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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support local taxes on recreational marijuana sales?

January 18, 2023 12:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Cities and counties in Mid-Missouri are considering whether to put their own sales taxes on recreational marijuana on the ballot.

Columbia City Council votes to add marijuana sales tax question to April ballot

January 17, 2023 9:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously voted at its meeting on Tuesday to add a sales tax question for recreational marijuana to the April 4 ballot. The question will ask voters if there should be an additional 3% sales tax for recreational marijuana sales. This would be in addition to the state’s 6% tax. The council

Boone County Commission opens up applications for ARPA funds

January 17, 2023 7:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has opened up applications for its federal COVID-19 relief money. During the first round of applications, the county has $15 million in American Rescue Plan money it can distribute to qualifying businesses and organizations, according to a press release from the commission. The application is on the Commission’s

Change of venue proposed in FIJI hazing case

January 17, 2023 12:05 PM Ethan Heinz

One of the men accused of hazing a pledge at a former University of Missouri fraternity asked Tuesday for a change of venue in his criminal case.

Driver killed in rollover crash east of Columbia

January 16, 2023 1:21 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The driver of a work truck died after his vehicle rolled over east of Columbia on Monday. Troy Boshears, 22, of Paris, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Missouri State Highway Patrol report did not say if he was wearing a seatbelt. Gale Blomenkamp, Assistant Chief with the

American Red Cross sends additional crews to California to aid in storm recovery

January 14, 2023 8:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC News has reported at least 17 people dead as a result of the severe storms that have passed through California. ABC News has also shared numerous photos of flooding in several parts of California, including a photo of a sinkhole in the road that swallowed two vehicles. Reports say, four people

Man accused in December Paris Road gas station shooting arrested in St. Louis

January 13, 2023 5:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to a December shooting at a gas station on Paris Road in Columbia has been arrested in St. Louis, the Columbia Police Department tweeted on Friday. Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action and shooting a gun at a motor vehicle/person.

Woman accused of murder, burning body appears in court; more hearings set

January 13, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of murder appeared in court Friday by video from the Boone County Jail. Emma Adams, 20, refused to appear in court on Thursday. She is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse. She pleaded not guilty. Adams is being held in

Woman accused of murder to appear in court

January 13, 2023 7:44 AM Kennedy Miller

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated. The victim has yet to be identified by officials. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old woman accused of murder is expected to appear in court on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Boone County Courthouse. Emma Adams is charged with murder after an “unidentifiable” man was found dead

Columbia murder suspect refuses to appear in court

January 12, 2023 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of murder refused to appear in court on Thursday. Emma Adams, 20, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse. She is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $1 million bond. An initial arraignment hearing should have taken

CPD names man shot by police Wednesday night, says man had knife

January 12, 2023 9:39 AM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo.(KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department held a news conference Thursday at 10 a.m. after a man was shot and killed by police in a standoff Wednesday night. Police say Jordan Pruyn was shot and killed after engaging in the standoff for several hours with authorities. The standoff happened in the 4200 block of Clark

Columbia man charged with DWI for September crash, posts bond

January 11, 2023 3:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged and arrested this week in relation to a September crash on North Providence Road. Jesus Olgiun, 23, was charged with driving while intoxicated – causing serious injury, second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He was held on a $50,000 bond at the Boone County Jail on Monday and

Conservation department confirms Boone County mountain lion sighting

January 11, 2023 1:35 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri Department of Conservation team confirmed Tuesday a report of a mountain lion sighting in northern Boone County.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen or heard evidence of mountain lions in Missouri?

January 11, 2023 2:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Department of Conservation was in northern Boone County on Tuesday investigating a reported mountain lion sighting.

Mountain lion sighting reported in northern Boone County

January 10, 2023 12:07 PM Erika McGuire

A Missouri Department of Conservation team was expected to be in Boone County sometime Tuesday to investigate a mountain lion sighting.

Central Missouri Human Society suspends intake of dogs for at least two weeks amid outbreak

January 9, 2023 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society announced in a press release that it is struggling with an outbreak of canine upper respiratory infections. Canine pneumovirus is contagious for dogs, but is not transferable to humans or cats, according to the press release. Signs of the virus may include coughing, discharge from the eyes or

Columbia police say prosecutor’s death a suicide

January 8, 2023 6:54 PM Lucas Geisler

(The following story discusses suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is in need of help, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Police believe former Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight died by suicide, according to the department’s death investigation. ABC 17 News obtained the Columbia Police Department’s

Democrat Webber announces run to flip Missouri Senate seat

January 9, 2023 11:09 AM Matthew Sanders

Democrat Stephen Webber, who represented parts of Columbia and Boone County for four years in the state House, said Monday that he will attempt another run for Senate.

Man convicted of murdering Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor released on parole

January 9, 2023 7:38 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man convicted of killing a Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor in 2001 was released from prison on Monday at 8 a.m. according to Missouri’s Department of Corrections. Charles Erickson was originally sentenced to 25 years behind bars after confessing to the murder of Kent Heitholt and is set to be released

Mid-Missouri sees overnight snowfall for the start of the New Year

January 8, 2023 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri experienced overnight snowfall for the first time since the start of 2023. ABC 17 Meteorologists say Mid-Mo saw below one-inch snow totals with isolated reports of two inches in northeastern Missouri. If you need to get out Sunday morning, you’ll want to use caution as the roads could still be wet.