Boone Archives

Emergency workers test out hazardous materials response in Jefferson City

February 15, 2023 11:11 AM Ethan Heinz

First responders will simulate a hazardous materials situation along the Missouri River in Callaway County on Wednesday.

Boone Electric announces temporary I-70 closure

February 15, 2023 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative announced in a Wednesday press release that it is temporarily closing a stretch of Interstate 70 on Tuesday night. It will be removing a three-phase line that stretches across Interstate 70 near the Perche Creek Bridge and west of the Sorrels Overpass at mile marker 122 on Tuesday, Feb.

AG: Contractor sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding clients

February 14, 2023 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri attorney general said Tuesday that a Mid-Missouri contractor who was accused of ripping off his clients has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Need for new lawyer prolongs Columbia murder case

February 14, 2023 12:07 PM Ethan Heinz

The death of a defense lawyer has prolonged the prosecution of a Columbia man accused in a 2017 murder.

Black market remains after Missouri marijuana legalization

February 13, 2023 11:26 AM Ethan Heinz

Although marijuana is now legal in Missouri, illegal black market sales continue to happen, along with the dangers of street-level drug dealing.

Columbia sportswear store prepare for Chiefs win

February 12, 2023 7:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LVII, stores in Columbia are preparing to stock Chief’s Championship gear if they win. Rally House Columbia, located on Broadway in downtown, said they are prepared for the fans the win could bring. Rally House Store Manager Krissy Neal, who’s

Columbia man arrested in connection to I-70 stabbing

February 10, 2023 9:55 AM Matthew Sanders

Sheriff’s deputies and police found a woman who had been stabbed on the side of Highway 63 on Friday morning.

One man shot during illegal drug deal on Demaret Drive early Saturday morning

February 11, 2023 10:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:25 P.M.: Boone County Sheriff’s Office said one man was seriously injured with gunshot wounds when deputies responded to the 700 block of Demaret Drive Saturday morning. After investigating, the sheriff’s office believes the shooting happened during an illegal marijuana sale. From talking to witnesses, the sheriff’s office said several rounds

Woman charged in 2021 crash that injured baby

February 10, 2023 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Marshall woman has been charged and issued a summons in relation to a 2021 Boone County crash that hurt a baby after it was ejected from a vehicle. Sonniquka McKamey, 30, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. An initial appearance is scheduled

Columbia Public Schools still seeking more bus drivers after long struggle with shortages

February 8, 2023 11:39 AM Ethan Heinz

Columbia Public Schools’ transportation provider is still looking to hire bus drivers nearly three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been blamed for staffing shortages nationwide.

Fire crews say family of three is safe after Columbia house fire

February 6, 2023 7:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after a house fire broke out at a home in the 300 block of West Leslie Lane around 1:00 am Monday. The department says there was a family of three in the home when the fire started. Fire officials told ABC 17 News that crews arrived

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you see the possible Chinese balloon over Missouri?

February 6, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The story of the Chinese balloon flying over the United States has captured the country’s attention.

Smokey air in Southern Boone County caused by brush fire

February 5, 2023 7:00 PM abc17news-Newsroom

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters say the smoke from a brush fire on Sunday may linger through the evening in Southern Boone County. Around 2:45 p.m., a controlled burn got out of control on South Turkey Ridge Road. A dozen firefighters from Southern Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the fire and had it

China threatens “further actions” after U.S. shoots down suspected spy balloon

February 5, 2023 4:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) China is now threatening to take “further actions” against the U.S. after an American fighter jet shot down the suspected spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday. Recovery efforts for parts of the balloon started quickly after it was shot down. The Pentagon announced they plan to continue recovering pieces from

Police release name of man arrested after barricading in Columbia house

February 4, 2023 3:06 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) UPDATE AT 6:55 PM: Columbia Police said 58-year-old James Scott Duncan is the man arrested in connection to this incident. COURTESY: Columbia Police DepartmentJames Scott Duncan, 58 ORIGINAL ARTICLE: A man is in custody after barricading himself inside an east Columbia home for several hours. Christian Tabak, Public Information Specialist with Columbia

Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon

February 3, 2023 2:29 PM Matthew Sanders

An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying near Kansas City.

Woman found dead in Boone County Jail

February 3, 2023 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was detained in the Boone County Jail was found dead Friday morning. According to a social media post from the office, Kimberly Denise McDonald, of Columbia, was found dead at 8 a.m. She was 54. The office said she was unresponsive in her cell. Another person who was detained

Two mobile homes burn down in southeast Columbia

February 2, 2023 7:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two mobile homes burned down in a fire at a mobile home park Thursday evening in the 4000 block of Ponderosa Street. “Upon arrival, we’ve seen two trailers fully engulfed, threatening the one to the south and one to the north,” Boone County Fire District Battalion Chief Clint Walker said. “The fire

UM curators committee to get update on MU Health Care leadership search

February 2, 2023 11:50 AM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri’s Health Affairs Committee will get an update on the search for new MU Health Care leadership when it meets Thursday.

New members train for Columbia Citizens Police Review Board

February 1, 2023 12:08 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) New members arrived at City Hall on Wednesday for the Columbia Police Citizens Review Board’s first scheduled training session. The CPRB was disbanded in August after several contentious meetings. The first training session focused on discussions on the form of government, Sunshine Law, conflicts of interest and the board’s operations and procedures.