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The Columbia school board heard from the public Wednesday night regarding the school district’s budget for the upcoming school year. While most of the public was pleased to hear about the budget proposals, everyone who spoke also expressed their concerns about the elimination of German and Japanese languages class at high schools and middle schools

Columbia city leaders are facing several challenges as they finalize next year’s budget. That includes a continuing decrease in sales tax revenue and a university that just announced millions of dollars in budget cuts, layoffs as well as a drop in enrollment. “These problems will have a noticeable, negative impact on Columbia’s economy as a

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is looking for a driver after a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist north of Columbia on Wednesday. Troopers said the crash happened around 7:50 a.m. on Route E, north of the West Driskel Road intersection. According to the patrol, the driver of an SUV rear-ended Tyler Cordia, 25, of Columbia,

State lawmakers are meeting in Jefferson City again Monday for a second special legislative session. In an announcement made via Twitter on Wednesday, Gov. Eric Greitens called for a Special Session on pro-life policies. The governor said it was primarily in response to a recent law passed in St. Louis. ABC 17 News sat down

UPDATE 6 p.m.: One man died in a vehicle crash Wednesday morning after he over-corrected and crashed into a tree on Route E, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report. Troopers said Daniel Wertzberger, 30 and from Higbee, was driving south on Route E when he drifted off to the right side of

The city’s strategic plan has helped reduce poverty and crime, but City Manager Mike Matthes expects a dismal year in their ability to fund some parts of the government. The city manager’s State of the City Address tackled crime, jobs and his outlook on the economy for the year ahead. Matthes spent much of the

Almost a week after the Attorney General’s office released its annual Vehicle Stop Report, the city of Columbia is promising once again to work with the community. 2016 numbers showed black drivers were four times as likely to be pulled over than white drivers, and at a rate three times greater than expected. That spike

A bicyclist suffered from moderate injuries after he was hit during a hit and run in Boone County. An unknown Jeep SUV was traveling northbound on Route E when he hit the bicyclist from behind, causing the bicycle to go off of the right side of the road and ejecting the bicyclist. The driver of

Fulton Police received a report of stolen property from the grounds of the Fulton State Hospital on Wednesday. Three stone pieces comprising on the Missouri State Seal sculpture that had been displayed at the State Hospital are missing. These three missing stone pieces from this sculpture have historical significance and are valued at approximately $30,000.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will allow temperatures to fall into the mid- upper 50s, with a light northeasterly breeze at 3-6 mph. THURSDAY: We will have another sunny day with high temperatures reaching the low 80s. Winds will be out of the west around 5 mph. EXTENDED: Friday winds will shift to the south and

You hear it often and even more as the summer months gear up: the importance of drinking water. When you get down to the science of it, you realize just how important staying hydrated is to the body. The adult human body is comprised of up to 60 percent of water. Every ounce lost can

UPDATE 2:10 P.M.: According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Giacoletto suffered serious injuries after a crash on Monday. Giacoletto was driving a 2015 GMC 2500 at a fast speed and failed to stop at a stop sign. He went off of the west side of I-70 and hit a ditch. Giacoletto was taken to

A Cole County man was charged with third degree assault on a vulnerable person, first degree sexual misconduct on a vulnerable person and second degree attempted armed robbery of a vulnerable person. Salvador Hernandez-Nevarro, 26, confronted the victim, who was mentally challenged, in an alley at 100 West Tanner Way in Jefferson City, Mo. Hernandez-Nevarro

The City of Sturgeon is under a boil advisory after a contractor hit a water main. The boil advisory will continue until Friday at 9:00 A.M. The affected areas are: North Fairgrounds Road to West Smith to Proctor Street North Turner from railroad tracks to West Stone Street West Harris Street from North Turner to

Two people from Russellville suffered moderate injuries after their motorcycle hit a deer in Cole County on Tuesday evening. Leslie Elwood, 51, and his passenger, Lois Elwood, 47, were driving on US 50 westbound when their 2002 Victory motorcycle hit a deer and ran off of the right side of the road. The motorcycle overturned

UPDATE 6/7: According to an official press release, Houston operated First Stop Last Stop Pawn and Aromatherapy in Fulton and admitted that he contributed to $4,544,700 of the total $6,656,843 in gross proceeds generated by the conspiracy from Dec. 18, 2012, to July 16, 2015. ORIGINAL STORY: A Fulton man has pleaded guilty to mail

This weekend we expect temperatures to break into the 90s, but it may feel hotter outside than what the actual temperature is. When we see high temperatures combined with a high relative humidity, we experience high heat indices. In the summer months it is crucial to be aware of the heat index as you step

TODAY: This afternoon will be another dry and sunny day for Mid-Mo! Temperatures will be reaching into the low 80s with the northeasterly breeze persisting, up to 10 mph. Humidity will remain low. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will allow temperatures fall into the mid 50s, with a light northeasterly breeze at 3-6 mph. THURSDAY: A

UPDATE: Miranda Staponski was found after 6 pm Tuesday night according to the Camden County Sheriff Department. Staponski was found walking on A near Three Hills Road in Montreal, authorities said. Her vehicle was also discovered nearby. The Sheriff’s Department said Staponski was taken to a local hospital and has been treated and released. ORIGINAL:

TODAY: Another dry and sunny day for mid-Mo! Temperatures will be reaching into the low 80s with the northeasterly breeze persisting, up to 10 mph. Humidity will remain low. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will allow temperatures fall into the mid 50s, with a light northeasterly breeze at 3-6 mph.