Columbia Archives

First traffic to flow over new Missouri River bridge on I-70 this month

June 7, 2023 11:57 AM Avery Roehler

Passenger vehicles will drive over the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70 for the first time starting later this month.

Crash hurts one, briefly blocks traffic between Columbia, Hallsville

June 7, 2023 4:26 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A three-car crash briefly blocked traffic on Wednesday afternoon on Route B between Columbia and Hallsville. Boone County Joint Communication warned about the crash around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday at Route B and Kemper Road. The intersection is just south of Hallsville. Crews had the road reopened around 4:15 p.m.

City of Columbia websites experiencing outages

June 7, 2023 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia said Wednesday morning that its websites were at least partially down.

Fire put out at bike shop on Rogers Street within minutes

June 6, 2023 10:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One block of Rogers Street near College Avenue and Paris Road in Columbia was shut down Tuesday night for a fire. Crews had the fire at Walt’s Bike Shop under control within minutes of arriving. No injuries were reported and no one was believed to be in the building, according to a

No one injured after a car caught fire in central Columbia

June 7, 2023 7:38 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Police Department says no one was injured after a car caught fire in central Columbia early Wednesday morning. Police say they were called to Sanford Ave. around four in the morning on Wednesday where the vehicle was located. When ABC 17 News Crews arrived 4:15 a.m., two CPD cars and

D-Day ceremony held in Columbia

June 6, 2023 10:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States Exercise Tiger Commemorative Foundation held a D-Day tribute ceremony Tuesday at the Boone County Courthouse to remember the Normandy Beach landings that occurred June 6, 1944. The ceremony kicked off with the ringing of a Navy bell, followed by a flower- and wreath-laying ceremony. All veterans and their families who attended

Discussions ongoing about decreasing violent crime in Columbia

June 6, 2023 8:23 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Discussions between elected officials are ongoing about how to handle a recent string of gun violence in the city. The discussions took place at Monday’s City Council meeting, where many council members shared concerns. “We’re way past the time of just discussing. It’s time to put something into action where we can

Columbia man seriously injured in Putnam County crash

June 6, 2023 7:45 PM Ryan Shiner

UNIONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man suffered serious injuries in a Monday crash in Putnam County on Missouri 5, about two miles south of Unionville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis – driven by Randolph Reed, 57, of Columbia – was heading northbound,

Sentencing for Fiji member accused in Santulli hazing case moved to Aug. 3

June 6, 2023 7:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for continuance was granted for a University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case. Alec Bradley Wetzler, 21, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in April to supplying liquor to a minor and buying liquor as a minor, both misdemeanors. His sentencing hearing was originally set for

Multiple shell casings found in north Columbia early Tuesday morning

June 6, 2023 7:09 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday morning, Columbia Police say they found multiple shell casings after a reported shooting near Rangeline St. and Blue Ridge Rd. ABC 17 News Crew arrived on scene at 4:40 a.m. as officers were finishing up their investigation. The Columbia Police Department confirmed shell casings were found in the area. Police

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about violent crime in Columbia and Boone County?

June 6, 2023 2:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

This year has seen several high-profile violent crimes, including the deadly shooting of two teenagers at a party over the weekend and the wounding of four others.

South Columbia dispensary workers to hold union vote next week

June 5, 2023 9:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week, workers from a south Columbia marijuana dispensary will get a chance to vote on joining a union. Last month, several workers picketed Shangri-La over working conditions and firings. Now — the national labor relations board will help them figure out if they want to unionize. The election will be held 2-4 p.m.

Columbia Board of Education picks three finalists for open seat

June 5, 2023 9:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has chosen which applicants will be interviewed Wednesday for its open seat. The members went over and discussed each application at a meeting Monday night. Former teacher Karen Hayes, previous Board candidate Andrea Lisenby and former Board President Jan Mees will be interviewed by board members Wednesday.

Public comments at City Council meeting express concern over crime and policing in Columbia

June 5, 2023 8:04 PM Isabella Roberts

Watch Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At Monday’s City Council meeting, there were three public comments that led the meeting and all heavily focused on crime levels and policing in Columbia. Several people came to the meeting with questions and ideas for the council to address what

Local advocate and mom calls for change in gun violence following mass shooting in Boone County

June 5, 2023 7:46 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A shooting that happened Sunday morning at a vacant home in Boone County raised questions for local advocacy groups in Columbia. The shooting left a 17- and 16-year-old dead and injured four others. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened after an argument at a vacant home in Boone County

Bond lowered for woman accused in infant death case

June 5, 2023 6:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman who is accused of abandoning a baby’s corpse had her bond lowered Monday at a hearing at the Boone County Courthouse. Lavosha Daniels, 31, is charged with abandoning a corpse and child endangerment. She was held without bond, but it was lowered Monday to $500,000. Daniels is being held

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones to retire

June 5, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

Geoff Jones, the chief of the Columbia Police Department, plans to retire Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood told ABC 17 News on Monday.

Columbia City Council to discuss utility pay increases and adjustments

June 5, 2023 6:19 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Monday, Columbia City Council plans to meet to discuss utility pay increases among several other things. An $8.3 million revenue increase is proposed for utilities and is expected to take effect July 1. The city says this near seven percent increase is necessary to address an increase in operation and maintenance expenses while also

PHHS gives reminder of cooling centers in Columbia

June 5, 2023 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Summer temperatures are in full swing and the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services sent the locations of cooling centers in Columbia as a reminder for residents. Cooling centers are available to the general public during the building’s normal business hours. Residents can access public areas, such as lobbies, restrooms, drinking

Truck crashes into utility pole on University of Missouri campus

June 5, 2023 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

A truck crashed into a utility pole on the University of Missouri campus Monday morning.