Columbia Public Schools warns of potential ‘scam’ targeting athletic partners
Columbia Public Schools has sent out a message to its athletic sponsors and Battle High School families warning of a potential scam.
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MSHP report names CPD officers involved in August shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Five Columbia Police Department officers were described to have been involved during an incident at a Columbia apartment complex in August that resulted in a man getting killed by police, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol The Aug. 4 shooting at The Landing in Columbia left 22-year-old Marquis
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Former Callaway County sheriff now faces revocation of law enforcement license
The state’s public safety director will soon decide whether to punish suspended Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism for a series of incidents involving Chism drinking alcohol on and off the clock.
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Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners
The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?
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Concerns raised over City of Ashland’s conduct during investigation into former police chief
At least one Ashland citizen is raising concerns about the city’s leadership after reviewing the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation into former Police Chief Gabe Edwards.
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Report: Hallsville house explosion possibly caused by gunshot into propane heater
The Hallsville duplex explosion in January was ruled accidental, according to an investigative report ABC 17 News obtained from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
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Waitlist, repair requests growing at Columbia townhome complex where two children died in fire
As Columbia Square Townhomes embarks on its city rental license inspection for safety, the time its owners are taking to fix problems reported by tenants is growing.
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Investigators determine suspicious package sent to attorney general contained meth
The suspicious package sent to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office in April contained methamphetamine, according to records ABC 17 News obtained from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
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Callaway County still paying suspended sheriff after DWI plea
Suspended Callaway County sheriff Clay Chism continues to collect pay from the county weeks after admitting to driving while intoxicated.
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Columbia spent more than $8,000 clearing homeless camps in 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia spent $8,066.08 on clearing homeless camps in 2023, according to records ABC New 17 acquired through a Sunshine request. Columbia cleared two homeless camps in 2023. In March, the city cleaned out a camp near the Columbia Mall and cleared out another near the Interstate 70-Highway 63 connector
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Columbia College reported financial losses while paying former president
Columbia College, which last month announced the elimination of more than 100 jobs — has been in the red since 2019, according to financial records compiled by ProPublica.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns of gift card scams, wants to see stores do more to stop them
Gift cards often make great stocking stuffers this time of year, but they can also be an easy way for scammers to bleed people dry of hundreds and thousands of dollars.
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174 water main breaks reported in Columbia during 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a water main break near the University of Missouri’s campus last month flooded a parking lot and the basement of a residence hall, ABC 17 submitted a records request to learn how many water main breaks have happened in the city. Since Jan. 1, 2020, through October of this year, the
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December 2022 MU pipe freeze cost more than $1.3 million
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pipe bursts on the University of Missouri’s campus in late December that caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field ended up having a hefty price. Records obtained by ABC 17 News show in total the university paid more than $1.3 million after pipe bursts affected Memorial Stadium, Mizzou Arena, Green Tennis Center, campus
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Columbia apartment complex could face stricter inspection with lapsed certificate
A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties but has applied for it.
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Report: Surface mold found at Columbia Fire Stations 2 and 6, not determined hazardous
The Columbia Fire Department has released the final condition reports from an outside firm after reports of possible mold inside Fire Stations 2 and 6 last month.
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A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties.
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Columbia City Council spends more than $20,000 to attend leadership conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council spent more than $20,000 to attend a leadership conference last month. The 10th annual leadership trip, which was organized by the Chamber of Commerce, took place in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Chamber, 71 Columbia business leaders and elected officials attended this year’s trip. Records obtained by ABC
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Review of Pickard Hall demolition plan could take 15 months
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal review of the University of Missouri’s plan to demolish a building with radioactive contamination could take until 2025 to complete. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission began its technical review this summer for the plan to demolish Pickard Hall. The NRC said its review of the different aspects of MU’s plan could
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Changes coming to Columbia ARC after June fight
ABC 17 News obtained video from the ARC showing portions of the fight involving multiple people.
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