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City of Columbia hosts recycling drop-off event Saturday

June 13, 2026 7:29 AM Marie Moyer

Columbia residents will be able to drop off glass and other recyclables Saturday during a city recycling drop-off event.

MSHP targets I-70 work zone crashes after 25 collisions in Columbia since May 1

June 12, 2026 3:45 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Tthe Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert following a string of recent crashes near Columbia. Columbia Fire and Rescue Dispatch logs show 25 collisions have occurred in construction zones on Interstate 70 in the city since May 1, six of which occurred this week. Lairyn McGregor, a Missouri

Two taken to hospital after five-vehicle pileup in Boone County

June 12, 2026 10:31 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A five-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Boone County caused traffic backups late Thursday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the 121-mile marker in the westbound lanes. Four cars were stuck in traffic due to a lane closure when a 2026 Peterbilt

Woman gets probation in Boone County embezzlement case

June 9, 2026 2:18 PM Ryan Shiner, Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was sentenced last month in a Cooper County embezzlement case was sentenced to probation in her Boone County case on Friday. Both cases make a combined total of over $63,000 of stolen funds. Jennifer Waibel, 53, of Boonville, pleaded guilty on Friday in her Boone County case to stealing

MSHP releases video of chase involving man accused of killing man, shooting woman

June 8, 2026 5:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Monday released video from a May 7 chase that ended with a man shooting himself. Law enforcement had chased Steven A. Swanson, 32, after he allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man and injured a 65-year-old woman near the 5100 block of North Douglas Drive, outside

Columbia Public Schools back in court for charter school fight

June 8, 2026 11:09 AM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will return to Cole County court on Monday as the months-long legal battle over charter schools in Boone County continues. CPS filed the suit in December after the charter school, Frontier, announced a plan to establish a charter school in the county. The application was later approved by

Storms and heavy rain lead to multiple flooded roads in Boone County

June 8, 2026 5:15 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been multiple reports of flooded roads in Mid-Missouri after storms and heavy rain moved through the area. Since 10 a.m, Sunday, Boone County Joint Communications has sent out at least 15 alerts for water in the roadway or flooded roads. The most recent alert was sent at 5:07 a.m., stating

Large law enforcement presence in Southwest Columbia

June 6, 2026 2:50 PM Marie Moyer, Alison Patton, Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Boone County Sheriff’s deputies were seen in the 4300 block of W. Bethany Drive in Southwest Columbia on Saturday. An ABC 17 News reporter on scene observed law enforcement putting up crime scene tape. The reporter also saw at least eight evidence markers placed on scene. The reporter also saw an

Local nonprofits partner to raise awareness around gun violence

June 5, 2026 9:22 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mom’s Demand Action Missouri and Powerhouse Community Development led a joint effort against gun violence Friday night. In light of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the groups gathered with and for survivors of gun violence at Douglass Park in Columbia. Attendees wore orange in solidarity. Two of those in attendance included Kimberly

Former Ashland police officer settles lawsuit with city for $1 million; city still faces another suit

June 4, 2026 2:01 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Ashland police officer has settled his lawsuit with the city, according to his attorney. Andy Hirth of TGH Litigation said former officer Tom Whitener settled his claims over wrongful firing with Ashland for $1 million. The two sides were set to go to trial on July 6. Whitener sued Ashland

Harrisburg student killed in Iowa crash

June 4, 2026 5:23 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The headline has been corrected to remove an erroneous mention of the older Orton, A Harrisburg student was killed Wednesday when a train hit his father’s semi-truck in Iowa. Robert Orton, 14, was killed when a 2015 Kenworth truck driven by Michael Orton, 38, of Palmyra, Missouri, crossed tracks in

Columbia teenager seriously hurt in crash

June 4, 2026 11:33 AM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager was hurt after a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash on Route Z in Boone County at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday. Troopers said a 21-year-old woman from New Bloomfield was driving east in a 2022 Toyota Corolla when she failed to yield to

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will new flight options make you more likely to use Columbia Regional Airport?

June 4, 2026 3:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Regional Airport continues to add more flight options, with the latest starting on Wednesday. Allegiant Airlines began its flights to and from Orlando, with other flights to Florida starting later this week, and still more in the fall. The regional budget carrier adds a new type of option to what had been limited options

Columbia man hurt in rollover crash that stopped traffic on Route WW

June 3, 2026 9:01 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man suffered moderate injuries when his SUV rolled over on Wednesday morning on Route WW east of the city. The 36-year-old man was not wearing a seat belt when his 1997 Chevrolet Blazer went off the left side of Route WW after he fell asleep near Cedar Grove Boulevard, according

Local agencies monitor e-bike use amid safety concerns

June 3, 2026 3:06 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, e-bikes and e-scooters are prompting a reminder from the Ashland Police Department about where and how they can be used. “We continue to receive complaints of dangerous activities by young people on e-bikes and electric motorcycles on the streets of Ashland,”

Boone County Fire Protection donates two fire tankers to rural fire districts

June 3, 2026 3:41 PM Sutton Parker

COLUBMIA MO. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District transferred ownership of two fire tankers to the Van-Far and Northwest Fire Protection District. The districts will each receive one 2000-model Pierce Freightliner that are designed to transport large quantities of water and operate as pumping units for firefighting activities. The two Tanker’s were recently taken

Convicted murderer accused of killing inmate at Jefferson City prison

June 2, 2026 8:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A convicted murderer has been accused of killing an inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center. Zachariah Peterson, 38, was charged with second-degree murder and causing violence to an inmate after a grand jury indictment was filed on Tuesday. A no-bond warrant was issued. Details were scant because of the lack of a

Opposition forms to Boone County public safety tax

June 2, 2026 12:45 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local group No New Jail Boone Co. is pushing back against a sales tax increase set to appear on the November ballot. No New Jail Boone Co. includes members who are volunteers at other local groups. This includes COMO Mobile Aid, Room at the Inn, Loaves and Fishes and Boone County Community

Murder charge filed against Columbia man accused of putting significant other’s body in trash bin

June 2, 2026 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The suspect’s age has been corrected. A murder charge was filed Tuesday against a Columbia man accused of putting his significant other’s body in a City of Columbia trash bin and dumping it into a body of water. Andrew B. Acton, 53, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in Boone

Boone County Commission approves radio system grant for Hallsville Police

June 2, 2026 5:47 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission approved a grant to the Hallsville Police Department as part of the county’s new Public Safety Radio System. The measure enters Hallsville into an interoperable radio system cooperative agreement with Boone County Joint Communications. The new system is expected to enhance emergency communications and improve capabilities for handling