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UPDATE 10:30am: The Fire Marshall said the cause of the fire was nothing suspicious. He said it was caused by an issue in the car but he could verify what the exact issue was. Firefighters have cleared the scene. UPDATE 9:13am: Firefighters on scene tell ABC 17 News loud popping noises heard was ammunition in

TODAY: Cooler weather is filtering into Mid-Missouri making it feel more like early spring. Highs this afternoon will struggle to climb into the mid and upper 60s, as clouds and scattered rain showers will be in the forecast. Rain will come in waves through the day, as the upper level low exits to the east.

UPDATE: Firefighters finished up their training on how to administer the medication today. They say its a pretty straight procedure. Assistant Chief, Brad Fraizer, said this a significant step in the right direction for our community. Now, firefighters will not have to wait for ambulance services to respond before administering the medication. Fraizer also noted

At upwards of $60 billion dollars a year, the social cost of the opioid epidemic in America is twice the entire Missouri state budget. The overdose death rate in the U.S. is greater than entire population of Jefferson City. Those are some of the reasons ABC 17 News is hosting “Battling the Opioid Crisis: A

Opioid drugs like heroin and prescription pain killers are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, since 1999 these deaths have more than quadrupled and prescriptions for opioid pain killers have gone up dramatically during that time despite no change in the overall amount of pain

According to the Centers for Disease Control, opioids, both illicit and prescription, are the main drivers of drug overdose deaths. In Missouri, lawmakers, doctors and authorities are all pushing for something to be done about the growing epidemic. ABC 17 News spoke to several experts in the industry in Mid-Missouri about what’s being done to

Blake Brooks knows a lot about how drug addiction works. He’s been a practicing doctor for the last 13 years.But after studying the disease, there was only so much he could do when heroin made its way into his personal life. Brooks knew something seemed different about his son, Lucas. “He kind of lost a

Governor Eric Greitens called a special session Friday to take up Senate Bill 190. A special session involves reconvening the entire legislature outside of the regular session to consider a typically time-sensitive bill. The costs of such a session depend on several factors according to Chief Clerk of the Missouri House, Adam Crumbliss. “I estimate

TODAY: Scattered rain showers through 9AM, then possible storms after 2PM. High temperatures will be in the upper 60s with a northeast wind under 15 mph. TONIGHT: We’ll dry out this evening under a mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures will be cooler in the upper 40s.

TODAY: Light rain will be ongoing for the morning commute. Areas east of US 63 will have a chance for a few thunderstorms today. Small hail near pea size will be possible. Rain amounts will range from 0.01″ to 0.50″ with the highest in northeast Mid-Missouri in Monroe and Audrain counties. Highs today will be

TODAY: Light rain will be ongoing for the morning commute. Areas east of US 63 will have a chance for a few thunderstorms today. Small hail near pea size will be possible. Rain amounts will range from 0.01″ to 0.50″ with the highest in northeast Mid-Missouri in Monroe and Audrain counties. Highs today will be

Mid-Missouri residents are three months away from the total solar eclipse that will bring a couple minutes of darkness upon the area. As expected, hotels, stores and other tourist-related businesses are working to capitalize on the eclipse. One unlikely group getting involved is the United States Postal Service. Next month, the postal service will release

ABC 17 Stormtrack Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray and the National Weather Service in St. Louis said they did not see rotation with storms in Callaway County as of 9 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service said that a couple of Callaway County law enforcement officials believed they saw funnel clouds and Callaway County Emergency Management

Lincoln University announced Monday it will eliminate nearly 50 positions in the coming school year due to a $3.8 million budget shortfall. ABC 17 News reported earlier this month that the university’s interim provost sent a letter to faculty saying leaders expected to cut 23 faculty positions. On Monday, the university confirmed it will cut

Shannon Biggers watched as Trooper James M. Bava skidded off the side of Highway FF into the line of trees. “A state trooper just wrecked,” Biggers told the emergency dispatcher. “His car is on fire.” He and others were installing a heating and cooling system in a construction home on the two-lane stretch of road

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: ABC 17 News confirmed police were called about a home invasion with a gun. Officers found two men inside the house. One man had been shot in the lower stomach and was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second person was detained for questioning. UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: Our ABC

TONIGHT: We’ll have some showers & t-storms overnight but none will be severe. Low temperatures will drop into the mid 50s with a light easterly breeze under 5 mph. TUESDAY: We’ll have widely scattered showers and t-storms Tuesday which will shift to east of HWY 63 during the evening. Severe storms are not expected but

UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: The fire marshal confirmed Sunday’s fire happened due to faulty wiring on a basement sump pump. The Columbia Fire Department could not confirm Monday if the home’s wiring had been done professionally or not, but experts recommend getting household devices and electric wiring inspected yearly to catch any problems. Fire officials could

Remember the recent El Ni ño from last year? It was responsible for the lingering warmth that carried on into winter, amidst a weak La Niña. Well, it might be making a comeback and it could have an affect on our summer, but nothing to drastic. Summer officially begins in one month and for many

The UM Board of Curators is meeting this afternoon amid the search for a new MU chancellor. Currently, Dr. Garnett Stokes is serving as MU interim chancellor. She said in a budget forum last week that she is not one of the candidates to fill the permanent role. She also said the new chancellor is