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A strong cold front is forecast to move into the Plains and eventually into Mid-Missouri by Thursday, bringing the threat for showers and possibly a few strong thunderstorms. Rain chances increase Thursday morning for areas west of Highway 63, with more showers and thunderstorms developing by afternoon in Mid-Missouri. This will help stabilize the atmosphere,

The state of Missouri has called off the execution of an inmate whose lethal injection was delayed by a last-minute ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Missouri Attorney General’s office spokeswoman Nanci Gonder confirmed that the execution of Ernest Lee Johnson wouldn’t be carried out on Wednesday. Johnson was scheduled to die at 6 p.m.

Columbia voters will decide whether the city should ban a certain method of hauling trash. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously Monday night to place the issue of a “roll cart” system on a special March 15, 2016 ballot. The system, which involves placing trash bags in a wheeled bin for curbside pick-up, met public

On Monday, the Missouri Supreme Court turned down a convicted Columbia killer’s request to have a judge consider evidence that he is mentally disabled. More than 20 years after a gruesome triple murder at a Casey’s convenience store on Ballenger Lane, Ernest Lee Johnson is set to die in less than 24 hours. It’s a

With the lower sun angle and loss of daylight, average temperatures fall quickly through the month of November. The month starts off with an average low at 41 and high at 61 but by the 30th, the average low temperature is at 29 with an average high of only 46. Rainfall on average comes in

Some homes in Moberly were temporarily evacuated Monday night after a vacant house started leaking natural gas. The Moberly Fire Chief has confirmed to ABC 17 News all homes in the 900 block of Henry Street were evacuated after Ameren and fire crews discovered a leak in the vacant home that is being demolished. The

School districts across the state have until next Friday to apply for a grant to boost school safety. More than 200 districts are expected to apply and some of them could get as much as $15,000. California District Superintendent, Dwight Sanders, said his district is filling out the application. “If you aren’t constantly working to

Police responded to two incidents of shots fired in a Columbia neighborhood Sunday night and early Monday. Both calls came from the Whitegate Drive area. The two shots fired happened within less than twelve hours of one another. One came in Sunday night, the other early Monday morning. Monday’s incident happened at the intersection of

Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane sentenced convicted killer Anthony Shegog to 30 years in prison on Monday afternoon. The 58-year-old Shegog was convicted of second degree murder in September. A life sentence for second degree murder in Missouri is calculated at 30 years. Shegog was convicted of killing Walter Lige in Columbia on October

Police investigated reports of shots fired in north Columbia Monday. It happened around 11:00 Monday morning near Smiley Lane and the 4200 block of Derby Ridge Drive. Police said several callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. Police collected three shell casings in the area, but said they did not find any property damage to

ABC 17 News has obtained the order explaining the denial of a speedy trial for a man charged with beating and sodomizing an infant. Last week, Cole County Judge Patricia Joyce dismissed two counts of forcible sodomy against Aaron Fisher. Fisher was accused of the crimes against the 5-month-old in 2009. An order said Fisher

The Missouri Supreme Court of Monday turned down a convicted killer’s request to have a judge consider evidence that he is mentally disabled. Ernest Lee Johnson is scheduled to be executed for bludgeoning three people to death at a Columbia Casey’s convenience store in 1994. The only motions that would stop Johnson’s execution are an

A geomagnetic storm will increase our chance to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) tonight in all of Missouri. The best location is in a dark sky, away from city lights. The good news is that we expect clear skies tonight although fog will develop later tonight across the Ozarks. The best viewing time is

Tuesday is another election day for some cities and counties in Mid-Missouri. One of the largest issues in the area is Proposition 1 in Columbia, which extends the city wide sales tax for Columbia Parks. It would be renewed for 6 more years. The proposition is 1/8th of 1 percent, and it’s expected to raise

Miller County deputies are searching for a man wanted on several warrants Monday. Jeremy Whittle has avoided apprehension for several crimes, including failure to obey judge’s orders. Whittle is described as a white man, 5’10”, 180 lbs, with green eyes and short brown hair. He has tattoos on both arms and chest. If you have

A Vandalia man was arrested last week following a search warrant in a home in the 44000 block of Highway WW. Members of the East Central Drug Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Audrain County Sheriff’s Dept. arrested 55-year-old Robert Lee Kohl on October 29 for possession of meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

After ABC 17 News confirmed vandalism in Maries County, now the sheriff’s department says they have made two arrests, and the suspects could be wanted in multiple cases. Last week deputies reported finding spray-painted graffiti on the side of Beulah Baptist Church, off County Road 406, about one hour southeast of Jefferson City. Investigators believe

City officials have announced plans for a parade to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ World Series win. The city says in a statement that the 2.3 mile-long parade is scheduled to start at noon Tuesday in the downtown Power & Light District and will head north before ending at Union Station, where a victory rally

Fulton police arrested a woman for an armed robbery late Sunday night. Jennifer Forehand, 49, was arrested for robbing someone outside the Break Time convenience store on West 4th Street. Police say they were called to the Break Time around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. The victim says Forehand approached them in the parking

A judge has approved a request for change of venue in the case for a man accused of killing a 6-year-old boy. Scottie Willet’s trial was scheduled to start in September, but was delayed. He was in court in Fulton on Monday. Willet is charged with first degree murder, armed criminal action, receiving stolen property