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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – KeVaughn Allen scored 17 points, Keyontae Johnson added 13 and Florida overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half to beat Missouri 64-60 on Saturday. The Gators won their fourth consecutive game – the team’s longest streak of the season – and continued to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume down the

WIND ADVISORIES IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF MID MISSOURI FROM MIDNIGHT TO 6PM SUNDAY TONIGHT: We’re continuing to track a strong low pressure system spinning across the central plains. This will bring a quick hit of spring-like warmth early this evening before a strong cold front blasts through after dark. Once the front passes, winds

Columbia airport officials said a small, general aviation aircraft had to be diverted to Columbia Regional Airport on Saturday afternoon. According to airport manager Mike Parks, it had an avionics problem and landed without incident. Four people were on board the plane at the time and weren’t hurt. Parks said he didn’t have immediate information

Bob Burchard coached his final home game at Columbia College on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars lost 88-79 to Lincoln College. After the game, head coach Bob Burchard addressed the crowd. He said, “there is no trophy shiny enough to beat this collection of friends.” You can watch his entire speech here: Burchard has 785 wins

A woman and a child were hurt in a Boone County crash after they hydroplaned on Highway 63 north of the Callaway County line Saturday afternoon According to Highway Patrol crash reports, Wendi Scheer, 42, slide off the road and hit a tree around noon. She and the 6-year-old in the car both got moderate

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is working to locate a suspected felon who fled from a crash on Highway 63 southbound around 9 a.m. According to Sgt. Scott White, troopers received information about a non-injury crash involving one car about 2 miles south of Mt. Pleasant. The man had fled on foot into the nearby

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is hoping to continue the growth of the manufacturing industry during 2019. Matt McCormick, president of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, said that the chamber is looking forward to seeing current businesses expand. McCormick also noted that a big challenge is getting students and residents to stay in Columbia. “We

The Missouri Cannabis Industry Association is holding its first business seminar of 2019 since Amendment 2 was passed. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, will be one of the speakers at the event. The DHSS is in charge of administering the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program. The group will

Surplus computers in Columbia found new homes on Saturday. The City of Columbia, Voluntary Action Center and Downtown Optimist Club partnered to provide used computers to people enrolled in the VAC through the Homes for Computers Program.. Those chosen to receive the computers picked them up starting at 9 a.m. at the Downtown Optimist Club

SATURDAY: We’re seeing some dense fog developing this morning as moisture continues to work into Mid-Missouri. Spotty showers will continue this morning as this first round moves through the area. We could hear a rumble of thunder with any of these showers as they move off to the northeast. Temperatures this afternoon will work their

Authorities in Fulton are asking for the public’s help in the search of a man suspected of murder. Garland Wisley, 60, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in January in connection with the shooting death of John Albers. Wisley has ties to the Fulton area, according to a statement by

A warrant has been issued for first-degree murder and armed criminal action in a January killing on Weymeyer Drive. The warrant was issued Friday for Laron Nesbitt, 24, who is an inmate in the Boone County Jail, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release. He is accused in the death of Deonte Gainwell,

A Columbia man faces a murder charge for a deadly crash last Saturday. Lukas S. Evans, 20, faces charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident. Evans collided with Jordan Hoyt, 37, on Feb. 16 on West Boulevard. A probable cause statement said Evans admitted that he was involved with a crash

A federal judge rejected Planned Parenthood’s request Friday for the court to block a state regulation that the organization says is preventing it from getting a license to perform local abortions. Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains filed the renewed motion for a preliminary injunction in its case against the state of Missouri in

One person suffered injuries in a crash Friday afternoon, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release said the wreck happened as traffic slowed around 3:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of eastbound U.S. 50/63. According to police, a Cadillac was driving behind a Dodge Dakota pickup truck while a Chevrolet Silverado pickup

The Mid-County Fire Protection District said a home is considered a total loss after a fire early Friday morning. It happened just after midnight on State Road E in Montreal, according to a news release. Fire officials said firefighters arrived to find the two-story home fully involved and the roof had collapsed. Crews brought the

Camden County prosecutors charged two women Friday after they allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in Cole County. Osage Beach police said the pursuit started before 1 p.m. on Thursday after the women stole items from a Dick’s Sporting Goods on Osage Beach Parkway. Officers said they spotted the suspect vehicle and

The Columbia Police Department has found evidence of gunfire for the third time in three days. Officers were sent to the 2300 block of Sears Court for reports of shots being heard at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said. Police found property damaged by gunshots, Pitts said, but he didn’t specify

TONIGHT: Spotty rain showers will continue overnight, becoming more numerous through Saturday morning. Thunder is possible as well. Expect lows to stay above average, in the mid 30s. SATURDAY: Rain showers will continue through early afternoon, becoming less numerous into the evening hours. An isolated t-storm is also possible. Temperatures will warm into the 50s

The Cole County Circuit Court issued a subpoena Thursday for former Governor Eric Greitens to produce documents in relation to an ongoing case about possible violations to Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Attorney Elad Gross, who is running for Missouri attorney general in 2020 as a Democrat, filed the lawsuit against the Governor’s Office in October. The