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TUESDAY : As the line of stronger storms exits the area early this morning we are going to see scattered showers on the backend of the system for the morning commute. We will see a drying trend from north to south later on this morning. By the afternoon most of the day will be dry

One person was injured Monday after a boat fire at the Lake of the Ozarks. It happened around 6:50 p.m. near the 24 mile marker of the main channel, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Dan Hall, 47, was starting the boat after refueling, which caused some fumes to ignite, the report said.

A federal judge revoked the bond for a man who shot and killed a person in east Columbia last year. Ricky B. Gurley went back into federal custody on Monday when District Judge Brian Wimes revoked his bond after an hourlong hearing in Jefferson City. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lawrence Miller said that Gurley had violated

UPDATE: The audience broke into applause when the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approved a budget that will feature money for teacher supplies Monday night. The district will use some of its nearly nine million dollar surplus from the current school year to help fund it. CFO Heather McArthur and Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said

Gov. Parson addressed the Missouri House and Senate for the first time on Monday. His entire speech can be read below: Thank you, Speaker Richardson, President Pro Tem Richard, and members of the Missouri House and Senate. First, let me start by introducing my wife Teresa to you. I’m so proud to recognize her as

TONIGHT : The line of storms moving in from northwestern Missouri looks like it will split in two and affect mainly areas closer to HWY 65 in western Missouri and areas north of I-70. Unfortunately, some areas of mid-Missouri will be missed by the rain. The severe threat is low and mainly for strong wind

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was investigating after human remains were found on Monday. According to Sheriff Louie Gregoire, the remains were found in a rural area of Miller County. The Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control is assisting in the investigation. The body had not been identified as of

Columbia Public Schools received a 99.5 percent approval rating in the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s annual school bus inspection. That means 214 out of CPS’ 215 buses were approved. One bus was rated “out of service,” which means it poses an immediate danger. The bus must be repaired, re-inspected and placed back into service by

A wall in Jefferson City continues to deteriorate after it partially collapsed on Thursday. The collapse happened on the corner of High and Madison streets in downtown Jefferson City, next to the stage area for Thursday night live. No one was injured in the collapse, but it did cancel Thursday Night Live events. Over the

UPDATE: On Monday, police confirmed a 19 year-old man was arrested after stopping a car on I-70 eastbound around 6:30 p.m. Friday. Officers claim Abdirahman Nour was chasing another vehicle while flashing a gun out the window. Nour bonded out of the Boone County jail later that same day on Friday, and as of Monday

UPDATE 11:37 A.M.: All four appeared via video chat in court and an arraignment has been set for Friday at 1:30 p.m. Anthony R. Flores and Sherry Paulo pleaded not guilty today via video chat. Sherry Paulo requested a bond to be set for her case. ORIGINAL STORY: Four of the five defendants that a

University of Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk said he is working with the city to come up with a plan for cross country course in Columbia. In an exclusive interview with ABC 17, Sterk said, “A course that will hold the high school championships, the SEC and maybe a national in the future….It is something

MONDAY : Warm morning temperatures are going to set the stage to see afternoon highs soar into the middle 90s across Mid-Missouri. Winds will be out of the south at 5-10 mph, helping mix in moisture to push heat indices into the 100-104 degree range. We will see mostly sunny skies through the day. TONIGHT

Governor Mike Parson has a few items on Monday’s agenda to kick off his second full week as Missouri’s 57th governor. Parson will address the joint session of the Missouri Legislature Monday at 5:05 p.m. for the first time as Governor. Technically, the General Assembly is still in a special session considering impeachment for former

Abdirahmna Nour is out of jail after he was arrested for chasing a vehicle at high speeds and allegedly holding a gun out of the window of his car. Officers responded to the call on Friday at the 130 mile marker of I-70 East. An investigation revealed Nour was seen chasing another car at high

Ralawndo Akers was arrested on Friday after he allegedly smashed the windshield of a car with a shovel while his girlfriend was inside. Officers responded to the call in the 1800 block of Parkland Boulevard on Wednesday where they found a shovel and the vehicle with a broken windshield on the driver’s side. The victim

UPDATE 11:41 A.M.: According to a press release, Lisa Ross has been located safe in Monroe County by officers of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: Law enforcement issued an Endangered Person Advisory Monday for an incident that happened in Moberly Sunday. Lisa Ross, 42, was last seen

Meteorologist Brigit Mahoney explains the influencers of summertime heat and humidity, and how crops could impact the weather within the coming months.

UPDATE (6/11 8:35 a.m.): Moberly police have identified the deceased woman as Terri Hilgar, 52, of Cairo. Hilgar was found dead lying near an electrical box, according to police. The cause of her death is undetermined, but police reiterated that they do not suspect foul play. An autopsy is set for late Monday or early

MONDAY: Warm morning temperatures are going to set the stage to see afternoon high soar into the middle 90s across Mid-Missouri. Winds will be out of the south at 5-10 mph, helping mix in moisture to push heat indices into the 100-104 degree range. We will see mostly sunny skies through the day. TONIGHT: A