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Columbia Fire performs water rescue in flooded street

June 18, 2023 6:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Heavy downpours and high winds made their way through central Missouri Sunday, wreaking havoc on the roads.

Delays continue as Rocheport bridge reconstruction causes traffic congestion

June 17, 2023 11:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

of being the first people over the new Rocheport bridge has worn off as drivers continue to experience delays Saturday night. These delays will continue for the rest of the weekend.

Juneteenth events scheduled for this weekend in Columbia

June 17, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will hold several events in honor of “Juneteenth”, including its Third Annual Juneteenth Parade in downtown Columbia. The parade is set to start on Broadway and Waugh Street at 9:00 a.m. and make its way to Douglass Park. The Columbia Police Department posted on its Facebook Friday saying Broadway will be closed

Ashland family sues Southern Boone School District alleging inaction over bullying

June 16, 2023 5:37 PM Marina Diaz

An Ashland family filed a lawsuit Friday against the Southern Boone School District, its Board of Education and 11 others saying the district failed to address bullying.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are Missouri’s childcare regulations strong enough?

June 16, 2023 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

A homicide case in Boone County has highlighted regulations on Missouri daycares.

Columbia unlicensed daycare operator accused of manslaughter in baby’s death

June 15, 2023 10:00 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia private daycare owner was charged Wednesday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of an infant in her care.

Police: Two children brought to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries in early Thursday Columbia crash

June 15, 2023 1:11 PM Matthew Sanders

A child was rushed to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning in southeast Columbia, a Columbia Fire Department assistant chief said.

Water, hay assistance available to Mid-Missouri farmers

June 15, 2023 6:39 PM Chris Bryant

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some farmers may need help after a drought last summer and now one to start this summer. Mid-Missouri farms continue to feel the strain because of the lack of water. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. John George — wildlife regional supervisor with the

Trooper accused of sexual abuse has peace officer license suspended

June 15, 2023 5:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who has been accused of sexual abuse has had his peace officer license suspended, according to a Missouri Department of Safety spokesman. Jeffery Gilmore Durbin, 30, of Madison, Missouri, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and third-degree kidnapping, a misdemeanor. An arraignment is set for

Columbia Utilities pledges up to $250,000 to help households make energy efficiency upgrades

June 15, 2023 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Utilities has agreed to help fund the Central Missouri Community Action’s (CMCA) Weatherization Assistance Program for Columbia Water & Light electric customers. The city made the announcement in a press release on Wednesday. It says CMCA provides assistance to income-eligible households to make energy efficiency improvements. Columbia has pledged

Sheriff’s Office gets ‘little cooperation’ in Boone County house party shooting investigation, asks public for help

June 14, 2023 7:37 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday asked residents on its social media to provide any information they may have about an early June shooting that left two teenagers dead and injured four more. The shooting occurred early June 4 at a party in a vacant home in the 2600 block

Man who pleaded guilty to murder charged after alleged machete attack

June 14, 2023 3:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other felonies 25 years ago was charged after allegedly attacking a man in the woods with a machete on June 4. Carl Pearson, 52, is charged with first-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held without bond at the Boone

State asks for discipline against trooper accused of sexual abuse

June 13, 2023 6:30 PM Lucas Geisler

The Department of Public Safety is asking a state group take action against a trooper’s peace officer’s license following sexual abuse claims.

State to give farmers access to emergency hay, water

June 13, 2023 9:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Governor Mike Parson announced a plan Tuesday to provide farmers with emergency hay and water as drought conditions continue in Missouri.

Paris Road reopens after crash during Tuesday morning commute

June 13, 2023 7:43 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of 7:46 a.m. Boone County Joint Communications says the road has reopened. ORIGINAL: According to Boone County Joint Communications, a Tuesday morning crash is impacting traffic along Paris Rd. and Waco Rd. BCJC tweeted about the incident at little before 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Columbia Fire tweeted out a photo

Boone County bridge work resumes after cave discovery halts progress

June 12, 2023 5:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Work resumed Monday on a Boone County bridge project that was shut down in April after the discovery of a cave.

Centralia woman hurt in crash that closed down part of Route B

June 12, 2023 4:17 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman suffered serious injuries Monday morning in a crash that closed down part of Route B north of Columbia.

Almost 15% of Missouri bridges are rated poor

June 12, 2023 11:47 AM Avery Roehler

An elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck hauling gasoline caught fire.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri hosts 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K”

June 10, 2023 5:15 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri hosted its 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K” at the Nickell Shelter in Cosmo Park and in Kirksville, Missouri Saturday morning. The event took place at 7:30 a.m. and the Food Bank said the money raised will help support the Food Bank’s veteran programs

Water main breaks along Providence Road in central Columbia

June 9, 2023 11:31 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Crews spent Friday night repairing a water main along Providence Road. Utility workers were out late on Friday fixing a main that gushed water into the street. Boone County Joint Communications warned drivers about the problem at Providence Road and Kentucky Boulevard at 5:12 p.m. Water mains broke in a nearby