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How Harrisburg baseball avoided playoff heartbreak to keep its season alive
Harrisburg (18-6) became the first Boone County program to punch its ticket to a district final and tied a program record in wins. On Friday, the Bulldogs defeated Fayette 7-4 in the Class 2, District 7 semifinal in Harrisburg. While a three-run victory propelled the Bulldogs to the next round, the final score doesn't show how close and nerve wracking the contest was. Despite Fayette being six games under .500 and already losing to Harrisburg 13-2 on April 18, it came...
South Columbia residence 'significantly damaged' after early morning fire
COLUMBIA — A trailer home is significantly damaged after an early morning fire in South Columbia. The Boone County Fire Fire Protection District responded to the home on Ponderosa Street at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, when smoke was found coming out of a back bedroom. The first crew began extinguishing...
New dashcam video shows last moments before deadly Columbia police shooting at apartment
ABC 17 News has obtained new dashcam video from the Columbia Police Department capturing the last moments before Marquis Rivera, who reported being suicidal, was fatally shot by police last August. The post New dashcam video shows last moments before deadly Columbia police shooting at apartment appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Jury hears from multiple witnesses in first day of Boone County murder trial
Jury selection was set to begin Wednesday in the first-degree murder case against Jessie Williams. The post Jury hears from multiple witnesses in first day of Boone County murder trial appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia reveals DIVERT Program. What it is; how it helps
A joint program between Columbia Police Department and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services upward of five years in the making had its official announcement Wednesday. Work started pre-COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately resulted in a DIVERT dashboard for officers in February 2023, said Steve Hollis, PHHS human services manager. Then this...
Tracking another round of strong storms for parts of Mid-Missouri tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the lower to mid-50s. TOMORROW: Scattered storms, some could be severe with all hazards possible. The time frame for storms will be from around 8AM-3PM. Highs in the upper 70s with gusty southeast winds. EXTENDED: Another strong low pressure system is working across the...
Minor injuries reported in two-car crash on Highway 63
A two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 63, five miles south of Moberly, at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, leading to minor injuries for one of the passengers. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2020 Chrysler Voyager, driven by 39-year-old Amber D. Sickler of Moberly, Missouri, collided with the rear of a 2004 Dodge Ram operated by 83-year-old Carl E. Heuer of Clark, Missouri. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of the incident.
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