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The City of Columbia launched a portal Friday designed to give the public access to the city’s checkbook. “Open, honest and transparent government has been a promise and a priority as my entire term as mayor,” Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said during Friday morning’s press conference. This launch is the city’s latest effort to be

TONIGHT: Temperatures will dip to near 40 by morning with clouds breaking to partly cloudy skies and light winds. Patchy fog is possible by morning. SATURDAY: The weekend will start off warmer and dry as temperatures warm into the low to mid 60s Saturday with a west to southwest breeze up to 10 mph under

In an ABC 17 News Truth Alert, there is a television commercial promoting Proposition D, which is on the November ballot. It would increase Missouri’s fuel tax rate by 10 cents over the next four years. The money would be used for public safety and road improvements. The commercial is paid for by SAFERMO.com and

A former Gasconade County sheriff’s deputy was charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy and one count of first-degree sexual abuse Friday. According to a release sent from the Missouri attorney general’s office, Matthew A. Hutchings allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in her home while he was on duty. Hutchings had met the woman previously

FRIDAY: Light showers are on the way out as we head into the afternoon. The clouds will stick around, only breaking up slightly later in the day, keeping temperatures on the cool side-in the low 50s for highs accompanied by a light northerly breeze. It looks chilly but dry for Sportszone Football Friday with temperatures

A Columbia man was arrested Thursday for allegedly robbing the Break Time on N. Stadium Boulevard on Oct. 17. According to the Columbia Police Department, De’Juan’e Edward Overall, 18, allegedly entered the Break Time and threatened the clerk with a firearm. He then left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and

Party: Democratic Age:45 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Union carpenter Education: University of Central Missouri Political experience: none Opponent: Chuck Basye Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking money that’s needed for social services and education. What is your opinion? We’ve got

UPDATE, 10 p.m.: Volunteers came to Jefferson City on Thursday night to continue the search for Darnell Gray. People with Missouri Search and Rescue Ground Team and Missouri Missing, groups decicated to helping find missing people, gathered in Washington Park to search the area. Volunteers looked inside trash cans, under bleachers and along the banks

UPDATE: All lanes of Clark Lane are now back open. Crews have cleared the scene. Original story: Crews are on scene of a tractor-trailer crash near the I-70/63 Connector. Our crews on scene say the tractor-trailer went through a fence on the side of I-70, blocking Clark Lane near Eastwood Drive. Emergency crews first responded

The Columbia Police Department evaluated a new non-lethal restraint tool Thursday during a demonstration. The tool, known as BOLAWRAP 100, allows officers to restrain a person who might be trying to hurt themselves or others. CPD met with representatives from Wrap Technologies to discuss the new tool. Police Chief Ken Burton said the tool was

FRIDAY: A few light showers are possible until mid-morning in areas along and east of HWY 63, but we will continue to dry out through late morning. The clouds will stick around, only breaking up slightly late in the day as temperatures stay cool, reaching the low 50s for highs with a light northerly breeze.

Three people have been shot in the central part of Jefferson City, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Several police cars were parked on Montana Street for hours Thursday afternoon, where crime tape also was up and several evidence markers were on the ground. ABC 17 News crews were on scene at Pike Street

Party: Republican Age: 52 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Real estate developer Education: Florida State University undergraduate; studied economics and finance at University of Missouri; Japanese Language Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo Political experience: Ran in 2016 for Southern District Boone County commissioner Opponent: Dan Atwill What makes you the best candidate for the position? I’ve

Party: Democratic Age: 71 Residence: southern Boone County near Columbia Education: University of Missouri undergraduate; University of Missouri School of Law Occupation: Boone County Presiding Commissioner Political experience: Presiding commissioner since 2011 Opponent: Matt Cavanaugh What makes you the best candidate for this job? Well, I’ve held this position since 2011. And one of the

Age: 36 Place of residence: Columbia Education: Applied mathematics and economics degrees from Missouri S&T; MBA from University of Missouri; CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner Occupation: State Auditor Political experience: Boone County Treasurer and State Auditor Opponent: Saundra McDowell This is your first contested election. How do you feel about running against an opponent? This election

Party: Republican Age: 32 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Boone County Clerk Political experience: Boone County Clerk since 2017 Education: Bachelor’s degree from Truman State University, master’s degrees in account from Washington University in St. Louis and in administration from the University of Oklahoma Opponent: Brianna Lennon What makes you the best candidate for the

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D) and Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) squared off in Kansas City Thursday for the final debate before the November election. Topics ranged from divisive rhetoric in politics, to firearm background checks to health care costs. The first question addressed the heated partisan political climate observed in campaigns across the nation. Both

TONIGHT: Light rain showers will increase though the evening and are likely overnight with overcast skies. Overnight lows will drop into the low 40s with a light breeze out of the northeast. Rainfall amounts will be light with anywhere from a tenth to a third of an inch. FRIDAY: A few light showers are possible

Party: Democratic Age: 33 Residence: Hartsburg Occupation: Attorney by trade, stay-at-home mom and campaigner Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, master’s in public administration and policy analysis, law degree from Washington University in St. Louis Political experience: Worked in the Missouri Senate in the non-partisan research office, halding legislation on insurance, transportation and housing Opponent:

Party: Republican Age: 39 Residence: Ashland Occupation: State representative Education: Master’s in public affairs from University of Missouri Truman’s School; undergrad from Columbia College in business and marketing Political experience: 10 years experience volunteering for local Republican candidates; currently serves on the Republican Party State Committee; delegate to the Republican National Convention (2016) Opponent: Michela