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Kansas City man out on probation charged after high-speed Columbia chase

May 5, 2023 4:57 PM Nia Hinson

Boone County prosecutors on Friday charged a Kansas City man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase and tried to get rid of guns Thursday afternoon.

Columbia/Boone County PHHS looking to fill senior planner position

May 5, 2023 6:34 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A position opened yesterday within the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Humans Services for a senior planner, which will be tasked with human-service related issues but focusing mainly on homelessness. The department is accepting applications for this position for roughly 10 days. If there are no applications submitted by the end of

No one hurt after yard fire at Boone County home

May 5, 2023 8:08 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District Crews have reopened the 2000 block of East Calvert Hill Road in Boone County after an early morning fire. Clint Walker, Battalion Chief for Boone County Fire says crews were dispatched to a home within the block around 4:00 a.m. Friday morning. Walker says the homeowner was

Central Missouri Humane Society out of kennel space

May 4, 2023 7:29 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is running out of space in its shelter and is calling on would-be adopters and foster parents to help lighten the load. The summer is one of the busiest times for CMHS with people bringing animals in. The shelter can only house about 200 animals and are

Boone County Sheriff’s Office seeks grant to fight internet crimes

May 4, 2023 12:10 PM Ethan Heinz

The Boone County Commission is expected to vote on a sheriff’s department application for a cyber crimes grant when it meets Thursday afternoon.

Some government offices to close Monday for Truman’s birthday

May 3, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some government offices in Mid-Missouri will be closed Monday in observance of President Harry S Truman’s birthday. Jefferson City announced in a Wednesday press release that city offices will be closed Monday. City offices will resume a normal schedule Tuesday. Boone County offices will also be closed for Truman Day, according

Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate

May 3, 2023 11:48 AM Ethan Heinz

Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.

Second man charged in relation to April Hy-Vee gas station shooting

May 3, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man was charged Wednesday in relation to a shooting that occurred last month at the Conley Road Hy-Vee gas station. Royelle D. Hunt, 34, is charged with unlawful possession of a gun, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. An initial court appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday

Appeals court upholds decision favoring former Sturgeon police chief

May 2, 2023 9:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An appeals court on Tuesday upheld a decision favoring the former Sturgeon police chief. The court says the city didn’t follow the law when it fired Greg Halderman in 2017. The panel of judges reversed a decision finding councilman Tyler Patterson interfered with Halderman’s job. This means Halderman will keep his $315,000

Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted

May 2, 2023 11:33 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.

Boone County Commission approves detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County

May 2, 2023 6:13 PM Marina Diaz

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County during its Tuesday night meeting. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked the Commission to formalize an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department to provide and maintain available bed space capacity for Boone County detainees. The agreement

Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit

May 2, 2023 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.

Two arrested, charged after Saturday chases

May 1, 2023 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested from a pair of chases on Saturday in Columbia, according to a pair of probable cause statements. In one chase, Rashard Lee Bigham, was charged with resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A

Columbia man accused of stealing check from mailbox; writing check to himself

May 1, 2023 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of stealing a check from a mailbox and trying to steal money on Feb. 22. Reggie Dale McBride, 46, is charged with forgery and stealing more than $750. He was arrested Saturday and is being held in the Boone County jail on a $15,000 bond. An initial

Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes

April 30, 2023 7:02 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside

Voluntary Action Center to help the community stay cool with its Summer Fan Program

April 30, 2023 5:50 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, May 1. the Voluntary Action Center is working to help keep the community cool ahead of summer temperatures with its annual Summer Fan Program. According to the CDC, 702 heat-related deaths occur each year. The VAC Summer Fan Program is scheduled to run until Sept 1. The VAC said the

Molly’s Miles annual run underway Saturday at Molly Bowden Memorial Park

April 29, 2023 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Molly’s Miles 5k and 10k Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, and the city of Columbia is warning area travelers of the soft traffic impacts. The annual run benefits the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and honors Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed during a

Cave discovered during bridge construction near Bonne Femme Creek

April 28, 2023 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A cave was discovered earlier this month during construction of the bridge on Highway 163 over the Bonne Femme Creek. Missouri Department of Transportation workers were excavating for the foundation of the new bridge on April 11 when they encountered an opening in the surface. “These underground voids were not encountered when MoDOT did our initial investigative borings that are part of our bridge design process, so

Local law enforcement works together amid recent uptick of gun violence in Boone County

April 27, 2023 7:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department routinely shares information with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to investigate shootings. Both departments are actively investigating multiple shootings over the past week, including one that killed a 31-year-old man and injured a 5-year-old girl. Recent shootings and shots-fired incidents include: Saturday night: The Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Two Boone County homes hit by gunfire early Thursday

April 27, 2023 6:40 AM Joushua Blount

Homes east and southwest of Columbia were hit by bullets early Thursday, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.