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Task Force 1 helping with searches in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian

October 4, 2022 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Task Force 1 has moved from Fort Myers, Florida to nearby Fort Myers Beach as it helps with Hurricane Ian recovery work.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried electronic surveillance is becoming too intrusive?

October 4, 2022 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council is considering buying the police department a new video surveillance system that would allow it to tap into non-police cameras across the city.

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association concerned about surveillance system

October 3, 2022 4:47 PM Leila Mitchell

The Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association sent a letter of concern about the FUSUS Real-time Crime Center proposal Monday, ahead of the Columbia city Council’s discussion that night.

Judge denies bond for suspect in Columbia parking lot shooting

October 3, 2022 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

A judge denied bond Monday for one of the two suspects charged in a Boone County murder.

New DBRL union begins negotiations with administration

October 3, 2022 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United (DBRLWU) met with the DBRL administration Monday. The DBRLWU sent its list of demands to the administration on Sept. 29. Workers approved to unionize in May. The two sides agreed to terms for the contract negotiations and discussed the list of demands on Monday. The actual

State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia

October 3, 2022 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.

Missouri Task Force 1 to move to Fort Myers to help with search and rescue efforts

October 3, 2022 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search

No one injured in central Columbia shooting

October 1, 2022 9:00 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police told ABC 17 on Sunday no one was hurt in a central Columbia shooting. Columbia police investigated a shooting Saturday night near Providence Road and Forest Avenue intersection. Shots were reported to the police around 8 p.m. ABC 17 crews arrived on the scene around 8:45 p.m. and saw at least

Tigers fall just short of downing No. 1 Georgia

October 1, 2022 9:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers nearly rode the leg of their kicker to a victory over the country’s No. 1 team Saturday night in Columbia. You can watch extended highlights of Mizzou football’s near upset in the video player below. https://youtu.be/bYapddZY8Zs Watch a post-game news conference by coach Eli Drinkwitz in the player. Harrison

Mizzou to expect large crowds and traffic impacts for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2022 5:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is expected to be a busy day for Mizzou as they host the Georgia Bulldogs at Faurot Field. The Tigers, will be kicking things off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Large crowds and traffic impacts are anticipated for Saturday’s according to Mizzou’s website. Those attending the game will need to

City Council member looks to sell land to nonprofit to build a homeless shelter

September 30, 2022 10:24 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Councilwoman Betsy Peters is in the process of selling her land to the Voluntary Action Center. The VAC has been looking for land to build it’s homeless shelter, called Homeless Opportunity Campus. Project coordinators submitted a plan to the Columbia Boone County Health and Human Services on Friday. Peters purchased

Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness

September 30, 2022 7:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Cooper County man charged following police chase in Columbia

September 30, 2022 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with multiple crimes Wednesday after causing a police chase in north Columbia. Cameron Comstock, 22, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and driving while revoked — second or third offense. A Boone County police officer came across Comstock driving a stolen GMC Yukon in

Red Cross deployed emergency response vehicle from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery

September 30, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The American Red Cross is sending people and equipment from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Boone Electric reports power outage north of Columbia Friday morning

September 30, 2022 8:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage north of Columbia Friday morning. The utility provider shared on Twitter that crews are working to repair A power pole off Highway VV. We have a large outage taking place on Highway VV, due to a broken pole from early this morning. Crews

Homeless Opportunity Campus viewed favorably by downtown Columbia workers

September 29, 2022 10:14 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some people who work in downtown Columbia are in favor of the Voluntary Action Center and Columbia Housing Authority’s proposed homeless shelter. “We’ve been down here for 14 years,” said Melody Beach, who owns The Beach Salon. “In the last probably three to four years we’ve seen an increase in the homeless

MU safety and security report shows increase in rape, assault

September 29, 2022 8:10 PM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri on Thursday released its annual fire safety and security report, which contains the school’s campus security and crime statistics.