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Boone County government phones, internet crash

March 16, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County government’s phone lines and internet service went down Thursday morning but 911 was still active.

Columbia to propose a new roundabout for Route K and Old Plank Road intersection

March 16, 2023 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the City of Columbia leaders is scheduled to meet to get the community’s input on a proposed roundabout in South Columbia. The meeting is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. The construction of the new roundabout is anticipated to take place in the

Local city appeals decision in police chief firing case

March 15, 2023 5:22 PM Nia Hinson

A Missouri appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in a local city’s appeal of a judgment in favor of its fired police chief.

Boone County Fire Protection District starts information campaign for April bond issue

March 15, 2023 1:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Fire Protection District has begun its information campaign about an $8 million bond issue the district has put on the April ballot.

Boone County fire crews put out mobile home fire north of Hallsville

March 14, 2023 6:13 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire was reported before 4:30 at a mobile home Tuesday afternoon in the 16600 block of North Willet Road. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp told ABC 17 News that fire on the outside of the building was handled quickly, but the inside was still engulfed. Fire

Memorial services to be held for Rock Bridge Highschool student killed in crash

March 10, 2023 5:30 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, memorial services are scheduled to be held for Cash Martin, a Rock Bridge Highschool student who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday. Memorial services will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Crossing Church in Columbia, with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. according to Martin’s obituary. The Columbia Police Department

Federal lawsuit accuses former CPS security staff of concussing student

March 9, 2023 11:38 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A lawsuit from a Columbia family accuses a former security staff member of concussing their teenaged soon and chipping his tooth during school. The lawsuit from the family of “J.J.” as he’s referred to in court documents, was moved from state to federal courts on Monday. J.J.’s family accused former assistant

Boone County Commission considers participating in opioid settlement

March 9, 2023 5:24 PM Ethan Heinz

The Boone County Commission had its first hearing Thursday on whether to get part of a massive settlement with manufacturers and pharmacies found responsible for contributing to the opioid epidemic.

Ruptured gas line leads to evacuations in Downtown Columbia

March 9, 2023 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

A ruptured gas line Thursday morning led to the evacuation of Boone County government and court employees.

Boone County Public Health and Human Services to hold naloxone distribution event

March 8, 2023 3:55 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a naloxone education and distribution event Wednesday night. PHHS is partnering with the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition to host the event at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at CenterPoint Hospital, according to a press release. The purpose of the event

Fulton man dies after being hit by van in Boone County

March 8, 2023 11:51 AM Matthew Sanders

A Fulton man died Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a van in Boone County the day before.

Eastbound Interstate 70 in Columbia reopens after crash involving semi-truck

March 8, 2023 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash involving a semi-truck shut down eastbound Interstate 70 near Range Line Street in Columbia on Wednesday morning.

No injuries reported in Ashland fire

March 7, 2023 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt in a mobile-home fire Tuesday morning in Ashland. The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District was called to a fire at 8:58 a.m. on Dee Woods Road. Fire officials told ABC 17 News the fire was called in by a neighbor. Officials said the owner was not home at the

Lane closures planned nightly as Rocheport bridge work progresses

March 6, 2023 11:39 AM Erika McGuire

Drivers can look forward to about a month’s worth of overnight lane closures in western Boone County and eastern Cooper County as work continues on the Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River.

No one hurt after central Columbia house fire

March 6, 2023 10:56 AM Joushua Blount

The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after a fire broke out at a home in the 700 block of Mikel Street around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

Columbia police seek help finding ‘porch pirate’ as reports grow nationally

March 3, 2023 11:38 AM Ethan Heinz

The Columbia Police Department asked the public to be on the lookout for a shrouded “porch pirate” Friday.

Narcan education and distribution events to be held in Columbia, other areas in Mid-Missouri

March 3, 2023 6:33 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a naloxone education and distribution event PHHS is partnering with the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition to host the event at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at CenterPoint Hospital. It is part of a series of events that is free

Indictment filed for woman accused of pointing gun at house with children inside

March 3, 2023 4:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of pointing a gun at a residence with children inside was indicted by a grand jury Friday. Patrice Whitaker, 34, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. An arraignment hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 20 at the Boone County Courthouse.

True/False ‘March March’ parade to cause traffic impacts in downtown Columbia

March 3, 2023 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, True/False Film Festival will highlight its weekend events with its “March March” Parade in downtown Columba at 5:15 p.m. Organizers say the parade is free and open to the public. True/False “March March” Parade path The parade is expected to cause some closures for the duration of the parade according to

In Missouri, marijuana legalization is just the beginning of policy work

March 2, 2023 12:55 PM Hannah Falcon

After recreational marijuana became legal in Missouri some lawmakers saw an opportunity, while others saw problems.