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A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10PM for Chariton, Saline, Randolph, and Macon counties. Overview: Strong to severe thunderstorms are ongoing across parts of eastern Kansas and northern Missouri near a warm front and ahead of a cold front. Areas along and north of Highway 24 will have the highest threat of severe weather

The Jefferson City Police Department said officers arrested two men Friday after a witness told authorities the men were rummaging through property on a lot. According to court documents, just before 3 p.m., a witness reported he was helping clean up from the recent tornado when he saw the two suspects at 301 Flora Drive.

Jefferson City Public Works is continuing to pick up debris after an EF-3 tornado tore through multiple neighborhoods last week. Officials say the city is working to pick up the plant material such as trees. Public works hopes it can clear most of the debris by the end of this week. Public works also will

Many families were left homeless by the EF-3 tornado that ripped some buildings apart last week in Jefferson City. The Estrada family’s home on Jackson Street near Jefferson City High School was among those damaged during the storm. Ana Estrada, who was sitting on her porch Tuesday morning, said she has to wait another week

Brunswick is in crisis mode, city officials said Tuesday. Residents have been sandbagging since Thursday in preparation for flooding on the Grand River, a tributary of the Missouri River. But some homes are already underwater. Chariton County Emergency Management director Eric McKenzie said residents and volunteers from other cities have joined in the sandbagging work.

Policies against reviewing cases “already investigated” kept the Missouri State Highway Patrol from taking Columbia Police Department’s internal review of its relationship with Barry Manthe. A letter obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol by ABC 17 News sheds light into why the patrol declined to review documents put together by CPD this year. The

Water from the Missouri River and the Moniteau Creek continue to cause trouble for some in Rocheport. Part of the Katy Trail, which goes through Rocheport, is closed because water is covering the path. Residents put down sandbags all along the trail when the river was expected to rise. The water is touching sandbags on

TONIGHT: Significant severe storms are possible across northern Missouri, with the highest severe weather threat for areas in Mid-MO along and north of Highway 24. These storms could produce hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Lows fall into the mid-60s with storms continuing to push south overnight. WEDNESDAY: There is a conditional threat of

Jefferson City and Cole County leaders signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring a state of emergency in their respective jurisdictions. Cole County Emergency Management Agency director Bill Farr told ABC 17 News the document represents the initial step in requesting a 75 percent reimbursement from the federal government for expenses related to disasters. Jefferson City mayor

A Columbia man pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter in a March 2017 shooting death on Madison Street. Devontre D. Kennedy also pleaded guilty May 20 before Judge Jodie Asel to armed criminal action, second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon in the shooting that killed Shamya Brimmage and sent another woman to the

Highway Patrol divers found a man’s body early Tuesday morning after hours of searching. William Gordon-Price, 27, of Overland Park, Kansas, was pronounced dead after divers recovered his body around 1:30 Tuesday morning It happened near the 1-mile marker of the Grand Glaize arm after a swimmer from a boat disappeared under the water around

The National Weather Service has labeled a tornado that ripped roofs off homes and uprooted trees in Eldon an EF-1, with winds of about 104 mph. The tornado was about 880 yards wide at its peak and was on the ground for about 13 miles before crossing into Cole County, the National Weather Service’s Springfield

Missouri’s only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its license, Planned Parenthood officials said Tuesday. Planned Parenthood officials said in a teleconference that the current license for the St. Louis facility expires Friday. If not renewed, the organization said Missouri would become

The Missouri Housing Development Commission approved $104,000 in relief funds on Tuesday to Central Missouri Community Action to help with emergency housing needs. The funds will help provide hotel vouchers as well as deposits and first month’s rent to families who were displaced by last week’s tornado in Jefferson City. “This support will ensure that

Public Water District 9 issued a boil water advisory Monday for the area of Boone County south of Interstate 70 and west of Rolling Hills Road. The advisory is precautionary, according to the district, and will be lifted on Wednesday. It affects the neighborhoods of Wellington Manor, El Chaparral Avenue, The Vineyards, The Woodlands and

Authorities in Mexico, Missouri, were investigating a possible arson after they received reports of a person starting a vehicle fire in a garage. The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a vehicle fire in an unattached garage in the 900 block of South Western Street at about 5:45 p.m. Monday. After an investigation, officers found

TUESDAY: We’ll see a quiet day of weather this morning and afternoon. Highs will top out in the low to mid 80s with sunshine early, but clouds building toward this afternoon and evening. Winds will be breezy again out of the south, keeping this tropical-feeling air mass in place. TONIGHT: We’ve been tracking the potential

Gov. Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard on Monday to assist with flooding and storm recovery efforts across the state. According to a news release, the Guard will send units to Chariton County to help with sandbagging to reinforce a levee near Brunswick. The Guard will also use high-water vehicles to help with flood

Flooding along the Missouri River has caused road closures in Glasgow. Route 240 west of Glasgow and Highway 5 northbound is closed due to flooding. Check the MODOT Traveler map for the latest road closure updates. Stump Island Park is underwater, although the park periodically floods, residents nearby said the water is the highest they’ve

Sean Kuraly scored to break a third-period tie and assisted on another goal to help the Boston Bruins rally from a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tuukka Rask stopped 18 shots for Boston, which fell behind 2-0 on goals from