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A St. Louis man was arrested in Columbia on Tuesday for an alleged attempted rape that happened in August. Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said the victim drove Andrew Baynes downtown on Aug. 21 after he appeared to be intoxicated. Baynes attempted sexual advances on the victim, but after the victim refused, Baynes allegedly

At least one lane of traffic was blocked on southbound Highway 63 Wednesday morning after a car caught fire. According to The Missouri Department of Transportation, the delays were southbound at Broadway Street at approximately 7:20 a.m., and traffic was backed up. BOONE COUNTY ALERT: Southbound delays likely on Route 63 at Broadway Street in

THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds stay socked across Mid-Missouri this afternoon– however, southerly breezes will allow temperatures to get above freezing, for much of the area, for the first time since Sunday afternoon. We’re tracking some low level moisture streaming across the area and you may run into a few flurries or a ping of sleet on

Three Jefferson City Public Schools were on brief lockdown Wednesday morning after police received a report of shots fired. Jefferson City High School, Nichols Career Center and Thorpe Gordon Elementary were put on lockdown for less than 10 minutes Wednesday, the district said in a tweet. JCHS, NCC & Thorpe Gordon were on lock-down for

UPDATE: According to AOD spokesperson Sonja Tuitele, the Columbia plant has 57 employees and is on track to have 100 by the end of 2019. The plant will open in early 2019. Last March, Boone County Commissioners urged the company to consider community partnerships. Tuitele confirmed Tuesday that plant manager Doug Geshell has already reached

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce revealed its local priorities for 2019 Wednesday morning, which included a few issues that have been a hot topic during city council meetings within the past year. Two of the priorities involve the city’s budget and transparency and efficiency at city council meetings. Listed below are the Columbia Chamber’s local

WEDNESDAY: Bundle up as you head out the door Wednesday, as temperatures will be in the teens. You’ll want to watch for slick spots as you hit the roads, as some areas could see refreezing. Under mostly cloudy skies and winds out of the southeast, we’ll finally climb above freezing. Afternoon highs will top out

Quinton Rose scored 18 points to lead Temple to a 79-77 victory over Missouri. Shizz Alston finished with 15 points and six assists, De’Vondre Perry added 11 points and Ernest Aflakpui grabbed 12 rebounds for the Owls (6-1). Temple outscored Missouri 16-4 in the final 3:20 of the first half to open a 42-32 halftime

Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman with child abuse after police officers said they found her grandchild unresponsive earlier this month. Cocaine was allegedly found in the child’s system after the child stayed in her Columbia hotel room. According to a Columbia Police statement, a warrant has been issued for Dianna Weston of Columbia. Weston has

Glenn Cobbins, Sr. and Judy Hubbard remember Ahmonta Harris as a thoughtful child who grew up to become a thoughtful leader. “He was going to stand up for what he thought was right,” Hubbard said. “Even though it might have been wrong, what he believed was right and just, he did that in his own

One person was killed in a crash in Pettis County Tuesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened around 3 p.m. on Westmoreland Road west of Highway 65. Authorities said the car was traveling eastbound when it went off the left side of the road and struck a telephone pole and fence.

Experts say bitterly cold temperatures can be dangerous and quickly compromise a person’s health. “It doesn’t take long for frostbite to develop,” Dr. Christopher Sampson, MU Health Care Emergency Medicine Program Director told ABC 17 News in an interview Tuesday. He said frostbite can develop in about 10 minutes with exposure when it’s “super cold.”

A new nonprofit in Jefferson city aims to oppose any future expansion of MU Health Care in the state capital and according to the group, it has collected thousands of dollars. ABC 17 News reported in August that MU Health had intent to purchase St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City, which is currently owned by

Winter weather has come early to mid-Missouri, with temperatures well below what is typically seen in November. The unseasonal cold brings with it more demand for shelters and warming centers, as temperatures are again forecast to reach the mid-teens with wind chills near 0 degrees by Wednesday morning. Several locations offer shelter for those without

The Better Business Bureau recommends online shoppers use caution to avoid scams and hackers as retailers post deals for “Cyber Week” this week. Scammers might use an email with a link leading to a website that looks like a legitimate retailer as a method to steal personal or payment information, said BBB Regional Director Michelle

As charities encourage people to donate to a good cause on Giving Tuesday, experts warn potential philanthropists to be careful about where their money is gonig. Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when organizations encourage people to make contributions online and through social media. Experts say anyone

UPDATE: The crash cleared around 6:30 p.m. ORIGINAL: Crews are responding to a crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia. It happened before 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the St. Charles/Lake of the Woods exit. According to MoDOT, two vehicles are involved and traffic is backing up in the area. MoDOT said drivers could

A major Columbia-based medical lab business is being purchased by a publicly traded company. Quest Diagnostics said Tuesday via news release that it had signed an agreement to acquire Boyce and Bynum Pathological Laboratories’ assets and clinical laboratory business. Boyce and Bynum’s anatomic pathology division, Boyce and Bynum Pathology Professional Services, Inc., and the company’s

A third Columbia teen has been charged in connection with a string of robberies. Deandre M. Henderson, 19, was charged Monday with felony stealing for his alleged role in robberies in September on Elm Grove Drive and October on Brown Station Road. Henderson, along with Dea’vion Payne and William Harper, were creating fake social media

TONIGHT: It will be another bitterly cold night, as lows bottom out near 16 degrees. Even with fairly light winds out of the southwest, wind chills will hover near 10 degrees for many spots. The first part of the evening is expected to see mostly clear skies, with clouds building in through the night. WEDNESDAY: