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Juvenile hurt in early morning Columbia shooting

July 18, 2024 3:01 AM Erika McGuire

No one is in custody after a shooting early Thursday morning on Clark Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Columbia man reported missing in 2022 found dead, police say

July 18, 2024 7:22 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed a Columbia man missing for nearly two years has been found dead. Columbia police spokesperson Jenny Hopper said Jason Washington was identified but could not provide any other details. Washington was reported missing back in October of 2022. Police said he was last seen walking past

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch

July 17, 2024 10:29 PM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats

Boone County Fair rides pass safety inspections

July 17, 2024 8:12 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fair attractions as well as food vendors pass safety and health inspections this week. As the Boone County fair is in full swing, event attendees are assured their visit remains safe and secure. The fair takes place 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. According

Columbia man found guilty of federal drug crime

July 17, 2024 7:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was found guilty on Tuesday in federal court for a drug crime, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Michael Hunt, 43, was found guilty of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. The release says that Hunt was planning to bring fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield, Missouri.

Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief

July 16, 2024 10:27 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u

Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: John Ogan, Columbia Public Works

July 16, 2024 9:18 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript from an interview ABC 17 News report Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Gabrielle Teiner: So I’m just gonna have you state your name, spell it, and your job title. John Ogan: My name is John Ogan. It’s spelled J o h

CPD, CFD, Public Works describe uses for Capital Improvement Sales Tax

July 16, 2024 7:36 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, Columbia residents will vote on whether the one-fourth-of-one-percent for the city’s Capital Improvement Sales Tax should continue. If approved, the tax would last for 10 years. The current sales tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. According to the City of Columbia’s website, $94,350,000 would go toward public

Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: Katherine Rodriguez, Columbia Fire Department

July 16, 2024 7:20 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is a full interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner had with Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez. Gabrielle Teiner: OK, so I’m going to have you state your name, spell it, and tell me a little bit about yourself. Katherine Rodriguez: Sure. My name is Kathryn Rodriguez. Spelled k

Two charged in armed robbery in Columbia

July 15, 2024 10:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were charged in an alleged armed robbery that occurred on Saturday in Columbia. Damiere French, 18, of St. Peters, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court

Columbia City Council approves updated ordinance for short-term rentals

July 15, 2024 7:37 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that updated its short-term rental regulations, but voted on some additional amendments before doing so. The amendments updated Chapter 13 of the City Code, which governs miscellaneous business regulations. According to the council memo, the amendments include defining “short-term rental” and “transient guest.”

I-70 in Columbia reopens after crash

July 15, 2024 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Interstate 70 in Columbia closed on Monday evening after a crash was reported in the eastbound lanes. Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification about a crash in the eastbound lanes at mile marker 125 at 7:04 p.m. BCJC then wrote that the eastbound lanes west of the Business

Columbia, Boone County to host affordable housing summit this fall

July 15, 2024 8:11 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and Boone County will be hosting an affordable housing summit in the fall, according to a City Council memo. Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Becky Thompson said the summit is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, with a location still to be determined. This will coincide with the

Voluntary Action Center hosts annual Back to School Program with changes

July 15, 2024 12:43 PM Marie Moyer

The Voluntary Action Center started its Back to School Program on Monday which provides school supplies to students in need in the Boone County area.

Bridge work on Highway 63 could affect traffic for Boone County Fair

July 15, 2024 5:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic for the Boone County Fair could be impacted by road work on a bridge on Highway 63. The Missouri Department of Transportation and City of Columbia sent separate press releases on Monday about possible traffic impacts. Bridge approach work on Highway 63 is ongoing and one lane will be open in

Missouri lawmakers head to Milwaukee for Republican National Convention

July 15, 2024 5:23 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, two days after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump announced his running mate as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. In an interview with ABC 17 News, Missouri state Sen. Bill Eigel (R-St. Charles County) discussed a

Columbia man drowns at private pond on Sunday afternoon

July 15, 2024 1:37 PM Madison Stuerman

A Columbia man has been identified as the victim after drowning at a private pond on Sunday afternoon.

Local Missouri politicians react to shooting at Trump rally, no changes made to RNC security plan

July 14, 2024 1:07 AM Nia Hinson, Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some local politicians in Missouri are reacting after a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania that officials say is being investigated as an attempted assassination. The shooting left one person dead, including the shooter and two others critically injured. The FBI identified the suspect as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel

How to keep children safe in a heat wave; 10 reported deaths in the US in 2024

July 14, 2024 3:42 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures continue to rise in the coming days, experts are reminding people that it will be even hotter inside a vehicle. According to No Heat Stroke, the temperature inside a vehicle can be up to 50 times higher than outside. This year, 10 children have died nationally after being left in

St. Peters man arrested after armed robbery in West Columbia Saturday morning

July 13, 2024 11:41 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a St. Peters man on Saturday for an armed robbery that occurred in West Columbia. According to a press release, Damiere French, 18 of St. Peters, Mo. was arrested for an armed robbery in the 2100 block of West Broadway. French faces charges of first-degree robbery, second-degree burglary, felony