Boone Archives

Worker injured in fall at Rocheport bridge site

September 27, 2022 4:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A worker was injured in a fall Tuesday at the construction site of the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70.

Southern Boone High School holds mock car accident exercise

September 26, 2022 11:52 AM Ethan Heinz

Southern Boone High School officials gave the public a heads-up Monday morning about a crash simulation planned outside the school.

Columbia man accused of exposing himself in children’s section of library faces charges

September 26, 2022 11:36 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia man accused of exposing himself in the children’s section of a library now faces charges.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

Mid-Missouri PrideFest to host inaugural parade in Columbia

September 25, 2022 5:23 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will

Columbia Police Department recruits through open house

September 24, 2022 4:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department invited the community to an open house event at their regional training center at 5001 Meyer Industrial Drive on Saturday. The event was a part of CPD’s ongoing recruitment drive to fill 21 open positions at the department. “This is not only a prime recruiting opportunity, but also a great chance

Missouri Department of Transportation continues work on Rocheport bridge project

September 23, 2022 5:01 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue work on the Interstate 70 Rocheport bridge connecting Boone and Cooper counties.

American Cancer Society to Relay For Life of Boone County

September 23, 2022 9:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Cancer Society plans to hold its Relay For Life of Boone County in Columbia on Friday. The nonprofit organization that aims to increase support for cancer research and patient care will hold the event at the Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park from 5 to 10 p.m. Handicap and cancer survivor

Firefighters save cats from house fire overnight east of Columbia

September 23, 2022 7:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is hurt following a small house fire east of Columbia early Friday morning. Crews responded to the fire at a split-level home in the 5500 block of Pinehurst Lane around 4:20 a.m., according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. More than a dozen firefighters at the scene put

Man suffers minor injuries when dump truck rolls over at Columbia job site

September 22, 2022 1:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A dump truck overturned at a job site in west Columbia on Thursday, trapping the driver inside until rescuers arrived at the scene.

Detached garage destroyed in northern Boone County fire

September 22, 2022 6:43 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters with the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire on Thursday night.

Columbia man charged with murder in February overdose death

September 22, 2022 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a man with murder Thursday in connection with a February methamphetamine overdose.

Over 20 employers set to attend job fair in Columbia Thursday

September 22, 2022 4:44 AM Ben Fein

Multiple organizations in Columbia are partnering, to hold a job fair Thursday for local employers and job seekers.

Local Walmart stores among dozens getting upgrades

September 21, 2022 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

More than 40 Walmart locations across Missouri will be under construction as stores are updated and remodeled.

Groups plan to host local events for National Voter Registration Day

September 20, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri NAACP has partnered with the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs to hold voter registration events Tuesday, on National Voter Registration day and ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

Bridge work to close Highway 54/63 ramp in Jefferson City Wednesday for two weeks

September 21, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close the Highway 54/63 interchange Wednesday, for approximately two weeks.

Doctor: COVID-19 remains a real threat

September 20, 2022 4:17 PM Kennedy Miller

The president might have said the pandemic is over but this isn’t the time to forget how bad COVID-19 can be, a Boone Health doctor said Tuesday.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor faces discipline for inappropriate messages, activities

September 20, 2022 2:44 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether to suspend the license of a former Boone County assistant prosecutor after allegations of having inappropriate relationships with defendants and crime victims.

Fayette man killed in Boone County crash

September 19, 2022 10:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

He was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Missouri law enforcement agencies join together for National Child Passenger Safety Week

September 18, 2022 5:41 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department along with other statewide law enforcement agencies and safety advocates are joining together for national child passenger safety week. The campaign will start Sunday Sept.18th and run through Saturday Sept.24th. The effort from the agencies is aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities for children involved in crashes and to increase