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TODAY: Cold Morning Temps, AM Wind Chills near -1 – 7; Mostly Cloudy, 30 TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy, 25 MONDAY: Tolerable Morning Temps Near 22; Partly Sunny, 41

TODAY: Despite the clouds that will begin rolling into Mid-Missouri by mid-morning, temperatures will be overall warmer compared to this past week of bitterly cold conditions. A warm south wind will bring the high temperature into the lower 30s under mostly cloudy skies. Areas with that received an inch or more of snow may see

A 40-year-old man was wounded by gunfire about 1 a.m. Saturday while sitting in a car in east Columbia, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said. The victim was taken to the hospital by his family. A witness told deputies he heard gunshots, went outside, and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound in his

As we have started to see our first glimpse of winter weather these past few weeks, it’s important to refresh ourselves on what is considered severe winter weather. The National Weather Service issues different advisories, watches and warnings depending on the severity of the system. Each of these can mean something different for you and

An 18-year-old driver was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after crashing his car on a snow-covered road in Monroe County. The crash happened on County Road 1009, just 3 miles outside of Middle Grove. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the driver, Christopher Duvall, lost control of his car and hit an embankment, which

The Missouri Republican State Committee elected Kansas City area attorney Todd Graves as the new state GOP chairman Saturday. The unanimous election follows an election cycle in Missouri in which GOP candidates win all seven statewide races. “I am honored to lead the Republican Party during this historic time,” Graves said. “Missourians have entrusted Republicans

TONIGHT: Areas north and along I-70 may see a few developing clouds by this evening. Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping into the single digits in places. Overnight low is 9 degrees with a wind chill of 1 degree. SUNDAY: Morning conditions will start with the low near 10 degrees, but a south

The Cooper County Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in the 100 block of East Main Street in Wooldridge around 1 a.m. Saturday. Firefighters were working to put out the fire for six hours. The Boone County Fire Protection District also responded to the scene. Gale Blomenkamp, assistant fire chief with Boone County,

As tax season approaches, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said phone scams have been increasing over the last few years. Detective Tom O’Sullivan said legitimate government agencies do not call and ask for personal information. According to the IRS, taxpayers will receive a call from the government agency only after a letter has been mailed.

UPDATE: Freezing temperatures made controlling a house fire south of Hallsville more difficult for firefighters. Lieutenant Stephen Dunkin of the Boone County Fire Protection District said the people living in the two-story home in the 11000 block of Burg Road made it out safely. However, the fire destroyed most of the house, Dunkin said, killing

January has been unrelenting in its first week of the new year with unseasonably cool temperatures freezing over Mid-Missouri and most of the US. Many people across Mid-Missouri are less than fond of these Arctic conditions, and one really can’t blame them. Temperatures in the morning hours have been in the single digits while wind

TODAY: Extremely Cold Start; AM Wind Chill Near 0. Mostly Sunny Skies, 27. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear, 9. SUNDAY: Another Cold Morning; AM Wind Chill 1-7. Partly Sunny, 34. MONDAY: Partly Sunny; Warmer, 43

Missouri has spent more than $415,000 to buy and install new security equipment at the state Capitol. Starting Tuesday, visitors will be required to pass through metal detectors at the Capitol. State employees who work in the building will be allowed to use electronic identification cards to enter through locked doors. “Only children, (not yet

TODAY: After another frigid start to our morning, we will feel our temperatures rise near the upper 20s under sunny skies. Wind chills throughout the day and evening will be close to matching the actual temperature due to gentle SW winds under 6 mph. Areas north and along I-70 may see a few developing clouds

Gov. Jay Nixon announced the date of a special election to fill a House of Representatives spot that includes part of Columbia. Voters will decide on August 8 who will represent House District 50, which covers parts of Boone, Cole and Moniteau counties. Rep. Caleb Jones (R – Columbia) vacated the seat when he accepted

After serving two terms as the state representative for Boone and Cooper Counties, Caleb Rowden was elected to the Missouri Senate in November 2016. Sen. Rowden was sworn in on Tuesday, and will be at the inaugural ceremonies for Gov.-elect Eric Greitens and other top state officials. As our guest for “This Week,” Sen. Rowden

The Jefferson City Council is set to vote on approving a $75,000 contract to study the city’s transit division later this month. JEFFTRAN has not been assessed for a decade. If approved, a consultant will evaluate JEFFTRAN’s existing service and management, compare it to similar communities and collect input. “It’s time to look at it

ABC 17 News spoke with a mother and daughter stuck inside of the Fort Lauderdale airport after today’s shooting where 5 people were killed and 8 others are suffering from gun shot injuries. Michelle and Isabella Piso parked their car in the parking garage at the airport. Michelle walked her daughter Isabella to the terminal

Security measures at Columbia Regional Airport went on as normal Friday despite a deadly shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Larger airports across the country such as LAX and LaGuardia brought in extra security following the shooting in Florida that killed five people and injured eight others. “We always increase our vigilance if we think there’s

UPDATE: 10:53 p.m.: Columbia police confirmed to ABC 17 News at least one person was taken into custody after a short foot chase. Their identity or if charges will be filed hasn’t been released. UPDATE 2:07 p.m.: According to dispatch notes, suspects fled the vehicle and officers engaged in a short foot pursuit. The modified