News

Lincoln University announced Monday it will eliminate nearly 50 positions in the coming school year due to a $3.8 million budget shortfall. ABC 17 News reported earlier this month that the university’s interim provost sent a letter to faculty saying leaders expected to cut 23 faculty positions. On Monday, the university confirmed it will cut

Shannon Biggers watched as Trooper James M. Bava skidded off the side of Highway FF into the line of trees. “A state trooper just wrecked,” Biggers told the emergency dispatcher. “His car is on fire.” He and others were installing a heating and cooling system in a construction home on the two-lane stretch of road

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: ABC 17 News confirmed police were called about a home invasion with a gun. Officers found two men inside the house. One man had been shot in the lower stomach and was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second person was detained for questioning. UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: Our ABC

TONIGHT: We’ll have some showers & t-storms overnight but none will be severe. Low temperatures will drop into the mid 50s with a light easterly breeze under 5 mph. TUESDAY: We’ll have widely scattered showers and t-storms Tuesday which will shift to east of HWY 63 during the evening. Severe storms are not expected but

UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: The fire marshal confirmed Sunday’s fire happened due to faulty wiring on a basement sump pump. The Columbia Fire Department could not confirm Monday if the home’s wiring had been done professionally or not, but experts recommend getting household devices and electric wiring inspected yearly to catch any problems. Fire officials could

Remember the recent El Ni ño from last year? It was responsible for the lingering warmth that carried on into winter, amidst a weak La Niña. Well, it might be making a comeback and it could have an affect on our summer, but nothing to drastic. Summer officially begins in one month and for many

The UM Board of Curators is meeting this afternoon amid the search for a new MU chancellor. Currently, Dr. Garnett Stokes is serving as MU interim chancellor. She said in a budget forum last week that she is not one of the candidates to fill the permanent role. She also said the new chancellor is

TODAY: Despite the increasing clouds, it’s a beautiful afternoon across Mid-Missouri. Temperatures are hovering near 70 degrees, which is right around average for this time of year. Storms are currently firing in northwestern Missouri and will gradually work there way south and east through the day. The rain chance increases in the afternoon with isolated

The end of the week Friday through Saturday will bring a chance for storms. Confidence is low at this time, but there will bring a chance for storms possibly on Sunday morning and early afternoon. Rain is not expected on Memorial Day at this time. Rain amounts from Saturday morning through Sunday will range from

On Friday evening, a tornado in Cole County near the city of Wardsville brought EF 0 and EF 1 damage, the lowest on the EF scale. The tornado touched down 2 miles west of Wardsville on Pebble Creek road in a neighborhood where it caused minor damage to the roof of a single family home.

TODAY: After a sunny morning, storms will be possible after 2PM today. There is not a risk for severe weather, however some of the stronger storms could have small hail. We’ll warm to 74 today with storms possible by evening and overnight through Tuesday morning. TOMORROW: Storm chance ends east of US 63 by 8AM.

TODAY: We’ll start off the day with sunshine, and clouds increasing by 9AM-10AM. A chance for rain and thunderstorms is possible in northwest Mid-Missouri by 10AM-12PM. The rain chance increases in the afternoon with isolated thunderstorms likely. We are not under a risk for severe weather, while some of the stronger storms will have heavy

Monday morning will be a dry commute, but on the return home you can expect some light rain showers. Throughout the morning we will see clouds on the increase. By noon, northwestern mid-Missouri will see an increasing chance of light rain showers. Showers will become more widespread by the 3 PM, but remaining light to

The University of Missouri-Columbia campus is looking at a nearly $60 million shortfall in its budget. The proposal was written by Interim Chancellor Garnett Stokes. She’s been on the job about two weeks while the university searches for a permanent chancellor. Stokes’ proposal includes cutting more than 300 jobs. 147 of which are currently vacant

Mitchell Bryne attempted to stab two people with a knife in Callaway County, inflicting minor injuries on one of two victims, said deputies. Bryne was charged Sunday with first degree assault, domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently in the Callaway County Jail on a bond of $50,000. Deputies responded to

The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, Doolittle Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating an early morning fire that killed a child and injured three others. The fire happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday on East 2nd Street in Newburg. The sheriff’s department said the home was fully involved in flames when they arrived on

Oakland Gravel Road near Northridge Drive in north Columbia was shut down around 4 p.m. Sunday after a single-car crash caused damage to a power pole. Columbia Police said the driver was traveling southbound on Oakland Gravel Road when he reported hearing a pop within his car. Police said this caused the driver to veer

TONIGHT: We will have a clear, cool, and calm night here in mid-Missouri. Into the evening, winds will be subsiding and temps will be dropping quickly. Overnight lows are in the upper 40s. MONDAY: Dry weather and mostly sunny skies will carry only into the first half of Monday. The next wave of rain will

Columbia police responded to the 1200 block of Rangeline Street for reports of gunshots around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police dispatch reports said there was a large gathering near The Soul Spot. Police said the crowd then moved to the parking lot of Mid American Title Loans where a verbal argument began between the crowd and

A man was injured overnight when he was mugged by three men in Alley A between Eighth and Ninth streets, Columbia police said. Police said the man was hit from behind around midnight, and three men took his wallet and ran away. Police said the victim was injured, but did not elaborate on the extent