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Moberly police said Sunday that a morning lightning strike damaged a church and prompted multiple road closures. The Coates Street Presbyterian Church was hit by lightning Sunday morning, resulting in visible damage to the building’s tower. The church did not immediately return a request for comment Sunday. “The structure was weakened,” the Facebook post from

TONIGHT: More storms are possible before midnight. Warm and muggy, temperatures drop into the mid 70s . MONDAY: Some of the hottest weather we’ve seen in over a year is possible across mid-Missouri tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures will rise to near 100 degrees, along with high dew points. Feels like temperatures will approach 110* tomorrow afternoon.

The United States is investigating the death of Jeffery Epstein after an apparent suicide in jail, according to the Associated Press. AP said a U.S. official assured that “allegations of sexual abuse and conspiracy will not be cast aside.” The Federal Bureau of Prisons says that Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning.

SUNDAY: Storms will move from west to east throughout the morning hours tomorrow. between 10am and 12pm will be the most likely chance to see storms. Gusty winds are possible with moderate to heavy rainfall. Rain looks to move out by 2 & 3pm but excess cloud cover will slow warming. We’ll still feel hot

People should make sure they drink plenty of water on hot days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that when humidity is high, sweat does not evaporate as quickly as it does otherwise. This means a person’s body cannot release heat as quickly as it may need to. ABC

The Missouri State Fair kicked off on Thursday and runs through August 18th with slides, roller coasters and other rides in full swing. According to the inspection reports by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, the carnival rides, operated by the company Wade Shows, are up to code. In the reports, which are available below,

One woman was left with serious injuries and one man was pronounced dead within hours of each other at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports around 3 p.m. two boats collided, and both occupants of one boat to fell into the water. The driver of the other

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase overnight. Lows drop into the low 70s . Storms are possible near sunrise Sunday. Have the umbrella ready out the door. SUNDAY: Storms will move from west to east throughout the morning hours tomorrow. Between 8 & 9am will likely be when storms are most widespread. Gusty winds are possible with

Three people were transported to University Hospital Saturday after a car crash on 63 Highway. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, one car turned in front of another car. The second car struck the first. Troopers say the first car was turning from East Peabody Road and was headed northbound on 63 Highway.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy throughout the day with highs topping out in the upper 80s to low 90s . Heat index will be in the 93-97 range this afternoon so stay hydrated. TONIGHT: Most of the night will be quiet until well into the overnight hours as temperatures fall into the low 70s . Showers and

The Boone Dawdle will start at one p.m. on Saturday, according to the True False Film Festival website. The event is a fundraiser for the 2020 film festival. It will have biking, music, food and films. Weather permitting, the event will kick off with a bike ride. Riders will start at Flat Branch park and

MU athletics announced it will sell beer and wine during games at Faurot Field starting with the 2019 Mizzou football season. MU deputy athletic director Nick Joos said Mizzou only has decided it will sell alcohol at football games. There is no determination whether Mizzou will sell alcohol at other sporting events. MU will monitor

A special education parent teacher association is starting for the Jefferson City Public School district this school year. Parent and planning committee chairman Megan Shadrick said she wanted to form a SEPTA to help unite families of special needs children, increase learning opportunities and resources. “I’ve noticed it’s starting to get harder to connect with

The girlfriend of a man suspected of leading police and deputies on a chase through mid-Missouri told ABC 17 News that she doesn’t believe the official story of her significant other’s death. In a Friday news release, the Jefferson City Police Department said Christopher Morris, 41, of Jefferson City was the driver in a high-speed

The Missouri Highway Patrol responded to a two-car crash on Route 124 just north of Lake San Lynn Road in northern Boone County on Friday afternoon. According to a crash report, a 2012 Ford Focus turned left and into the path of the second vehicle, a 2008 Ford Edge. The Edge struck the side of

Jefferson City police identified Christopher A. Morris, 41, of Jefferson City, as the suspect of the chase who died at the scene. According to police, the investigation determined that Morris shot a gun, and a bullet hit the right font of a Jefferson City Police Department vehicle, causing moderate damage, police said in a news

A Smithton, Missouri, man died Friday morning after a crash involving three tractor trailers shut down part of Interstate 70 in Cooper County early this morning. LIVE PLAYBACK of the scene can be viewed in the player below. Dale J. Jorgenson, 65, of Smithton, died in the crash after his vehicle exploded on impact, according

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the low 70s. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Heat index between 93-97. EXTENDED: The upper level pattern will flatten out a bit this weekend, sending a disturbance in our direction that could trigger showers and thunderstorms early on

The Columbia Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person who wrote a message asking for help at a Columbia convenience store. According to a news release, a message was discovered on the inside of the women’s bathroom door at the Petro-Mart on Ash Street. Police said the message said, “I’m missing.

One man died late Tuesday after an incident involving a Bobcat skid steer northwest of California late last night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports, Dylan Kramel, 20, of California, died after the incident Tuesday. Logan Rowles, 24, of Clarksburg, was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated causing death of