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TODAY: Brace yourselves for another gorgeous day in Mid-Missouri. Skies will remain clear through most of Sunday with temperatures reaching into upper 70s. Winds will remain calm near 6 mph from the southwest. By tonight, temperatures are going to stay on the mild side in the 60s with increasing clouds overnight. MONDAY: Areas far north

TODAY: Sunshine and dry weather will dominate our entire Sunday with temps reaching near 80 degrees and calmer winds from the southwest near 6 mph. TONIGHT: Conditions will remain dry and comfortable tonight with temps in the mid 60s under partly cloudy skies. MONDAY: A slight chance for morning showers exists in areas north of

The Randolph County prosecutor’s office filed more charges Friday against a 2016 Moberly homicide suspect after jail officers said they found homemade weapons in his jail cell. Joseph Kertz, 28, is being held at the Randolph County jail on first-degree murder and several other felony charges in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of

The Better Business Bureau held its annual Shred Day event at the Office Depot at Providence and Broadway in Columbia Saturday morning. Sean Spence, Columbia Regional Director with the BBB, said they shredded seven tons of paper from 221 cars in just three hours. “If you want to protect yourself, from identity theft, one of

TONIGHT: Dry and clear conditions will continue into the evening hours. Through the evening we will see breezy conditions gradually decrease as winds calm. A pleasant evening in store as temperatures will remain mild dropping to the 60s for the early evening. By morning, we will see cool conditions with temperatures in the 40s. SUNDAY:

The names of four fallen Missouri law enforcement officers were added to the Wall of Heroes at the Law Enforcement Memorial shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. Gov. Eric Greitens and Attorney General Josh Hawley spoke at the ceremony honoring the officers. “They leave their families to do dangerous work. They do this not because they

TODAY: Break out the sunglasses and get excited for a beautiful weekend ahead! It will be a bit windy today with northerly winds around 9-11 mph. That won’t stop our temperatures from reaching into the mid 70s under clear and sunny skies. By tonight, we will see those winds gradually decline with temperatures mild in

TODAY: Saturday holds favorable outside weather as temps reach the mid 70s by the afternoon. It will be a bit breezy with northerly winds around 9-11 mph . TONIGHT: Winds will be calming down tonight with a light northerly breeze near 7 mph with temps mild in the mid 50s.

The Columbia City Council received the wrong list of jobs a consultant would do for Columbia Water & Light when it voted to spend $450,000 to do it. Mayor Brian Treece pointed out the discrepancy between the scope of services the council saw at its Jan. 4, 2016 meeting and what the final contract with

Former Sturgeon Police Chief Greg Halderman is appealing his removal from office to the state Supreme Court and suing city officials for wrongful termination in Boone County Circuit Court. The two petitions were filed Thursday, more than a month after the Sturgeon Board of Aldermen voted to remove Halderman from his position as police chief.

A man accused of a shooting at a Columbia gas station was indicted by a grand jury Friday. Spencer Ervin is expected to appear in Boone County Court next week. He’s charged with shooting a gun at a person at the Eagle Stop on Providence Road during a large fight on March 19. Five other

Mid-Missourians hoping to limit their chances of identity theft can dispose of sensitive documents at an event happening Saturday. The Better Business Bureau will host its annual Shred Day event in the parking lot of Office Depot in Columbia. It’s located near the corner of East Broadway and Providence Road and will run from 8

The Camden County prosecutor’s office charged Daniel Pettis Friday with first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and other driving violations after he allegedly hit a man with his truck. The victim told a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper that Pettis hit him just after midnight Thursday near Route F and Quiet Oaks Drive.

Jefferson City police are ramping up enforcement against drinking and drinking and driving. The efforts are especially focused on younger drivers. Extra officers are on duty during the youth alcohol enforcement campaign. They are also keeping an eye out for those who may be drinking under the age of 21. The campaign lasts through May

Clear skies will give us a good opportunity to view the waxing gibbous moon and Jupiter in the southeastern evening sky this weekend. Jupiter will look like a bright steady star in the evening sky but since it’s a planet, it won’t twinkle like a star. You’ll see the moon to the upper right of

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has decided against issuing a “no wake” restriction for boaters this weekend, despite high water levels and possible debris in the water. “We don’t anticipate seeing the boating traffic we would on Memorial Day Weekend but it is going to be really nice and we do anticipate seeing quite a

One child was taken to University Hospital after a structure fire on Clearview Drive. ABC 17 News reached out to the Boone County Fire Department, who confirmed that a 12 year old child was being evaluated for burns to the arms and face. A resident of the home said that the child suffered from third

On Friday, the University of Missouri released its new estimates for freshman enrollment in the fall, and MU could be seeing a few hundred fewer students. MU says 4,009 students have paid enrollment deposits for the coming fall semester. The final enrollment number for last fall semester’s freshman class was 4,799. Officials say that students

With the recent rain in Mid-Missouri gone, we could become the target of mosquitoes earlier than normal. Floodwaters across the state, warmer weather and increasing humidity create the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Eric Stann with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says even a capful of water can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes

Everyone is safe after a student displayed a kitchen knife to a teacher in a “threatening way” at Smithton Middle School on Friday. According to a letter that was released by Principal Ed Schumacher to Smithton families, the student was “confined to one eighth grade classroom” and will face “appropriate disciplinary action.” You can read