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TONIGHT: It will be cool and comfortable tonight with a low near 50. Winds will stay under 6 mph from the west. Patchy fog is possible, mainly near area lakes and rivers. TUESDAY: Skies will remain sunny with a mild afternoon as high temperatures reach the mid 70s with a west to southwest breeze of

Vehicle break-ins happen frequently across Columbia. “There is no one place to move in Columbia to get away from this,” one CPD sergeant told ABC 17 News. To try to make sure you’re staying as safe as possible, the Columbia Police Department offers a free home security inspection. After a string of break-ins in one

TODAY: Winds through the day will be breezy out of the northwest up to 15 mph. Sunny skies with a high of 70 degrees expected. Today also marks the day which Mid-Missouri will see equal amount of daytime and nighttime at 12 hours a piece. Starting Tuesday the day will be shorter than the night,

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 50/63 and Missouri Blvd. Sunday afternoon for reports of a person being hit by a car. The crash happened around 2:40 p.m. Responders found Kenyon Reed, 55, lying on the ground bleeding from his head. Reed was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to

Lincoln University fired head football coach Mike Jones, Lincoln Director of Athletics John Moseley announced on Sunday. “I believe that making this decision now will put us on a path towards reaching those goals,” Mosely said in a statement. In his statement Moseley also said, ” We are committed to success in all of our

TODAY: Stray showers this morning occurring along I-44 is dumping very meager rainfall. These showers will quickly exit just after sunrise, with cooler and drier air to follow. Winds through the day will be breezy out of the northwest up to 15 mph. Sunny skies with a high of 70 degrees expected. Today also marks

For residents on Sylvan Lane, it seems like shootings are typical these days. “There’s been, I guarantee, six shootings,” said Deborah Jackson, a resident on Sylvan Lane. The victim of the area’s latest shooting was found close to her front porch. “It’s dangerous for me. I’m afraid I’m going to die over here,” she said.

TONIGHT: A cold front will push through the area in the late evening and could bring a few additional showers to areas along I-44 with rainfall totals only around a tenth of an inch. Once the cold front passes we can expect to see some much cooler and drier air overnight, which will drop temperatures

With the cold front passing through Mid-Missouri Sunday afternoon, we should expect much cooler and drier conditions dominating our area for the entire week. Why all of a sudden are conditions becoming drier and cooler all of a sudden? Well, since the Northern Hemisphere is slowly tipping farther away from the sun’s direct rays, this

Throughout the years, new information and discoveries about people with mental health issues has begun to change the way law enforcement responds to calls involving suspects who might have these problems. “20 years ago the response was we surround the house, we barricade,” said Officer Jeff Forck with the Columbia Police Department. “We’ve got nothing

The Mizzou football stomped all over Delaware State Saturday, winning 79-0. The Tigers were up 58-0 at halftime, which is the most points MU has ever scored in a single half. The two teams agreed to play 10 minute quarters in the second half. Drew Lock threw for 402 yards and 5 touchdowns. He completed

Columbia Police were called to Isherwood and Pioneer Drive around 8 p.m. Saturday night for reports of shots fired. Police said two people were driving near the intersection when they were shot at multiple times. A 58-year-old man inside the car was hit by the gunfire. The other person in the car was not injured

One teenager died in a car crash late Saturday night near Shelbyville, Missouri. Three others had serious injuries according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The report says the car they were riding in was heading west on Missouri Highway 168. It says the car went off the north side of the road, overcorrected and

Columbia Police say someone tried to break into Kilgore’s Pharmacy on Providence Road early Sunday morning. Police say the suspect tried to break in a few locations but never got inside. Police on the scene say at least one of those locations was the drive-thru window. Minor damage was done to the building. Police do

TODAY: Have an umbrella handy today! A passing cold front will bring a chance for rain by late Sunday morning and into the afternoon. The best chance for rain will be between noon and mid-afternoon. These storms are not expected to be severe, and will most likely be scattered with light to moderate rainfall Less

TODAY: A warm day to tailgate or be outside with temperature highs in the upper 80s. Tonight will continue to be muggy and warm with temperature lows around 70 with above average humidity with light southerly winds under 10 mph. SUNDAY: A cold front will bring a rain chance Sunday late morning and early afternoon

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Columbia Friday evening. The crash happened at Rangeline Street and Brown School Road at 6:30 p.m. According to police, the crash happened when a 16-year-old girl driving an SUV tried to turn left on a flashing yellow arrow and failed to see a motorcycle

Fulton Police officers were called to the 900 block of Lyle Street just before 8 a.m. Saturday for reports of a disturbance. Officers were informed a brother and sister were arguing over marijuana. Police said they found marijuana and other drug paraphernalia inside the home. Kailey Rubin, 17, was arrested on suspicion of possession of

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department was called to a hotel at the Midway Travel Plaza Friday night for reports of an assualt. Deputies arrested Steven Holcomb on suspicion of beating his significant other with a hammer. Authorities said the victim had visible injuries but refused medical treatment. Holcomb is facing charges of armed criminal action

Columbia Police and the Boone County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of shots fired near Gillespie Bridge Road and Arlene Drive Friday evening. A man told police he was driving near the intersection when someone began shooting at him. Police said the victim wasn’t hurt, but his car was hit by bullets. The department’s Crime