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TODAY: Our Saturday morning is going to start out cold, but we should expect our temperatures rises to a cool high in the upper 50s. Bright and sunny conditions will prevail for our entire day accompanied by light easterly winds around 5 mph. SUNDAY: Conditions will remain dry and sunny, but for Sunday we will

Students and faculty discussed major transitions and a “tense and divided” feeling at the School of Medicine. ABC 17 News obtained new information through an open records request about a town hall held on November 2. Medical school dean Patrick Delafontaine fielded numerous questions from students, according to the minutes of the meeting, including the

A trailer in Callaway County was a total loss after a fire Friday night. Fire crews responded to the fire at Wise Drive and County Road 346. Crews believe no one was injured and that the trailer was not occupied at the time of the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Mid-Missouri drivers could find delays over the weekend on the Highway 54/63 Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City as the westbound bridge opens to traffic. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the eastbound bridge has been reduced down to one lane in each direction. The reduction will allow work crews to remove a concrete barrier

Washington Park Ice Arena is still cleaning up after flooding twice in a little over a month in Jefferson City. ABC 17 News reported the building was filled with water after heavy rains in early September, just one week after it reopened from flooding in August. The total repairs will cost nearly $400,000. City council

Multiple people were left without homes after an apartment fire in Jefferson City Thursday. It happened around 10:20 a.m. in the 900 block of East High Street. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews arrived to see flames showing from the first floor of the large two-story building. Everyone was safely evacuated and the

So far in 2016, the Columbia Police Department has responded to 3,736 home security alarm calls, but only 1.7% were considered valid. “It’s a tough thing to wrangle with because there’s a public safety piece of it,” said Chief Ken Burton. “You don’t know if it’s a panic alarm or somebody setting it off on

A wreath laying ceremony and roll call took place on the University of Missouri campus Friday. The MU Veterans Center said the event was held to honor the campus veterans’ community. It took place at noon at Memorial Union. The annual tradition concluded with a minute of silence at 1:00 p.m. to honor soldiers who

A ceremony was held honoring veterans at the state capitol Friday. Almost 100 veterans and family members came out to the Veteran’s Day event in the capitol rotunda. It was put on by the Jefferson City Veteran’s Council. The ceremony included music, a 21-gun salute, and a playing of taps. Days after an extremely contentious

Veterans Affairs across the country have been trying to help homeless veterans not live on the street anymore. Some people expect the numbers to increase again in the next 10 to 15 years. Tim Rich, executive director of Welcome Home, said about 30 percent of all homeless people in America are veterans. According to the

Over the last few weeks, there has been an outbreak of mumps in Columbia, specifically on the University of Missouri campus. The school has confirmed 17 students have been diagnosed with the virus and they are waiting on test results for more students. “There have been sporadic cases here and there but personally I have

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the county. To date, that investigation has netted two successful search warrants. On November 3, deputies served a warrant at 804 Demaret Drive. During the search, officers seized about two ounces of methamphetamine, and two firearms. 42 year-old Shawn Turner was

The pollsters, pundits and many members of the media seriously misinterpreted the presidential race. As our guest for “This Week,” we talk to political scientist and Columbia College Professor Dr. Terry Smith about how so many so-called experts got this historic election so wrong.

Authorities have confirmed that a flag burning took place Friday morning at Speaker’s Circle on the University of Missouri’s campus. It is still unclear why the American flag was being burned and who was involved. ABC 17 News is working to find out more.

Plants are still in full bloom and for many the sweaters and long sleeves are tucked away in the back of a closet untouched. This unseasonably warm weather has allowed many to enjoy the outdoors more, as well as causing some fall plants like Mums to bloom late. “It’s been a longer growing season than

The criminal case involving Brandon Ellingson’s drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks while in Highway Patrol custody has a new judge. The Missouri Supreme Court assigned Judge Roger Prokes to preside over suspended Trooper Anthony Piercy’s first-degree involuntary manslaughter case in Morgan County. Prokes is the current circuit judge for the Fourth Circuit, based

TONIGHT: Temperatures will fall to near or just below 32 north of I-70. There is a Freeze Warning valid from 12AM-9AM Saturday morning for Chariton, Macon, and Randolph counties. A Freeze Warning means sensitive vegetation and crops left uncovered will be damaged. SATURDAY: After a cold morning, we’ll have a cool but bright afternoon with

ABC 17 News confirmed Morgan County R-1 schools in Stover were briefly put on lockdown Friday after someone heard gunshots in town. The district says the alert was lifted minutes later after 1 p.m. when the possible threat was cleared. ABC 17 News also spoke to Stover’s chief of police, Trampus Jackson, who confirmed a

TODAY: A seasonal day is expected across Mid-Missouri after a cold start to the day. High temperatures will be average with a high of 58 and a north breeze up to 12 mph. After a cool afternoon, the evening will be chilly as temperatures drop into the 40s by 7 PM. TONIGHT: Temperatures will fall

UPDATE 11/11: This story has been updated with corrected details regarding Rapier’s previous conviction, after ABC 17 verified an error in a court document. UPDATE 11/10: Information on both victims was not released last night due to notifications to family members. We now know the victims are Ciera Kolb, a 27-year-old Cole County female and