Ashland man charged for allegedly hitting person with car
Steven Brunstrom, 28, of Ashland, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, third-degree domestic assault, property damage and resisting arrest.
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Woman gunned down in car during argument on Lake of the Woods Road, documents say
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman found dead Saturday night in her car was shot in her vehicle after an argument with her boyfriend, according to court documents. Isaiah N. Goins, 26, of Columbia, was arrested Sunday at work on suspicion of killing the woman, whose name has been kept under wraps by the sheriff’s department.
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Two suspects involved in deadly Dove Drive shooting to be in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two suspects involved in a deadly Dove Drive shooting in 2023 are set to be in a Boone County courtroom Monday. Ja’Shaun Barney and Damarkus Williams are two of seven people involved in the deadly shooting, and are facing first-degree murder along with multiple other charges. According to court documents, Ja’Shaun Barney
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Thousands compete in extreme heat as Show Me State Games enter 41st year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show Me State Games are in full swing this weekend. Early Saturday morning soccer matches began at Cosmo Park, continuing the non-profit’s goal of fitness, fun, and community for Missourians of all ages. Now in its 41st year, the games draw thousands of athletes from across the state. Executive Director Bruce
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WATCH: Show-Me State Games Opening Ceremony at Mizzou Arena
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The opening ceremony of the Show-Me State Games was held Friday night at Mizzou Arena. The games bring thousands of amateur athletes of varying ages from across the state to Columbia each year.
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Show-Me State Games begin in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Show-Me State Games kicks off Friday and is expected to bring thousands of athletes and their families to Columbia. Columbia city leaders say they expect the games to generate millions of dollars over the course of the two weekends. The City of Columbia is expecting the games to boost tourist
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Motorcyclist run over by SUV in Boone County dies from injuries
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist who was run over by an SUV in McBaine on Monday has died from his injuries. Family members, including the daughter of Jeffrie W. Cash, confirmed with ABC 17 News on Friday morning that he died Thursday. Donald J. Legleiter, 36, was charged Monday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action
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Columbia public radio station sounds alarm about federal cuts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two radio stations in Columbia that rely on public funding say they’re facing an uncertain future after the U.S. House passed President Donald Trump’s rescissions package. House Republicans gave the green light late Thursday for $9 billion in spending cuts from the federal government, which includes a $1.1 billion cut for the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia consider a curfew to reduce youth violence?
The talk hasn’t progressed to the point of action, but Boone County’s top prosecutor told ABC 17 News this week that officials have discussed imposing curfews as one way to curb youth violence. “We’ve been talking with some people in the community about the possibility of having a curfew, and especially in some areas where
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Columbia curfew considered to help prevent youth violence, but no ‘serious’ discussions yet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders have discussed the possibility of implementing a juvenile curfew as part of ongoing efforts to address youth violence, though city officials say no formal proposals have been made. “We’ve been talking with some people in the community about the possibility of having a curfew, and especially in some areas where
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More training, better gear highlighted in Columbia Fire Department review of county fire chief’s drowning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More powerful boats and more frequent training for the Columbia Fire Department are needed to keep firefighters safe in flash flood rescues, according to an internal CFD review done in light of a county fire chief’s drowning last year. The city fire department’s facilitated learning review, obtained by ABC 17 News, laid
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WATCH: Gathering outside Boone County Courthouse caps ‘Day of Action’ in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Events were held in several Mid-Missouri locations for the John Lewis Day of Action on Thursday. A vigil with speakers outside the Boone County Courthouse capped the day’s events in Columbia.
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Demonstrators rally for democracy around Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several rallies happened across Mid-Missouri and the nation on Thursday to honor the legacy of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), regarded as a champion of the Civil Rights Movement. We Stand United Missouri held its “Rally to defend the Constitution” at the Capitol in Jefferson City. Organizers say an estimated 300
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Man accused of spraying 2 women with caustic liquid deemed competent to stand trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who allegedly sprayed two women with a caustic fluid near the Bear Creek Trail parking lot in March has been deemed competent to stand trial. Maxon Castle, 23, was charged in Boone County with two counts of second-degree assault. A mental exam was ordered in April and he was
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Columbia teen murder suspect takes plea deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager reached a plea deal with prosecutors Wednesday to drop a murder charge against him. Cordero L. Riley Jr., 17, pleaded guilty in a Boone County court to unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree assault. Sentencing is set for Sept. 15. He remains in the Boone County jail pending
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Power restored in Howard County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Power is restored after storms rolled through Howard County Wednesday night. The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives outage map on Wednesday night showed 216 Howard Electric customers without power, while 50 Co-Mo Cooperative customers in Cooper County had no power and 28 Boone Electric Co-op customers with no power in Randolph County.
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MEC report shows Elwood nets $13,428; Rice gets $4,690 in Columbia Ward 2 race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The quarterly report filing for the Missouri Ethics Commission shows a few high-dollar donations being made in Columbia’s Ward 2 race. Campaigns for Vera Elwood and Ken Rice submitted reports for the July 15 quarterly filing. Rice’s was submitted on July 10, while Elwood’s was submitted on July 14. Documents show that
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Associate pastor accused of stealing Blair Murphy signs has charges dropped with stipulations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An associate pastor at Broadway Christian Church who was accused of stealing campaign signs during the mayoral election has had his charges dropped. The Rev. Andrew Lawrence Taylor-Peck, 46, of Columbia, was originally charged with misdemeanor stealing. Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that the case
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Work session leads to discussing rate change to lower water bills, increase electric rates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light discussed changing the water rate during a budget meeting on Wednesday. The rate increase would increase revenue 12% — or $3.6 million — in fiscal year 2026 that should also lower prices for near two-thirds of residential water customers. The change would increase the base rate of meters
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Money allocated for Columbia recycling drop-offs to be used to bring materials to Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste Assistant Utilities Director Tom Ratermann is encouraging the public to listen to new guidelines a day after the city announced it would begin recycling some materials. Columbia’s recycling trucks will collect some materials and bring them to Jefferson City. The effort is part of the city’s first major step
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