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Columbia City Council approves plan to build Whitegate Park

May 1, 2023 12:05 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia City Council is set to hear from the public on creating a park in east Columbia with a vote possible afterward.

Two arrested, charged after Saturday chases

May 1, 2023 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested from a pair of chases on Saturday in Columbia, according to a pair of probable cause statements. In one chase, Rashard Lee Bigham, was charged with resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A

Columbia man accused of stealing check from mailbox; writing check to himself

May 1, 2023 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of stealing a check from a mailbox and trying to steal money on Feb. 22. Reggie Dale McBride, 46, is charged with forgery and stealing more than $750. He was arrested Saturday and is being held in the Boone County jail on a $15,000 bond. An initial

Narcan distribution program to be voted on at Monday’s City Council Meeting

April 30, 2023 7:52 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Institute of Mental Health and the UMSL Addiction Science Team have created a naloxone distribution pilot program that will be voted on at Monday’s City Council meeting. According to UMSL’s Science Addiction Team, opioid overdoses made up 72% of drug overdose deaths in Missouri. Naloxone, more commonly referred to as

Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes

April 30, 2023 7:02 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside

Voluntary Action Center to help the community stay cool with its Summer Fan Program

April 30, 2023 5:50 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, May 1. the Voluntary Action Center is working to help keep the community cool ahead of summer temperatures with its annual Summer Fan Program. According to the CDC, 702 heat-related deaths occur each year. The VAC Summer Fan Program is scheduled to run until Sept 1. The VAC said the

Several taken into custody after Jefferson City police chase Friday night

April 29, 2023 7:56 PM Abby Landwehr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people were taken into custody Friday night following a police chase in Jefferson City. According to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department, a 21-year-old Jefferson City man, and 35-year-old Columbia were sent to Cole County Jail and are facing different charges. According to the release, the chase

Molly’s Miles annual run underway Saturday at Molly Bowden Memorial Park

April 29, 2023 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Molly’s Miles 5k and 10k Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, and the city of Columbia is warning area travelers of the soft traffic impacts. The annual run benefits the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and honors Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed during a

Cave discovered during bridge construction near Bonne Femme Creek

April 28, 2023 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A cave was discovered earlier this month during construction of the bridge on Highway 163 over the Bonne Femme Creek. Missouri Department of Transportation workers were excavating for the foundation of the new bridge on April 11 when they encountered an opening in the surface. “These underground voids were not encountered when MoDOT did our initial investigative borings that are part of our bridge design process, so

Columbia police arrest juvenile in relation to 2020 shooting death at Cosmo Park

April 28, 2023 6:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a juvenile in relation to the 2020 shooting death of Jermaine Spain, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The youth was arrested in relation to a shooting at Cosmo Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The person who was arrested was not identified. The press

Columbia City Council agenda includes position to address homelessness

April 28, 2023 11:40 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia City Council could vote Monday to add a position in the Public Health and Human Services Department dedicated to helping the homelessness problem.

CPD to host community meetings May 10-11 to address safety concerns

April 28, 2023 4:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced in a Friday press release that it will host a pair of public meetings to discuss crime trends and safety concerns with community members. The two meetings scheduled are: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Community Room at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center at

Over 300 students to graduate from Columbia College Saturday during commencement

April 28, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Graduation season is here and Columbia College is starting its graduation activities Friday ahead of their commencement ceremonies Saturday. Columbia College will first hold its Ivy Chain Ceremony at Bass Commons on the main campus at 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. Graduating students will stand in a circle on Bass Commons with faux ivy

Local law enforcement works together amid recent uptick of gun violence in Boone County

April 27, 2023 7:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department routinely shares information with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to investigate shootings. Both departments are actively investigating multiple shootings over the past week, including one that killed a 31-year-old man and injured a 5-year-old girl. Recent shootings and shots-fired incidents include: Saturday night: The Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Wildcat Materials workers end strike, get pay raise

April 27, 2023 4:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) LiUNA Local 955 members at Wildcat Materials, Inc. announced in a Thursday press release their strike is over after ratifying their new contract. The union announced the strike in April 16 press release. Workers approved the new contract Thursday morning and returned to work, the release stated. The contract includes the following

Two Boone County homes hit by gunfire early Thursday

April 27, 2023 6:40 AM Joushua Blount

Homes east and southwest of Columbia were hit by bullets early Thursday, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Fire rips through west Columbia house

April 27, 2023 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Fire caused heavy damage to a house Thursday morning in west Columbia, causing a pet to need medical treatment.

Large police presence seen in central Columbia following shots-fired call

April 26, 2023 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated to say police gathered in central Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were seen Wednesday night in central Columbia near Pendleton Street for a shots-fired call. There were no reported injuries. Property damage was observed. Police began arriving before 9 p.m. The scene was cleared shortly after 10 p.m.

Rock Bridge High School students walk out, protest transgender medical restrictions

April 26, 2023 11:15 AM Nia Hinson

Rock Bridge High School students are planning to walk out of school Wednesday to protest restrictions that would make it harder for transgender people to get medical treatment.

Conversations ongoing about bringing more airlines to Columbia as flight use increases

April 26, 2023 6:59 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ). As of March, there was a 24% increase from the same point in 2022 in Columbia Regional Airport’s ability to fill seats on its planes, according to the airport’s 2023 passenger load factors. Typically, five flights fly out of the airport each day. “We continue talking to American (Airlines) and additional airlines.