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Columbia road crews ready for winter weather

Several counties across Mid-Missouri may see freezing rain through Saturday morning, including Chariton, Saline, Macon and Pettis. As the temperatures begin to drop, public works crews are preparing for the upcoming winter weather. Although the freezing rain isn’t expected to make it’s way through Boone County, Columbia Public Works spokesperson Steve Sapp said they’re constantly

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U.S. traffic deaths rising

U.S. traffic deaths have spiked eight percent since the first of the year–this according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The new estimate comes as nearly42 million Americans are expected to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. The numbers are particularly alarming since traffic fatalities decreased in 2014, but with

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Police send prosecutors report on MU professor

The University of Missouri Police Department said it has handed over documents to prosecutors on its investigation into the MU communication professor who clashed with journalists. On Wednesday, Columbia City prosecutors confirmed MUPD had forwarded paperwork to the Columbia Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. ABC 17 News has checked with prosecutors daily since Assistant Professor Melissa Click

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