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Once again, Mid-Missouri is bracing itself for another round of severe weather. Much like we saw last week, this round of severe weather will occur through the evening hours. This means you need to make sure that you have some form of alerts that would wake you should you be asleep during inclement weather. The

TODAY: A wind advisory is in effect for a good portion of Mid-Missouri through later this evening. As the day progresses, we’ll see an increase in our wind speeds ahead of a frontal boundary that will bring some strong storms. Sustained winds of 20-30 mph are possible, with wind gusts up to 40. This can

A large portion of mid-Missouri is under a tornado watch until 10:00 p.m. Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray explains that it is a strong threat, meaning that if any tornados do develop, they have the potential to be as strong as an EF5 and as fast as 50 mph. “People need to be ready to act

This risk is upgraded for severe weather Monday night through Tuesday morning. Multiple rounds of storms are possible tonight. The evening commute will likely have some isolated thunderstorms developing near US 63 after 5PM. Another round will increasing by 9PM. This line will be more organized and bring the potential for all modes of severe

There is a Wind Advisory for areas west of HWY 54 from 10AM through 6PM. Non thunderstorm wind gusts will exceed 40 mph, upwards to 50 mph, especially near HWY 65. High impact vehicles, light weight vehicles, trash cans, and loose outdoor objects can be blown around. Minor damage to trees is also possible. There

TODAY: Wind Advisory 10AM through 6PM for wind gusts upwards to 45-50 mph. These will be non thunderstorm wind gusts, and can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Trash cans, lawn furniture, and minor tree and building damage is possible. Afternoon temperatures will warm to the low 70s. TONIGHT: There is a chance

UPDATED (Sunday at 7:27 p.m.) : ABC 17 has compiled a list of coaching candidates mentioned in local or national reports. That list can be found near the end of this story. —————————————————— Mizzou Athletics announced Kim Anderson will step down as Mizzou Men’s Basketball coach at the end of the 2016-2017 season. Athletic Director

TODAY: It will be a mild morning with temperatures in the low 50s for the morning commute. A south wind will steadily increase. Those south of HWY 50 are under a Wind Advisory where sustained winds of 20-30 mph is possible, along with wind gusts to 40 mph. This can make driving difficult for high

Mid-Missouri is in store for a second round of severe weather for the start of the work week. Monday, we can expect light showers during the morning and afternoon hours. Into the evening hours, there still is a chance of rain, but also a chance for severe weather. A line of thunderstorms will be pushing

Columbia police confirm one person has died after a car crash on Old Highway 63 on Saturday afternoon. Police said the crash happened when the first car was leaving a private drive in the 1000 block of the highway. The second car was going north. The first car started making a left turn to head

TONIGHT: Winds will hold strong from the south ranging from 14-17 mph with gusts at or even above 30 mph. Clouds will remain through the evening hours, which will help keep the overnight lows warm. By the later evening and morning hours temperatures will still be in the mid 50s. MONDAY: As moisture builds into

A Clarksburg man was flown to University Hospital after a rollover crash early Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Lookout Trail near Railroad Road around 5 a.m. Troopers said the driver, Kenneth Willis, 25, drove off the road and his car overturned. Willis was ejected from the car. He was

Fulton Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the evening of March 4. When police turned on the lights and sirens to their vehicles, the suspect vehicle immediately accelerated and sped away. Authorities said the vehicle pursuit lasted between four to five minutes before the suspect vehicle came to a stop a few miles

UPDATE 2/8: Joseph Jerome Johnson has been charged in this case with first degree robbery, first degree kidnapping and unlawful use of a firearm. Johnson assisted Robert Johnson in assaulting the victim, including holding a gun to the victim and stealing his cell phone and money. ORIGINAL STORY: Two people were in the Boone County

The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a young gunshot victim around 9 p.m. Saturday. When deputies arrived to the scene, in the southwest portion of Cooper County, they found a 12-year-old boy dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are working together to

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UPDATE: The crash has been cleared. Right now, one lane of I-70 westbound is closed due to a crash near the Lake of the Woods exit. ABC 17 News has a crew on scene. They say traffic is moving and they haven’t seen it slow, despite the closure. Our crews are working to speak to

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway will share the results of the University of Missouri system audit at 10 a.m. on Monday in Jefferson City. The university’s board of curators has told ABC 17 News in the past that the school is in a financial crisis. ABC 17 News reported that student enrollment declined since the

TODAY: Due to overcast skies, we will be looking at slightly cooler conditions for Sunday. Wind gusts will also return by the late morning hours after a short overnight break with sustained winds ranging from 10-20 mph with gusts around 30 mph; 65 TONIGHT: Conditions will remain mild, overcast, and dry overnight with winds still

UPDATE (10:25 P.M.): The Endangered Person Advisory has been canceled. The children and mother were found safe. ORIGINAL: An Endangered Person Advisory for 3 young sisters suspected of being taken by their mother was issued Saturday in Crawford County. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department said Margaret Jordan, 26, is suspected of taking her children, who