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How to participate in Missouri’s presidential caucuses

January 15, 2024 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Instead of heading to the polls this winter, Missouri voters will head to caucuses to decide who their party should support for president.

First responders face extreme cold while fighting fires

January 14, 2024 6:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as negative 9 degrees this week, but that doesn’t stop firefighters from carrying out their duties. As ABC 17 reported Saturday, the Boone County Fire Protection District successfully tackled a house fire in the freezing cold morning. ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued Weather

Fire burns down home in southern Boone County

January 13, 2024 12:15 PM Marina Diaz, Euphenie Andre, Gabrielle Teiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to accurately reflect responding agencies. A fire in the 5200 block of South Cowan Road caused an estimated $750,000 in damages to a home Saturday morning. Boone County firefighters were dispatched to the fire at around 8:51 a.m. and arrived at the scene at

Man charged after allegedly assaulting, kidnapping victim for $350 ransom at The Links

January 11, 2024 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Thursday after he was accused of assaulting and holding another person against their will for a $350 ransom. Ralik Brooks, 31, was charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree domestic assault and tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. He is currently being held at the Boone County

School districts say safety is top priority when deciding on closings

January 8, 2024 11:58 AM Morgan Buresh

As people across the state prepare for snowfall this week, local school districts will make decisions about whether to cancel classes.

Boone County man accused of murder after allegedly assaulting woman on Christmas

January 5, 2024 3:30 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The age of the victim was updated after the press release from law enforcement was updated. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man was charged on Friday with murder and other felonies after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Christmas. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 38, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree domestic

Bond motion denied for man accused in Dove Drive shooting

January 5, 2024 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion to reduce the bond for a Columbia man accused in a June homicide on Dove Drive was denied on Friday. Ja’Shaun Barney, 18, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in relation to the shooting death of Deshon Joseph Houston, 33, who was found dead

Two men accused of two separate killings head to court Friday

January 5, 2024 4:23 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men accused of murder in two separate cases are heading to the Boone County courthouse Friday to face a judge for their hearings. The first man set to appear is Sevance Brewer, who is multiple felony charges after allegedly killing a pregnant woman in north Columbia. Brewer is facing charges

Coordinators train to count Missouri homeless population for 2024

January 4, 2024 10:54 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few dozen coordinators from across the state gathered virtually on Thursday to receive training ahead of a count of Missouri’s homeless population. The Point in Time Count is a census of those who are unhoused on a single night. According to the Missouri Balance of State Continuum of Care website, this

Two men in separate counties, cases accused of sharing explicit photos without consent

January 3, 2024 7:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men have charged in separate cases in different counties with sharing private sexual images without consent. Nathan Drew Bracy, 40, of Columbia, was charged in Boone County. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on Wednesday and a $10,000 bond was set. A court date has not been set. Christopher Brian

Five people killed on Missouri roads over New Year’s weekend

January 2, 2024 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner

The Missouri State Highway Patrol stated in a Tuesday release that five people were killed in crashes statewide over the New Year’s holiday weekend.

Postal inspector advises to monitor accounts after reports of stolen mail in Boone County

January 2, 2024 10:40 AM Morgan Buresh

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office believes mail was stolen from multiple mailboxes just southeast of Columbia.

Woman accused of crashing vehicle into Centralia home

January 2, 2024 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Centralia woman has been charged after she was accused of crashing into a house with her vehicle early Saturday. Mayda Martinez-Perez was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that cause more than $1,000 worth of damage. She is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. A

MU Health’s first baby born in 2024 has same birthday as grandfather

January 1, 2024 3:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care has revealed the name of the first baby born in 2024 at MU Women’s Hospital in 2024. Mya Nicole Portz was born at 4:13 a.m., according to an email from a hospital spokesman. The email states that Mya and her mother are doing well. Mya is the daughter of

Boone County property taxes due Sunday night

December 31, 2023 4:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the final day for Boone County residents to pay their property taxes without receiving a late penalty or fee. The Boone County Assessors Office will be accepting taxes until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. In-person drop offs are no longer available, but there are still multiple ways to pay. According

Another $7.9 million of ARPA money awarded for Cell Towers Grant Program

December 29, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another $7.9 million in ARPA funding was awarded on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Development. The release states grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. This is the second round of funding.

Jefferson City man charged in Boone County chase on Highway 63

December 29, 2023 5:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors on Friday charged a Jefferson City man with a chase earlier this month that exceeded 100 mph on Highway 63, according to court documents.

Texas man jailed on 2004 Boone County sexual assault charge

December 29, 2023 1:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A Texas man was in the Boone County Jail on Friday on accusations of sexual assault in 2004.

Central Missouri Humane Society obtains land for new shelter

December 28, 2023 11:20 AM Morgan Buresh

In a news release Thursday, CMHS spokesperson Michelle Casey said the shelter obtained 17.5 acres of land near its current location on Big Bear Boulevard.

Columbia man charged following chase with deputies, crashing into another vehicle

December 26, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with multiple felonies on Tuesday following a chase with law enforcement on Sunday evening. Avion Darnell Skillman, 20, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest by fleeing and leaving the scene of an accident that cause physical injury. Skillman was arrested and posted