Jefferson City and Eldon tornado damage
Images of damage left behind after a tornado tore through the area May 22, 2019.
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Winter barges into mid-Missouri this week
TONIGHT: Clouds increase tonight. Some patchy fog is possible south of HWY 50. Lows fall near 40. MONDAY: We may see a few peeks of sunshine early tomorrow, but clouds will become the main feature after 10 or 11am. We should stay dry for most of the day but by evening, a few showers will
Continue Reading Boone County collects 853 pounds of medication in Drug Take Back event
Hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs were collected and disposed of over the weekend as part of a public safety campaign. The annual Prescription Drug Take Back event allows the public to safely throw away opioids and other medications that are no longer wanted or needed. Maj. Tom Reddin, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department,
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Jefferson City Schools completes all fire drills for first time in two years
Up until last school year, nearly two years had passed since Jefferson City Schools fulfilled its yearly requirement for fire drills. An ABC 17 News Investigation in 2017 uncovered that no schools within the district completed their monthly fire drills and some schools didn’t even record one fire drill for an entire year. Since the
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WASTEBUSTERS: Missouri Lottery Education Spending
The Missouri Lottery generated $1,400,216,223 of revenue in 2018, according to unaudited data from the program’s headquarters. Of that sum, $306,072,098 was forwarded to public education. In the 2018 fiscal year, $306,072,098 was allocated to public education, an amount that has steadily grown since the lottery’s inception in the 1980s. For every dollar that was
Continue Reading Soak Up the Warmth and Sunshine
SUNDAY: A Dense Fog Advisory is in place until 10 AM. Be sure to drive slow and use your headlights in fog. Once that lifts skies will clear out and we will have sunny and warm conditions with our high in the mid 60’s. Make sure to soak up the warmth and sunshine because we
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Kentucky pours it on against Mizzou
Lynn Bowden Jr. rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 29-7 win over Missouri Saturday night. The two teams combined for seven fumbles and four lost miscues in a steady rain that didn’t seem to bother Bowden. Going into the second bye week of the season, the Wildcats (4-4, 2-4
Continue Reading Perche Creek to see new developments
The Boone County Commission could give final approval to the Perche Ridge development on Gillespie Bridge Road next week. The development is said to be a 17.5-acre parcel of land that is going to have 35 new homes on it. “The development is said to have been controversial because this is the first housing subdivision
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Law enforcement tips for staying safe on Halloween
Halloween is less than one week away, and law enforcement agencies around mid-Missouri are already providing safety tips. The Missouri State Highway Patrol posted a safety reminder on its website. According to the media release, there are several things trick-or-treaters can do to or with their costumes to stay safe. The Highway Patrol suggests anyone
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One last nice day tomorrow, then a taste of winter arrives
TONIGHT: Rain will taper off before midnight. Expect another chilly morning with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. SUNDAY: A few clouds are possible in the morning, but sunshine will dominate most of the day with high temperatures in the low 60s. Get out and enjoy it while you can, big changes are
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Husband of missing Columbia woman arrested on possible child abuse charge
UPDATE 9:15 P.M.: A spokesman for Columbia told ABC 17 News Friday night that Joseph D. Elledge, 23, of Columbia, was arrested by police on abuse or neglect of a child. He is the husband of Mengqi Elledge. ABC 17 News was told police found evidence of child abuse while officers searched for Mengqi. ABC
Continue Reading Boone County setting up multiple prescription drug take back locations
Law enforcement agencies across Boone County are taking back prescription drugs Saturday coinciding with the national event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the Youth Community Coalition and other law enforcement agencies, are hosting the drug take back event that started Friday. The Sheriff’s Department is asking
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Miller County prosecutor charges inmate accused of attacking detention center workers
The Miller County Prosecutor’s Office charged on Friday an inmate accused of attacking workers at the detention center. James W. Simpson, 27, is charged with first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault and damage to jail property. Simpson attacked the workers at the Miller County Detention Center off Highway 52 on Sept. 7, according to
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Saturday is a Great Day to Stay Cozy Inside
SATURDAY: Slow moving rain showers associated with post tropical cyclone Olga are going to stick with us throughout our Saturday with those who live east of 63 getting the most rain. It will also be a bit cool outside making it the perfect weather to stay inside and watch a movie. Highs in the upper
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Officials say Columbia home explosion in May was intentionally set
Investigators from the Columbia Fire and Police departments have determined a home explosion that happened almost five months ago was intentionally set. The explosion and fire resulted in one death, which officials say is now ruled a suicide. Columbia Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Fraizer said the department’s investigation showed there was an accelerant used
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SportsZone Football Friday 2019: Week 9
LIVE PLAYBACK of the matchup between the Hickman Kewpies and the Oak Park Northmen can be viewed in the player below. Here are the scores from Week 9 of area high school football. Francis Howell (14) at Rock Bridge (7) FINAL Oak Park (18) at Hickman (40) FINAL Macon (7) at Centralia (21) FINAL Versailles
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SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Hickman vs. Oak Park
Friday marks the end of the regular season, but we still have another week of SportsZone Football Friday for the first round of the playoffs next week. We will also have complete coverage beyond that week as schools from around Missouri try to make their marches toward state titles. Our game of the week for
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Chicago man accused in overdose death charged in Boone County
A Chicago man is now charged with drug delivery in Boone County in two separate cases. The prosecutor’s office charged Steven L. Dennis, 39, of Chicago, on Friday with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. Dennis is accused of selling heroin and other drugs to a man who
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Former Tolton High School president discusses unexpected firing
For the first time in his professional life, Doug Callahan took time Friday to research and apply for unemployment benefits. “I didn’t even know where the unemployment office was,” said Callahan. “I haven’t been unemployed in my entire life. I’m still in shock.” Less than two months after Callahan was appointed president of Father Augustine
Continue Reading National Weather Service forsees “potential for significant flooding” next spring
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division is holding it’s final fall meeting in Jefferson City Friday about water management and the status of flood recovery. Public meetings are held twice a year to provide updates on the Missouri River mainstream reservoir system. The National Weather Service said it
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