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UPDATE: The crash scene is now cleared and southbound Rock Quarry is now back open. ABC 17 News crews report both ways should be open soon. Officials on scene were not able to give our crews details, but we have reached out to the Columbia Police and Fire Departments for more information on injuries and

The city of Columbia will be holding a public meeting Wednesday to discuss potential changes to water rates. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. Ryan Williams with Water and Light talked with ABC 17’s Deborah Kendrick about the meeting and the different rate structures that have been

The University of Missouri will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The university celebrates veterans for an entire week. A 24-hour vigil at the War Memorial at the Boone County Courthouse kicked off the celebrations at 11:11 a.m. Friday. Every hour, 11 minutes after the hour, ROTC cadets name veterans from

SATURDAY: We’ll see areas of dense fog early on this morning with cool temperatures and light winds. Temperatures will warm to the upper 50s and low 60s as our winds will pick up out of the southeast with some gusts getting up to 25 mph. We could see a stray shower or two north of

The Columbia City Council will once more discuss the possibility of new rules for stores selling nicotine products. The council will hear a report sent from the city’s Board of Health on a licensing process and compliance checks. The board has previously brought up the idea to the council as a way to both get

According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, hundreds more people have contracted influenza so far this year compared to last year’s deadly season. Weekly reports, which you can find here, show that, in the first few weeks of the 2017-2018 season, there were 357 influenza cases in Missouri. In the

TONIGHT: It will be a chilly night as temperatures fall into the upper 30s under partly cloudy skies with south winds up to 7 mph. Areas of dense fog are possible. SATURDAY: Spotty light rain is possible from morning through mid-afternoon with the best chance north of I-70 although a brief shower can’t be ruled

Multiple local law enforcement agencies helped with security efforts for President Donald Trump’s rally at the Columbia Regional Airport on Thursday. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ashland and Columbia police departments helped with security at the packed event, under the guidance of the Secret Service. Besides traffic and parking challenges, no

Seven suspects have now been charged with second-degree murder in an August shooting on Sylvan Lane in Columbia. Mackenzie P. Cox and Elijah L. Fiore, were the latest to be charged and were arrested Wednesday. Police say Cox and Fiore were involved in the shooting that stemmed from a meth-deal gone bad, adding onto the

These days it seems sleep can be hard to come by for millions, whether it be from insomnia, stress, irregular sleeping patterns, and many other sleep disruptions. However, recent studies show that cold weather may actually be beneficial for your sleeping pattern. One of the biggest issues that affect our quality of sleep is temperature,

President Donald Trump spoke for more than an hour at a rally at Columbia Regional Airport on Thursday night. Trump touched on a number of topics, including the upcoming U.S. Senate race. During his speech, President Trump said Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill views are extreme and out of touch with most Americans. “A vote

FRIDAY: A weak cold front is slowly tracking through the state, with light rain falling ahead of it. With the rain and clouds in place, it will be another cool day across the region. Highs will only top out in the low to mid 50s with showers coming to an end by the early evening.

ABC 17 News streamed President Donald Trump’s speech a political rally at the Columbia Regional Airport on Thursday. Click below to watch a live stream of the events at the airport before and during the speech. Trump takes the stage around four hours into the video stream. Sign up for email news alerts by clicking

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – The legal definition of what constitutes a lake was the focus of a court hearing concerning a tourist boat accident in Missouri that killed 17 people. The Kansas City Star reports a federal judge heard arguments Thursday on whether Table Rock Lake in Branson is a “navigable waterway.” A ruling on

Not only do you need to set your clocks back an hour starting at 2 a.m. on Sunday to enjoy that extra hour or sleep, also make sure to check your smoke alarms this weekend. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean encourages Missourians to use part of the hour they gain to test smoke and carbon

Party: Republican Age: 60 Place of residence: Rocheport Occupation: State representative, retired Federal Aviation Administration employee Education: Bachelor of science in agriculture from University of Missouri Political experience: Fourth year, second term in state House of Representatives Opponent: Adrian Plank Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and

FRIDAY: Another cold front will move through Friday, bringing another chance of rain and keeping us in the low to mid 50s Friday afternoon. Showers will be spotty and end by Friday evening with under a tenth of an inch of rain. Winds will come in from the southwest under 6 mph. TONIGHT: Clouds hang

It took about three hours to clear out the crowd after the Trump rally at the Columbia Regional Airport after the president finished his speech shortly after 8 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Every parking lot reached capacity for the event. Troopers and other law enforcement officers were stationed along Route H,

ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier had an exclusive one-on-one interview with President Donald Trump after he finished speaking at his rally at the Columbia Regional Airport. The interview included questions about the U.S. Senate race, President Trump’s priorities during his term and sending troops to the border. Sign up for email news alerts by clicking here

A demonstration was held Thursday afternoon as dozens protested outside Boone County Courthouse, more than 12 miles away from where President Donald Trump held his Make America Great Again rally at Columbia Regional Airport. “I think he’s coming here as a distraction to get out the vote for his party,” Boone County Democratic group organizer