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UPDATE: The woman who died in the accident was driving an ATV which overturned on a steep hill, according to the preliminary investigation. It happened about a half a mile off of Peabody Road. A friend was also operating an ATV and led first responders, the Boone County Fire Department, to the flipped ATV. The

TODAY: Outside of a few chance isolated showers in southern portions of Mid-Missouri, we’ll remain dry and warm today. Winds out of the south under 9 mph will certainly remind us that it’s still summer across the region. Highs today under partly cloudy skies will climb into the mid to upper 80s, with heat indices

Amazon is warning customers not to use some potentially counterfeit solar glass purchased through the online retailer with just one week left until the total solar eclipse. The company says it has contacted and issued refunds to some customers who bought the glasses. Amazon says the glass quote “may not comply with industry standards.” ABC

Two people have been arrested in connection to a June home burglary on Bird Haven Road in eastern Moniteau County. During the investigation, deputies said they spoke with neighbors and reviewed footage from home security cameras nearby to find a suspect vehicle. Deputies say they then worked with other sheriff’s offices in the area and

Mother Nature has largely spoiled us the past few weeks across Mid-Missouri. For a brief time we got to experience an early taste of fall and it was quite enjoyable, but that changes as we head into the remainder of August. So what brought the “cool” spell to Mid-Missouri? Thanks to a series of cold

TODAY: It’s a mild summer morning across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures are hovering near 70 degrees. This warm morning is a significant difference compared to the unseasonably cooler temperatures we have been seeing. Outside of a few isolated showers near I-44 through midmorning, we’ll remain dry and warm today. Winds out of the south under 9

Paramedics called a man’s injuries critical after he fell down a hill along the Katy Trail. A helicopter took the man to a hospital just after 8 p.m. on Sunday. The man was walking on private property above the Katy Trail in Rocheport when he fell down to the trail itself. Witnesses reported that the

TONIGHT: The quiet conditions will continue overnight with partly cloudy conditions and low temperatures in the lower 60s. Winds will be up to 5 mph out of the southeast. MONDAY: The start of your work week will be cloudy and dry with temperatures in the 60s, increasing into the mid to upper 80s for the

The Heart of Missouri United Way has withdrawn its proposal to host an event focused on improving community policing in Columbia. Columbia City Council Member Ian Thomas says it is possible that the United Way decided to withdraw after concerns were raised about the contract. “I think they would have done a great job, but

TODAY: High temperatures today will reach the low 80s. We will start the day out mostly sunny but clouds will gradually increase throughout Mid-Missouri by the afternoon. TONIGHT: Expect dry and partly cloudy conditions overnight with temperatures in the low 60s. Winds will be up to 5 mph out of the southeast.

TODAY: High temperatures will reach into the lower 80s. We will start the day out mostly sunny but clouds will gradually increase throughout Mid-Missouri by the afternoon. Winds will be southeasterly between 3-6 mph. TONIGHT: The quiet conditions will continue overnight with partly cloudy conditions and low temperatures in the lower 60s. Winds will be

UPDATE: 8:15 a.m.: Boone County Fire officials tell ABC 17 News the trailer fire is being investigated as arson. ORIGINAL STORY: Boone County and Columbia firefighters are working to put out a trailer fire on Ponderosa Street, south of Columbia. ABC 17 News crews saw white smoke coming from the trailer’s windows and doors. Firefighters

TONIGHT: Skies will gradually clear through tonight with areas south of I-70 seeing the best chance for lingering clouds in the sky. The best time to watch the Perseid meteor shower will be right after nightfall and before midnight when the moon is expected rise high in the sky. Conditions tonight will be mild in

The funeral procession for slain Clinton police Officer Gary Michael Jr. started around 8:45 a.m. Saturday. The family of Michael and members of the Clinton Police Department drove under a large American flag and then were saluted by over 80 members of the Patriot Guard Riders, before turning into the Benson Convention and Exposition Center

A Columbia man is facing drug charges after Boone County deputies arrest him during a traffic stop. Aaron Monroe was arrested Friday night shortly after 6 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substances. Deputies say they conducted a traffic stop after witnessing multiple traffic violations. They then searched the

TODAY: We’ll have a mild and dry afternoon with low humidity and light northeasterly winds under 8 mph. We will stay mostly sunny throughout the day today with high temperatures in the low 80s. TONIGHT: It will be a cool and pleasant evening with dry conditions and increasing clouds as we head into Sunday. Temperatures

TODAY: It will be mild and less humid today with high temperatures in the low 80s. Expect dry conditions and mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: We will stay dry tonight with increasing clouds and lows around 60 degrees.

TODAY: It will be mild and less humid today with high temperatures in the low 80s. Expect dry conditions and mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: We will stay dry tonight with increasing clouds and lows around 60 degrees.

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting on Claudell Lane. Officers were called to the area just after 2:00 a.m. Saturday. A lieutenant on scene told our ABC 17 News crews that several shots were fired. She said they received multiple calls about people running from the area. Officers found several shell casings, as well as

The committee name “Josh Hawley Senate Exploratory Committee” has been submitted to the Federal Election Commission. ABC 17 News reported in early August when the Republican attorney general of Missouri announced his plan. The new paperwork filed with the FEC shows that Hawley submitted his information on August 3. Campaign information shows that Salvatore Purpura