Controversial murals to be relocated to Columbia College
The Boone County Commission voted to relocate murals removed from the courthouse to Columbia College.
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McLean death investigation uncovers notes focused on divorce, custody case
The notes come from the death investigation done by the Union County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota. ABC 17 News acquired them through an open records request. McLean killed himself in South Dakota on Sept. 8 as law enforcement from South Dakota and Iowa surrounded him. He was inside a truck he’s suspected of stealing from Miller County.
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MU Health reports over 100 positive flu cases in a week
MU Health Care says more than 100 of its patients tested positive with the flu in the past week — more than the total for all of last flu season. Those cases have not yet been reported in state numbers.
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Bond hearing rescheduled for Columbia man charged in downtown shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The bond hearing for a Columbia man charged in a deadly downtown shooting was rescheduled for Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. Todd Nesbitt Jr., 28, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action after the Nov. 14 shooting left five people hurt and one man dead. He is also charged with
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Boone County Office of Emergency Management seeks public opinion
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is looking to install new five new sirens for each of the next three years and improve the profile of its public alert services, Smart911 and RaveAlert. These new plans come after Boone County OEM sent out their new strategic plan for 2022-2024. “We do
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Reward offered in death investigation of Columbia man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police continue to investigate the Oct. 13 death of James R. Hundle as a possible homicide. Hundle was found dead in his home on the 4800 block of Marble Cedars Drive. Hundle was assistant to the vice-chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the
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Firefighters respond to crash on I-70 in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 70 in east Columbia. According to the Columbia Fire Department, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 130 around 7:20 a.m. Firefighters posted a photo to Twitter that showed a yellow car in the median of I-70. The car
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Columbia police take man into custody after shooting gun within city limits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police took a man into custody early Tuesday morning after he reportedly shot a gun within city limits. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the area near Scott Boulevard and Faurot Drive after reports of shots fired around 3:30 a.m. Police said they spoke with a local resident
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Columbia and Jefferson City officials talk holiday event safety
Both Jefferson City and Columbia have holiday events coming up and while Jefferson City will have several protocols in place Columbia officials said they have not had to in the past, and do not expect this year to be any different.
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City of Centralia appoints new police chief Monday night
The Centralia city government appointed Harlan Hatton as the new police chief during its board of aldermen meeting Monday night.
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Some Missouri teachers are getting an extended Thanksgiving break while others are left frustrated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving breaks began for some schools across Mid-Missouri Monday after some districts decided to extend the holiday break this year to provide some relief to staff and students. Jefferson City and Southern Boone are two of many that extended their break, saying that the demands of the past 18 months have worn
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Boone County Office Of Emergency Management seeks comment on proposed 2022-2024 strategic plan
The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is seeking public input on the strategic plan for the years of 2022 to 2024.
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Judge orders bond investigation for man accused in Columbia kidnapping
The Fayette woman was driving Thursday on Interstate 70 and pulled over at the Drury Inn off the Stadium Boulevard exit, according to a probable cause statement. William J. Pope, 40, jumped into the driver’s seat after she got out to inspect her car and took her for an unwanted ride, the statement says. Pope returned to the Drury Inn after the woman’s father yelled at him over the phone, police say.
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Columbia Police find replica shell casings after Sunday morning shooting
The Columbia Police Department said it located at least four shell casings, after responding to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday Morning.
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Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot
Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.
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Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the
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Renick attorney wants informant left out of Montgomery County murder trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys for the woman accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder want the man she allegedly confessed to left out of trial. Lynlee Renick’s team wants to keep Brandon Blackwell from testifying at her murder trial. The trial is set to start on Dec. 6 in Boone County. Attorney Tim
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More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season
The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.
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New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022
The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.
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Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility
The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.
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