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Health experts and officials warn flooding can contaminate drinking water and cause health risks. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said floodwater can enter private wells and cause harm if not properly treated. “Floodwater goes into the sewage pipes you get a backup of sewage, so you can get contaminated water,” said Dr. Christopher Sampson,

Jefferson City school board candidates are preparing for election night on April 2. Two candidates will be elected to serve a three-year term. Lorelei Schwartz is the only candidate running for re-election, and the other three candidates are new to the ballot. Candidates outlined their concerns with the school district, and minority and graduation rates

Nearly half of Stump Island Park was flooded on Wednesday due to the Missouri River’s rising waters. According to locals in the area, the park is usually full of people this time of year. Several people come out to the park to fish while kids play soccer or basketball. “The last time it was flooded,

Several roads in Mid-Missouri are closed as the Missouri River crests, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation Traveler Map. Despite the signage telling drivers ” Road Closed, ” many on Route 179 chose to maneuver around the signs and through the foot-deep water. ” The most minor thing that could happen really is that

The Boone County Fire Protection District hasn’t been requested to help with the response to Missouri River flooding, but a district official says his crews are ready should the call come in. “We are prepared here in Boone County,” Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said. “We anticipate local flooding areas along the river, the normal things

TONIGHT: After a dry and sunny day, a cold front will be approaching the area after 9 PM which could spark a shower or thunderstorm this evening and into the early morning. Most areas remain dry tonight with mild temperatures with a light southwesterly breeze. With clouds moving in, temperatures only drop into the low

The level of the Missouri River was rising in the Jefferson City area Wednesday, and local farmers are getting concerned for their planting seasons. “We’re at the time of year where it’s time to start applying fertilizer and chemicals to get ready to plant corn,” said Jay Fischer, a farmer in the Jefferson City area.

Thousands of customers lost power in the Randolph County area Wednesday night, according to the Ameren outage map. As of 6 p.m., the map showed 1,688 customers affected south of Moberly, 1,051 customers without power near Huntsville, 294 customers between Moberly and Madison, 532 customers in Madison and an additional 158 customers impacted in Clark.

THIS AFTERNOON: Winds are steady out of the southwest this morning and early afternoon and that’s helping fuel a warm up in Mid-Missouri. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees in many spots. Clouds continue to increase ahead of our next system. TONIGHT: A front will be approaching the area

The flooded Missouri River is seen at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

A former Columbia school bus driver was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday after being convicted of possessing child pornography. A jury found Dakota Smith guilty on nine out of 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of tampering with evidence in January. ABC 17 News previously reported Smith was

Columbia Access Television will close its doors in the fall after 15 years. The community access channel said in a news release that funding problems will cause it to cease operations Sept. 30. The station is funded in part by franchise fees collected by the city from cable providers. That funding stood at $200,000 annually

Two people were arrested and charged Monday after the U.S. Postal Service delivered drugs to their home in Sunrise Beach. Rachel M. Tapp and Danny R. Ramsey had Xanax pills and other drugs delivered to three different homes in Sunrise Beach since January, according to a probable causes statement. USPS delivered one of the packages

The Missouri River in Jefferson City was measured at a moderate flood stage Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS rates the river in Missouri’s capital city as flood stage at 23 feet, and the water level Wednesday morning was measured at 26.24 feet. The projection at that time showed the river cresting

WEDNESDAY: Another cool start to the day will end up turning into a warm afternoon. Winds are in the process of turning out of a more southerly direction this morning, and will be picking up later today. We’ll see gusts reaching 25 mph this afternoon, which will push temperatures near 70 this afternoon, under partly

The Fulton City Council said it supports Gov. Mike Parson’s proposal to borrow money to replace the bridge over the Missouri River at Rocheport at its meeting Tuesday. Parson has proposed a plan to repair or replace 250 bridges in Missouri. The state would borrow $351 million in bonds to pay for the projects. However,

Kansas City Water customers were asked by the water utility to conserve water due to treatment issues Sunday. In Mid-Missouri, water treatment plants have not had any issues with quality assurance but recent flooding has made it more difficult. ” We haven’t seen any indications of flooding events or flooding issues associated with water and

Candidates in Columbia’s mayoral race brought in more than $91,556 during the last reporting period before the April 2 election. Incumbent Brian Treece collected $57,937, while his opponents Chris Kelly took in $33,619. Both have a little more than $33,000 on hand to spend prior to the election. Treece’s haul came from 78 different contributions

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate Jessica Green answers questions ahead of the April 2 election.

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate Steve Brown answers questions ahead of the April 2 election.