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Two crashes within three miles of each other shutdown the eastbound lanes of I-70 Friday afternoon, from the Lake of the Woods exit to the Providence Road exit on Columbia’s east side. Both crashes happened around 3 Friday afternoon, as many people were getting off work and school and trying to head out of town

Columbia’s parking utility will soon implement some new changes. At a recommendation from the city’s parking task force, workers will soon color code parking meters in the downtown area to signify the maximum amount of time each meter will allow. They aim to make it easier for drivers to identify the time allotment for a

Two men landed in jail Friday morning for allegedly vandalizing mailboxes in Jefferson City.Police got 911 calls around 2 a.m. Friday reporting suspicious behavior. And once they reached High Street, they found stickers, permanent markers and spraypaint.Officers also think Derek Schlueter and Carson Lako defaced street signs, traffic cones, and allegedly had marijuana. Both have

Columbia police responded to a call of a man threatening a family in central Columbia Friday night. Police say they received a 911 call just after 7 p.m. of a man throwing objects at a home in the 300 block of Bryant. The family inside the home told police the suspect claimed to have a

A storm system will begin to approach Mid-Missouri Saturday evening, increasing clouds and bringing scattered showers and spotty storms to the region. Light rain will be possible by Saturday evening, but most of the organized rain and storms will move in during the morning hours of Sunday, from 1-9am. Forecast models have sped up the

Over $3,000 worth in meth is now off the streets near Jefferson City, according to Cole County investigators.Deputies pulled over a vehicle on Thursday along Business Highway 50 near Apache Trail, about 10 minutes west of downtown.During the traffic stop, authorities say they also discovered about 26 grams of meth.One man was arrested. He had

A suspicious activity call Saturday evening turned into a chase through a neighborhood that landed one man behind bars.Victor Houston is accused of not pulling over for a traffic stop on Wagon Trail Road, after deputies responded to calls for suspicious activity near a closed business there.According to a news release, Houston drove through stop

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for areas in Mid-Missouri mainly northwest of HWY 54. As showers and storms exit the region by midday Sunday, southerly winds will be increasing through the afternoon. Southwest winds will be sustained around 25 mph with occassional gusts up to 45 mph possible.Any outdoor furniture furniture

Maries County deputies arrested four people late Saturday night off Highway V in Vienna, after serving a drug search warrant and finding a meth lab.According to a news release, deputies found items related the manufacture of methamphetamines and suspected methamphetamine inside.Charges had been filed Saturday against three Dixon residents. George Puckett and Matthew Romine were

Alex Oriakhi had a career-high 22 points to go with 18 rebounds, three blocks and a central role in a second-half fracas that saw one Ole Miss player (Reginald Buckner) get ejected as the 21st-ranked Missouri Tigers rolled to an easy 98-79 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday.Phil Pressey had four assists to break Anthony

Two Boone County convenience stores were cited Friday night for selling alcohol to a minor.Boone County deputies conducted compliance checks at eight locations between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday. A person (or persons) under age 21 entered the businesses and tried to buy beer under supervision of sheriff deputies.According to a news release Saturday,

Winds gusted as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon in Columbia and up to 35 mph at Jefferson City. As we head into Sunday evening the strong gusts will subside but westerly winds will continue to be steady near 20 mph, gusting to 25 mph overnight. Sustained winds near 20 continue Monday, gradually diminishing through

A Jefferson City softball coach could be facing a legal challenge, after being accused of taking money from girls softball teams in Missouri and Illinois. Teams reported the tournament’s organizer, Elmo Green, did not issue a refund back to them after several tournaments were canceled in 2012. The Missouri State Amateur Softball Association (ASA) said

A neighbor recalls an early morning blaze that’s left one family without a home.Fire crews say no one was home at 2300 Linda Lane in Boone County around 6:30 this morning when the fire broke out. One neighbor tells ABC 17 News he didn’t see anything when he left for church at 6:20. Within just

Documents released late last week show Jefferson City’s Capital Mall sold for $11 million.Former owner General Growth Properties’ fourth quarter report includes the sale price. GGP off-loaded the mall to a local owner after years of decline.Based on the numbers in GGP’s report, Capital Mall sold for less than $20 per square foot, well below

***UPDATE TUESDAY 4:46 P.M.***An alleged child abuser is behind bar, and cops say he won’t be getting out any time soon. Columbia Police arrested Devin Benke overnight Monday. He’s the man who’s been on the run since last week when police say he left a four-year-old unconscious and bruised.It’s estimated a child is abused in

A new Fulton State Hospital hinges on a massive new bonding proposal working its way through the Capitol.That’s because the proposal for a new 300-bed, high-security hospital would cost $211 million.Mental Health Department officials say ditching the old building could save $3 million in utilities, staffing and worker’s compensation.It would also make it a safer

Temperatures will be above average most of the work week with passing clouds. Daytime highs will range from the mid 40s to near 50 with no precipitation. A storm system Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will pass through southern Missouri but at this time, snow and rain are expected to stay south of I-44. A

The American Red Cross is assisting after high winds did damage to a home in Elston.Winds ripped off part of the home’s roof Sunday night. Two volunteers from the Red Cross responded to the scene providing the clients with help to meet immediate emergency needs.We have not heard about any injuries.

***UPDATE 6:35 P.M.***Pope Benedict’s announcement Monday morning sent shock waves throughout the Catholic Church and the world. Benedict was elected pope in April, 2005. About three years later he made his only tour of the U.S. The first signs of his declining health began in 2011 when he announced he had arthritis. That’s when he