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Fire burns shop in southern Boone County

December 4, 2023 9:03 AM Marina Diaz

The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District is investigating after a fire broke out in a southern Boone County garage early Monday.

Russellville woman killed in Boone County crash Sunday evening

December 4, 2023 7:39 AM Erika McGuire

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old Russellville woman was killed in a crash in southern Boone County Sunday evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on Route H westbound at Innovation Boulevard at 6:28 p.m. According to Troopers, Debra Bates was pronounced dead on scene after a Ford Transit driven by Raechel

Council report outlines urgent issues facing Columbia’s recycling, solid waste management

December 3, 2023 8:24 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia took part in a comprehensive evaluation of its recycling and waste diversion programs in hopes of helping the city improve its collection operations. The final report contains recommendations by RRT Design & Construction to help achieve this goal. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to hear this report Monday. Currently, the

Need for affordable housing grows in Mid-Missouri as state’s homeless population expands

December 3, 2023 5:07 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks national “Roof over your Head Day” which reminds people to be thankful for basic necessities such as a home. It also creates awareness for the current housing crisis in the United States. ABC 17 News obtained the latest Missouri Point in Time Count for region 5. Region 5 contains most

Car crash shuts down Boone County road for half an hour Sunday afternoon

December 3, 2023 3:41 PM abc17news-Newsroom

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a crash on North Highway 763 and East Brown School involving multiple cars. Sunday just after 12:46 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene and evaluated those involved for any injuries. Boone County Fire said no one was hurt. A crash report from the Missouri State

Man accused in overdose death pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 10 years

December 1, 2023 8:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of selling drugs that led to an overdose death in 2020 pleaded guilty on Friday. Mark Conn, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of

Homelessness affects hundreds in Mid-Missouri

November 13, 2023 3:44 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Homelessness affects more than half a million people nationwide, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Mid-Missouri is no exception. According to the 2022 Point in Time Count, 1,571 individuals in Missouri were experiencing homelessness. One-third of those individuals are considered “unsheltered.” That means those individuals are living on the

Turner announces bid for Boone County southern district commissioner

December 1, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Turner announced his bid for Boone County southern district commissioner in a Tuesday press release. Turner is filing as a Republican, according to the release and the Missouri Ethics Commission. The seat is currently held by Democrat Justin Aldred, who announced his reelection bid in September. Turner — who owns Turner

Walker picked as next Hallsville superintendent

December 1, 2023 3:04 PM Ryan Shiner

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Tyler Walker has been picked by the Hallsville Board of Education to be the district’s next superintendent, according to a Friday press release. Walker’s first day will be July 1, the release states. Superintendent John Downs will retire on June 30. Walker has been the superintendent of the Higbee R-8 School District

Columbia Public Library, union reach tentative agreement

November 29, 2023 6:21 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

The union representing Columbia Public Library workers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday with library management.

Harrisburg woman seriously injured in Boone County crash

November 29, 2023 7:32 PM Ryan Shiner

A Harrisburg woman suffered serious injuries in a Wednesday crash in the northbound lane of Route E, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Columbia man charged with several felonies after chase with law enforcement

November 29, 2023 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after allegedly leading police on a chase in northern Columbia on Tuesday night. Alec McCabe, 32, was charged with second-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping, third-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest by fleeing. He is currently being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness sees new people using services weekly

November 27, 2023 12:58 PM Meghan Drakas

Some organizations involved in the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness say they’re seeing new faces every week.

Columbia teachers union says cellphone use is hindering learning in the classroom

November 21, 2023 11:23 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Morgan Buresh

Columbia Public Schools’ top official is asking parents to help keep kids off their cellphones while in school.

Mid-Missouri man charged with child porn possession

November 24, 2023 1:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri man was charged on Wednesday with possessing child pornography. Kelvin Maurice Powell Jr., 34, is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. He was first booked into the Callaway County Jail at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, and was brought to the Boone County Jail at 10:27 a.m. Thursday, according

Flue fire damages Boone County home on Thanksgiving morning

November 23, 2023 10:32 AM Gabrielle Teiner

A flue fire damaged the ceiling and attic of a home in southern Boone County on Thanksgiving morning.

MDC: 193,669 deer harvested during November portion of firearms season

November 22, 2023 8:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that 193,669 deer were harvested in the state during the November portion of firearms deer season, according to a Wednesday press release. The season ran from Nov. 11-21. Of the harvested deer, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button bucks, and 71,974 were does, the release states.

Columbia Regional Airport flight delayed to start busy Thanksgiving travel day

November 22, 2023 11:42 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.

Perry County man charged with child molestation in Boone County

November 22, 2023 2:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Perry County man has been charged with first-degree child molestation after authorities claim he sexually assaulted a child on Oct. 29, 2022. A heavily redacted probable cause statement says Blouin molested a child in a chair while in the presence of other people. The mother of the victim spoke with law

Charges filed against alleged getaway man for Columbia murder suspect

November 22, 2023 12:11 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with felony counts of hindering prosecution and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to help a suspect in a June murder escape police.