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Columbia woman to serve five years probation after 2021 robbery

August 3, 2022 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman will serve five years probation following her role in an April 2021 assault.

Missouri Task Force One returning home at the end of the week

August 3, 2022 8:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is wrapping up its mission of helping in Kentucky after the deadly flooding last week. The group shared an update this evening on Facebook saying they have finished their wide area search and targeted searches along Troublesome Creek. The group will be cleaning up and taking an inventory

Two Columbia men face federal charges after allegedly breaking into a pharmacy

August 3, 2022 8:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two Columbia men now face federal charges after investigators say they broke into a pharmacy and stole thousands of dollars worth of drugs.

Former top assistant sworn in as Boone County prosecutor

August 3, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The only candidate for Boone County prosecuting attorney was sworn in to the job Wednesday, a day after the primary election.

Newcomer Roy Lovelady wins Third Ward Columbia City Council seat over incumbent Karl Skala

August 2, 2022 5:23 PM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady, the 38-year-old co-founder of a non-profit and small business owner, has won the Third Ward seat for Columbia’s city council over incumbent Karl Skala in a historic special election.

Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion

August 3, 2022 11:15 AM Matthew Sanders

Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.

Moberly woman pleads guilty to McDonald’s drive-thru shooting

August 3, 2022 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

A Moberly woman accused of shooting and killing a man in a Columbia McDonald’s drive-thru was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you surprised by Tuesday’s election results?

August 3, 2022 2:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Eric Schmitt took the closely watched Republican primary for U.S. Senate and will take on Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in November. In the Fourth Congressional District, Mark Alford won the Republican primary.

Former TV reporter Mark Alford wins Republican primary in the Fourth Congressional District

August 2, 2022 1:28 PM Chanel Porter

Voters in the primary election voted Mark Alford as the Republican candidate to potentially fill the seat of U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler in Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District.

Suspect accused in MU hazing incident requests case to be moved out of Boone County

August 2, 2022 7:14 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the 11 men charged in the University of Missouri Fraternity hazing incident wants to see his case moved out of Boone County. Thomas Shultz, who is a former Phi Gamma Delta member, had a court appearance on Tuesday for his request to have his case moved. His attorney, Brent Haden,

Columbia man charged following June sexual assault, arrest warrant issued

August 2, 2022 7:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing a sexual assault charge following an investigation in June.

Columbia police hosting armed intruder training on Aug. 27

August 2, 2022 3:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Police Department will host two free training sessions on how act in the event of an armed intruder on August 27.

First ballots to be cast Tuesday morning in Missouri’s August primary election

August 2, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Residents in Missouri will have the opportunity to cast their ballots Tuesday in Missouri’s primary election, as multiple contested races are set to appear on the ballot.

Columbia city council historic run-off election set for Tuesday

August 1, 2022 8:29 PM Sarah Higgins

Tuesday’s primaries include a special election for the City of Columbia for the first time in the city’s history.

Columbia city council approves increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars

August 1, 2022 5:35 PM Leila Mitchell

High inflation and energy prices are affecting how much the city of Columbia spends on electricity. The Columbia City Council will vote Monday night, on increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars.

New congressional map will be reflected on Tuesday’s primary ballots

August 1, 2022 6:07 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time voters will see the new U.S. congressional districts reflected on their ballots.

Columbia residents react to potential surveillance footage program

July 31, 2022 9:33 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council will vote Monday night on authorizing funds to purchase a real-time crime control surveillance system for the Columbia Police Department, and city residents say they are in favor of the sytem. The software would give CPD immediate access body-worn cameras, drones and other feeds throughout the city only if there