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Boone County prosecutor calls on Columbia City Council to approve Flock cameras

September 30, 2024 5:33 PM Ryan Shiner

Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson on Monday said he has asked the Columbia City Council to approve the use of the Flock Safety Camera System.

Rebecca Roesslet named next Columbia health department director

September 30, 2024 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rebecca Roesslet has been named the next director of the Columbia/ Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia. Roesslet, who has served as the assistant director of the department, will be sworn in at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting. She

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe announces reelection bid

September 30, 2024 2:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe announced in a Monday social media post that she intends to seek reelection. Buffaloe wrote that she will gather signatures — at an event at Logboat Brewery on Monday afternoon — in order to appear on the ballot in April. Buffaloe beat out several candidates in the mayoral

Task Force 1 continues search and rescue operations in North Carolina

September 30, 2024 9:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Task Force 1 continued its search and rescue work in the mountains of North Carolina on Monday, focusing on an area in the Pisgah National Forest.

Woman accused in the death of an infant set to face a judge Monday

September 30, 2024 5:17 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The woman accused in the death of in infant is set to face a Boone County judge Monday. Lavosha Daniels, 32, of Independence – who is the mother of the baby — was charged with abandoning a corpse and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Samone Daniels, who was 4-5 months

Traffic impacts expected in downtown Columbia for Mid-Missouri PrideFest parade

September 29, 2024 4:29 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri’s 2024 PrideFest kicks off day two of the weekend event with its annual PrideFest parade on Sunday. Traffic impacts are to be expected in and around downtown Columbia. According to PrideFest’s website, the parade starts at noon at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center on E. Ash St. The parade will

Safety measures in place ahead of Mid-Missouri PrideFest

September 28, 2024 9:58 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri PrideFest began on Saturday afternoon and will continue through Sunday, running from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will result in several road closures and potential traffic disruptions in downtown Columbia throughout the weekend. According to the Mid-Missouri Pridefest Emergency Plan, each street entrance will be barricaded to ensure

MU Health Care hosts drive-thru vaccination event on Saturday

September 28, 2024 5:10 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care is encouraging people to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The healthcare provider is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 and flu vaccination event in Columbia at South Providence Medical Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Flu shots are available to anyone 6 months and older while

Columbia man arrested, charged with first-degree assault

September 27, 2024 5:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with assault has been booked into the Boone County Jail. George Patten, 61, was charged on Friday with first-degree assault and misdemeanor property damage. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 2:46 p.m. Thursday. An initial court appearance was held on Friday. His next

More Missouri Task Force 1 members deployed for Hurricane Helene relief

September 27, 2024 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More members of Missouri Task Force 1 are being deployed to assist in Hurricane Helene relief, a Friday press release says. Task Force 1 initially received deployment orders for 45 members on Wednesday, previous reporting indicates. Three more members were activated Thursday, Friday’s release says. Two of those members were assigned to

Man pleads guilty to murder in November 2021 Columbia shooting, sentenced to 20 years in prison

September 27, 2024 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has pleaded guilty to murder in a November 2021 shooting in the 5900 block of North Kent Drive. Mark Achterberg, 39, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and illegal gun possession, Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson said in a Friday email. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was

Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson arrested, booked into Butler County Jail

September 27, 2024 2:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An owner of a south Columbia Mexican restaurant accused of arson has been arrested. Crystal Umfress, of Columbia, was arrested by investigators and is being held at the Butler County Jail. A failure-to-appear warrant was issued on Tuesday in a felony case where she is charged with second-degree arson. A $100,000 bond

Columbia man found not guilty of 2022 murder

September 27, 2024 12:20 PM Madison Stuerman

A Boone County jury found a Columbia man charged with murder not guilty on Thursday.

School threats leave parents few choices but to ‘prepare and pray’

September 26, 2024 2:04 PM Erika McGuire

School threats, real or hoax, are taking a toll on some Mid-Missouri parents, students and teachers.

Columbia man found guilty of manslaughter in November 2022 double homicide

September 26, 2024 8:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Columbia man guilty on Thursday for manslaughter and other felonies in a November 2022 double homicide. Cadilac Derrick, 37, was found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, voluntary manslaughter, second-degree domestic assault and two counts of armed criminal action. He was found not-guilty of endangering the welfare

Rainbow House board president says state is investigating internal misallocation of funds

September 26, 2024 7:51 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The board president of Rainbow House said Thursday the state is investigating the organization for an alleged internal misallocation of funds. “There is a state investigation,” Board President Tyler Willy said over the phone. “It has gotten to an investigation and it’s a misallocation of funds internally.” Willy explained Rainbow House is

‘Clerical error’ leads to complaint against Toalson Reisch

September 26, 2024 5:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) filed a Missouri Ethics Commission complaint against a Boone County commissioner candidate. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is running for the northern district commissioner seat against incumbent Commissioner Janet Thompson. Her tenure as state representative is ending because of term limits. Mann said in a press

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital houses over 100 veterans in FY 2024

September 26, 2024 4:06 PM Meghan Drakas

The Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital has housed over 100 veterans experiencing homelessness during fiscal 2024, the hospital said Thursday.

Minimum starting wage increases blocked, University of Missouri employees say

September 25, 2024 7:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A press conference and protest was held at the University of Missouri’s campus on Wednesday by employees after the school’s State of the University address.

University of Missouri president touts student, financial growth in State of the University address

September 25, 2024 6:48 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri System President Mun Choi had good things to say about the direction of the university’s future in Wednesday’s State of the University address. Choi touted noticeable student growth across campus. He said the university welcomed 9,200 new students this school year. “What we’re seeing is that students want to