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Ticks are most active from April through July ,according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Ticks can be active when the ground temperature is 45 degrees and above, and with the warmer weather earlier this year mid-Missouri, ticks are becoming active sooner. Ticks do not affect only animals. In the United States, ticks are responsible

Columbia police have not yet arrested anyone in a triple shooting Sunday on I-70 Drive N.W. near Garden Drive that left two people dead and one injured. Michael Walker and Jeffrey Jones were the second and third homicides this year. 25-year-old Shamya Brimmage was killed by gunfire earlier this month on Madison Street in central

As most of Mid-Missouri is expecting thunderstorms in the coming days, the rain will likely cause some slick roadways, increasing the chance of hydroplaning. MoDOT Central District Maintenance engineer Randy Aulbur told ABC 17 News hydroplaning is more of an issue when a motorist is traveling at speeds of 45 mph or higher. Sgt. Scott

The eigth annual County Health Rankings and Roadmaps survey, Boone County ranked 19 and 6 in health outcomes and health factors, respectively. Health outcomes represent how healthy counties are within the state, according to the organization. This ranking measures how long people live and how healthy people feel while alive. Health factors represent what influences

It could be an active night across Mid-Missouri, as storms are expected to track into the region. Ahead of the storms a tornado watch has already been issued for parts of Mid-Missouri. Those counties include: Benton, Camden, Miller, Morgan, Pettis, and Pulaski until 11 pm this evening. As storms track in from the south, they

The Cole County Commission agreed Tuesday morning to fund up to $600,000 in planned infrastructure improvements on East Capitol Avenue, less than what the city requested. The contract, awarded to Aplex Inc. of Linn, Missouri, will involve replacing the sidewalks and the addition of bike lanes, passing lanes and two-lane vehicle traffic. The total cost

TODAY: After a stormy start to Wednesday, we’ll see a break in action before more storms fire up later today. Through the afternoon hours, non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 30 mph is possible with temperatures reaching the low 60s. There is an increasing risk for severe storms tonight, mainly after 6PM. All modes of severe weather

TODAY: Widely scattered showers and storms capable of producing dime size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning will exit north of I-70 through 10AM this morning leaving some dry time through the afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 50s, with non thunderstorm wind gusts up to 30 mph. TONIGHT: There is an Enhanced Risk

Wednesday will bring two rounds of storms that are likely to bring heavy rain. There is now an Enhanced Risk for severe weather south of HWY 50, putting Columbia and Jefferson City in the Slight Risk mainly for tonight. The first round is moving in this morning, while it looks like the severe threat wil

TODAY: Scattered showers and t-storms in the morning will end by 10AM-12PM north of I-70. Non thunderstorm wind gusts of 30 mph is possible today with temperatures reaching the low 60s. There is an increasing risk for severe storms tonight, mainly after 6PM. All modes of severe weather will be possible. TONIGHT: By 6PM-7PM areas

With full dorms and higher enrollment, Columbia College has new plan to tackle growth. Columbia’s Community Development Department held an informal hearing on the school’s revised master plan. Staff member Rusty Palmer said the school submitted the map in February to consolidate its campus for zoning purposes, in order to streamline the process of building

Police arrested a man while he allegedly tried breaking into a home in east Fulton. The department said in a news release Tuesday night that Ronald Hook, 49, attempted to break into a home in the 900 block of East Morningside Drive around 8:30 p.m. Officers took Hook into custody there, but the release said

A Columbia man has been charged with distributing drugs near a school in central Columbia. A drug-related search warrant was served back in November for Justin Aman’s home on West Worley Street after deputies say they found methamphetamine inside his home. Deputies say they also found a digital scale with residue, packaging material, prescription pills,

Jefferson City residents gave input Tuesday on the city’s transit system as consultants do a system-wide assessment of JEFFTRAN. The assessment, which will take place over the next six to nine months, is aimed at improving efficiency and getting more people to take advantage of the transit system. JEFFTRAN is facing a trend of decreasing

Thirteen-year-old Shianna Mays was everything to her father Demetrius. “She wasn’t no trouble. She never lied to me,” he said. “To me, she was like the perfect daughter.” Shianna was killed in a car crash earlier this month as a result of a custody battle. Her grandmother, Shirley Cruz, told ABC17 News that Shianna’s mother,

UPDATE: Missouri Department of Transportation crews said a finger expansion joint on the I-70 bridge eastbound partially broke Sunday. Crews temporarily fixed the joint Sunday night in an attempt to have it hold long enough so a plan could be created to completely fix it Monday night. The temporary fix broke late Monday afternoon. MoDOT

In a 3 – 1 vote, the Sturgeon Board of Aldermen voted to remove Greg Halderman from his position as police chief. The vote came after a closed hearing in which 12 people testified supporting Halderman. The closed meeting lasted about 3 1/2 hours Monday night. “There’s no words for it,” Halderman supporter, Erik Anthes,

Did you try to get in spring break shape? Maybe you’re working on that summer bod? If that’s the case, mid-Missouri doctors say, be careful! Dr. Flynn, from Mizzou Quick Care and Urgent Care, says she has seen a number of patients that are overdoing it in the gym. She says both gym and sports

TONIGHT: Skies will remain cloudy with lows near 50 and easterly winds at 8-12 mph becoming gusty. Showers and t-storms will move in from the west to near HWY 65 by 5 AM, heading east through daybreak. WEDNESDAY: Scattered showers and t-storms in the morning will end by early afternoon with high temperatures near 60

Gov. Eric Greitens, R-Missouri, signed HB153, which will change the standard for vetting expert witnesses in jury trials, into law Tuesday morning. The passage of this law places Missouri’s vetting process for such witnesses under the Daubert Standard, a method adopted by the majority of states, as well as federal courts. Greitens said the new