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Boone County Clerk’s Office to get $200,000 makeover to meet security requirements and adapt to changes in voter behavior

March 29, 2026 4:07 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Government has several maintenance and renovation projects planned in the coming months, including a makeover for the Boone County Clerk’s Office. County leaders met Thursday for a preliminary discussion on the upcoming construction project, which is expected to cost about $210,000. According to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, the

Car crashes into North Columbia duplex

March 28, 2026 8:15 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said its officers responded to a home in the 4500 block of Rice Road Saturday evening after a car crashed into it. Colin Imhoff, a CPD spokesperson, said the call came in around 6:12 p.m. Columbia Fire also responded to the scene at 6:13 p.m. An ABC 17 News reporter

Over a dozen protests across Missouri during third round of ‘No Kings’ rallies

March 28, 2026 4:41 AM Marie Moyer, Euphenie Andre

Thousands of Missourians are expected to join millions of protesters nationwide Saturday in over 3,000 “No Kings” protests.

Police: High-speed chase with wrong way driver ends after traffic picks up in Columbia

March 27, 2026 7:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman with two failure-to-appear warrants in Boone County was arrested Friday in Columbia after she was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement. Emily Berry, 48, of Columbia, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor driving while revoked, according to a Friday night social media post from the

Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse

March 27, 2026 4:54 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to

Columbia school board candidate irons out ethics reporting issues

March 27, 2026 3:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A candidate for the Columbia Board of Education said he’s fixed issues with his campaign committee that stopped him from properly filing and reporting his fundraising activity. Dr. Keary Husain told ABC 17 News that the Missouri Ethics Commission did not accept his first filing because his campaign committee did not

Lane of Vandiver Drive in Columbia closed after crash

March 27, 2026 3:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lane of Vandiver Drive in north Columbia was closed near Paris Road on Friday afternoon after a crash. The closure was announced by Boone County Joint Communications at 2:26 p.m. and was still closed off at 3 p.m. Several first responders, including EMS, Columbia police, Boone County deputies and Columbia

Residents hear pitch for public safety sales tax during ‘Let’s Talk Local’ discussion

March 26, 2026 9:00 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in Columbia got a closer look at a potential tax increase during a “Let’s Talk Local” meeting on Thursday evening. City leaders said the proposal could mean higher taxes, but argue it would help better support police and fire services across the community. During the meeting — which was held at

No injuries reported after refrigerator catches fire, fire marshal investigating

March 26, 2026 9:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a refrigerator caught fire Thursday night at a home in the 500 block of Laurel Drive in southwest Columbia. Firefighters were called at 8:22 p.m. for a reported house fire, according to an email from Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Skyler Clark. Crews arrived within five minutes and

Columbia police hold active-shooter response training while schools are on spring break

March 26, 2026 7:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced in a social media post that it is using unoccupied school buildings for active-shooter response training this week while students are on spring break. More than 40 officers completed their training this week and more sessions will be held throughout the year, the post says. “The training

Man charged with felony murder in Facebook Marketplace shooting asks for lower bond

March 26, 2026 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who is charged with felony murder in a January shooting that led to the death of a former marine will ask for his bond to be lowered next week. Joseph Crane, 18, of Columbia, is one of three adults charged in the shooting death of Michael Burke. He is charged

Human remains found last year at Rocky Forks Conservation Area were identified as missing Columbia man

March 25, 2026 4:41 PM Ryan Shiner, Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has identified the person from human remains that were found last year at Rock Forks Lake Conservation Area. Police wrote in a Wednesday press release that the remains were of Daniel Thompson, 41, who was a Columbia man who went missing in 2023. Police wrote in the release

Regions Bank claims Columbia businessman still owes substantial amount on $1.5 million loan from 2022

March 25, 2026 8:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Regions Bank has filed a lawsuit against a Columbia businessman and several of his companies over the unpaid total remaining on a $1.5 million loan from 2022. The bank filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Boone County against Greg DeLine, his trust, DeLine Holdings LLC, GKD Investments, Amega Holdings, JAJ LLC, Kelly

St. Charles Road overpass to close for demolition, replacement

March 25, 2026 5:43 PM Steven Lambson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The St. Charles Road overpass on I-70 will close in mid-April for demolition and replacement, with the latter phase expected to take upwards of five months. According to a news release from MoDOT, crews will start bridge demolition at 7 p.m. on April 10 and work until 6 a.m. on April 13.

Former caretaker accused of spending more than $4,200 of client’s money on personal items

March 25, 2026 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was described as a hired caretaker for a disabled person in Boone County has been charged with two felonies after she allegedly stole money from the patient’s debit account. Cassandra Cook, 34, of Columbia, was charged on Wednesday with stealing more than $750 and fraudulently using a debit card.

Report: Columbia fire union president arrested at restaurant

March 25, 2026 11:51 AM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia police incident report provides more details about the arrest of the leader of the Columbia Firefighters’ Union. Zachary Privette, 38, was arrested on Monday night. Online records show he was released from jail after posting a $4,500 bond. The report states officers were called Monday to Trumans Bar and Grill

Nightly lane closures announced for Paris Road in Columbia

March 24, 2026 8:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning this week, nightly lane closures will occur around Columbia to upgrade pavement markings, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lane closures will begin Wednesday along Paris Road between Whitegate Drive and Waco Road, the release says. Closures will last from 7 p.m.-6 a.m. each day

Local gas prices affected by crude oil, location and competition

March 24, 2026 7:50 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the war in Iran continues, gas prices have been climbing, with ABC reporting that costs are now at their highest level in nearly two and a half years. According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Missouri is $3.43, about 10 cents more than last

Columbia firefighter union president bonds out of jail after Monday arrest

March 24, 2026 5:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The head of the Columbia firefighter’s union was arrested on Monday night. Zachary Privette, 38, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 11:54 p.m. and has since posted a $4,500 bond. Charges were not publicly filed yet as of Tuesday evening, but information from the jail claims he was arrested on

Columbia to pay firm $28,000 in search for new communications director; six-figure salary listed for position

March 23, 2026 8:02 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Columbia originally provided the wrong contract cost. The City of Columbia is looking across the nation for the new leader of its communications department. According to Assistant Director of Human Resources Heather Russell, the city hired Affion Public LLC to lead the search for its new communications