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Open school enrollment gets House approval, heads to Senate

January 31, 2024 11:52 AM Morgan Buresh

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow students to transfer to surrounding school districts.

Columbia man accused in June ARC fight pleads guilty to assault

January 31, 2024 4:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June will be sentenced in March. Kameron Mearidy, 19, pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree assault. He was initially charged with first-degree assault — knowingly causing serious physical injury. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, March

More than 5,100 roll carts delivered to Columbia trash customers

January 31, 2024 3:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roll cart distribution to Columbia residents began on Monday and according to a City Utilities spokesman, roughly 14% of customers have received their roll cart. Utilities spokesman Matt Nestor told ABC 17 News in an email that as of 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, 5,144 roll carts have been delivered. Distribution began on Monday.

Signs of explosion found in laboratory where MU Medical Sciences fire began

January 31, 2024 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

The cause of a fire that injured two people in a laboratory in the University of Missouri Medical Sciences Building on Friday is unknown, but firefighters found signs of an explosion, the Columbia Fire Department says.

Report shows Super Bowl LVIII is the most expensive on record, local fans say they’ll watch from home

January 30, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to CNN, this year’s super bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and 49ers is the most expensive super bowl on record. Fans in Columbia told ABC 17 News they plan to watch the game from the comfort of their homes, citing the expensive price. Zach Warhover said he’s been a

One injured, brought to hospital after duplex fire on Scott Boulevard in Columbia

January 30, 2024 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured and brought to an area hospital after a duplex caught fire Tuesday evening in the 10 block of South Scott Boulevard. Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. told ABC 17 News that the extent of that person’s injuries were not known. The injured person was found inside the

Man accused of 2021 murder in California arrested in Columbia, was working at University Hospital

January 30, 2024 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of a 2021 murder in the state of California was arrested and charged in Boone County. Tyler Scott Graeber, 36, was charged in Boone County on Tuesday with being a fugitive from out of state. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 6:41 p.m. Monday

Power restored to more than 1,200 in west Columbia

January 30, 2024 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 1,200 Columbia utility customers in west Columbia were without power on Tuesday afternoon. Power was restored by 2:53 p.m. According to the Columbia Power and Light outage map, there were 1,259 outages reported at 2:25 p.m., 1,244 of which was reported in a neighborhood west of Scott Boulevard and south

Two juveniles detained after crashing stolen car in Columbia

January 30, 2024 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Police detained two juveniles after a stolen car chase brought out at least nine Columbia Police Department cruisers and the Bearcat armored vehicle.

Some Columbia residents receive roll carts during first day of distribution Monday

January 29, 2024 7:45 AM Marina Diaz, Nia Hinson

The city-wide distribution of the long-awaited roll carts is set to begin on Monday for Columbia Residents.

‘It’s fantastic!’: Fans excited to see Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl

January 28, 2024 7:55 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans are excited to see the Kansas City Chiefs going back to the Super Bowl. Academy Sports and Outdoors stores across Missouri and Kansas immediately began selling the official Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship shirts, hats, fleece, and more. ABC 17 News caught up with a few excited Chiefs fans at the

Local wedding industry slowly bounces back after pandemic

January 28, 2024 6:51 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The wedding industry is gradually rebounding after facing significant losses during the pandemic. According to local wedding vendors, the average cost of a wedding in Missouri ranges from $28,000 to $30,000. Although there is a slow resurgence in the industry, wedding officials note that there is still room for growth. Many people

Blood donations at a record low in 20 years, American Red Cross still asking for donations

January 28, 2024 7:08 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As harsh winter weather hit the country, the American Red Cross is also taking a hit, as they have received the least blood and platelet donations in 20 years. They are asking for life-saving donations during this shortage. Since the beginning of January, about 370 Red Cross blood drives across 27 states

Multiple nurses attacked at MU Health since December

January 27, 2024 7:23 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been multiple incidences where nurses at University Hospital and University Hospital Psychiatric Center were attacked. Since December 2023, there were 3 reported attacks on nurses at the MU Psychiatric Center, according to online court records. According to the American Nurses Association, one in every four nurses in the United States

Concerns rise over speeding vehicles, road safety on Bethel Street in Columbia

January 26, 2024 7:44 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents turning onto Bethel Street in south Columbia may notice several yellow yard signs scattered across front yards that read “PLEASE SLOW DOWN.” Nearby residents told ABC 17 News that vehicles speeding down Bethel Street have been a constant problem over the past several years. On Thursday, Columbia firefighters responded to the

Mistrial declared for man accused in Columbia hammer attack, hearing set for next month

January 26, 2024 8:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mistrial was declared in the case of a man accused of using a hammer to attack a man near Stephens Lake Park in 2022 after the jury was deadlocked. Daniel Dwyer, 53, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. A status hearing is now set for 9

Two people injured during fire at MU Medical Sciences Building, around $2 million in damage estimated

January 26, 2024 1:28 PM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries on Friday and more than $2 million worth of damage estimated to have been reported from a fire University of Missouri Medical School. The two people who were injured were not named, but they were treated and released, according to an email from MU Health Care spokesman

Columbia man charged with stalking after following victim, blocking car at busy intersection

January 26, 2024 6:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with stalking and a number of misdemeanors following an alleged road rage incident that led to police blocking lanes on Thursday night on South Providence Road. Jason Rowe, 41, was charged with first-degree stalking, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, reckless driving and four-degree domestic assault. According to

Roll cart delivery in Columbia to begin Monday

January 26, 2024 2:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia trash customers could begin receiving their roll carts as early as Monday, according to a Friday press release from the city. Back in March 2023 the city decided to switch its refuse pickup to an automated system that involves roll carts. The new collection system will not begin until March 4, the

Police scene blocks some lanes near downtown Columbia

January 25, 2024 11:23 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – First responders blocked some lanes of traffic on Providence Road Thursday night while investigating. ABC 17 News saw at least six Columbia Police Department cars and a Missouri State Highway Patrol car in the northbound lanes of Providence Road at the intersection of Broadway around 11 p.m. The law enforcement vehicles