Columbia Archives

WATCH: Traffic backs up on westbound Interstate 70 after crash

September 22, 2023 5:38 PM Matthew Sanders

An apparent crash involving a tractor-trailer backed up traffic on Interstate 70 in Columbia on Friday afternoon.

Central Missouri Humane Society supends taking in animals as dogs get sick

September 22, 2023 5:50 PM Matthew Sanders

The Central Missouri Humane Society said Friday that it won’t take in new animals other than strays for two weeks amid an outbreak of dog respiratory illnesses.

Two people killed in Columbia crash Thursday night

September 22, 2023 4:17 PM Madison Stuerman

Two people were killed in a crash in northeast Columbia on Thursday night, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Columbia man accused of entering restricted areas at airport, trying to steal vehicle

September 22, 2023 2:56 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was charged Friday with three felonies and two misdemeanors after his arrest at Columbia Regional Airport.

Power restored to more than 1,900 in East Columbia

September 22, 2023 1:37 PM Madison Stuerman

Power has been restored after 1,985 customers were without power in East Columbia.

Crash reported on Highway 63 between Vandiver and Clark; southbound lanes shut down

September 21, 2023 8:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement shut down the southbound lanes of Highway 63 on Thursday night in between Vandiver Drive and Clark Lane for a crash. An ABC 17 News reporter saw debris in the middle of the road, as well as a one vehicle flipped over and at least one other vehicle parked on

MU Health Care installs weapons-detection system

September 21, 2023 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care installed a weapons-detection system on Thursday. MU Health spokesman Eric Slusher told ABC 17 News in an email that the systems were added to three emergency room entrances at University Hospital and MU Women’s Hospital. “The safety of our employees, patients and visitors is our highest priority,” Slusher wrote

MUPD reports two cases of sextortion this semester, department warns of dangers online

September 21, 2023 6:52 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A records request obtained by ABC 17 News found that the University of Missouri has investigated two sextortion cases so far this semester. The University of Missouri Police Department previously announced in April that there were 10 cases during the 2022-23 school year. MUPD spokeswoman Sarah Deidrich said sextortion can begin, “when

Columbia man accused of stealing guns from MSHP vehicle faces more burglary charges

September 21, 2023 6:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of stealing guns from a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle was charged on Thursday with two counts of first-degree burglary. Jamarie Johnson, 19, was charged on Sept. 1 with first-degree burglary, four counts of stealing a gun, three counts of first-degree property damage and misdemeanor stealing. He is

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission set to discuss new language to short term rental regulations

September 21, 2023 3:54 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the new text alterations made to the proposed draft of short term rental regulations. Some of the language changes made to the drafted document include changing the term “principal resident” to “long term

Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission wants MoDOT to prioritize safety on Improve I-70 Project

September 20, 2023 3:54 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday at City Hall to further discuss the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Project, which will add a third lane to the interstate across the state. They also plan to make improvements to the Interstate 70 corridor from Highway 63 from Boone County to Highway 54 in

Columbia Solid Waste short 16 employees, curbside pickup for recycling continues to be suspended

September 20, 2023 6:43 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is still unsure when the City’s solid waste collection service will have the ability to restart recycling services after it was suspended in May. The Department is still short 16 people and said it won’t restart recycling pickup until they are able to ensure the service is reliable.

Rock Quarry Road reopens after crash, at least two sent to hospital

September 20, 2023 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two people were sent to the hospital and Rock Quarry Road in Columbia was closed off Wednesday afternoon after a crash occurred near the Hinkson Creek Trail. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a firetruck and at least three Columbia Police Department vehicles on the scene at 3:28 p.m. The

Columbia man reported missing, last seen Wednesday

September 20, 2023 12:16 PM Madison Stuerman

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing person.

39 fans ejected from MU football games so far this season

September 19, 2023 7:22 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tiger fans and Mizzou students are back in full force as Mizzou enters week four undefeated, and 39 people have been ejected from games. The Missouri State Highway Patrol helps the University of Missouri Police Department keep students and fans safe at games every weekend. This includes monitoring traffic and pedestrians before

New Housing and Neighborhood Services department will streamline housing needs in Columbia

September 19, 2023 11:36 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Monday night, which includes the creation of a new Housing and Neighborhood Services department. City documents show the department will house two divisions, including the Office of Neighborhood Services and Volunteer Programs. The Community Development Block Grant will also report to the

Columbia water customers can expect to see price increase in November

September 19, 2023 6:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday authorized the sale of bonds from the 2018 water ballot initiative. The sale will result in an increase on the base water charge for residents starting with the November billing cycle, according to a post on the city’s website. Residential customers will see a $2 per

Building damaged in fire Friday also survived fire in 1886

September 18, 2023 7:46 PM Morgan Buresh

Editor’s Note: Due to a source error, ABC 17 previously reported a fire occurred in 1884. The source has since told us that fire actually happened in 1886. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Clean up is continuing Monday after a Friday fire heavily damaged the building at the corner of East Broadway and Ninth Street in Downtown

Columbia City Council unanimously passes budget, includes creation of new department

September 18, 2023 4:26 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 budget at its Monday night meeting. The budget totals around $533 million. The approval of the budget includes the creation of a new department: Housing and Neighborhood Services. The proposed budget for that department is $1,598,755 with an anticipated budget of $1,486,600.

Shooter in Black Friday killing in mall parking lot sentenced to prison

September 18, 2023 11:14 AM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who told police he was holstering his gun when he accidentally shot another man in the Columbia Mall parking lot in 2017 was sentenced last week to four years in prison.