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Columbia police said a bomb threat at the Columbia Mall Sunday morning was unsubstantiated. Authorities said they investigated around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a call that there was an explosive device in the building. No device turned up during an extensive search. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not shared any suspect information. Anyone

The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire at the Planned Parenthood location on North Providence. Police responded to a fire alarm shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said that there was a small fire inside the clinic and the sprinklers in the building put it out. An assistant fire marshal at the scene

Slick roads due to freezing rain caused multiple crashes in the Columbia and surrounding areas Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to 32 crashes Sunday morning. Waiting a few hours to travel is your best bet. There are still several slick areas in Troop F. Troop F totals (Midnight – 9am, February 10th):

The Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a two-story duplex on Saturday night. Crews responded to the fire on Ninth Street at 9:15 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy flames were visible, but all of the residents were leaving the duplex. According to a press release, four engines reported to the fire, and firefighters

***WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON*** SUNDAY: We’re tracking a mixed bag of precipitation moving into Mid-Missouri this morning. As this moisture moves in from the south, dominant precipitation type looks like sleet and freezing rain along and south of I-70. North of the interstate, we will see mostly snow. Accumulations still look

One person died after a house fire in Audrain County Saturday morning. Paula Sites, 64, was found dead in the home in the 13800 block of County Road 208 around 9:30 a.m., according to Little Dixie fire officials. A neighbor reported the fire at 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities said when they arrived, the home was

A car crashed into a retaining wall on the south side of the Thirsty Turtle bar in Columbia Sunday morning. Police responded to the crash on North Boulevard shortly after 3 a.m. and spoke to people in the area. Officers on scene said there were two to three people in the car when it crashed,

Another quick round of wintry weather will move in late Saturday night into Sunday morning and could cause slick roads before temperatures warm. Moisture will move in from the southwest into below freezing temperatures. Freezing rain will develop as early as 2 AM near Truman Reservoir, lifting northeast through 6 AM, changing to snow in

Wendell Mitchell scored 20 points to help Texas A&M erase a 12-point, second-half deficit and beat Missouri 68-59 on Saturday. TJ Starks scored 15 points, Christian Mekowulu added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Savion Flagg finished with 12 points for the Aggies (9-13, 2-8 Southeastern Conference). Javon Pickett led Missouri (11-11, 2-8) with 15

Crews across mid-Missouri are monitoring weather conditions overnight and plan to treat roads early Sunday morning. Boone County Road and Bridge spokesperson Greg Edington said they’re gauging the weather and plan to have a full crew out around 3 a.m. Sunday. Edington said one concern is slick road conditions for people headed to church in

A Kansas City police officer is on life support after he tried to shoot himself on Friday night while off-duty. According to the department, they got information that he’d gone missing and was suicidal. He remains in the hospital on life support, awaiting an organ donation. “This officer has served the people of Kansas City

***ALL OF MID-MISSOURI IS UNDER A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY STARTING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 12 PM SUNDAY*** TONIGHT: Clouds will increase ahead of our next approaching system in Mid-Missouri. As moisture moves in from the south & west, light freezing rain is possible south of I-70 after midnight tonight. The moisture will lift north towards

Columbia College named assistant coach Tomas Brock as Bob Burchard’s replacement for the men’s basketball coaching position following the 2018-19 season. Brock is in his fourth season with the Cougars. Columbia College went 95-29 and made three trips to the NAIA National Championships during his tenure. “I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to become the

UPDATE: The jury has found Todd guilty of 2 counts each of rape, sodomy and kidnapping. The defense has 10 days to file a motion for a new trial. A hearing for motions and a possible sentencing is set for April 23. ORIGINAL STORY: A Boone County jury will get back together on Saturday for

Officials with Boone County Fire Protection District said the district sent a tanker truck to the scene of a house fire in Audrain County early Saturday morning. According to dispatch records, fire crews were called to the 13800 block of County Road 208 in Audrain County. ABC 17 News is working to confirm the address.

A federal judge denied a representative’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed against her after she was accused of blocking a constituent on Twitter. Attorney Andy Hirth sued Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, R-Hallsville, on behalf of Mike Campbell, a local attorney. The lawsuit claimed Reisch blocked Campbell after he re-tweeted a tweet from Representative Kip

Columbia Parks and Recreation is taking a survey to get the community’s opinion on the Flat Branch Park expansion project. The plans include a bridge to Providence Road and to use the park as a unique gathering spot and entrance to the City of Columbia. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Griggs said the park

***ALL OF MID-MISSOURI UNDER A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY STARTING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT*** SATURDAY: We’re waking up to another frigid morning, but this afternoon we will actually see some improvement in the temperatures. Under mostly sunny skies, we’ll see those afternoon highs making it into the low to mid 30s. Clouds will start to increase as

MU Healthcare will hold its free annual Heart Health Screening Day on Saturday. It will run from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., and will be at the ARC (Activities and Rec Center) at 1701 West Ash St. in Columbia. Although the event is free, the cholesterol check requires at least eight hours of fasting and

UPDATE: Austin Corrigan, 21, of Jefferson City was charged with several felony charges Friday evening in connection to the morning shooting on Route E. Corrigan was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and first-degree assault by Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson’s office. According to the probable cause statement, the dispatch center received a call