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Those in Columbia can expect some crowded streets this weekend as friends and family make their way into town for graduation. Mizzou graduation celebrations get underway starting Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News asked university police about how they’re preparing for the extra traffic in town. Police say those attending graduation should allow for plenty of

TODAY: Light rain is possible through 6AM near the Lake of the Ozarks and I-44 this morning. Sunshine returns mid morning with clouds again passing this afternoon making it a partly sunny sky today with temperatures in the low 70s. It will feel less humid starting today, with winds from the northeast up to 12

On Thursday, state lawmakers gave final approval to a measure that would thousands of Missouri residents being turned away at airports for lack of valid identification. The legislation allows Missouri residents the option of getting a driver’s license or state identification card that complies with the federal Real ID Act. The federal government has said

The Board of Health for the city of Columbia is recommending to the city council a program to require tobacco retailers to be licensed. In December of 2014, Columbia became the first city in Missouri to pass Tobacco 21. As of right now, Columbia has no system in place to identify retailers that sell tobacco

Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregorie confirmed the department has received three complaints this week involving an asphalt company scamming victims. Sheriff Gregorie said two incidents have occurred in Eldon and another near Etterville. Troy Williams, a commander for the VFW Post 2442 in Eldon, said they got a call from the company, AL Asphalt Pavement,

TONIGHT: Most areas will be dry with mostly cloudy skies and low temperatures in the low to mid 50s. A few showers will move across areas near I-44. FRIDAY: Clouds will gradually break up to a partly sunny sky in the afternoon with high temperatures in the low 70s and a northeast breeze up to

The Jefferson City Council is set to vote Monday on putting a stormwater utility fee on the August ballot. Public works says the city has had five flood events over the past eight months, most recently last week. Residents on Green Meadows Drive experienced the worst flooding last week when water covered the road, stranding

Legislators in Jefferson City unanimously passed Senate Bill 34, which creates the crime of illegal reentry but also includes an amendment to create the Blue Alert system. Gov. Eric Greitens has been pushing for the creation of the system since taking office in January, and many speculated he would call a special session if it

The search for a missing man continued on the Missouri River this week. Christopher Preuitt was reported missing in late March after his empty car was discovered southwest of Columbia near the river in Huntsdale. On Thursday, Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said seven boats went upstream during Troop F’s training

ABC 17 News has learned that MU’s new strategic enrollment management committee will hold its first meeting in early to mid June. The university announced the creation of the committee in April. An MU spokesperson says invitations have been sent out to individuals on campus who are being asked to join the committee. The committee

A Hermann man is charged after allegedly spitting on a pizza ordered by a police officer. A probable cause statement said the officer and his two daughters ordered the pizza at Casey’s General Store at 811 Market Street in December. Police executed a search warrant at the store in February and obtained surveillance video. Documents

UPDATE 5/11: Joshua N. Seevers, 24, of Camdenton, is being held on a $50,000 bond after being charged with first degree robbery, armed criminal action, first degree burglary and unlawful use of a weapon. ORIGINAL STORY: A Camden County suspect is still at large after a robbery on Claremont Ridge Road in Camden County on

Do you smell that? If you’ve stepped outside lately, you may have noticed that more and more blooming is taking place across Mid-Missouri. It’s that time of the year where we are closing in on the middle of spring, which means warmer weather will officially begin to take over a good portion of the country.

Day two of the Emily Usnick trial began with the testimony of one of Usnick’s former boyfriends. Usnick is charged with second-degree felony murder for the death of her newborn child. The baby was found wrapped in a trash bag, inside a container, inside the trunk of a car in 2009 in Miller County. The

A Jefferson City man has been indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday for first degree rape, three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first degree sodomy and first degree facilitating a felony. Shawndell Miller was arrested last week after Jefferson City police were called to home for a possible intruder. According to

A Camden County woman was life flighted to University Hospital in Columbia for a brain bleed after her significant other assaulted her. Camden County deputies were called to the 100 block of Access Drive in Camdenton for a domestic assault. When deputies arrived on scene, a man answered the door and invited them inside. Deputies

TODAY: After several days of warm temperatures, it’s finally feeling more seasonal and soggy across Mid-Missouri. Light rain is falling across a good portion of the region, keeping temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. That’s likely where we’ll stay as we head through the remainder of today, as the light rain will stick with

According to an official press release, Governor Eric Greitens has announced that starting Wednesday, teams of local, state and federal disaster specialists will be assessing flooding and severe storm damage to homes, personal property and public infrastructure. “Our first responders and Missouri citizens responded swiftly and bravely to the devastating and historic flooding,” said Governor

The First Amendment in the United States Constitution protects the free speech of all Americans. Few are aware that free speech includes political speech. “If you want to give money to a candidate or party, then that is a type of speech,” said political science professor Terry Smith. “If you are a candidate or a

TODAY: Rain is possible through 8AM-9AM with plenty of dry time today. Temperatures will be right at average for May 11 with a high of 72. TONIGHT: Storms will be possible south of Columbia near the Lake of the Ozarks from 5PM-11PM where an additional 1″ to 1.5″ is possible. FRIDAY: It looks pleasant with