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UPDATE 3:45 p.m.: MU police say that 21-year-old Andrew McKinney was heading westbound on Stadium Tuesday morning when he crossed the center line, hitting 21-year-old Timothy Schweiss head-on. Both McKinney and Schweiss were taken to University Hospital. Both are in good condition. ORIGINAL STORY: Both lanes going eastbound on Stadium have been closed Tuesday morning

A Columbia-based safety equipment distributor has announced its plans to expand. Columbia Safety has acquired a 100,000 square-foot facility at 1391 East Boone Industrial Drive. The space was last occupied by MITek before the company relocated to the St. Louis area. Columbia Safety said Monday it plans to renovate he building rather then build a

There are 3 main chemicals responsible for autumn colors; Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, and Anthocyanins. Chlorophyll is the chemical responsible for creating sugar and thus giving the green color in plants. During the warm season, there are more daylight hours then night time hours. In order for photosynthesis to occur, and Chlorophyll to produce, there must be

TODAY: Another cold front is moving through Mid-Missouri this morning as temperatures fall to the mid 50s by sunrise. Daytime highs will reach 70 in spots with some passing clouds mainly east of HWY 63. Winds will switch to the north at 8-12 mph. TONIGHT: It looks to stay clear and cooler tonight. Temperatures will

Last month, Columbia Water & Light implemented a new billing system. The goal of the project was to “provide greater transparence on the utility charges.” Some residents, however, are still reporting issues with the new billing system. ABC 17 News has heard reports of very long wait times when customers call Columbia Water & Light

A man landed in jail again, wanted for attacking another woman in downtown Columbia. Abdulrazak Mohamed appeared in court Tuesday after police say he pulled a woman’s hair, put his foot on her back and forced her to the ground around 11 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of 15 S. Ninth Street. She broke

An eighth grader is now facing a Class C felony charge, accused of emailing in a bomb threat. Police were called around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday after the assistant principal opened an email threatening to bomb Fulton Middle School. After working with the school’s computer department, officers think it was sent Monday night from somebody who

Only 3 more days remain until the end of September and no doubt Columbia has been on the warm side. During these remaining days, the temperature could have an impact on where September stands as far as record warmth. As of September 26th, the average temperature in Columbia has been 73.8 degrees, which ties Columbia

UPDATE 2:00 p.m.: The victim in the fatal tractor incident from Tuesday morning has been identified as 67-year-old William May of Otterville. May’s family reported him missing on Sunday. Officials suspect that May was driving a 1960 Allis Chalmers tractor on Old Highway 50 just west of Otterville, and ran off of the road. May

UPDATE: 10:30 a.m.: Highway 63 southbound is now open. The accident has been cleared, and the victim has been identified. The victim of the crash was 62-year-old Ronald Bowne. The cause of death is still unconfirmed. UPDATE 7:30 am: Boone County Fire tweeted saying one person died in the crash on Highway 63 southbound near

The Columbia Police Officers’ Association has announced their endorsement of Fred Parry on Tuesday. According to the official statement that was released, Parry addresses the public safety concerns that the association has. “His ability to address our public safety concerns with the County Prosecutor and our County Judges presents a unique opportunity for cooperation between

TONIGHT: Temperatures will cool this evening under clear skies, falling to near 60 by 10 PM. Overnight lows will drop to the lower 50s in most areas to near 50 north of I-70. Winds will remain at 5 mph or less from the west. WEDNESDAY: Another cold front will move through Wednesday, keeping our daytime

A Mexico man was jailed following his arrest for kidnapping and drug possession. According to the East Central Drug Task Force, 39 year-old Royal Lee Hampton was arrested after officers served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Eagle Drive, in Mexico. During the search, officers seized methamphetamine, Adderall, drug paraphernalia, forty firearms, and

TODAY: Another beautiful fall day is on tap for everyone. Afternoon temperatures will be sitting in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Humidity will remain low, making any outdoor activities manageable. Winds will remain out of the west under 11 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop quickly again tonight, falling to the upper 50s by

UPDATE: Saline County Prosecuting Attorney has charged Lara Lynn Browder with abuse of a child, resulting in death. Browder’s first court appearance is on September 28. ORIGINAL: Marshall police say they have arrested a woman on suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child after her eight month old baby died from an apparent head

School of the Osage was put on a precautionary lockdown Monday afternoon due to an active police chase in the area. On Tuesday, the Miller County sheriff’s office confirmed it tried to take Michael Kristopher Regehr, also known as Michael Thompson, into custody near the Kaiser area of Osage Beach near Lowes. Regehr is wanted

A Columbia swim organization must take action after it’s accused of draining pool water into a tributary to a creek, killing more than 200 fish. The Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, released the results of its investigation into the West Broadway Swim Club this month. The investigation began after a resident contacted the DNR

A record 100 million people could view Monday night’s presidential debate. Nielsen, the company that measures U.S. television viewing habits, predicted an audience of 80 to 100 million for the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. All major networks, including ABC 17 and Fox 22, will broadcast the debate live from Hofstra University

Ever heard of a Black Moon? Similar to the Blue Moon, which is a full moon that occurs twice within a month, the Black Moon is a new moon that occurs twice within a month. This is a rare lunar event that occurs approximately every 18 months. The next one occurs this Friday on September

MoDOT says delays are expected after a crash on Missouri Blvd. Tuesday morning. It happened near Kansas Street. MoDOT Central District tweeted about the crash around 7:35am Tuesday. ABC 17 News is working to find out how many vehicles were involved and if anyone was hurt. We’ll update this story as we confirm more details.