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Boone County’s lead prosecutor said Tuesday that he will not pursue state charges against a Columbia man who fatally shot another man and claimed self defense. A federal judge sentenced Ricky Gurley to 24 months in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in January to being a felon in possesion of a firearm. A search

University of Missouri police say a report of sexual assault that prompted a campus-wide alert last week was false. “After a thorough investigation, the University of Missouri Police Department has determined that the report of a sexual assault over the weekend was unfounded,” MUPD Chief Doug Schwandt wrote in an email to the campus. “The

Officials with the city of Boonville have confirmed the city’s airport is currently closed for reconstruction. Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport is near I-70 off Pearre Lane and State Road 87, southeast of the city. The project is estimated to cost around $3 million and is expected to be completed in October. According to the city’s

TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. A few storms may become strong with wind gusts up to 60 mph and 1″ hail. Lows fall into the upper 50s to around 60. WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny and warm. Highs reach the upper 70s to around 80. EXTENDED: The remainder of the week will

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri System Board of Curators will vote on a 5 percent tuition increase on all four campuses Wednesday. The special curators’ meeting will take place by phone conference. The increase will be the largest in several years. State law had limited increases to the percentage as the yearly increase

It has been five months since South Dakota woman Melissa Peskey was found dead outside of Boonville. “Its been a work in progress. It is an open and active investigation, and our goal is to get more information about what happened that night,” said Sergeant Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Highway

The school cafeteria feeds thousands of students in Columbia every weekday. It’s one of the few places parents have control over what their kids eat, and the cleanliness of where they are eating. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department inspects every Boone County school’s cafeteria once a semester. “It’s the same inspection that we would

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department said it was short 28 lifeguards on Tuesday, which could cause pool hours to shorten. The city is offering to help cover most of the cost for lifeguard certification for anyone more than 15 years old, said Columbia Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs. However, if the city does

Skin cancer is preventable, yet there are 5 million diagnosed cases of it a year. It’s the most common cancer in the United States, said Dr. Emily Smith, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology and dermatopathology with MU Health Care. In her clinical practice, she sees patients with high risk cancers like melanoma. “If caught

ABC 17 News has confirmed a mother and a son are in custody after a shooting Monday afternoon in Sedalia. Tiffanie L. O’Malley, 42, and Tyler J. Evans, 24, both of Sedalia, were arrested around 4:45 p.m. Monday on Interstate 70 in Lafayette County by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Prosecutors in Lafayette County have

THIS AFTERNOON: We’re continuing to track a quick moving bubble of low pressure moving across Mid-Missouri this afternoon. This will bring a chance at showers and storm into this evening, especially along and north of I-70. It’s warmer and more humid today with highs in the 70s. TONIGHT: Scattered showers continue overnight, but nothing will

A group of Republican lawmakers is blocking work in the Missouri Senate in protest of legislation that would create new tax breaks for businesses. Members of the Senate’s Conservative Caucus were continuing a filibustering Tuesday morning that began around 2:30 p.m. Monday and ran all through the night. LIVE PLAYBACK: Watch Gov. Mike Parson’s news

A man was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon, according to the Sedalia Police Department. According to a news release, officers responded to the 500 block of East 2nd Street for a shooting. Police said officers found the victim, Sean Clark, 32, of Hughesville with several gunshot wounds. According to the news release, the victim

A detainee is back in custody ater he escaped from Cooper County Detention Center’s custody for a brief time. On Tuesday night staff transported a 22-year-old male detainee to a local medical facility for treatment, but the detainee escaped during a transition in security. The detention officer immediately notified dispatch and it led to a

Senators experienced a day of gridlock to kick off the final week of the legislative session over a discussion on tax incentives. Several senators from the St. Charles County area filibustered all day Monday on a bill that would create tax incentives primarily for General Motors, which has a plant in Wentzville, Missouri. If passed,

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with increasing clouds during the day. A warm front approaches by evening and could trigger a few showers and thunderstorms after 5 PM, especially east of Highway 63. Highs will rise into the mid-70s. TONIGHT: Scattered showers continue overnight, but nothing will be severe. Through morning the rain will move east of

UPDATE: The Board of Education unanimously approved both the insurance plan changes and Dr. Peter Stiepleman’s contract extension. Kathy Steinhoff, head of the Columbia Missouri National Educators Association, said she hoped the savings from the insurance switch would stay within the employee salary and benefit category. CPS calculates retirement benefits for its teachers based on

Ameren responded to a gas leak in west Columbia on Monday night, officials said. A resident reported the leak to Ameren around 6:30 p.m. An Ameren spokesperson said a contractor hit a line in the 4400 block of Georgetown. Crews with Ameren responded to the scene to shut off gas service, but officials said no

The Missouri Department of Transportation says drivers will not be able to drive onto Ash Street from Providence Road starting Tuesday. This is part of the ongoing Americans with Disbailities Act improvements project along Providence. The closure is supposed to start at 9 a.m., weather permitting, and the road is scheduled to reopen by the

Police continue to investigate a reported sexual assault Friday night on the University of Missouri’s campus. According to the university, the police department received the report around 11p.m. Friday and said the incident happened between 8 and 8:30 p.m. MU police in an MU Alert said the victim was forced into a vehicle near Wilson