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City of Columbia now has four six-figure city manager positions

February 21, 2024 11:29 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia’s second assistant manager began his new role on Monday after the City approved the position in the fiscal 2024 budget.

Old Highway 63 South closed briefly Wednesday morning due to single vehicle crash

February 21, 2024 8:29 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Columbia Fire Department and Columbia Police Department responded to Old Highway 63 South near Hominy Branch Ct. around 5 a.m. to find a severely damaged vehicle.

Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission set to meet Wednesday to discuss Improve I-70 Project

February 21, 2024 4:04 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to further discuss the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Project. According to the meeting agenda, the group is set to discuss the award, layout and future meetings pertaining to the first stage of the I-70 expansion

Understanding Missouri self-defense laws after men charged for Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting

February 20, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia criminal defense attorney said she believes the two men charged with murder and other crimes after the Kansas City rally shooting could claim self-defense, but it won’t be easy. Missouri prosecutors said on Tuesday that Lyndell Mays, 23, and Dominic M. Miller, 18 were charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal

Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners

February 20, 2024 11:33 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?

Mizzou set to embark on search for new athletic director

February 20, 2024 12:04 PM Morgan Buresh

The search for a new leader for Mizzou Athletics has started after news became public that former athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois took a job in Arizona.

Columbia standoff ends in suicide

February 20, 2024 1:13 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Police Department says a Monday night standoff at a mobile home park ended with the suspect’s suicide.

Fans, alumni surprised by departure of MU athletic director

February 19, 2024 7:17 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans, students and alumni of the University of Missouri are reacting to the news of the university having to find a new athletic director. The search comes after now-former Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois confirmed Monday that she accepted the same position at the University of Arizona. Several alumni and students said they

Columbia City Council passes LGBTQ+ Safe Haven Ordinance at Monday’s meeting

February 19, 2024 6:45 AM Mitchell Kaminski, Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIIZ) The Columbia City Council passed an ordinance that makes Columbia a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ community after dozens of people spoke in favor at Monday night’s council meeting. The ordinance passed by a vote of 6-1 with Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman as the lone member of the council to vote

Police in standoff with man at Columbia mobile home park

February 19, 2024 9:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police were seen on Monday night at Pine Grove Village mobile home park in the 3900 block of Clark Lane. A Columbia police officer told an ABC 17 News reporter at the scene that a standoff was taking place. A police spokesperson told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers were

Columbia Fire Department begins first day of EMT training course

February 19, 2024 10:40 AM Morgan Buresh

The Columbia Fire Department began its first EMT training course Monday in an effort to combat recruitment and retention challenges and better serve the public.

Man charged with manslaughter in Business Loop 70 crash now in Boone County Jail

February 19, 2024 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with involuntary manslaughter and other felonies in a Feb. 2 crash on Business Loop 70 in Columbia has been moved to the Boone County Jail. Matthew Shilling, 43, was charged on Friday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, second-degree assault and driving without

Columbia City Council to vote on LGBTQ safe haven ordinance

February 18, 2024 9:35 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is now at the crossroads to approve or deny the ordinance set by the University of Missouri’s Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) to make Columbia a safe haven for the LGBTQ community. Members and supporters of YDSA are optimistic, hoping to hear a resounding ‘yes’ on Monday. Reese

Kansas City Chiefs fans reflect on safety concerns following recent shooting

February 17, 2024 8:10 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Passionate Kansas City Chiefs fans in Missouri are worried with safety concerns following the disturbing incident that unfolded Wednesday. With the shooting just a couple hours away from Columbia, ABC 17 spoke with a staff member from Mizzou Football about any safety concerns, considering the team’s growing success and Tiger walk before

Fourth man charged with murder in 2022 McKee Street shooting

February 17, 2024 5:33 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fourth man has been accused and charged with murder in connection to a shooting on McKee St. that killed a 15-year-old girl back in February 2022. On Friday, a grand jury indicted Daniel Ayers, 21, on charges of second-degree murder, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts

Columbia man pleads guilty to setting mattress on fire in apartment hallway

February 16, 2024 8:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of setting a mattress on fire at a downtown Columbia apartment complex pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree arson. Nicholas Gerken, 35, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the Boone County Courthouse. He is being held at the Boone County Courthouse. According

Columbia man accused in shooting sentenced to probation

February 16, 2024 7:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of a shooting on March 14, 2023, near Mystic Pines Townhomes was sentenced to probation on Wednesday. Deazjon Brown, 28, pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession and was sentenced to five years of probation with a seven-year suspended sentence. He was initially charged with unlawful use of

October water main break near University of Missouri campus caused around $200,000 in damage

February 16, 2024 5:45 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will repave the South Hall parking lot in the spring, completing its restoration after a City of Columbia water main break caused damage in the fall. A 16-inch water main broke near MU’s campus on Oct. 24, causing damage to the residence hall and the surrounding parking lot.

Man charged with murder in 2022 McKee Street shooting that killed girl

February 16, 2024 4:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another man has been accused and charged of murder in relation to a February 2022 shooting on McKee Street that killed a girl. Daniel Ayers, 21, of Fulton, was indicted by a grand jury on Friday in Boone County. He was charged with second-degree murder, two counts of unlawful use of a

Boonville man charged in deadly Business Loop crash, arrested by Howard County deputy

February 16, 2024 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boonville man has been charged with four felonies including manslaughter in a Feb. 2 crash.