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The Columbia Fire Department responded to a crash across from West Boulevard Elementary School Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m. According to fire chief Brad Frazier, the crash involved one vehicle and a motorcycle on West Boulevard and Broadhead Street. The vehicle allegedly hit the motorcycle, and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. A

A Columbia man was in the Boone County Jail on Monday on allegations that he tried to get a 14-year-old girl to send him lewd photos on Facebook. Centralia police arrested Curtis J. McCuistion, 24, after he tried to convince the girl on Aug. 9 to send him the photo, according to a probable cause

A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally having more than 50 guns, and he faces up to 10 years in federal prison. According to court documents, Jeremy Roark tried to sell six guns to River City Pawn and Gun in Jefferson City on Dec. 15, 2017. Those guns included a Colt .45-caliber

THIS AFTERNOON: The summer heat continues to hold strong across the area this afternoon with temperatures holding in the low to mid 90s, with the feels like temperatures in the low 100s. We’re not seeing much in the way of relief into the evening, with temps in the upper 80s by sunset. TONIGHT: It’s another

Authorities said only minor injuries were reported in a pileup Monday morning at Providence Road and Mick Deaver Drive near the University of Missouri Research Reactor. Three vehicles were involved in the crash and the cause was still under investigation late Monday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department. The road remained open after the

The man accused of trying to rob a bank inside the West Broadway Hy-Vee was found hiding in bushes near the store. Columbia police arrested Jeffrey A. York, 59, Friday afternoon after they were sent to Hy-Vee on reports that a man with a backpack had robbed the Commerce Bank branch inside the store, handing

Deputies arrested a Moniteau County man on suspicion of dealing methamphetamine Saturday night. Moniteau County deputies helped the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force search a property in Kliever and found a “substantial amount” of meth, digital scales, drug paraphernalia and items commonly used to package and distribute the drug, the sheriff’s office said in a news

Workers are scheduled to begin construction of a roundabout at Vandiver Drive and Parker Street. The $900,000 project was approved in early July after garnering strong support from the public. It is being funded with the 2018 County Road Tax Rebate and the 2015 Capital Improvement Sales Tax. The project received widespread positive support during

MONDAY: Today is another stifling day as temperatures top out in the mid-90s with dew points in the low to mid 70s, thanks to breezy winds out of the southwest. This will create feels like temperatures of 100-104 degrees through the afternoon. Any outdoor activities will require plenty of water. TONIGHT: It’s another warm &

UPDATE 8/27 3:30 a.m.: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has canceled the endangered silver advisory. Meade has been found safe. Original story: An endangered silver advisory is issued for James Lee Meade, 86, by the Lebanon Police Department. Meade is described as a white male, 175 pounds, five feet and seven inches tall, with gray

Feelings of sadness, shock and concern for safety are all reactions of local Columbia gamers in response to the mass shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, FL. Ryan Dixson, a local gamer, said the news is heartbreaking and a gaming tournament is the last place he expects to see this type of violence.

Here are the scores from Week 1 of area high school football. Will be updated throughout the night. Hallsville (16) at Tolton (29) FINAL Kirkwood (37) at Jefferson City (0) FINAL Mexico (6) at Southern Boone (49) FINAL Fulton (27) at Osage (42) FINAL Bolivar (26) at Eldon (42) FINAL Pleasant Hill (42) at Boonville

**HEAT ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUE FOR OUR EASTERN COUNTIES, UNTIL 7:00PM TUESDAY** TONIGHT: It’s another muggy night across Mid-MO with more areas of fog/mist developing by sunrise. Temperature fall into the mid-70s. We’re in store for a very humid morning commute. MONDAY: Tomorrow is another stifling day as temperatures top out in the mid-90s with

UPDATE: Troopers with the Highway Patrol said officers spoke with several witnesses and learned they’re looking for a possible dark-colored SUV or truck. ORIGINAL STORY: Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian in Boone County Saturday night. According to online crash reports, Tavon Coleman, 23, of Boonville, walked

The Highway Patrol confirms two people are dead after a crash in Miller County on Saturday night around 10:15 p.m near Allen Road on US 54. According to crash reports, Harold Rempfer, 76, was driving with Julia Rempfer, 73, in the passenger’s seat. Rempfer attempted to make a left turn onto US 54 from Allen

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed several people are dead and others transported to the hospital after a mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing Saturday afternoon. {“url”:”https://twitter.com/JSOPIO/status/1033779451144888320″,”author_name”:”Jax Sheriff’s Office”,”author_url”:”https://twitter.com/JSOPIO”,”html”:”&#lt;blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”&#gt;&#lt;p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”&#gt;Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY &#lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLandingMassShooting?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”&#gt;#TheLandingMassShooting&#lt;/a&#gt;&#lt;/p&#gt;– Jax

Local and congressional delegates are sharing their final thoughts and prayers as they honor the late Sen. John McCain, who passed away Saturday after battling brain cancer for more than a year. Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill both took to Twitter to share memories of McCain. Blunt called him one of his heroes, and

A 16-year-old died in Phelps County after his truck crashed and caught fire Saturday morning. Online Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports said that Tristan Russ, of St. James, was heading south on Highway 68 around 8 a.m. when his truck crossed the center line and went off the left side of the road. Russ’

TODAY: Another day of heat and humidity will be in store for Mid-Missouri. Breezy conditions will make it feel slightly more tolerable as temperatures make it into the middle 90s for highs this afternoon. Heat indices will be anywhere from 100-105 in the afternoon as well. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will help us cool off

Columbia police are investigating after two men were assaulted near Stephens College late Friday night. Police were called to the area of Windsor and Melbourne streets shortly after 11 p.m. for reports of a possible assault. Police at the scene said two men were assaulted by four other men. They said the assault suspects also