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A proposed solar field in east Columbia could provide the city its largest boost of solar energy to date. The city’s planning department will hold an informational meeting Tuesday night to discuss rezoning land on I-70 Drive Southeast, just south of I-70 and Demaret Drive. The plan by Cypress Creek Renewables, called the Truman Solar

Hot temperatures give the possibility for heat exhaustion, ABC 17s Sharon Ray said Columbia broke a record with 94 degrees in the afternoon Monday. According to Columbia’s dispatch log, there were 24 more calls for medical response on Saturday and Sunday during Memorial Day weekend than last weekend, which was not as warm. People are

TONIGHT: As has been the case the last couple of nights, any showers and thunderstorms that have developed in the afternoon hours will be dissipating as the sun sets. We drop down to near 70 with mostly clear skies and light winds from the east. TUESDAY: Clouds will build to partly cloudy skies as temperatures

More than 300 Columbia Water and Light customers experienced a power outage on Monday. ABC 17 News confirmed the circuit was tripped because of a burnt riser behind Ruby Tuesday near the mall. According to Columbia Water and Light’s outage map, about 360 customers were without power. Service was later restored by 1 p.m. The

THIS AFTERNOON: We’re tracking the chance of some pop-up showers and storms into this afternoon and evening, our latest data indicates between 1-4pm are the best chances of seeing any rain, and it looks to be along HWY 63 and points to the west., temps will be remain in the low 90s with heat index

Memorial Day is a popular time to grill, and the Columbia Fire Department responds to an increased amount of cooking or barbecue-related fires during this holiday weekend. Assistant Chief Brad Frazier said unattended grills and improperly disposed charcoal are common causes for calls during Memorial Day. Frazier recommends putting charcoal in a metal container with

One person was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after their boat hit a large wake, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol online boating records. The report said the incident occurred around 9 a.m. near the 20-mile marker of Osage Arm at the Lake of the Ozarks. After the boat struck the large wake, the

MEMORIAL DAY: If you’re a fan of summer-like weather, this weekend has been for you! More of the same is on the way across Mid-Missouri. Another warm and muggy start this morning is going to lead to possibly record-breaking heat in the afternoon. We’ll see temperatures reach the lower 90s for much of the area

Tomorrow’s Memorial Day will likely be this Holiday weekend’s biggest boating day, but statistics show, it could be dangerous. Already last night, there was a boating crash at the Lake of the Ozarks that has left one in critical condition and one arrested for boating while intoxicated. Margaret Hemsath and her family, who own a

One man, Brandon Labore, 29, was arrested Sunday after a chase that ended with him crashing into a house. Around 2:31 p.m. Sunday, deputies learned Labore, who had two warrants out for his arrest, was possibly inside a residence in the 1400 block of Summit View Drive. As deputies approached, Labore fled out of a

No one was hurt after a crash on I-70 westbound in Columbia Sunday night. It happened just after 8:30 p.m., east of the connector. Columbia Fire tweeted “the lone occupant was out of the vehicle on arrival.” {“url”:”https://twitter.com/Columbia_Fire/status/1000921416970199043″,”author_name”:”Columbia_Fire”,”author_url”:”https://twitter.com/Columbia_Fire”,”html”:”&#lt;blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”&#gt;&#lt;p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”&#gt;Columbia Fire units on scene of a rollover accident on I70 at the 129 mm!

UPDATE 7:16p.m: One man, Cletus Barsch, is facing charges for boating while intoxicated after a crash at the Lake of the Ozarks last night. Another man is in critical condition and was flown to the Columbia University Hospital. Barsch is currently being held in the Miller County Jail on a 24 hour hold. ORIGINAL :

TONIGHT: Any thunderstorm activity that does occur will dissipate after sunset this evening. Leftover cloud cover will be filtering out of the area as temperatures dip to the upper 60s and low 70s as the muggy conditions remain. MEMORIAL DAY: The morning starts off warm as we’re already in the mid-80s by 9am. Into the

An early morning crash in the eastbound lanes of I-70 killed one and seriously injured four others. It happened shortly after midnight near the 68 mile marker. According to online crash reports, Kristen Moore, the 18-year-old driver from Independece, was fatally injured from the crash. Reports show Moore was not wearing a seatbelt. The four

There were no injuries after a rough start at the “Salute to Veterans” airshow at the Columbia Regional Airport Sunday. At 10:30 a.m., a model C130 airplane, transporting “Black Daggers” showed two of four engines failing, leading to a required emergency landing. “Black Daggers” were emitted and then the plane landed safely with no further

The National Weather Service released tips for staying safe in this hot weather. ABC 17 Meteorologist Kevin Schneider forecasted Memorial Day temperatures will top out in the low 90s in many locations on Sunday. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water Wear sunscreen with at least 30 SPF and reapply every two hours or after sweating

A crash in the parking lot of the Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace ended with a car in Gymboree Outlet. The driver drove into Gymboree Outlet, went through the showroom and came to a stop at the store’s back wall. The driver, 88-year-old Freida Alexander of Lake Ozark, was driving a Toyota Camry when she backed

TODAY: We’re looking at a set up for a hot Sunday across Mid-Missouri. Temperatures are starting off in the lower 70s across much of the area heading into the early morning hours. We will warm up quickly as we head into the afternoon hours, topping out in the low 90s in many locations. Factoring in

With Memorial Day around the corner, a popular air show took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to celebrate 30 years of those that served our country. According to one attendee Kiana Grant, Saturday’s and Sunday’s events are a great way to see people come together and honor veterans and those who give

UPDATE 9:43 p.m.: Gov. Greitens’ attorney Michelle Nasser released the following statement in response to today’s hearing: “I was a federal prosecutor for 13 years. I’ve appeared before many judges and have engaged in countless matters with opposing counsel. I have never been treated in such an unprofessional manner as I was today by Chairman