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The Columbia city clerk announced on Thursday that the city is accepting applications for boards and commissions. City officials said boards and commissions are ways for citizens to be involved in local government. Current openings are: -Columbia Community Development Commission -Columbia Vision Commission -Commission on Cultural Affairs -Firefighter’s Retirement Board -Human Services Commission -Mayor’s Council

Osage County deputies served a search warrant Wednesday night at an apartment complex in the 100 block of East Oak Street in Freeburg. The warrant was issued for the apartment after a report of a stolen credit card machine. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Jarrod Hooker on suspicion of possession and delivery of meth, stealing, fraudulent use

“Out with the old and in with the new” is a common saying as we head into the new year. Unfortunately Mother Nature missed the memo for that. For us here in Mid-Missouri it seems like we’re “Out with the cold and in with the colder air.” Thanks to waves of Arctic air spilling in

TODAY: It’s a bitterly cold start to the morning, with temperatures hovering near 10 degrees under overcast skies. with winds out of the southeast up to 12 mph, wind chill readings are nearly 5 below zero for a good portion of Mid-Missouri. Not as cold as yesterday, but still unseasonably cool for this time of

Mizzou lost the Texas Bowl by a final of 33-16 in its first trip to a bowl game in three years. Despite Mizzou finishing with 390 yards of offense to the 280 by the Longhorns, Mizzou’s four turnovers were costly. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman caught up with the Tigers after the game.Drew Lock

Exposure to extremely cold temperatures raises concerns for hypothermia and other health issues, according to the Columbia Fire Department. ABC 17’s Barry Mangold worked with the department in attempt to measure the effects of cold weather on vital readings. Crews measured Mangold’s heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen percentage before and after he ran

As the temperature drops during the winter months, so does the humidity. The maximum amount of moisture that can be in the air depends on temperature. As the air warms, it can have more amounts of moisture but as it cools, it holds less. Relative humidity is the amount of moisture in the air compared

Fulton police arrested three after officers investigated the stealing of a firearm on Wednesday morning. Police said the investigation revealed that Stephanie Hope stole a gun and traded the gun for drugs. Hope faces possible charges of stealing a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. Officers said they also conducted a search warrant and

Three people were recovering after a multi-vehicle crash on the Jefferson City bridge Wednesday night. It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes. According to police, the crash happened when a Chevrolet El Camino had a mechanical failure in the right lane. The driver of a Honda Fit had stopped behind it, but

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Case Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters said when they arrived on scene they saw flames showing from a second story window of a two-story residence. They were able to extinguish the fire quickly and keep the fire to a room

A Callaway County man with four prior DWI convictions was arrested and charged for the fifth time this week. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 1600 block of State Road WW near Millersburg Tuesday night for reports of property damage. A resident said Johnny Beaston caused the damage with his

This winter season may cause you to spend a lot more money on your vehicle than any other months in the year. A Mid-Missouri auto technician with A to C Repairs, Chris Fulk said as temperatures begin to drop and snow begins to hit the roads, drivers should be aware of their tire pressure, tread

Over the past week, states have been blasted by winter temperatures and snowstorms, causing delays at airports across the country, but flights in and out of Columbia Regional Airport have not been affected by weather recently. Airport manager Mike Parks said there were a few delayed flights Wednesday but the delays were due to unrelated

The Columbia Police Department is open for residents to use as a meeting place when buying and selling items to other people. As websites like Craigslist, Facebook’s Marketplace and apps like Let Go and Offer Up gain popularity, more and more people are using them to buy gently used furniture, technology and other items. CPD

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase and temperatures will bottom out at 7-10 degrees early and hold steady much of the night, with easterly winds up to 10 mph, producing wind chills of -1 to -7 degrees. THURSDAY: It will be slightly warmer but still below freezing as highs reach the mid 20s to near 30 with

Missouri Department of Corrections announced that inmate Jose Drew, 58, was pronounced dead at the Jefferson City Correctional Center on Wednesday afternoon. Drew was from Jackson County and was serving life without parole for first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Drew had been an inmate since Aug. 16, 1982. Officials said Drew died of apparent

The Columbia Fire Department’s hazmat team was called to the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center on Wednesday morning for reports of a suspicious substance. The Fulton Fire Department said the Department of Corrections’ staff opened a package and found a white, powdery substance inside. Fulton firefighters were called to the scene and then requested assistance

Adoptees who were born in Missouri will have the opportunity to get access to their birth certificate information in January. The Missouri Adoptee Rights Act will take effect on Tuesday and may give Missouri-born adoptees, ages 18 and older, access to a copy of their original birth certificate. Officials said the new law could affect

Miller County deputies arrested Thomas Greschner on Friday after officers received a report that a Brumley postal carrier was possibly driving while intoxicated. Deputies said they found Greschner operating his postal vehicle and arrested him for driving while intoxicated. Greschner was taken to the Miller County Adult Detention Center and was issued a summons for

Columbia firefighters blocked off the right lane of Vandiver, just west of Oakland Gravel on Wednesday afternoon for a vehicle fire. Firefighters said the driver of the vehicle saw and smelled smoke from the engine and pulled over. Firefighters said they saw flames coming from the car but were able to quickly extinguish it. No