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Southern Boone School District places superintendent on leave

July 15, 2022 9:31 AM Zachary Farwell

In a letter sent out to families and students, the school district announced that Superintendent Chris Felmlee was placed on leave Thursday.

Alleged daycare bomb threat suspect faces new revenge porn charges

July 14, 2022 11:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The suspect that allegedly called in a bomb threat to a daycare in Columbia faces new charges including revenge porn in a new probable cause statement. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Alexzander Green with making a false report and non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images. On May 11, 2021, Green reported

Former MU engineering official charged with felony stealing, credit card fraud

July 14, 2022 3:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A former official in the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering has been charged with stealing from the school after investigations by MU and the highway patrol.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 68 new COVID cases

July 14, 2022 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting that 68 new coronavirus cases were added to the information hub on Thursday. The county reported 49 cases on Tuesday and the rest were reported in June and July. The county delays reporting cases by two days. The dashboard is showing 27 COVID-19 patients in

Police investigate overnight shooting in southeast Columbia

July 14, 2022 11:49 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting in southeast Columbia.

Fire at business near Centralia causes an estimated $1.5 million dollars in damage

July 13, 2022 11:23 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Firefighters in Boone County responded to a fire at JBS Live Pork just outside of Centralia on Wednesday night. Crews report the damages in the fire are estimated to be around $1.5 million dollars. The Boone County Fire Protection District told ABC 17 News Crews it responded around 11 p.m.

Local law enforcement talks immediate response to active shooter threats

July 13, 2022 7:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Law enforcement in Columbia and Boone County are trained to do whatever is necessary to stop an active shooter threat and they said the practice is to move in without waiting for a response.

Boone County Fire Protection District crews fight fire in woods north of Columbia

July 13, 2022 10:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A large number of firefighters are on the scene off of Sycamore Hills road in Boone County.

Man hurt in crash near Centralia after falling asleep while driving

July 13, 2022 8:03 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was hurt late Monday morning after a crash near Centralia. The crash happened on Highway 22 near Sappington Road around 11:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Terry L. Reno, 44, of Columbia, crossed the center line of the highway after

MoDOT seeks feedback about possible Interstate 70 improvements in Boone County

July 13, 2022 5:48 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on possible improvements and changes that could be made to a stretch of I-70 in Boone County.

Columbia has partnered with MoDOT to conduct a road safety audit for Route B/Paris Road

July 12, 2022 9:53 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works has commissioned a safety audit for Route B/Paris Road, and is looking for public comment following multiple crashes that resulted in serious injury or death. The road audit is a part of its Vision Zero Plan. Vision Zero is a transportation policy goal and data-driven strategy

City of California get part of $1.1 million grant for splash pad

July 12, 2022 7:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Department of Natural Resources awards $1.1 million to improve outdoor recreation

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71 new COVID cases

July 12, 2022 4:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman shot on Doris Drive early Tuesday morning

July 12, 2022 5:18 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department confirmed early Tuesday morning that one person was shot on Doris Drive, suffering minor injuries.

Columbia school board accepts grant for gender-affirming closet

July 11, 2022 8:51 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $10,000 grant on Monday to create a gender-affirming closet for some high school students. The board approved the grant award at its Monday meeting to establish a closet for students at Rock Bridge High School that allows them to find clothing fitting

MONDAY UPDATE: Boone County logs nearly 160 new cases

July 11, 2022 5:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County tallied nearly 160 new cases of coronavirus between Thursday and Saturday, the health department reported Monday.

Water main breaks in south Columbia

July 11, 2022 4:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

A water main in south Columbia broke Monday afternoon, sending a geyser of water into the air.

Parson, citing upcoming election, won’t appoint new Boone County prosecutor

July 11, 2022 4:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will forgo appointing a replacement for former Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight, a spokesperson said Monday.

Columbia man hurt in motorcycle crash on Route MM

July 11, 2022 6:46 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews took a Columbia man to a hospital Saturday after a motorcycle crash on Route MM. The crash happened north of Basnet Road around 11:55 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 55-year-old Stephen M. Biddle was thrown from the motorcycle after he failed to go around

Shooting in the 3300 Block of Clark Lane

Columbia Police trying to locate suspect in Clark Lane shooting

July 10, 2022 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are still working to find out more details and locate a suspect in a shooting that happen in the 3300 block of Clark Lane Saturday evening. Officers are asking anyone in the community who knows something, to contact police right away. Columbia Police say around 7:45 p.m on Saturday evening, officers responded to a shots fired