Trial delayed for Columbia contractor after Minnesota imprisonment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial scheduled for a Columbia contractor over allegations of stealing is pushed back following his imprisonment in Minnesota.…
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Hotel plan at Columbia Mall approved by city commission
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A city commission has approved a request to split the Columbia Mall into two lots to accommodate a new hotel. The commission…
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Columbia shooting victim target of ‘rival gang,’ according to police
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man that survived a September shooting faces felony drug charges after officers say they found drugs on him while…
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City, nonprofits eye $2 million in state tax credits for agriculture park expansion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia and a group of nonprofits want $2 million in state tax credits to help pay for the expansion of a new…
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Snow removal, vape liquid set for Columbia City Council discussion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to discuss two reports regarding future snow routes and a possible ban on flavored e-cigarette…
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Boone County announces win over Ameren in tax appeal
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County government agencies will receive millions of dollars after the Boone County Commission announces a win over…
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Boone County Commission approves controversial development plan west of Columbia
UPDATE, 10:36 p.m.: The commission unanimously approved the development, saying it had no choice but to do so. The commission voted in July to…
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WASTEBUSTERS: No money spent yet from Columbia public inconvenience fee
City leaders have yet to touch money raised from a fee charged to developers for closing streets, sidewalks and parking spots downtown. The Columbia…
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Lucas Geisler
Lucas Geisler anchors the 5 p.m. show for ABC 17 News and reports on the latest news around mid-Missouri at 9 and 10 p.m. His coverage includes…
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