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TUESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms possible this morning but look to move out by this afternoon. This will allow the heat to return, especially if the cloud cover leaves us with those storms with highs topping out in the 90s and heat index values in the 100-105 range. TONIGHT: We only cool off into the middle

The Jefferson City Boys and Girls Club is opening a new site to offer more children after-school care in response to the school district’s new start and end times this school year. The new site at the Knowles YMCA is focused on providing care to low-income families who have children attending West, Lawson, Belair or

Boone County resident Jana Stephens lives west of Columbia near Gillespie Bridge Road and is part of the Perche Hills Neighborhood Coalition. She spoke to the Columbia City Council on Monday to ask it to halt any talks of work in her neighborhood. In 2017, ABC 17 News reported Fred Overton Development was looking at

Jury selection is underway in a Columbia man’s arson trial. Mehrdad Fotoohighiam faces charges of first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, but his trial this week is only on the arson charge. Fotoohighiam is accused of paying an employee $500 in December 2014 to set fire to Marcia Green’s home.

Columbia Regional Airport could take ownership of part of Route H as part of its plan to extend one of its runways. The Columbia City Council is expected Monday to approve a roadway exchange between the city and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. In the exchange, the city would take responsibility for the existing

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and warm. Lows in the mid-70s. TUESDAY: Showers and storms before noon; some could be strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. Afternoon heat returns with highs in the 90s and heat index values in the 100-105 range. EXTENDED: Another cold front approaches from the north on Wednesday, bringing storm chances and

The City of Jefferson Airport Advisory Committee reviewed a report Monday that included a recommendation to demolish and rebuild the Jefferson City Memorial Airport because of damage left by weeks of major flooding. The recommendation from the Jefferson City Public Works and Planning Department came as floodplain regulations force a significant repair because of the

Select government buildings, organizations and businesses in Columbia and Jefferson City open their doors in times of extreme heat as cooling centers. Excessive heat can cause a variety of health issues including dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Symptoms to watch out for include nausea, vomiting, headaches and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion can turn into heatstroke

The University of Missouri touted increases in the number of freshmen enrolled Monday — the first day of fall semester classes. The university in a news release said 5,459 freshmen were enrolled Monday, more than 16 percent higher than the number last year, when 4,696 were enrolled on the first day. The number marks another

Early summer rainfall keeps 2019 summer temperature timeline in check. Another round of dangerous heat is poised to set into place across mid-Missouri over the next 48 hours. We’re already feeling it Monday with feels like temperatures already into the 100s in many places. Heat advisories have been issued for many of our counties as

The Fulton Police Department has arrested a woman after a theft investigation on Spruce Street, according to a news release. The release said officers arrested Carol M. Porter for three counts of felony stealing of a credit card and three counts of financial exploitation of a disabled person. Porter was transported to the Callaway County

THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are hot this afternoon, into the lower 90s . Feels like temperatures will be between 100-105. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase after midnight with lows only falling into the middle 70s . It’s a muggy start Tuesday. EXTENDED: The Weather Alert Day will continue into Tuesday, but there is some uncertainty being introduced

A community college in mid-Missouri warned students and staff Monday about a recent sighting of an escaped inmate. State Fair Community College in Sedalia said the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office reported Shannon D. Watts, 34, was last seen at the Missouri State Fairgrounds on Sunday. The Missouri Department of Corrections said Watts was in prison

Authorities say a man suspected of shooting and wounding two law enforcement officers has surrendered, according to the Associated Press. The AP said the surrender comes after a seven-hour standoff. The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted around 5 p.m. Friday that the standoff had ended. According to the AP, Patrol Cpl. Dallas Thompson said the

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers found three pounds of marijuana and THC-infused products during a traffic stop, and two people were charged in connection with the case on Friday. A trooper originally pulled over Tamia Watters, 32, of Columbus, Ohio, and Dajuan Noaks, 36, of Reynoldburg, Ohio, on July 13 around 11:22 p.m. on Interstate

An active couple of nights are ahead of us with the potential of severe storms and flash flooding through Saturday morning. The jet stream is more zonal, meaning winds are flowing from west to east right over the region, sending several waves of energy in our direction. This upper level energy, coupled with ample moisture

Two men with handguns in their waistbands alarmed shoppers when they entered a Kansas City-area Walmart on Sunday, but police say they were just buying ammunition for target practice. Kansas City, Missouri, Police Sgt. Jake Becchina says the men were cooperative and were released because they hadn’t violated Missouri law. Shopper Clennon Jones said he

Jefferson City police confirmed one person was in custody following an early morning shooting Monday. Jefferson City police responded to the 1000 block of Elizabeth Street just after 2 a.m. Monday after they received reports of a man shooting at a vehicle in the street. Authorities said they are investigating the incident as a weapons

The Jefferson City Police Department was investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday night. Police were originally called to the 900 block of Adams Street at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department. After investigating, police found that there was a disturbance among multiple people, which led

MONDAY: We’re starting off the week warm as temperatures look to rise into the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon. Feels like temperatures will be hovering around 100 so practice heat safety this afternoon. TONIGHT: Mostly clear overnight with lows only falling into the middle 70s . EXTENDED: The Weather Alert Day will continue