COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged in killing a 58-year-old woman and putting her body in a closet made his first appearance in court Wednesday, via video. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A second-degree murder charge could result in a sentence of 10-30 years
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters are responding Wednesday morning to a fire at an apartment complex in west Columbia. Crews dispatched to the Broadway Apartments in the 2900 block of W. Broadway just before 8 a.m., according to Columbia’s Fire & Rescue Dispatch website. An ABC 17 News crew at the scene saw firefighters using a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which in turn, affects millions of other people. One of those people is Columbia area resident April Cockrell. Cockrell served as the leadership chair for the 2022 Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Up until recently, she also served
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The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was formally charged Tuesday in the suspicious death of a woman. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A woman had called Columbia police Tuesday after allegedly not seeing her roommate since Friday. Police checked the residence on the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in
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The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Steak N Shake in west Columbia was damaged after a car hit the building. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the restaurant on Worley Street at 2:15 p.m. A car went into the building but the area was determined to be safe. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was found guilty of man child sex crimes on Thursday. Joshua Lewis, 31, was convicted of: Two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 12 years oldStatutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 14 years oldTwo counts of second-degree
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were dispatched to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive at 3:40 p.m. for a welfare check. While checking the residence, police began to investigate a suspicious death. Neighbors claim two women lived in the house. “The circumstances surrounding the death have been proven to not be natural,” CPD spokesman
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the nights grow cooler across Mid-Missouri, officials say it is important to watch out for animals on the roads. Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning about increased roadkill on the roadways this time of year. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said while the increased deer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Roots N Blues Festival is set to wrap up it’s last day Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m, with the festival set to run till 9:00 p.m. Roots and Blues is set to feature multiple different musical acts and vendors. Tickets can be bought online or at the event
Continue Reading BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Wyatt and Leisure Hills Road. Black smoke was visible from Highway 63 due to the size of the fire. Boone County Fire said no people were hurt, but the mobile home was completely destroyed. The total damage
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and rape that took place Friday afternoon. Police say, around 12:45 p.m. authorities were called to the 2300 block of Whitegate Drive. CPD says, they spoke to a victim at that address on White Gate who provided them with evidence and a witness to the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools held it’s World-Cafe discussion Thursday night to gather feedback for the Missouri School Improvement Program 6. More than 100 people attended the meeting, including community members, parents and the Board of Education and district administration. The meeting was held in part to receive feedback from the community regarding
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