News

According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, there will be an increase in enforcement to prevent impaired driving. “In efforts to improve the safety of Columbia roadways, the Columbia Police Department is stepping up enforcement on impaired driving between April 24, 2017 and April 30, 2017. Motorists can expect to encounter Sobriety

Two Columbia residents were arrested on Friday after officers responded to a call about a stolen vehicle. Columbia police officers were called to 2518 Business Loop 70 E., Eastwood Motel, because of a stolen vehicle. Officers talked to two occupants of one of the rooms, which were Sunny Monie-Turnbow and Michael Thompson. While Monie-Turnbow was

Some residents in the East Campus neighborhood say they are divided. Residents were scheduled to meet Sunday afternoon to hold elections, hear update reports and enjoy a potluck, but for some that didn’t happen. East Campus neighborhood residents voiced several concerns to the board. To be able to vote in the election, residents have to

As we head towards the warmer months in mid-Missouri, you probably expect to spend more time outside in the sun. During this time it is important to keep an eye on the UV index scale. The UV scale is meant to help protect you from harmful exposure to solar radiation. The scale ranges from 0-11+.

TONIGHT: Skies remain clear this evening, allowing temperatures to once more drop into the lower 40s area wide. Locations along and north of Hwy 24 could see temperatures briefly fall into the upper 30s. We’ll see winds gradually shift out of the southeast providing the start of a warming trend that will carry us through

Boone County deputies responded to a report of a home invasion with a gun at the 11000 block of I-70 Drive Northeast around 11 p.m. Saturday. Deputies said that two black males hid their faces while they forced inside the residence, and demanded money, armed with handguns. Deputies said a resident at the home was

Jefferson City police officers responded to a report of a bike versus vehicle crash at the 2900 block of South Ten Mile Drive around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. According to the crash report, one driver was headed east when a young boy on a bicycle failed to yield and crashed in the roadway. Police said the

Update 4/23: Columbia police confirmed that Nathaniel Demian, 33, was arrested in connection with the narcotics investigation. Update 8:20 a.m.: Columbia police said that they are investigating a narcotics incident at the 3300 block of Albany Court. Officers said they have one person in custody. Officers told ABC 17 News that the fire led to

A Columbia man is expected to be in court at 9 a.m. Monday, facing charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and first-degree attempted sexual abuse. Joanthony Johnson, 27, was first arrested in February 2016 in connection with sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl. In November 2016, police said they found evidence of possible multiple sexual

If April were to end today, it would be the 8th warmest April on record, since the late 1800s. The average temperature so far for the month is 60.9 degrees, about 12 degrees warmer than what we experienced all March. Even with the warm weather this month, we’ve seen our fair share of storms in

TODAY: Temperatures this morning are starting out a bit on the cooler side, with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. A light breeze out of the north has wind chill values in the upper 30s, so you’ll need a light jacket as you head out the door. With clear skies and plenty of

TODAY: Temperatures this morning are starting out a bit on the cooler side, with lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. A light breeze out of the north has wind chill values in the upper 30s, so you’ll need a light jacket as you head out the door. With clear skies and plenty of

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people who may know where to find a high-speed chase suspect. Authorities have identified the two people as Charles “Chad” Hornbeck, of Steelville, and Sereena Matthews, of Cherryville. Matthews also goes by the last name Faries. The Sheriff’s Office said they also may have helped Billy

The University of Missouri announced Friday the creation of a Strategic Enrollment Management Committee, designed to review and create an enrollment strategy for the future. The announcement comes as MU faces a drop in enrollment and budget cuts from the state. Undergraduate enrollment dropped by 6.8 percent from the Fall 2015 to Fall 2016 semester.

The 14th annual Bowling for Autism event was held Saturday at Town and Country Lanes in Columbia to raise money for a local nonprofit organization that provides services for families affected by the disorder. All proceeds from the event, which also included a silent auction, go toward Easterseals Midwest. John Cleek Jr., an event organizer

A 13-year-old boy from St. Louis was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon after two boats collided at the Lake of the Ozarks. The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. near the Glaize Arm. The Highway Patrol said a bass boat driven by Daniel Ossola, 27, of St. Louis, hit another bass boat driven by Christopher

TONIGHT: Winds will begin to subside through the evening hours, but still remaining out of the north at 5-10 mph. Decreasing clouds through the evening and that slight northerly breeze, will lead to a cold night. Temperatures will fall into the upper 30s. This will lead to wind chill values by morning in the mid

After what has been a wet and cool end to the week, rain showers will finally come to an end as we head through Saturday afternoon. Rainfall amounts have been heaviest south (up to 2 inches near Rolla), to a trace north. So this weekend, was all about where you lived in proximity to the

SATURDAY: This morning, showers are falling in areas south of I-70 and will continue to drift off to the east as we head through the day. Thanks to the slow and steady rain, flooding isn’t looking as promising as initially thought. The heaviest rain has stayed well to our south, as the parent low has

ABC 17 News has confirmed fire officials are actively investigating an arson in east Columbia early Friday morning. At least 11 units responded to the mobile home off St. Charles Road around 6 a.m. just south of I-70 and the Lake of the Woods. The department said firefighters put out the flames within 10 minutes