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You may have noticed that our ABC 17 Stormtrack Doppler Radar has been indicating snow all day long, but none of it has actually been hitting the ground (outside of isolated locations). The reason for this has a lot to do with the dry air aloft. Through most of the day today, the bottom 5000

Gov. Jay Nixon restricted $42.8 million in medicaid spending Wednesday and another $8.8 million in bonding authority. “As Governor, I have kept Missouri’s budget in balance by restricting more than $2.2 billion in spending authorized by the General Assembly,” Nixon said. “This has allowed us to make record investments in priority areas such as public

TODAY: Snow is still falling above the ground in the clouds, but thanks to dry air, none of that is reaching the ground. As the day goes on and the snow saturates the atmosphere, we will see some snowflakes. Some flurries are possible throughout the day south of I-70, with the better chance for light

UPDATE 12/7: Eight units from the Columbia Fire Department were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1700 block of Perkinis Drive on Tuesday. Witnesses reported flames coming from the front and the back of the residence. Columbia Fire Department units arrived on the scene in five minutes and found a single wide mobile

TODAY: The day will start off dry and cloudy with temperatures in the upper 20s with a wind chill close to 18-20 for the morning commute. Some flurries are possible throughout the day south of I-70, with the better chance for light snow from 3PM-9PM. Minor accumulation of 1/2″ is likely, with possibly a few

To improve traffic safety, the City of Columbia has adopted an ordinance to lower the speed limit on South Providence, from Mick Deaver Memorial Drive to Route K from 55 mph to 50 mph. The change takes effect when the permanent signs are posted Wednesday, December 7. The change comes following a traffic study in

ABC 17 News has confirmed that the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Board of Directors has suspended its Missouri Chapter. In a news release sent to ABC 17 News Tuesday morning, Delta Upsilon leaders said the move is a result of repeated violations of Delta Upsilon policy. DU officials say this suspension means all chapter operations

As snow is expected to reach mid-Missouri Wednesday, local law enforcement is reminding drivers to make sure their windshields are clear before driving. The Columbia Police Department posted on their Facebook page reminding driver it’s the law to make sure you remove all the frost, snow or ice from your window. If you don’t, you

A new art and entertainment complex could be coming to Jefferson City. Two bills were introduced to the city council Tuesday to rezone and redevelop a large property in the 600 block of East Capitol Avenue. Property owner Holly M. Stitt’s plans for the existing building at the corner of Lafayette and Capitol Avenue would

Evening forecast models are coming in slightly drier for Wednesday. It still looks like we will see some snow but it will be mainly flurries or brief light snow north of I-70 from 3-5 PM while areas south of I-70 have a better chance for a period of light snow from 5-8 PM. Temperatures will

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase with lows dropping into the low to mid 20s. Winds will stay under 6 mph from the northwest. WEDNESDAY: The day will start off dry and cloudy with high temperatures in the mid 30s. Light rain or snow is possible after 3 PM west of HWY 63 but will become more

A woman who died Monday morning in a crash on westbound I-70 near the Midway exit was not wearing her seat belt, authorities said. Mary Payne, 50, was identified as the victim in the crash. Not including Monday’s accident, there have been 850 fatal crashes resulting in a fatality in Missouri this year, according to

The mumps is still making its way around mid-Missouri and the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the United States is being hit with the most mumps cases in a decade. As of last Wednesday, the University of Missouri reported a total of 128 confirmed and probable cases. Many of the

UPDATE, 12:00 p.m.: Governor-elect Eric Greitens and his wife, Sheena Greitens, vowed Tuesday to toughen up on crime in the state after Sheena Greitens was robbed at gunpoint Monday night. “If we continue down our current path, it will continue to lead to more disorder, more lawlessness, more chaos, people living farther and farther apart

Lincoln University introduced Steven A. Smith as their new head football coach on Tuesday. Smith comes from Albany State, where he spent the last four years as the Golden Rams’ offensive coordinator. Smith was an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012 under Romeo Crennel. He’s also been an assistant at Tennessee State,

UPDATE 3:54 p.m.: ABC 17 News has confirmed with the Missouri State Highway Patrol that security will now be provided for Governor Elect Greitens’ wife, Sheena Greitens, the First Lady Elect. Since election night, Greitens has had a security detail. The First Lady Elect and the rest of the first family have not. In light

The University of Missouri Police Department received a report of a male subject who committed an indecent exposure, which is considered a sexual offense. The incident occurred at 11:00 p.m., Nov. 29, on the 500 block of East Rollins Street. There is not any more information at this time, but ABC 17 News will continue

A Laclede County Circuit Court has denied Steven N. Henderson’s petition to set aside his guilty plea and conviction for first degree murder. Henderson pled guilty to the murder of Macala Shelton, 13, in Nov. 2014 after the case was moved to Laclede County on a change of venue. He was sentenced to life in

EDITOR’S NOTE: Casey had his convictions expunged in 2025. Clint Casey was arrested on Monday at 202 Sieville Avenue for aggravated stalking with a bond of $20,000, property damage and stealing. The female victim has an order of protection against Clint Casey, which was served by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 13. The

On Monday afternoon at 3:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to an assault in Douglass Park located at 400 N. Providence Road. A white male was being assaulted by numerous black males. Joint Communications advised the victim was running from the park toward Lyon and Fifth Street. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim sitting