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TODAY: We’re going to see clouds persist throughout much of the day on our St. Patrick’s Day. As this low pressure system makes its way across the state of Missouri, our winds will gradually shift to a more northwesterly direction. Temperatures today will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. TONIGHT: The quiet weather

UPDATE: The Camden County Prosecuting Attorney identified the driver as Scott Lewis. Lewis has been charged with trafficking drugs and four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison. Court documents identify the other passengers as Robert Ross and Rebecca Blair. Deputies said Lewis describes himself

Moniteau County deputies arrested Sklyar Williams early Friday morning after officers conducted a vehicle stop on U.S. Highway 50 and Forrest Road for an equipment violation. While deputies were searching Williams car, he ran back to the vehicle and attempted to get a semi-automatic gun from inside. A fight began between Williams and the deputies.

Going into Friday night, it had been nearly 3,000 days since the last time Mizzou won a NCAA tournament game. That streak continues at least one more year after (8) Mizzou falls to (9) Florida State 67-54. Mizzou’s 54 points are the second lowest it has scored the entire season. Kassius Robertson led Mizzou in

The Mizzou wrestling team will not have a national champion this year after its last two hopes fell short in the NCAA semifinals. Former Tolton wrestler Jaydin Eierman was down 3-1 but clawed his way back in the third period to tie the match at four. However, he lost in the extra period and will

There’s an all-out effort to get smoke alarms into the hands of people who need them in Osage and Gasconade Counties. Missouri Care and the city of Chamois announced their fire safety program Friday. Which comes after a Chamois family lost two children in a house fire last month. A local Community Christian Church received

Columbia Parks and Recreation officials announced on Friday that crews have completed the bridge replacement work on the MKT Trail. The work began on Nov. 27 and was expected to be finished by March 31, but was completed earlier. Officials said three bridges were replaced, which resulted in a closure of a quarter-mile section of

Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry is asking the city council to rethink its decision regarding the planned Mid-Missouri Sports Park project at the old Boone County fairgrounds. In a letter written on Friday, Parry asked the city council to take 90 days to re-think their denial of the project. Parry said, “After 14 months of

A line of storms developed late Friday afternoon in western Missouri, ahead of a storm system in Kansas. These started popping up near a warm front which was draped across southwestern Missouri in unstable air as warmer air was lifted north. Although instability was low, wind shear ahead of the storm system was high, allowing

The Henry County 911 Emergency Communications Chairman is responding to CenturyLink’s statement on the 911 call that ultimately led to the death of Officer Christopher Ryan Morton. On Thursday, CenturyLink issued a statement saying they completed their investigation and determined that CenturyLink provided the correct phone number and address. In a statement to the Clinton

TONIGHT: Clouds will linger and we’ll dry out overnight as temperatures fall into the low 40s by morning. Winds will shift to the west up to 15 mph. SATURDAY: With clouds holding tight on Saturday and northwesterly winds up to 12 mph, high temperatures will stay cool, only reaching near 50 degrees. EXTENDED: It will

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the largest holidays, and also one of the deadliest. Here are the statistics: Jefferson City Police Department released a report in 2016, there were 60 people killed in drunk-driving crashes during St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend nationwide. In Missouri, in 2016, there were 179 people killed and 643 seriously

Columbia police have detained multiple suspects after serving a search warrant in the 1000 block of Southpark Drive. Police said detectives with the Vice Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit served the warrant around 3:30 pm. Officers did not give any details about the warrant but did say the investigation is on-going. ABC 17 crews were

An Uber driver that was previously charged with an attempted abduction on Greenwood Avenue is being accused of rape and kidnapping. Police said in November, they were dispatched to University of Missouri Hospital in reference to a sexual assault. The female victim reported that she was drinking with friends the night before and had no

A warrant has been requested for a man accused of domestic assault. Columbia police said Sean Hockley assaulted a female victim by choking her. The woman said it was very difficult to breath during the assault. He was also accused of slapping and punching the woman. Officers said Hockley assaulted a second victim by biting

Camden County deputies arrested one suspect after multiple agencies executed a drug-related search warrant in Benton County. During the search, officers found six guns, approximately 3.5 grams of methamphetamine, assorted ammunition, a surveillance system and assorted drug paraphernalia. The suspect was taken to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Officers have not released the identity of

Columbia police are looking for a man charged with stealing more than $12,000 from a homeowner. According to the probable cause statement, Scott Treffert entered into a written contract promising to do some roof work for a homeowner. Police said Treffert was the owner and operator of the Signature Roofing Company. The homeowner paid Treffert

Centralia police arrested John Hinten on Thursday after he was accused of domestic assault. Police said Hinten slammed a woman’s head into the door multiple times and had methamphetamine in his possession. Hinten was charged with possession of a controlled substance and domestic assault. Hinten is currently in the Boone County Jail with a $15,000

Columbia police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a victim and damaging their property. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Oak Street on March 8 for reports of a domestic assault. Elijah Fox-Brown was accused of punching the victim in the face multiple times and pushing her through a cast iron

Mexico police arrested Edward Smith, 46, on Thursday afternoon after officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Jackson for reports of suspicious activity. Police said Smith had gone into the business and presented fake identification documents in an effort to get credit. An employee noticed something was wrong and called