COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee is set to hold a meeting Wednesday to discuss attendance areas, as they are planning to build a new elementary school in South Columbia. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building on W. Worley St. Those who attend
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the parent of a Columbia Public Schools student claims the child suffered abuse from district staff. The lawsuit – filed by Chrystal Blauvelt – accuses CPS of disability discrimination and violating the Missouri Human Rights Act. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said later on Tuesday that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California man who threatened a downtown Columbia bar with a gun in September pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies on Monday. Gamaliel Martinez, 34, of Fresno, California, pleaded guilty on Monday to first-degree making a terroristic threat and unlawful gun possession. He was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department
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The eastbound lane of West Broadway in Columbia will be closed for about two-and-a-half hours on Feb. 14.
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The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on the sale of the former IBM/Kyndryl Building to Veterans United at its Feb. 19 meeting, according to a Monday press release from the city. A first reading took place at Monday night’s meeting. The building – located at 2810 LeMone Industrial Boulevard – is an
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MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kirksville man who was accused in a 2022 fatal shooting at a Moser’s parking lot on North Keene Street in Columbia pleaded guilty to two felonies on Monday. Joshua Dudley, 24, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and first-degree attempted robbery, according to an email from Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson. He
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council Members will meet Monday night to review several agenda items, including one that would give all City employees a one-time retention pay bonus if approved. The proposed amendment to the city’s 2024 fiscal year budget would provide a one-time retention pay bonus to all permanent employees. The $2.5 million
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 58th Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs’ impending game sparks a surge in customers like never before. The team’s stellar performance has transformed stores into a magnet for fans nationwide, all demanding Chiefs merchandise. “We have seen a huge influx in customers. Saturdays have never
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to a home in north Columbia for what appears to be a swatting incident. ABC 17 crews went to the scene in the 5500 block of north autumn drive around 5 p.m. where they observed at least four Boone County deputies, an ambulance and fire response. A
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said one person was injured at a shooting-scene Saturday night, however it appears to not be from a gunshot wound. According to a Facebook post from Columbia Police, that person refused medical attention. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News Saturday night that no one was seriously hurt in the shooting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Business Loop 70 on Friday night, according to the Columbia Police Department. The crash happened near Hathman Place around 7 p.m. According to a press release, an SUV was slowing to turn from eastbound Business Loop 70 onto Hathman Place. A motorcycle behind
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Business Loop 70 in Columbia was closed off on Friday night near the intersection with Hathman Place for a crash investigation. Business Loop was closed from the Hathman Place Intersection to Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners. The crash was reported around 7 p.m. Friday and police tape began coming down around 8:53 p.m. An
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Columbia has closed a portion of Brown School Rd in Columbia Saturday morning. Boone County Joint Communication sent an alert at 1:22 a.m. asking drivers to avoid the area as they respond to a car crash in the 300 block of West Brown School Rd. The crash closed the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Friday night barn fire in the 5000 block of Route PP in Boone County. Several Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the fire. Boone County firefighters were called around 7:25 p.m. and flames were still going after 9 p.m. The cause of the fire
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty on Thursday of first-degree rape will be sentenced in March. William Thomas Jr., 49, was found guilty of raping a disabled girl in 2017. He will be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Boone County Courthouse. He is currently being held at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Friday with a pair of felonies after authorities say he attacked another person and held them against their will on Nov. 17. Blake Tekotte, 36, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and second-degree kidnapping. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on Friday and no bond
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia were closed on Friday after a vehicle turned over around 4:20 p.m. The crash occurred near the Subway Restaurant across from Hickman High School. A reporter saw one person going into an ambulance. A second vehicle was involved in the crash. The flipped
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with second-degree making a terroristic threat after authorities say he threatened to shoot employees at Zimmer Communications in Columbia. Parker John Boggs, 35, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 4:41 a.m. Friday, according to jail records. He was not listed on the jail roster on
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