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Columbia schools are watching the weather ahead of possible afternoon storms that might pop up during or after dismissal. Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS is prepared for a wide range of scenarios. Baumstark said the district will not release students if the weather is severe. If students are already on a bus

Gene Hamilton, who served as circuit judge for Boone and Callaway counties for decades, died Monday night. Hamilton was 76 years old. Hamilton was appointed Callaway County prosecutor after serving in the U.S. Army and was elected judge in 1982. He was a judge until his retirement in 2010. On Oct. 18, 2000, Hamilton swore

A Columbia man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly hit someone in the ribs with a metal pipe. Deputies were called to the 7300 block of East Suncrest Court Sunday morning. When they arrived, the victim was lying on the ground unconscious, according to court documents. Witnesses told police the victim was hit in

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* THIS AFTERNOON: Showers and storms continue to pull through the viewing area this afternoon. We’re expecting more organized severe weather to be developing this evening. The storms that have rolled through this morning were NOT the main event. We’ll continue to

Charges have been filed against a man following a shooting in northeast Columbia. Jeffrey T. Tucker, 26, of Columbia, was arrested Friday following an investigation in the 1300 block of Dawn Ridge Road. Police responded to the home after a shooting was reported around 9:31 a.m., according to court documents. Tucker is accused of shooting

The Mexico Department of Public Safety has named the man accused of dragging a police officer following a traffic stop Monday morning. Trevor B. Pepper, 21, of Mexico, was pulled over by police around 12:14 a.m. in the 400 block of West Promenade Street. Police said Pepper had an active warrant issued by Audrain County

A Missouri lawmaker has resigned after an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint found he engaged in “ethical misconduct” by pursuing an “amorous relationship” with an employee. Democratic Rep. DaRon McGee, of Kansas City, submitted his resignation late Monday. It was printed in the House Journal, which was publicly available Tuesday, along with an investigatory

One street was closed in Jefferson City early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in the 500 block of Eastland Drive. Avoid the 500 block of Eastland Dr crews are on scene of a working Structure Fire. — Jefferson City FD (@JeffersonCityFD) April 30, 2019 Crews responded to the scene around 4:45 a.m., and

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* TUESDAY: Morning showers exit as a warm front lifts north early in the day. We will watch this boundary closely for storm development after 12PM. A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to arrive after 3-5PM and last into late evening.

Agencies across mid-Missouri are preparing for Tuesday’s severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch at 3:43 a.m. Tuesday morning until Thursday at 7:00 a.m. BOONE CO OEM:Flash Flood Watch issued April 30 at 3:43AM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO — Joint Communications (@BCJC911) April

Missouri voters could have the ability to vote away a decades-old sales tax, if a proposal from a Lawrence County representative receives approval from state lawmakers. Members of a Missouri House committee heard public testimony on a resolution proposed by Rep. Mike Moon, R – Ash Grove, that would sunset the conservation sales and use

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to his role in a conspiracy to distribute drugs after someone was shot at his home. Brian Davis, 55, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, according to the office of the

The Columbia Police Department is reviewing its policies as part of a process to get accredited by a third party. Law enforcement agency standards are always subject to review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. CPD is working through its policies and asking for community input as part of the process. “I

While some divisions of Columbia Utilities have paid more than expected for temporary workers this year, the department is below expectations so far. Five divisions of the utilities department – electric, water, sewer, trash collection and landfill – have paid $1.3 million so far for temporary workers to fill out vacancies. That’s below the $2.1

Rescuers were sent to the Pinnacles Youth Park in Boone County on Monday afternoon after a woman fell about 15 feet down a ridge. Here’s video from Monday’s rescue at the Pinnacles. Two of the challenges of the rescue were the muddy conditions and location of the patient on the cliff. (Video credit: Boone County

A Columbia man described the emergency landing Sunday of a flight heading to Chicago as a “surreal” experience. “I texted both of my kids and I said ‘we have an emergency on a plane I’m on and I just want you both to know I love you’,” said Guy Hulen, a passenger on the Skywest

Officials are continuing to meet in Jefferson City this week to finalize the questions that will appear on applications for medical marijuana facilities. The Department of Health and Senior Services established 10 advisory committees — one for each of the application scoring criteria. Those panels are reviewing the questions drafted by the department and making

A Columbia-based non-profit has added a new boat to its fight to clean up the Missouri River. Missouri River Relief is focusing on keeping the river as clean as possible. “Our mission is to connect people with the Missouri River through direct experience and action,” said Steve Schnarr, executive director. “We take people on the

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* TONIGHT: Another round of storms arrives for this evening and will continue overnight. Heavy rainfall, lightning, thunder, and small hail are possible into the morning hours. Overnight lows drop into the upper 50s. TUESDAY: Morning showers exit as a warm front

Two inmates were hospitalized but released the same day after fights Saturday at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. One inmate had to get stitches above his eyebrow and another suffered facial fractures, Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann said in an email. Both men were released the same day and the man with facial