Capitol Avenue blocked, law enforcement patrol ahead of inauguration
Security at Missouri’s capitol building is on alert ahead of inauguration events in Washington D.C.
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Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds
The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly force.
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Substitute teacher shortage remains as Columbia Public Schools students go back to classrooms
As Columbia Public Schools students return to their classrooms this week a situation still looms that could send them back online at least temporarily: a lack of substitute teachers.
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Tracking warm and windy next few days
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly clear with temperatures falling into the low to mid-20s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with southwest wind gusts between 20-25 mph. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: Nice weather sticks around through Thursday as southwest breezes and sunshine keep us near 50. A cold front moves through on
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Columbia police respond to shooting on Clark Lane
A large Columbia police presence was reported in the 2200 block of Clark Lane Tuesday morning.
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What is fog?
If you were awake early this morning, you probably noticed the fog that had developed across the area. This fog reduced visibility for many of us. In mid-Missouri, we get to see a lot of weather. This last week alone, we’ve seen snow, rain, and just this morning we saw fog. Fog is one of
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Tracking a calm, gloomy day
TUESDAY: Foggy conditions from this morning have exited the region, making way for clouds to move back in for this afternoon. Temperatures will get held up near 40. TONIGHT: Skies clear up a bit, helping cool things off a few degrees more, into the low to mid 20’s. EXTENDED: We’ll recover nicely on Wednesday with more sunshine
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Tracking a foggy start for some this morning
TUESDAY: Some patchy areas of fog will be possible, especially along and south of I-70 this morning. Once we can get that to lift, clouds are expected to move back in for this afternoon. Temperatures will get held up near 40. TONIGHT: Skies clear up a bit, helping cool things off a few degrees more,
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Columbia Public Schools to return to in-person hybrid learning Tuesday
Columbia Public School students are returning to the classroom in a hybrid learning model Tuesday morning.
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Enhanced security, lack of legislative business makes for slow day in downtown Jefferson City
Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol keeping the area quiet.
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Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return
With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.
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Tracking a few snow showers tonight, more clouds Tuesday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance for a few lingering snow showers north of I-70 into this evening. Lows in the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and chilly with highs in the upper 30s and a cool westerly breeze up to 20 mph. EXTENDED: Clouds clear Tuesday night and winds shift back southwest into Wednesday.
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Tracking light showers today
TODAY: Cloudy with a chance for a few rain or snow showers north of I-70. While many areas will only see trace accumulations at most, there are some isolated areas in the north that could receive heavier snowfall. The National Weather Service out of St. Louis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monroe County
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Jefferson City officials bracing for potential protests Wednesday as nationwide unrest continues
Some state workers received an email asking them to work from home on Wednesday because of the potential protests near the Missouri Capitol.
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SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees 2021: Week 2
Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Boonville’s Kennedy Renfrow scores five points in less than ten seconds. Nominee No. 2 – Mexico’s Isaiah Reams catches everyone off
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Tracking a chance for precipitation Monday, warmer this week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Cloudy with a chance for a few rain or snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. EXTENDED: The upper level pattern this week will be fairly flat over the Midwest, meaning temperatures will be close to normal and precipitation will
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Tracking a chance for spot flurries
TONIGHT: Things will be calm as lows fall into the upper 20s. Clouds will stick around. SUNDAY: Cloud cover continues with the possibility of more snow flurries. Breezes will continue but back off slightly and highs approach the upper 30s. EXTENDED: The week ahead looks very active with multiple disturbances moving through. We’ll be able
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Road crews out in full force as snowfall continues
Boone and Cole County road crews are out and working to improve driving conditions as snow continues to fall in Mid-Missouri.
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Driving conditions in Mexico OK, multiple crashes reported around the area
Road conditions were mostly clear in Mexico on Friday. Elsewhere in Audrain County, some drivers ran into poor driving conditions.
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Weather Alert Day: Snow winding down, strong winds remain
AFTERNOON UPDATE (3:15 PM): Snow showers have tapered off quite a bit across the northern portion of the area, with ongoing snow for areas east of Highway 54 and south of Lake of the Ozarks. Clouds stick around tonight along with gusty winds, so travel might be tricky into the evening commute despite the snow
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