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TONIGHT: Storms have moved out and clouds will gradually clear as temperatures fall into the lower 40s by morning. TUESDAY: We’ll have a sunny, windy and cooler day with afternoon temperatures mostly in the 50s, reaching near 60 for highs. Westerly winds of 15-22 mph will gust up to 40 mph in the afternoon. EXTENDED:

UPDATE, 9:30 P.M.: R. Bowen Loftin told ABC 17 News he has not read the audit yet, but plans to access it Tuesday. The audit questioned Loftin’s pay during his transition from chancellor to his current role. UPDATE 5:57 P.M.: Governor Eric Greitens has released a statement about the audit: “Government needs to fight for

Columbia’s City Council was in the middle of discussing the unified development code when tornado sirens sounded Monday night. The meeting was quickly halted and the entire room, including about 100 people, went down to the basement to wait out the storm. The pause in the meeting lasted around 20 minutes. When the meeting resumed,

University of Missouri System officials are defending more than $2 million in incentives that they paid out in the past few years. “You’re not going to have a stable, excellent university when your top leaders are leaving for other opportunities where they’re going to get compensation packages that are more competitive,” said system spokesman John

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Cooper, Chariton, Howard, Macon, Pettis, Randolph & Saline counties until 10 PM. The watch will likely be expanded to include additional counties which will be updated here. Storms will develop this evening & form into a fast moving line of storms. As storms move into our northwestern counties,

UPDATE 5:44 P.M.: The autopsy results have been released, and it has been determined that the cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head. The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are still investigating the death. ORIGINAL STORY: Kim Oelrichs, superintendent of Otterville R-VI School District, sent out a

Once again, Mid-Missouri is bracing itself for another round of severe weather. Much like we saw last week, this round of severe weather will occur through the evening hours. This means you need to make sure that you have some form of alerts that would wake you should you be asleep during inclement weather. The

TODAY: A wind advisory is in effect for a good portion of Mid-Missouri through later this evening. As the day progresses, we’ll see an increase in our wind speeds ahead of a frontal boundary that will bring some strong storms. Sustained winds of 20-30 mph are possible, with wind gusts up to 40. This can

A large portion of mid-Missouri is under a tornado watch until 10:00 p.m. Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray explains that it is a strong threat, meaning that if any tornados do develop, they have the potential to be as strong as an EF5 and as fast as 50 mph. “People need to be ready to act

This risk is upgraded for severe weather Monday night through Tuesday morning. Multiple rounds of storms are possible tonight. The evening commute will likely have some isolated thunderstorms developing near US 63 after 5PM. Another round will increasing by 9PM. This line will be more organized and bring the potential for all modes of severe

There is a Wind Advisory for areas west of HWY 54 from 10AM through 6PM. Non thunderstorm wind gusts will exceed 40 mph, upwards to 50 mph, especially near HWY 65. High impact vehicles, light weight vehicles, trash cans, and loose outdoor objects can be blown around. Minor damage to trees is also possible. There

TODAY: Wind Advisory 10AM through 6PM for wind gusts upwards to 45-50 mph. These will be non thunderstorm wind gusts, and can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Trash cans, lawn furniture, and minor tree and building damage is possible. Afternoon temperatures will warm to the low 70s. TONIGHT: There is a chance

UPDATED (Sunday at 7:27 p.m.) : ABC 17 has compiled a list of coaching candidates mentioned in local or national reports. That list can be found near the end of this story. —————————————————— Mizzou Athletics announced Kim Anderson will step down as Mizzou Men’s Basketball coach at the end of the 2016-2017 season. Athletic Director

TODAY: It will be a mild morning with temperatures in the low 50s for the morning commute. A south wind will steadily increase. Those south of HWY 50 are under a Wind Advisory where sustained winds of 20-30 mph is possible, along with wind gusts to 40 mph. This can make driving difficult for high

Mid-Missouri is in store for a second round of severe weather for the start of the work week. Monday, we can expect light showers during the morning and afternoon hours. Into the evening hours, there still is a chance of rain, but also a chance for severe weather. A line of thunderstorms will be pushing

Columbia police confirm one person has died after a car crash on Old Highway 63 on Saturday afternoon. Police said the crash happened when the first car was leaving a private drive in the 1000 block of the highway. The second car was going north. The first car started making a left turn to head

TONIGHT: Winds will hold strong from the south ranging from 14-17 mph with gusts at or even above 30 mph. Clouds will remain through the evening hours, which will help keep the overnight lows warm. By the later evening and morning hours temperatures will still be in the mid 50s. MONDAY: As moisture builds into

A Clarksburg man was flown to University Hospital after a rollover crash early Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Lookout Trail near Railroad Road around 5 a.m. Troopers said the driver, Kenneth Willis, 25, drove off the road and his car overturned. Willis was ejected from the car. He was

Fulton Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the evening of March 4. When police turned on the lights and sirens to their vehicles, the suspect vehicle immediately accelerated and sped away. Authorities said the vehicle pursuit lasted between four to five minutes before the suspect vehicle came to a stop a few miles

UPDATE 2/8: Joseph Jerome Johnson has been charged in this case with first degree robbery, first degree kidnapping and unlawful use of a firearm. Johnson assisted Robert Johnson in assaulting the victim, including holding a gun to the victim and stealing his cell phone and money. ORIGINAL STORY: Two people were in the Boone County