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The Columbia Public Works Department has scheduled an informal open house meeting for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Daniel Boone Regional Library in Conference Room B. The department will be discussing possible solutions for traffic problems, like high speeds on Stewart Road. The meeting will define and prioritize problems, identify

TONIGHT: Skies will stay mostly clear with southerly winds increasing to 10-15 mph by morning. Lows will drop to the mid to upper 50s. THURSDAY: Thursday looks sunny, windy and warm with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 70s to near 80. Thursday afternoon, winds will gust up to 35-40 mph with strongest winds west of

A Boone County jury found a Columbia man guilty of robbing a woman outside a church last year. The jury decided Glen Lewis was guilty of first-degree robbery and armed criminal action Wednesday afternoon. Lewis will be sentenced on January 9, and faces a minimum of ten years in prison for the robbery charge. Columbia

For the past few years, natural gas customers have benefited from lower costs on their utility bills. But starting this month, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that due to an increase demand for natural gas, the price on the wholesale market will be on the rise. Starting Nov. 1, mid-Missourians who use natural gas

The City of Columbia is hosting an effort to develop strategies intended to reduce, or end, homelessness both locally and beyond. The 2016 Columbia-Boone County Homelessness Summit will get underway Friday at 1:00 p.m., and will wrap Friday at noon, at the Columbia City Hall. The keynote speakers include Linda Kaufman of City Solutions in

TODAY: Sunny skies will give way to a few high clouds this afternoon, as our next system begins to approach. After a cool start with temperatures in the mid 40s, we’ll warm into the low to mid 70s in the afternoon with a southerly wind of 6-12 mph under sunny skies. TONIGHT: It looks to

The Missouri Department of Economic Development released the October 2016 Jobs Report which indicated record growth in the Show-Me state. According to the report, nonfarm payroll employment grew by 9,300 jobs, which reaches a new record high for the state with 2,838,500 jobs. The report also showed that in just the last 12 months, Missouri

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit Wednesday, finding enough issues to give Montgomery County a “Poor” rating. The report named multiple financial issues in Montgomery County. The audit found some capital improvement sales tax revenue had been spent “for purposes not allowable under state law.” The report also showed $250,000 in loans, acquired

A storm system on Friday will bring light rain amounts. Areas west of US 63 looks to get trace to .10″. Further east of US 63 rainfall amounts of 0.25″ look likely, upwards to 0.50″, particularly east of HWY 54. Forecast model trends have been moving the storm system quicker across our area on Friday,

On Wednesday, Columbia Public Works will practice a dry snow run training to prepare for winter. The day will be spent with drivers reviewing safety procedures and snow routes, including trips to the salt dome. The event will take place all over Columbia, so residents may see some snow plows throughout the day. During the

TODAY: Patchy fog is possible again this morning in low areas and near grassy surfaces. Dense fog is not likely this morning. After a cool start with temperatures in the mid 40s, we’ll warm into the low to mid 70s in the afternoon with a southerly wind of 6-12 mph under sunny skies. TONIGHT: It

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The call went out just before 8:30 p.m. on the southbound lanes of Highway 63 near Pinnacles Road, north of Columbia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a white car rear-ended a truck in the right lane, causing both to roll

According to sources close to the hazing incident that occurred in Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity (KA) in September, the University of Missouri has officially withdrawn KA’s recognition as a fraternity on campus for five years. This “stop of recognition” means that KA will no longer be sanctioned by the university, will not have access to

An organization still needs donations to help families in need this Thanksgiving. Almeta Crayton’s Community Programs is asking for food donations like turkeys, stuffing, and green beans to help fill baskets for families. As of Tuesday night, they have more than 300 applicants for the baskets they are planning to deliver by November 19. “Without

Jefferson City area drivers will face more lane closures on the Missouri River Bridge just days after the westbound bridge reopens. Crews will shut down one right lane of the westbound Route 54/63 bridge for follow-up work starting Tuesday night. The Route W on-ramp to westbound Route 54/63 will also be closed with a posted

Several suspects are still at large after five robberies are reported across Columbia in three weeks. At the beginning of this month, ABC 17 News reported on a robbery that happened on Bethel Church Road. A homeowner answered his door to armed suspects demanding money. Police are still looking for the two men who were

A man accused of raping and robbing a woman on Mizzou’s campus is set to head to trial this week. Mohamed Mostafa’s case is expected to be heard Wednesday morning in Boone County. The alleged attack happened in May 2015 near University Hall. According to court documents, Mostafa was arrested in August 2015 after surveillance

UPDATE: 11/15, 11 a.m: The Benton County Sheriffs Department has confirmed with ABC17 news that Wilson was the mother of the children. Monday evening, Benton County initially responded to a report of a woman badly beaten lying on the road just north of Warson. When deputies arrived, they were told the woman had custody over

A Holts Summit man charged with rape is set to appear in court Wednesday. William Geising faces a list of charges stemming from an alleged assault that happened early Saturday morning in Russellville. According to court documents, the victim said Geising used an utensil to unlock her bedroom door. He then grabbed her hair and

Fatal crashes in Mid-Missouri have been on the rise. “Oftentimes, you’re looking away for a minimum of five seconds. And so, in essence, for that time you’re driving while blind,” said Bill Whitfield, Highway Safety Director for MoDOT. Days before the deadliest holiday travel day of the year, ABC 17’s Lindsey Berning is taking you