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In a traffic alert for drivers in Jefferson City, some big, possibly confusing, changes are coming to Missouri Boulevard. Starting tomorrow, the signals at the intersection of Missouri Boulevard and Dunklin/Bolivar Streets will be turned off for up to 10 days. As a result, Missouri Boulevard traffic will not be allowed to make left turns

The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to allow for extra travel time on Sunday as they return home from their Thanksgiving holiday weekend. MoDOT said traffic is likely to increase dramatically on I-70, especially between Columbia and Wentzville. Peak travel times are from 3-9 p.m. “Last year the average speed on I-70 the

TODAY: Skies will remain cloudy as the chance for rain makes its way into Mid-Missouri by this afternoon. A passing warm front that is associated with the passing cold front will be bringing the first wave of rain and the potential for non-severe thunderstorms. Areas north of US 24 could see rain accumulate to around

Shoppers walking around downtown Saturday will notice signs promoting something called Small Business Saturday, and the deals that go along with it. In 2010, American Express launched Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage shoppers to shop locally the day after Black Friday. “Small business represents 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers and they

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 29-year-old Jerry Gill in connection with a shooting at County Park in Jefferson City. According to law enforcement, Gill shot a woman at the park around 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 21st. The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A news release states that deputies

This weekend has been a mild and dry weekend so far, but that is going to change as we move into Sunday. Sunday temperatures will continue to be mild, but there is chance of rain that will work its way into mid-Missouri ahead of a cold front. There is a slight chance of rain that

A Columbia man is facing assault and weapons charges after allegedly getting into a fight with his roommate. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested Jason Sones, 43, Friday. Authorities said Sones hit his roommate in the head with a baseball bat during an argument. Sones was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault and unlawful use of

An 80-year-old Paris, Missouri man died Saturday afternoon when he failed to yield to a train and it slammed into his vehicle, authorities said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report showed Stanley Thurman was driving southbound on County Road 235 when his car was hit by the train that was traveling eastbound. Thurman was

TONIGHT: A slightly warmer night is in store for mid-Missouri as temperatures will be in the upper 30s. Skies will be mostly clear will developing Stratus through the evening hours. A slight southerly breeze will be present at 5-7 mph, helping us warm back up for Sunday. SUNDAY: After a mostly clear night, temperatures will

A 62-year-old man has been life-flighted to University Hospital after a crash in Montgomery County. It happened yesterday afternoon on I-70 at the 166 mile marker. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man ran his car off the left side of the roadway before his car re-entered the highway. He then flipped his

Maries County deputies have arrested Alex Lange after he led authorities on a high-speed chase through two counties. Deputies said Lange was driving a stolen motorcycle during the chase, which started on Highway C near Belle. Speeds during the chase reached up to 100 mph. Eventually, the chase entered Gasconade County. Deputies said Lange wrecked

After several weekends of perfect weekend weather (by perfect, I mean overall sunny and dry), we finally have a likely chance for rain starting up Sunday evening. Mimicking a similar setup to our latest rain event, we have another cold front digging its way through Mid-Missouri, and with it comes a chance for rain. Although

TODAY: Conditions are going to be mild but favorable. For the morning, expect areas of fog until around 9am. Mid-Missouri will sit under clear and sunny skies with the high reaching to the upper 50s. Winds will be warm out of the south around 5-10 mph. SUNDAY: After a mostly clear night, temperatures will be

A busy Columbia road could get a slower speed limit. The city council will consider lowering the speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 50 mph from Mick Deaver Drive to Old Plank Road. The suggestion comes after a MoDOT traffic study in August, requested by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission. The study shows

The 45 mph speed limit on Battle Avenue near the high school could soon be reduced after a speed study done by the city of Columbia staff. According to a report from Public Works, the staff is recommending reducing the 45 mph limit to 40 mph on Battle Avenue from St. Charles Road to the

A man who claims to be the ex-boyfriend of Monique Parra, the woman accused of the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Kevin Hollins, spoke to ABC 17 News Friday. Curtis Hayes said he and Parra have a son together and have remained in close contact although they are no longer in a relationship. “I instantly threw

A woman charged in connection with a Columbia homicide is facing assault charges after an incident inside the Boone County Jail Thursday. The sheriff’s department said Jaclyn Rose threw an object at a jail corrections officer. The officer was not injured. Rose is now facing charges of assault on a law enforcement officer. She was

The most recent report of an unarmed assault was reported by Columbia police on Nov. 16, 2016. Since then there have been several calls for shots fired, homicide by gun and armed robberies. The Uniform Crime Report shows assaults without weapons has decreased, while assaults with firearms has increased. In 2001 reports showed there were

The Mizzou football team overcame a 20-point halftime deficit to beat Arkansas 28-24 on senior day. The Tigers outscored the Hogs 21-0 in the second half. Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock threw for 268 yards and a touchdown. Running back Nate Strong had 17 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns – Both of Strong’s touchdowns

A fire destroyed an unoccupied house on the corner of Elm Avenue and Mulberry Street Thursday. New Bloomfield Police Chief Christopher Hammann said it appears the fire started in the back of the house and spread throughout, causing the upstairs to collapse. investigators say the cause of the fire was most-likely electrical wiring from a