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The Missouri Department of Labor announced Monday that the state minimum wage for 2018 has been established at $7.85. The rate will be effective Jan. 1. All businesses will be required to pay the hourly rate, except for retail and service businesses with annual gross sales less than $500,000. The minimum wage rate is calculated

TONIGHT: It will be breezy and mild with low temperatures only dropping into the lower 40s as southerly continue at 9-16 mph under partly cloudy skies. TUESDAY: A cold front will move through in the morning bringing some clouds which will clear out by early afternoon. It will be breezy and cooler with high temperatures

COLUMBIA – Mizzou basketball’s coveted freshman Michael Porter Jr. will be out for Monday’s game against Emporia State with a leg injury. A spokesperson for the team said, “Mizzou Men’s Basketball freshman Michael Porter, Jr. will not be available for tonight’s game vs. Emporia State. His status remains unchanged from prior announcements.” The spokesperson added,

Fulton police arrested Jasmine Allen, 31, on Monday morning after officers responded to the 5600 block of Hawk Lake Drive for a report of a burglary in progress. The victim told police that Allen was inside her shop attempting to steal a car. Allen drove the car into a shop door, causing damage to the

Columbia Parks and Recreation will begin bridge replacement on the MKT Trail on Nov. 27. Officials said a quarter-mile section of the trail will be closed starting from the northeast side of the 3M Wetlands to just southwest of the Stadium Boulevard underpass. Officials said bridges 5,7 and 8 will be replaced. The wooden bridges

Boone County deputies arrested Anthony Black after officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence. According to the probable cause statement, Black was arguing with a woman about property. The victim told deputies that Black had assaulted and yelled at her and that he took off his belt and attempted to hit her with

The Columbia Regional Airport has completed the renovation of runway 13-31. “It has been in planning since 2009,” Columbia spokesman, Steve Sapp, said. “It is part of the overall master plan for the Columbia Regional Airport. We are getting so close to completing all the projects we promised in that 2009 master plan. Today really

Boone County jail inmate Justin Todd was charged with damaging jail property after deputies received reports of vandalism at the jail. According to the probable cause statement, an inmate did not get his laundry on Thursday after turning it in for cleaning. Deputies said inmate Robert Crowley was seen on camera taking clean laundry in

Jefferson City police arrested Dorian Livingston on Saturday after officers observed him inside a business dumpster during closed business hours. According to the probable cause statement, the business had a “no trespassing” sign that was visible. Police said Livingston jumped out of the dumpster and fled on foot after being given commands to stop. Officers

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested Caleb Tetley, 25, on Sunday morning after officers responded to a single-car crash on MO 19. According to the traffic crash report, the crash happened when Tetley’s car traveled off the right side of the roadway and over-corrected, returned to the roadway and then traveled off the left side

The University of Missouri announced they will continue to use live pigs to train emergency room doctors despite protests. The announcement follows the Physicians Committee to Responsible Medicine rally to advocate ending the use of the pigs in physician training. The university said they will continue the practice through November 2020. Retired emergency physician Kerry

TODAY: Southwesterly winds will be breezy up to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. This will aid in warming us in the lower 60s through the afternoon hours, with a decreasing clouds. Winds will be the breeziest during the afternoon and die down as we head into the evening. A Red Flag

Columbia police arrested Phillip Henry on Sunday night after officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance in the 1700 block of Garden Drive. The victim told police on Saturday, Henry assaulted her by choking her to the point she could not breath, causing her to pass out, and strike her head on the ground. The

The Moberly Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Patton Street on Sunday night for a possible structure fire caused by an interior explosion. Firefighters said when they arrived on scene, they found a house with heavy smoke. Firefighters said they went inside the residence and found no one. The fire was contained to

As we head into Thanksgiving week it’s going to be a gorgeous, dry, and seasonal week here in mid-Missouri. We have plenty of sunshine in the forecast as temperatures vary from day to day, but overall perfect weather for any of your travel plans within the mid-west. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking

While investigating a disturbance call in the 400 block of Conley Road Sunday night, Columbia police officers said they were made aware of an SUV in which illegal drugs were being kept. The SUV was reported to be in the nearby Walmart parking lot just after 10:30 p.m. Officers say they spotted the vehicle and

State Rep. Joshua Peters is urging the Missouri House of Representatives to require unconscious racial bias training for elected officials and staff as part of state policy. “I have reported an incident involving racially offensive comments made by a staff member of the Missouri General Assembly,” said Peters. “It was done in the presence of

The Jefferson City Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Ventura Avenue Sunday night on reports of gunshots in the area. When officers arrived around 8:05 p.m. they found shell casings. several vehicles, one apartment damaged by gunfire. Police say no injuries have been reported. Sgt. Michael Ottolini, with Jefferson City Police Department

TONIGHT: It will be a chilly night across Mid-Missouri as temperatures fall into the mid to upper 30s. Thanks to winds shifting out of the south under 11 mph, temperatures will slowly fall through the night and eventually level off after 2 am. Despite the warmer night, wind chill values by the morning will be

Columbia Police are investigating an armed home invasion at 912 S. Providence Road, the Delta Kappa Epsilon Greek Annex. One victim suffered a head injury and lost property. Police confirm that two residents were in the home when three suspects entered. At least one of the three were armed. One resident was hit in the