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UPDATE 11:50 A.M.: Ameren is now on scene, and crews have told ABC 17 News that they hit a main line that was marked incorrectly, which then started the leak. UPDATE 11:39 A.M.: According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, Boone Electric was changing a pole and hit a gas line. The southbound lane

TODAY: It’s slowly beginning to feel more like summer across Mid-Missouri, as the heat and humidity is on the rise. Temperatures this afternoon are already climbing into the upper 70s and will continue to climb another 10 degrees through the day. It will also be a breezy day, as winds will be out of the

After storms move through mid-Mo by Friday, Saturday afternoon is looking to be the only day this 4th of July weekend without a chance of rain. Following a cold front that passes on Friday, Saturday’s temperatures will remain in the mid 80s with less humid conditions. As we head into Sunday morning, we will wake

Three bridges in southeast Missouri are still closed and considered a total loss as of Wednesday, because of storm damage from the heavy rain and floods in April, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Two roads are still closed due to high water. MoDOT engineers continue to assess flood damage around the state. As

TODAY: Waking up temperatures will be in the upper 60s with humidity on the increase. It will begin to feel more like June through the afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 80s, mostly sunny skies and southerly winds up to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. TONIGHT: Storms in northern Missouri

TODAY: I t will be a pleasant start to the day, but temperatures and humidity will begin to increase. We will have a slight chance for morning showers north of HWY 24 through late-morning. It will begin to feel more like June with high temperatures in the upper 80s, mostly sunny skies and southerly winds

A Leavenworth, Kansas, woman accused in a deadly crash on Interstate 70 near Columbia is expected in court Wednesday afternoon. Mackenzie N. Quiovers, 23, is scheduled to appear in Boone County court for a preliminary hearing at 1:30 p.m. She’s charged with felony second-degree murder and three counts of felony first-degree kidnapping. Columbia police say

The Missouri Department of Corrections director spoke about improvements being made within the agency during the Randolph Area Pachyderm Club’s meeting Tuesday night. Anne Precythe said the department is working to make corrections after the House Subcommittee on Corrections Workforce Environment and Conduct reviewed workplace concerns. “As a department, I’ve pulled my executive team together

Carl Esbeck, University of Missouri professor of law emeritus, says the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Trinity Lutheran Church case changes the narrative in the debate over state funds going towards religious schools. The 7-2 decision shows it is “a pretty strong foundation for what the law is going to be, and it’s not going

The Columbia Police Department is changing its enforcement efforts in response to recent shootings. At a Downtown Columbia Leadership Council meeting Tuesday, Deputy Chief John Gordon said the department will go back to saturation patrols to help fight some crime hot spots. “We know it’s (a) temporary fix,” Gordon said. “At least it will calm

Callaway County deputies charged a man with child abuse and tampering after he allegedly pushed and threw children at a home in Holts Summit. Oren Williams was arrested after an investigation started June 20. An official with the Children’s Division had been requested to investigate possible child abuse. The official spoke with two children, ages

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with a double shooting. Detectives arrested Alyssia Thorpe, 20, of Jefferson City Tuesday on suspicion of hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. June 18 at the BP Kwik Store in the 5700 block of St. Charles Road.

A district public defender is making some serious allegations against the Cole County prosecutor. On Tuesday, Justin Carver issued an open letter, stating a clear pattern has emerged from prosecutor Mark Richardson’s office favoring all-white juries. Carver said of the seven cases his office tried against the prosecutor’s office in fiscal year 2016, no black

Jefferson City police are investigating after several cars were recently damaged by BB gun fire. Police said people should take a little extra precaution this time of year, as they typically notice an increase in property crime over the summer months. Police are not exactly sure how many cars were hit by BB gun fire

TONIGHT: It will be a dry, mild night across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures only bottom out in the mid-60s. Mostly clear skies are expected overnight, with southerly winds under 8 mph. WEDNESDAY: It will be a pleasant start to the day, but temperatures and humidity will begin to increase. We will have a slight chance for

Anthony Piercy, the Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who piloted the boat a 20-year-old in his custody fell off of and drowned, pleaded guilty Tuesday for his role in the man’s death. Piercy admitted to negligent operation of a vessel, a class B misdemeanor, related to the death of Brandon Ellingson in May 2014. Piercy

UPDATE 6/27: According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, detectives have arrested Denico Sanchez Crawley, 30, of Columbia, after yesterday’s double shooting on the I-70 and Highway 63 connector. The female victim, 22, and male victim, 25, are in stable condition. Court documents said Crawley pulled up alongside the victims’ vehicle while

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating multiple burglaries reported in the Elm Tree area, north of Columbia. According to deputies, tools, hunting equipment, electronics, prescription medication and firearms were reported stolen from homes on Highway VV, Dripping Springs Road and Botner Road. Deputies say some of the homes were unlocked or not property secured.

The City of Columbia’s Pubic Works Department will hold a public meeting Tuesday on proposed improvements to the intersection of Green Meadows and Forum Boulevard. The city previously identified the area as one that needs improvement due to safety and traffic congestion concerns. In September, a public hearing was held on a proposed roundabout for

TONIGHT: It will be a pleasant and warm night across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures only bottom out in the mid-60s across the region. Mostly clear skies are expected overnight, with southerly winds under 8 mph. It will be a dry night, but an approaching warm front lifting to the northeast will aide in moisture return and