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THIS AFTERNOON: We’re tracking a weak cold front pushing southward early this afternoon. That will be responsible for the development of widely scattered showers and storms as we progress into the evening. Most of the storm coverage looks to stay south of I-70, so if you’re headed out to the Missouri State Fair, stay weather-conscious…

California has been battling a historic fire season this summer and the effects are as far reaching as New York City. Meteorologists have a host of tools at their disposal to forecast weather, forecast data that can predict precipitation or even drastic temperature changes. We’re also using these forecasting tools to track the progression of

Crews were clearing the scene by 1:30 p.m. Friday, after getting called to a line of flames near the Columbia mall. Several units responded to near a wooded area behind Target by Plaza Tire at the intersection of Bernadette Drive and Fairview Road. A cause remains unclear, and crews told ABC 17 News they did

One person is dead and another is injured after a motorcycle crash in Macon County Thursday night. It happened on Route C, just south of Bevier around 8:40 p.m. The driver, Phillip Long, 74, hit a deer in the road, throwing both him and his passenger off the motorcycle, according to a Missouri State Highway

FRIDAY: The work week ends with hot temperatures as we climb into the low 90s. The humidity will be slightly higher making it feel more like the mid 90s. A weak cold front drifting south will spark some spotty t-storms from mid-afternoon into early evening. These are likely to develop just north of I-70, heading

Work on the Route BB overpass in west Boone County will repair one of the worst-rated bridges in the state. Crews will start the months-long process by closing the eastbound Interstate 70 on and off ramps of the bridge Thursday night. Those will reopen Friday morning, then close again for the weekend. The work will

A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy told ABC-17 crews on the scene Thursday evening that two agencies were working together looking for someone near N. Creasy Springs Road and W. Brown School Road. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies and the Columbia Police Department searched the area in conjunction with two Columbia Police K-9 units. The deputy on

What causes it: The Perseid meteor shower occurs every year as Earth passes through debris and dust left from Comet Swift-Tuttle from it’s last pass near Earth in 1992. The pieces of debris heat up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, causing a burst of light which streaks across the sky. These are

One of the worst droughts to take hold in Missouri for several years continues to grow across the state. The newest drought monitor shows that nearly 98 percent of the state is experiencing abnormally dry to dry conditions. This is a 13 percent increase from last weeks drought monitor which shows just how severe the

Due to ABC 17’s LIVE coverage of Chiefs Pre-Season Football, the ABC’s Thursday night programs can be seen at the following times: The Gong Show, Saturday, August 11 at 11:01 a.m.The Match Game, Saturday, August 11 at noonTake Two, Sunday, August 12 at 1 p.m.

One person was charged Thursday for allegedly shooting at a home and chasing a vehicle on Gus Court over the weekend. According to court documents, a woman who lives at the home said one of the suspects Aaniyaha Williams came to the home earlier in the day Sunday, accusing the victim of breaking into her

Charges were filed on Thursday against Demarcus Maxwell in connection to a shots fired incident that occurred over the weekend. According to court documents, Maxwell allegedly grabbed a woman by her hair near north 7th Street Saturday afternoon. Someone witnessed him do this and pulled over to confront Maxwell about his behavior. The two argued

TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop into the upper 60s with clear skies and a light southerly breeze under 6 mph. FRIDAY: The work week ends with hot temperatures as we climb into the low 90s. The humidity will be slightly higher making it feel more like the mid 90s. A weak cold front drifting south will

UPDATE: The Boone County Sheriff’s Department confirms the teenager was found safe Thursday afternoon in Columbia. ORIGINAL: The Boone County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public’s assistance Thursday to locate a missing teenager. According to a news release, 17-year-old Tristan K. Samuels, of Harrisburg, was reported missing by his family earlier this week. The sheriff’s

UPDATE 9:10 a.m.: Columbia police confirm one woman was shot in the arm and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries just about 9 p.m. Wednesday. At least one vehicle was also hit by the gunfire. According to the Columbia Police Department, the vehicle in which the suspect left is described as a black

NOTE: This story originally aired on Wed., Aug. 8, 2018. The Missouri State Fair will open for its 116th year on Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come through the gates at the fairgrounds in Sedalia, and many of those attendees will choose to ride the carnival rides. ABC 17 News investigated

A crash on S. 8th and Elm streets closed the intersection on those streets just before noon Thursday morning. According to police, a vehicle drove into a pole and flipped twice. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Two men were arrested on Wednesday after they allegedly stole items from a home. According to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, Kenneth Golden and Shane Naber’s truck ran out of gas on a property off of Highway 100 near Linn that they were allegedly burglarizing. A deputy saw the two men knocking on doors in

Missouri State Fair Director, Mark Wolfe, said his team of people work year-round to prepare for the fair each year. “The process to put the fair together is yearlong,” Wolfe said. He said they are preparing now for 2019’s fair. Wolfe said they expect to see 350,000 people over the course of the 11-day fair,

Right now, crews are working a crash on Highway WW near Old Hawthorne Drive. According to Boone County Fire officials, one person suffered a head injury in the two-vehicle collision Thursday morning. ABC 17 news crews are on their way to the crash right now.