Deputies looking for suspect in Friday morning homicide in Boone County
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 19-year-old Columbia resident Dennis. C Darks.
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Judge won’t allow Renick lawyer to depose Boone County prosecutors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge won’t let the attorney for Lynlee Renick to question a Boone County prosecutor handling the case of a key witness. Judge Kevin Crane denied the request to interview a Boone County assistant prosecutor about any potential deals made between it and Brandon Blackwell. Crane said Renick’s attorney, Tim
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County coronavirus active cases moves above 50
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 17 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 53 active cases in the county, a nine case increase from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 18,575. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from
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Work begins on new BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Remodeling is underway at two downtown Columbia stores for a new barbeque restaurant and bar. The storefronts at 304 S. Ninth Street will soon host Bud’s BBQ, a venture from business owner Jason Paetzold. The place will take the spots of the old Ingredient and Pickleman’s stores across from the University of
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Columbia Public Schools last day of School; Faculty and students persevered through a difficult year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools ended a long difficult school year Thursday. Michelle Baumstark spokeswoman for Columbia Public Schools said this school year was a great example of teachers, students and faculty staying strong and persevering. “Today is really about a celebration of perseverance. A celebration of what our students and our employees were able
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Deputies confirm one person shot and killed Friday morning in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating a homicide that happened early Friday morning. Officials with BCSO confirmed one person was shot and killed on East Santa Barbara Drive east of Columbia shortly before 1 a.m. Friday. ABC 17 News crews on the scene saw deputies searching the street with
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Authorities identify woman killed in crash on South Rangeline Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Ashley Wegner, 33, was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday. Authorities shut down Rangeline Road south of East Carter School Road after a crash around 7:30 p.m. According to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, Wegner was driving a Honda minivan northbound when she lost
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Columbia man accused of attempting to take inappropriate photos of a second woman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another woman is accusing a Columbia man of attempting to take a photo up her dress. Ronald Dameron is now facing three counts of invasion of privacy. Court documents say the alleged victim came forward after seeing news coverage of a previous arrest for the same crime. She says he followed her
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New judge to take over 2017 homicide case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge will take over a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing. 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts. Roberts died at a home off Lasso Circle in December 2017. Judge Josh Devine will now
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Local health department discuss vaccine incentives, as vaccinations trend downwards
Nationwide, according to the CDC’s website, 50.8% of Americans have received at least one dose with 41% being fully vaccinated.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 10 new coronavirus cases
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting ten new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 44 active cases in the county, a six case increase from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 18,558. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from
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New Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School principal announced
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new interim prinicipal at Alpha Hart Elementary School will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education. Brian Rehg will take over the role from current Principal De’Vion Moore, who was named the next assistant superintendent for elementary education for the school district. Rehg is currently the assistant principal at Parkade
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office working to return stolen items
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies are working to return stolen property found Wednesday night. According to a Facebook post from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found what appeared to be a temporary storage place for stolen items in the 6000 block of Creasy Springs Road. Deputies found two stolen cargo trailers and a boat
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Mid-Missouri vaccination incentives for residents include gift cards, sweepstakes & giveaways
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple retailers and organizations are giving away incentives including gift cards to incentivize residents to get the coronavirus vaccine. The White House recently announced multiple incentives including free childcare to anyone who gets vaccinated. A full list of incentives can be found here. President Biden’s current goal is to get 70% of
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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves guardrail and median guard cable repair contracts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved two one-year contracts that will provide guardrail and downed median guard cable repairs in several mid-Missouri counties. The first contract entails repairs in various locations as needed in Camden, Maries and Miller Counties. The second contract will be for repairs along various routes
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No ‘spikes’ in coronavirus cases after Columbia mask ordinance was lifted three weeks ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday marks three weeks since the mask ordinance in Columbia has been lifted and case rates have stayed relatively steady. When the order was lifted on May 12, Boone County’s 5-day average daily case total was at 6.8. After May 14, the county experienced a slight drop in cases before another increase
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County coronavirus hospitalizations jumps to 33 cases
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting six new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 38 active cases in the county. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 18,548. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from isolation is 18,394. The Columbia/Boone County
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Columbia police: Shooting damages home near Douglass Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One home was damaged after shots fired at the 400 block of Providence Road. Officials report that no one was injured, but they have no suspect description at this time. ABC 17 News crew on scene saw crime scene tape was up and police shut down Fifth Street. Our crew on scene
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Man charged after allegedly assaulting woman at Columbia hotel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gregory Garner of Columbia is accused of domestic assault after allegedly hitting a woman 20 to 30 times Friday at Extended Stay America in Columbia. Officials were first dispatched to a call at on West Business Loop 70 Friday. According to court documents, when officials went into Garner’s room they saw a
Continue Reading Man accused of taking pictures up a woman’s dress at Columbia grocery store
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of taking pictures up a woman’s dress at a Columbia grocery store has bonded out of jail. Ronald Dameron was arrested by the Columbia Police Department on Monday for invasion of privacy. At the time of the arrest, court documents stated that Dameron was currently out on bail for
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