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THURSDAY: A few clouds will build in the afternoon as high temperatures climb to 90 degrees. There is a slight shower or t-storm chance mainly east of HWY 63 and north of I-70 as a weak front moves through late in the day. The best timing for any rain looks to range from 3-7 PM.

In 1998, Hinkson Creek in Columbia tested for dangerously high levels of e. coli. 20 years later, ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick found the levels are still very high. On Thursday, August 2, ABC 17 News Investigates why and how much clean up efforts have already cost taxpayers. Watch the complete report August 2 on ABC

After dropping them in the April elections due to historically low turnout, Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks said Wednesday that Oak and Paquin Towers will be polling locations for the August primary and November elections. “Back in April I had seven or eight meetings with…a lot of individual and different groups,” he said. “I promised

Eight security cameras installed throughout downtown in 2011 are still in use by Columbia Police on an “as needed basis.” City spokesperson Steve Sapp confirmed Wednesday that the cameras are still active and told ABC 17 News that the city has a contractor who does repair work as needed. ABC 17 News reported back in

UPDATE: According the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, an 86-year-old man was transported by staff for life to University Hospital. Three other people suffered moderate injuries and two juveniles sustained minor injuries. According to the report, the crash happened when a vehicle tried to make a left turn and turned into the path of

A 50-year-old Fulton woman is accused of animal neglect for having more than 137 animals in her residence. According to Fulton police, a warrant was issued to Melissa Baxter’s property of the 600 block of Grand Avenue. According to officials, neighbors had complained about a strong odor coming from the residence and a health inspector

The City of Columbia inspects a building after it’s first constructed, after a major renovation of if there is a visible violation from the outside. There are no annual inspections. Building Official Larry Burkhardt said Jefferson City follows similar inspection guidelines to Columbia. “Ongoing building maintenance that’s the responsibility of the owner,” said Columbia’s Community

A man is recovering from injuries after he was involved in a crash in Mexico, Missouri, Wednesday morning. According to the Mexico Department of Public Safety, Joshua L. Hutchison, 36, of Mexico, was traveling north in 1100 block of Elmwood Drive on a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he was hit by an SUV around

All residences and businesses who receive water from the City of Fayette are under a boil advisory. The city sent a letter to businesses and residents Wednesday afternoon notifying them of the advisory. According to the letter, city crews started working on repairs to a ten inch water line that was hit with a boring

A Miller County woman faces new charges after investigators accused her of dealing meth out of her home. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that deputies and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force arrested Eliana Woods on Sunday night at her home in the 300 block of Locust Street in Olean, Missouri. According to the

TONIGHT: With clear skies, temperatures will drop back into the mid 60s by morning with winds out of the southwest up to 6 mph. THURSDAY: A few clouds will build in the afternoon as high temperatures climb to 90 degrees. There is a slight shower or t-storm chance mainly east of HWY 63 as a

UPDATE 12:09 P.M.: Deputies said the boy who was the subject of a Benton County endangered person alert sent out over the weekend was found safe in mid-Missouri. Four-year-old Grayson Darnell and his noncustodial parent, Julie Darnell, 36, of Warsaw, were located in Moniteau County Wednesday morning after she flagged down a concrete truck and

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Plattsburg, Missouri man after he led them on a chase reaching speeds more than 100 miles per hour. The chase went from Pulaski County to Miller County along Highway 17 on Saturday. According to a press release from the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, Crocker Police were originally pursuing

July brought some of the hottest weather of the entire year, but a cool down by the tail end of the month made for overall a seasonal period. When breaking down the month into two parts, there are two different stories. The first half of the month showed an average temperature of 82.4 degrees, but

TODAY: After several days of pleasant conditions across Mid-Missouri, summer finally rears its head once again. Under mostly sunny skies, highs will climb to near 90 today with winds gradually shifting around out of the south. It’ll be humid this afternoon, with heat indices topping out in the lower 90s. TONIGHT: With mostly clear skies

A mid-Missouri police officer has been charged after investigators accused him of having sex with a minor. According to court documents, John Rollins, 34, of New Franklin, was charged in Moniteau County with felony first-degree sodomy on Thursday. The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office said it started investigating Rollins in July after deputies got a report

UPDATE – 6:35 a.m.: All lanes are open and traffic is moving normally after a crash on eastbound I-70 near the Hwy 63 connector Wednesday morning. ORIGINAL: Crews responded to a crash on eastbound I-70 near the Hwy 63 connector Wednesday morning. The call was made just before 6 a.m. after the crash reportedly occurred

Drivers and pedestrians will see more changes on Nifong Boulevard near Sinclair Road starting Wednesday. Columbia Public Works hired crews from Cook Conrete to make upgrades to the road and crosswalk at Nifong Boulevard and Woods Edge Road. The project includes crews replacing asphalt shoulders with concrete and adding a pedestrian island with flashing beacons,

WEDNESDAY: After patchy morning fog lifts it will a beautiful start the the day! The start of August will be warmer and mostly sunny with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. Winds will be stay light, under 8 mph from the northwest with low humidity. TONIGHT: With clear skies remaining temperatures will drop back

The City of Columbia is planning to install new lighting downtown as early as next month as concerns over crime in the area increase. Katie Essing, executive director for the Downtown Community Improvement District, said the city is planning to install six test lights in the area around Hitt and Broadway. The Columbia City Council