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Boone County looks to replace showers at county jail

November 15, 2023 12:01 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Boone County Commission could take a vote as soon as Thursday on an agenda item to replace part of the showers at the Boone County Jail.

A day in the life of a lifelong Columbia resident experiencing homelessness

November 11, 2023 5:27 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. That includes lifelong Columbia resident, Chris Eubanks who says he has been homelessness for the past two years. “It can literally happen to anybody,” Eubanks said. Chris Eubanks is a

Centralia man’s WWII service remembered as Veterans Day approaches

November 10, 2023 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

By Tom Seagraves ABC 17 News COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ronald Grove lived in Centralia for many years. He worked there and he raised a family there. Unfortunately, he passed away in March 2014. But before he died, he spoke about his military service during World War II. Gerald Grove – Ronald’s son – was willing to

Boone County judge planning run for circuit judge seat

November 9, 2023 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County associate circuit judge is eyeing a run for a mid-Missouri circuit judge next year. Judge Stephanie Morrell filed paperwork on Wednesday with the Missouri Ethics Commission to run for the Division 3 seat in the 13th Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers felony criminal cases and some civil matters

Part of wheel suspected to be cause of trailer, hay bale fire in Boone County

November 8, 2023 8:23 AM Madison Stuerman

Boone County Fire Protection District officials told ABC 17 they believe the fire was started when a wheel bearing overheated.

Data shows fraud reports increasing in Cole County, lowering in Boone

November 6, 2023 12:48 PM Morgan Buresh

Fraudsters are still conning people out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but data shows reports in Boone County and nationwide have fallen recently.

Columbia City Council to amend budget to include ARPA funds

November 5, 2023 7:54 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to amend the fiscal year 2024 annual budget to appropriate the $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The city received these funds in September to address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Upon approval of the

Footings of old Rocheport Bridge demolished in Sunday morning blast

November 5, 2023 3:09 AM Gabrielle Teiner

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Interstate 70 was closed for about 30 minutes on Sunday morning for crews to blast the footings of the old Rocheport Bridge, which was set to happen at 8:00 a.m. but happened at 9:30 a.m. due to dense fog. I-70 quickly reopened for traffic shortly after the blast.ABC 17 News spoke with

Hickman football coach Cedric Alvis steps down

November 3, 2023 6:12 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman head football coach Cedric Alvis said he will resign from his spot leading the Kewpies. Alvis told the program in a Friday email obtained by ABC 17 News that he would resign from the role of head coach. Alvis said he has “not been able to meet the expectations of what

Columbia apartment complex could face stricter inspection with lapsed certificate

November 2, 2023 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties but has applied for it.

Boone Health to close home care and hospice services

November 2, 2023 11:50 AM Madison Stuerman, Mitchell Kaminski

In a news release, the healthcare network has stopped taking new patients as of Thursday and employees will be employed through Dec. 2.

Harrisburg man charged after allegedly trying to stab retail shopper, kick police officer

November 2, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Harrisburg man was arrested and charged after allegedly trying to stab a shopper at a Columbia Dollar General on Wednesday on Vandiver Drive. Anthony Giboney, 61, was charged with second-degree assault and four-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance is set

Woman suffers serious injuries in Highway 63 crash

November 2, 2023 3:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 48-year-old Columbia woman suffered serious injuries in a crash in the northbound lane of Highway 63 near Old 63 in Hallsville, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the report, the crash occurred when a 2018 Ford Explorer – driven by Deana Phillips – rear-ended

Inmate dies at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center

November 2, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate died Wednesday night at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, according to a Thursday morning press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. The release stated Zachary McBee was found dead at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday. He was 35. A cause and circumstance were not available and an autopsy will be

Columbia complex where deadly fire happened lacks city rental certificate

November 1, 2023 4:39 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties.

New Food Bank Market opens, providing multiple services for the community

November 1, 2023 4:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new location for The Food Bank Market is opening its doors Wednesday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., providing more than just food for the community. The Food Bank Market, part of the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, will provide food and services for community members in need

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you have a lot of trick-or-treaters on Halloween?

November 1, 2023 3:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Halloween was on Tuesday, and it ended up being a chilly day. Did you end up having a lot of trick-or-treaters? Or did you notice if the cold kept kids at home? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

RSV vaccine offered at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services

October 31, 2023 9:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The RSV vaccine is being offered for adults 60 years old and older at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a press release from the PHHS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults 60 years old and older to receive a dose of RSV vaccine (Abrysvo),

Closures expected on I-70 ramps at Route BB overpass

October 31, 2023 9:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Intermittent closures should be expected this week for the on/off ramps at the Route BB overpass on Interstate 70, according to a Tuesday night press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The contractor first plans to remove temporary overhangs on the new bridge Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the release. Traffic

Another blast at bridge in Rocheport scheduled for Sunday

October 31, 2023 8:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Interstate 70 near Rocheport is scheduled to close for an hour Sunday to blast footings of the old Missouri River bridge at Rocheport, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The interstate and a perimeter around the blast will be closed 7:30-9:30 a.m., according