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Cole County Public Works crews are monitoring storm conditions Tuesday evening. “Right now we’re in a wait and see mode,” said Cole County Public Works Director Larry Benz. He said roads along the Moreau River typically flood with heavy rain, and the river could remain in flood stage through the weekend. “The ground is saturated

Mid-Missouri authorities reported multiple road closures around the area Tuesday night. The Moberly Police Department asked drivers to stay off the roads. Police said multiple roads around the city are impassable from flash flooding conditions. Additionally, MoDOT reports two highways in Howard County are closed from rising waters. Officials say Highway H in both directions

Public feedback is one of the important factors in making sure the state of Missouri’s medical marijuana program doesn’t go up in smoke. “The input we’ve received from folks around the state has been very, very valuable,” said Lyndall Fraker, who leads the Department of Health and Senior Services’ medical marijuana department. Fraker said the

The Sturgeon Board of Aldermen voted 3-1 Tuesday to remove Police Chief Greg Halderman from his position. Tuesday’s hearing was the second removal hearing in the case which began in 2017. In May 2017, the city fired Halderman on allegations of alcohol abuse and inappropriate behavior, but a judge ruled the city did not follow

Boone County firefighters were sent to an attic fire near Columbia on Tuesday evening. The Boone County Fire Protection District tweeted that it was working on an attic fire in the 4000 block of Perennial Court, southwest of Columbia. Other details about the fire were not immediately available. Look for updates to this developing story.

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms continue to track northeast through early evening and will pose a hail and tornado threat. Later in the evening into the overnight hours, heavy rain and damaging winds will be possible with a large complex of storms. Rain

First responders are warning drivers to slow down during Tuesday’s weather. Barrett Glascock with the Southern Boone Fire Protection District said one of the biggest issues they see during severe weather is hydroplaning — when drivers lose control of cars while driving over water on the road. Glascock said the district is constantly training its

Columbia schools are watching the weather ahead of possible afternoon storms that might pop up during or after dismissal. Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS is prepared for a wide range of scenarios. Baumstark said the district will not release students if the weather is severe. If students are already on a bus

Gene Hamilton, who served as circuit judge for Boone and Callaway counties for decades, died Monday night. Hamilton was 76 years old. Hamilton was appointed Callaway County prosecutor after serving in the U.S. Army and was elected judge in 1982. He was a judge until his retirement in 2010. On Oct. 18, 2000, Hamilton swore

A Columbia man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly hit someone in the ribs with a metal pipe. Deputies were called to the 7300 block of East Suncrest Court Sunday morning. When they arrived, the victim was lying on the ground unconscious, according to court documents. Witnesses told police the victim was hit in

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* THIS AFTERNOON: Showers and storms continue to pull through the viewing area this afternoon. We’re expecting more organized severe weather to be developing this evening. The storms that have rolled through this morning were NOT the main event. We’ll continue to

Charges have been filed against a man following a shooting in northeast Columbia. Jeffrey T. Tucker, 26, of Columbia, was arrested Friday following an investigation in the 1300 block of Dawn Ridge Road. Police responded to the home after a shooting was reported around 9:31 a.m., according to court documents. Tucker is accused of shooting

The Mexico Department of Public Safety has named the man accused of dragging a police officer following a traffic stop Monday morning. Trevor B. Pepper, 21, of Mexico, was pulled over by police around 12:14 a.m. in the 400 block of West Promenade Street. Police said Pepper had an active warrant issued by Audrain County

A Missouri lawmaker has resigned after an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint found he engaged in “ethical misconduct” by pursuing an “amorous relationship” with an employee. Democratic Rep. DaRon McGee, of Kansas City, submitted his resignation late Monday. It was printed in the House Journal, which was publicly available Tuesday, along with an investigatory

One street was closed in Jefferson City early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in the 500 block of Eastland Drive. Avoid the 500 block of Eastland Dr crews are on scene of a working Structure Fire. — Jefferson City FD (@JeffersonCityFD) April 30, 2019 Crews responded to the scene around 4:45 a.m., and

*A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri until Thursday morning* TUESDAY: Morning showers exit as a warm front lifts north early in the day. We will watch this boundary closely for storm development after 12PM. A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to arrive after 3-5PM and last into late evening.

Agencies across mid-Missouri are preparing for Tuesday’s severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch at 3:43 a.m. Tuesday morning until Thursday at 7:00 a.m. BOONE CO OEM:Flash Flood Watch issued April 30 at 3:43AM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO — Joint Communications (@BCJC911) April

Missouri voters could have the ability to vote away a decades-old sales tax, if a proposal from a Lawrence County representative receives approval from state lawmakers. Members of a Missouri House committee heard public testimony on a resolution proposed by Rep. Mike Moon, R – Ash Grove, that would sunset the conservation sales and use

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to his role in a conspiracy to distribute drugs after someone was shot at his home. Brian Davis, 55, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, according to the office of the

The Columbia Police Department is reviewing its policies as part of a process to get accredited by a third party. Law enforcement agency standards are always subject to review by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. CPD is working through its policies and asking for community input as part of the process. “I