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Brother of Michael Porter Jr. arrested on suspicion of DWI in Boone County
The brother of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was arrested over the weekend in Boone County on suspicion of DWI. The post Brother of Michael Porter Jr. arrested on suspicion of DWI in Boone County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri River flood stages rising
This past week, portions of Mid-Missouri saw radar estimated rainfall totals reaching up to 5". This prompted various areal flood advisories and many flood warnings widespread across the region. The Missouri River at Glasgow is currently seeing the affects from all of this rainfall as the river levels have risen...
Columbia man arrested for alleged shots fired and other felony charges
A Boone County man was arrested for alleged shots and other charges fired on Paris Road on April 28. Dontay Lonell Williams, 18, of Columbia, was taken into custody following reports of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. Columbia Police Department (CPD) stated in a press release that they...
Westbound lanes open on I-70 near Rocheport after semi catches fire
Westbound lanes are now open after traffic on Interstate 70 was at a standstill Tuesday evening after a semi-truck caught fire near the Missouri River Bridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The post Westbound lanes open on I-70 near Rocheport after semi catches fire appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Boone County Commissioners prioritize housing projects in final round of ARPA funding
Boone County commissioners approved more than $6.5 million in ARPA funding Tuesday, with affordable housing projects receiving a large chunk of the money. The post Boone County Commissioners prioritize housing projects in final round of ARPA funding appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Charge dropped for woman accused in 2022 Paris Road gas station shooting case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was originally charged in relation to a 2022 shooting at a Paris Road gas station in Columbia saw her charges dropped on Monday. Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that Jasmine Bell saw her first-degree assault charge dropped because of her cooperation The post Charge dropped for woman accused in 2022 Paris Road gas station shooting case appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 5:08PM CDT until May 3 at 11:49AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
…The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a. Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri…. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper and Howard Counties. For the Missouri River…including Boonville…Minor flooding is. forecast. * WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Missouri River at Boonville.
Tracking almost daily rain chances with plenty of dry time between
TODAY: Wednesday is a mostly dry day, with dry time to start, under some clouds. With some breaks in the clouds, you may want your sunglasses. Winds will be variable, until a warm front lifts back across the region, putting temperatures again back near 80. Showers and storms will come along the warm front, with better chances for storms south into the evening.
Here's how much money Boone County school districts may lose if a charter school opens
Columbia Public Schools could lose up to $13.3 million if just one charter school opens in Boone County based on financial analysis, said district spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark. "When considering all six impacted districts, it's well above $13 million," Baumstark wrote in an email, referring to all the Boone County school...
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