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Changes to know as voter registration deadline approaches

October 7, 2022 6:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The last day to register to vote in Missouri’s November midterm election is Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Boone County Republicans care about economy, young voters ahead of midterm elections

October 6, 2022 4:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Republican voters in Boone County met with candidates in an intimate setting to discuss the issues that matter most to them.

Man accused of pushing woman off bridge had previous violent charges

October 6, 2022 7:57 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The suspect who is charged with the murder of a Columbia woman was released from prison just a few months ago. Jessie Williams, 31, is accused of pushing Kaylen Schmit off a Highway 63 bridge and killing her Tuesday evening. Schmit, 24, fell 38 feet into a wooded area and died hours later at a hospital. Williams has

CFD union seeks more communication with city during fire chief selection process

October 6, 2022 7:01 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The union representing the Columbia Fire Department is speaking out Wednesday, saying there has been a lack of communication from the city manager on the process of hiring a new fire chief. Zack Privette — president of the Columbia Professional Fire Fighters — said since the city named the three finalists for the

Part of Missouri Task Force 1 eyes Saturday for return home from Florida

October 6, 2022 5:47 PM Ryan Shiner

The Boone County Fire Protection District uploaded these photos Thursday to its Facebook page showing the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District said in a Thursday Facebook post that part of its team could return to Missouri as soon as Saturday. The Disaster Situational Assessment and Reconnaissance

Roots N Blues Festival preparations underway in Columbia

October 6, 2022 6:43 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Set up is underway Thursday as the Roots N Blues Festival returns to Columbia. The festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates open to guests Friday at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will kick off each day at noon. As of now, Roots N

Boone Electric restores power after widespread outages

October 5, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone Electric Cooperative reported outages across a swath of Boone County on Wednesday morning, with about 1,800 members without power at about 10:15 a.m.

Police: Victim pushed from Highway 63 bridge near Clark Lane

October 4, 2022 7:36 PM Lucas Geisler

First responders in Boone County blocked off a northeast Columbia road on Tuesday night.

Neighbors to a possible homeless center are pushing back on its location

October 4, 2022 9:39 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary

MDC repairing river pump at Eagle Bluffs, reduces duck-hunting spots

October 4, 2022 5:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will reduce the amount of hunting spots at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area for duck season because of a broken river pump. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area has two river pumps used to draw in water to fill the pools used for hunting, according to an MDC press release. One

Task Force 1 helping with searches in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian

October 4, 2022 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Task Force 1 has moved from Fort Myers, Florida to nearby Fort Myers Beach as it helps with Hurricane Ian recovery work.

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Judge denies bond for suspect in Columbia parking lot shooting

October 3, 2022 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

A judge denied bond Monday for one of the two suspects charged in a Boone County murder.

State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia

October 3, 2022 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.

Missouri Task Force 1 to move to Fort Myers to help with search and rescue efforts

October 3, 2022 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search

Biden Administration updates student loan forgiveness requirements

October 2, 2022 7:12 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As student aid for the new academic school year has just become available for students, the Biden Administration has now changed the qualifications needed to utilize the student loan forgiveness program. According to the student aid website, as of September 29th, people who have Federal Family Education Loans or Perkins Loans not held by the department of education,

Mizzou to expect large crowds and traffic impacts for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2022 5:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is expected to be a busy day for Mizzou as they host the Georgia Bulldogs at Faurot Field. The Tigers, will be kicking things off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Large crowds and traffic impacts are anticipated for Saturday’s according to Mizzou’s website. Those attending the game will need to

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Cooper County man charged following police chase in Columbia

September 30, 2022 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with multiple crimes Wednesday after causing a police chase in north Columbia. Cameron Comstock, 22, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and driving while revoked — second or third offense. A Boone County police officer came across Comstock driving a stolen GMC Yukon in