from water fees. Columbia leaders said the increase is necessary to pay for operation and maintenance expenses, maintain cash reserve levels, and ensure debt coverage and payoffs. The increase will also be used to help pay for

Mayoral candidate Chris Kelly is calling for an external review of the Columbia Police Department. His opponent in the race, incumbent Mayor Brian Treece said Kelly is two years and two months late on that issue. “We have a number of external studies that the new city manager and the new police chief can rely

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Tyasha Harris and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan scored 16 points apiece on Monday night and No. 19 South Carolina defeated No. 25 Missouri 79-65 in a game that started with both teams gathering at midcourt to defuse any lingering tension from a testy game last season. A minor scuffle broke out during

The Columbia City Council will consider a Sacramento-based human resources company to lead the search for the next city manager. CPS HR Consulting could win the bid on Tuesday night with a contract that could cost as much as $27,500. The city would pay $17,000 for the firm’s service, with an expense fund for the

Nearly 17 inches of snow has fallen in Columbia in the new year. Snowfall, mixed with frigid temperatures, caused icy roads and sidewalks across the city on Monday. The Boone Hospital Center said it’s seen more than 20 weather-related falls since Friday. Billy Breuklander with Voss Land and Tree said it’s important to clear sidewalks

Multiple families were displaced after a 30-unit complex went up in flames in Holts Summit early Monday morning. The American Red Cross, Union Hill and Pleasant Ridge baptist churches have set up donation areas and places for the affected residents to stay. Lead volunteers with the Red Cross said they have plenty of clothes donated

UPDATE 9:45 a.m.: Multiple public safety agencies responded to a complex fire in Holts Summit early Monday morning. Lt. Scott Palsey, with the Holts Summit Fire Protection District, said the fire was a challenge to fight because of the high winds, cold temperatures and the number of people living in the complex. No one was

University of Missouri forward Grace Berg will transfer away from the program, according to a statement from the women’s basketball team. The release said, “Mizzou freshman forward Grace Berg has decided to transfer from the University of Missouri. Mizzou wishes her well as she pursues other opportunities.” The freshman guard was the No. 37 ranked

Missouri residents who use food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program received their February food stamp benefits in January. The Missouri Department of Social Services announced the early distribution of the benefits, citing the partial federal shutdown as the reason. The website also says the department is unsure if people will get their food

TONIGHT: As low clouds remain in place, southeast winds will be breezy overnight at 14-18 mph and temperatures will gradually rise. By morning, areas south of I-70 will be above freezing but areas north will stay at or below freezing through daybreak. TUESDAY: As the warmer air moves over the cold surface in the early

The New England Patriots are headed to their third straight Super Bowl, once more thanks to Tom Brady’s brilliance. The five-time NFL champion guided the Patriots 75 yards after winning the overtime coin toss, and backup Rex Burkhead’s 2-yard TD lifted New England past Kansas City 37-31 for the AFC championship Sunday night. The drive

A man was pronounced dead following a rollover crash in Callaway County over the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Daniel J. Day, 27, of Fulton, was killed around 11:20 p.m. Saturday. According to the Highway Patrol, Day was driving westbound on County Road 410 near Route NN when his 2017 Dodge Charger went

MONDAY: It looks like cloud cover will be winning out for the most part today. Partly sunny skies will hold temperatures from getting back to the freezing mark in many locations. Winds out of the southeast gusting to 30 mph will attempt to warm us up, but will ultimately keep wind chills in the teens