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Luckily for Mizzou graduates, next weekend will bring another weekend for exceptional weather in Columbia! For those traveling into town before the start of the weekend, Thursday holds a chance of rain showers. Thursday morning holds the greatest chance for showers as the system will weaken into Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning. This round

The 25-person crew with the Missouri Task Force 1 arrived at the Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters Sunday afternoon after spending more than a week helping with flooding in the southeast part of the state. The State Emergency Management Agency deployed crews to West Plains on April 28 ahead of the severe flooding. “Our

TONIGHT: By tonight, temperatures are going to stay on the mild side in the 60s. We will see developing clouds through the evening with just a slight breeze out of the southeast. Temperatures will bottom out in the mid 50s. MONDAY: The rain chance for Monday morning is looking minimal. Areas well north of I-70

Boone County sheriff deputies arrested a man wanted on a no-bond felony warrant Sunday afternoon after a high-speed chase through the county. Sgt. Tracey Cleeton said deputies arrested William Stockwell after he ran out of gas on Highway 22 just outside of Mexico in Audrain County. Cleeton said the department had information Stockwell was on

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that the man who led authorities on a high-speed chase in Maries, Cole and Osage counties on April 18, was arrested in Washington County on Friday. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman said Billy Place, 27, was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants, including the warrants related to the

TODAY: Brace yourselves for another gorgeous day in Mid-Missouri. Skies will remain clear through most of Sunday with temperatures reaching into upper 70s. Winds will remain calm near 6 mph from the southwest. By tonight, temperatures are going to stay on the mild side in the 60s with increasing clouds overnight. MONDAY: Areas far north

TODAY: Sunshine and dry weather will dominate our entire Sunday with temps reaching near 80 degrees and calmer winds from the southwest near 6 mph. TONIGHT: Conditions will remain dry and comfortable tonight with temps in the mid 60s under partly cloudy skies. MONDAY: A slight chance for morning showers exists in areas north of

The Randolph County prosecutor’s office filed more charges Friday against a 2016 Moberly homicide suspect after jail officers said they found homemade weapons in his jail cell. Joseph Kertz, 28, is being held at the Randolph County jail on first-degree murder and several other felony charges in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of

The Better Business Bureau held its annual Shred Day event at the Office Depot at Providence and Broadway in Columbia Saturday morning. Sean Spence, Columbia Regional Director with the BBB, said they shredded seven tons of paper from 221 cars in just three hours. “If you want to protect yourself, from identity theft, one of

TONIGHT: Dry and clear conditions will continue into the evening hours. Through the evening we will see breezy conditions gradually decrease as winds calm. A pleasant evening in store as temperatures will remain mild dropping to the 60s for the early evening. By morning, we will see cool conditions with temperatures in the 40s. SUNDAY:

The names of four fallen Missouri law enforcement officers were added to the Wall of Heroes at the Law Enforcement Memorial shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. Gov. Eric Greitens and Attorney General Josh Hawley spoke at the ceremony honoring the officers. “They leave their families to do dangerous work. They do this not because they

TODAY: Break out the sunglasses and get excited for a beautiful weekend ahead! It will be a bit windy today with northerly winds around 9-11 mph. That won’t stop our temperatures from reaching into the mid 70s under clear and sunny skies. By tonight, we will see those winds gradually decline with temperatures mild in

TODAY: Saturday holds favorable outside weather as temps reach the mid 70s by the afternoon. It will be a bit breezy with northerly winds around 9-11 mph . TONIGHT: Winds will be calming down tonight with a light northerly breeze near 7 mph with temps mild in the mid 50s.

The Columbia City Council received the wrong list of jobs a consultant would do for Columbia Water & Light when it voted to spend $450,000 to do it. Mayor Brian Treece pointed out the discrepancy between the scope of services the council saw at its Jan. 4, 2016 meeting and what the final contract with

Former Sturgeon Police Chief Greg Halderman is appealing his removal from office to the state Supreme Court and suing city officials for wrongful termination in Boone County Circuit Court. The two petitions were filed Thursday, more than a month after the Sturgeon Board of Aldermen voted to remove Halderman from his position as police chief.

A man accused of a shooting at a Columbia gas station was indicted by a grand jury Friday. Spencer Ervin is expected to appear in Boone County Court next week. He’s charged with shooting a gun at a person at the Eagle Stop on Providence Road during a large fight on March 19. Five other

Mid-Missourians hoping to limit their chances of identity theft can dispose of sensitive documents at an event happening Saturday. The Better Business Bureau will host its annual Shred Day event in the parking lot of Office Depot in Columbia. It’s located near the corner of East Broadway and Providence Road and will run from 8

The Camden County prosecutor’s office charged Daniel Pettis Friday with first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and other driving violations after he allegedly hit a man with his truck. The victim told a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper that Pettis hit him just after midnight Thursday near Route F and Quiet Oaks Drive.

Jefferson City police are ramping up enforcement against drinking and drinking and driving. The efforts are especially focused on younger drivers. Extra officers are on duty during the youth alcohol enforcement campaign. They are also keeping an eye out for those who may be drinking under the age of 21. The campaign lasts through May

Clear skies will give us a good opportunity to view the waxing gibbous moon and Jupiter in the southeastern evening sky this weekend. Jupiter will look like a bright steady star in the evening sky but since it’s a planet, it won’t twinkle like a star. You’ll see the moon to the upper right of