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Jefferson City police were called to two different scenes Monday night and early Tuesday morning for, they say, two separate shootings. A homicide in the 1900 block of Stadium Boulevard, and domestic dispute turned shooting in the 500 block of E Elm Street. The incidents add to a recent rise in the number of homicides

It seems like winter is off to a fast start this year with the early cold weather that has persisted in November. I looked back at recent years with cold Novembers but found most winters that followed had a warmer month or two, with the exception of 2000-01. Early season cold doesn’t necessarily mean a

It should come as no surprise that cold temperatures affect roads here in mid-Missouri. One place that often draws our attention first is bridges and overpasses. That’s because they’re surrounded by cold air. It’s a little bit easier to cool off those road surfaces when they’re not in contact with the ground. We often see

Columbia community and city leaders are both responding to city manager Mike Matthes’ resignation. The city manager submitted his resignation to the City Council Tuesday. Deputy City Manger John Glascock will serve as acting city manager until the council considers an interim appointment. “Mike has guided the city of Columbia for the last 7 years

Winter is still a month away and mid-Missouri has already seen numerous winter weather events. In just a matter of two weeks, more snow has fallen than what we saw all last year. While several opportunities for snow existed last year, in the end, dry air ending up eating away many of our snow chances.

Snow — some hate it, some love it. Regardless of how you feel, the impacts will be felt in mid-Missouri. Whether it be a minor inconvenience or major risks leading to cancellations, it’s important not only to you the viewer, but for meteorologists to understand the challenges of snow forecasting. Some factors that determine how

A small amount of ice or snow can cause problems on roads and we don’t want you to get caught off guard this winter. New this year, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team will issue weather aware or weather alert days any time hazardous winter weather is expected to give you advanced warning. Here is

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will be out in full force this Thanksgiving week enforcing traffic laws from Wednesday to Sunday. The patrol increases the amount of visible troopers on the roads for most holidays in order to deter drivers from inattention and speeding. “A crash can occur at any time when you’re not paying

No matter the season, our bodies are always giving off heat. There’s a little bubble of air that expands outward as that heat is released into the air and into the atmosphere. During the summer months, when we have warmer air, more heat is going into our body than is going out. In order to

Congratulations to the winner of the Win a Meal contest Kerry Chapman, Ashland.

Congratulations to the winner of The Last Waltz ticket giveaway David Johnston, Columbia.

Congratulations to the winners of the National Pet Week contest – Megan Li and Therese Stevens

Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council meeting demonstrated a disconnect between city leaders on moves within the police department. And the at times tense meeting — which ended early Tuesday — preceded City Manager Mike Matthes’ resignation by less than a day. Matthes will step down at 5 p.m. Wednesday, the city said in

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested 12 sex offenders during what the agency called a “large scale investigation” last week. The sheriff’s office said in a news release that it arrested the offenders on suspicion of registration violations and possession of drugs, guns and child pornography. The sheriff’s office is also working with the ATF

TONIGHT: Temperatures drop back below freezing by Wednesday morning under clear skies. With winds out of the southwest up to 10 mph, it will make it feel more like the mid 20s as you head out the door. WEDNESDAY: The same wind that creates a wind early in the morning will actually warm us up

Jefferson City Public Schools announced administrative staffing appointments for the new Capital City High School. The new staff will take on their positions starting in July 2019. Ben Meldrum, Principal Meldrum has 18 years of experience in education, including being the principal at Simonsen Ninth Grade Center and a cooperative career education teacher at Nichols

Columbia City Council members questioned City Manager Mike Matthes and Police Chief Ken Burton on Monday about the decision to dissolve or change the Columbia Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit.

A woman accused of killing a Clinton, Missouri, police officer has a court appearance scheduled for next year. Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence for Tammy Widger, who is accused in the March shooting death of Officer Ryan Morton. Authorities say Widger helped James Waters in a deadly shootout with police that also left two

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a woman was arrested and charged in connection to a homicide investigation after 34-year-old Derek Ray Harrelson was found dead Monday morning. According to court documents, Christine Jolene Zahn, 47, of Camdenton, gave law enforcement officers conflicting statements. When police first arrived on scene, they found Harrelson already dead

Two people were arrested Monday after deputies searched a Demaret Drive residence for drugs. Boone County Sheriff’s Department Det. Tom O’Sullivan said deputies found more than 4 pounds of marijuana packaged in individual bags for sale and various drug paraphernalia during a search of a residence in the 700 block of Demaret. Brian Shay King,