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Into Sunday evening there is a marginal threat in place for northwestern portions of mid-Missouri. Showers and potential storms are looking to hold off until after the 2 AM. A cap in place in the atmosphere means that the atmospheric conditions may inhibit any storms to develop. If we do see storms developing, the main

The Columbia Public Schools district has maxed out the budget for renovations to Douglass High School. “We have come to the max of our allocated budget for Douglass High School,” Jonathan Sessions, CPS board member said. In February, ABC 17 News reported the district was getting close to its budgeted amount for the renovations. “That

UPDATE (3:20 p.m.): The Amber Alert has been canceled. Briscoe was found safe. ORIGINAL: The Blue Springs Police Department issued an Amber Alert for an abduction that occurred at 2514 NW 6th Street around 11:21 p.m. Saturday. Police said Apple Briscoe, 12, may have been abducted by William L. Dela Cruz, 22, last seen in

The first Molly’s Miles 5K had almost 900 participants, each of them receiving a finishers medal and a long-sleeve shirt once they passed the finish line. The event, which honors fallen law enforcement officers, started at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Boone Nifong Medical Center. Christie Anliker, co-chair of Molly’s Miles 5K, said that when

A flood warning is in effect for some counties near the Missouri, Mississippi and Grand Rivers through Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service, areas near the Missouri River in Boonville, Glasgow, Miami and Herman have minor flooding. Areas near the Grand River in Brunswick and Sumner have moderate flooding. The river levels near

With spring in full swing, this means that trees and flowers are primed and ready to share their pollen, and that is not always good news for people. Although the spreading of pollen is essential for new plant life and growth, it can lead to minor sniffles to full on migraines for several people across

Update 9:40 a.m.: According to the Boone Electric Cooperative power outage map, power has been restored to all customers. Original: Some Columbia residents are impacted by a power outage. According to Boone Electric Cooperative, about 190 customers near Rangeline Street and Brown School Road have an outage. Crews are working to fix the problem. ABC

TODAY: Temps will be warm in the lower 80s with partly sunny skies. Winds will be gusts with sustained winds near 16 mph out of the south and gusts near 30 mph. TONIGHT: Scattered rain and storms move into Mid-Missouri after 9PM with minimal accumulation expected. Few areas may receive up to 1/4″. Western regions

TODAY: Aside from high winds, Sunday is going to be another warm day with the high reaching into the lower 80s. Winds will pick us as early as the morning hours with sustained winds around 16 mph with gusts near 30 mph out of the south. We will see some sunshine today as clouds gradually

As the temperatures in mid-Missouri continue to rise, more people are taking advantage and hitting the trails on their bikes. In Columbia, any rider under 15 years old is required to wear a helmet while riding their bike. Failure to do so could lead to a $5 to $25 fine and the rider could even

One lane of Paris Road near the Highway 63 intersection was shut down Saturday night down while emergency responders worked to clear the scene of a crash. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. An officer with the Columbia Police Department said three cars were involved in the crash and one person was taken to

A Syracuse, Missouri man was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 5 in Moniteau County Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Manix Schmidt, 29, was driving southbound in the northbound lanes trying to pass a car. Schmidt approached another car traveling in the northbound lane when both drivers swerved the same way

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Friday after he allegedly stole a truck during the overnight hours. A sergeant said the truck was reported stolen from the 2200 block of Woodie Proctor Road, south of Columbia, Friday morning. A few hours later deputies spotted Brandon Harrison, 28, driving the reported stolen truck. The

TONIGHT: By tonight, temperatures will remain pleasant in the 60s as those southerly winds continue to push in warm air into mid-Missouri. Tonight gusts may be as high as 28 mph. Conditions will remain dry with partly cloudy skies. SUNDAY: Sunday will be a warm one as temperatures climb into the 80s by the afternoon!

A 4-year-old girl is dead after a crash in Phelps County that also left an 8-year-old boy with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the three-car crash happened around 7 p.m. Friday on Highway 72, just east of Highway F. The crash report says a tow unit from the third car, a

TODAY: Saturday will be mostly sunny and dry with temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 70s by the afternoon. Winds will be breezy from the south around 13-18 mph with gusts near 28 mph. By tonight, temperatures will remain pleasant in the 60s as those southerly winds continue to push in warm air into

TODAY: Temps are going to increase into the mid to upper 70s across Mid-Missouri. Skies will be mostly clear with breezy conditions by mid-morning into afternoon with gusts near 25 mph out of the south. SUNDAY: Most of Sunday is going to be partly sunny and dry with temps near 80 degrees. Winds will return

Amina Mohamed doesn’t consider herself a politically motivated person. Mohamed came to Missouri in the mid-1990s from Somalia, moving to Columbia in 2006. She said she wanted a quiet place to raise her children, which has come to fruition so far. Mohamed runs two businesses in town, including Bliss Adult Day Care on Providence Road,

A University of Missouri student could be facing charges after police arrest him for an alleged fight. According to campus police, Curtis Ferneau refused to let his girlfriend leave his dorm room early Thursday morning. A fight ensued, leading to Ferneau breaking his girlfriend’s phone by throwing it in the toilet. Ferneau was arrested on

A Callaway County man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in five different cases. Joseph Green was convicted of tampering with a motor vehicle, and first and second degree burglary this week. The 21-year-old from Tebbetts admitted he stole a pickup truck last January, a van in September and an ATV in November. He