Man found guilty of murder in October 2022 death of woman pushed off Highway 63 bridge
A Boone County jury found a Columbia man guilty of murder in the death of Kaylen Schmit.
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Police and prosecutors use multiple strategies in Mid-Missouri fight against fentanyl, from rehab to life behind bars
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the U.S. and Mid-Missouri, leaving communities to fight against a substance that is taking thousands of lives every year across the country.
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Five vehicles involved in Route B crash in Boone County
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Five vehicles were involved in a crash on Route B on Thursday in Boone County, just south of Academy Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. A 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – driven by Joyce Sheffield, 89, of Hallsville — was stopped in the southbound lane of Route B,
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Three outdoor pools in Columbia opening for summer later this month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation in a Thursday press release announced the opening dates of three pools: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road: Will open May 25 and will be open noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday and noon-7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Lake of the Woods Pool, 6700 St. Charles Road:
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Columbia woman charged after allegedly firing gun at several people
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged on Thursday with two felonies and a misdemeanor after she was accused of firing a gun at several people. Chante Thorpe, 26, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. Her bond was set at $10,000, and she was
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Jury hears from multiple witnesses in first day of Boone County murder trial
Jury selection was set to begin Wednesday in the first-degree murder case against Jessie Williams.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly strangling, injuring woman at Clark Lane motel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with three felonies after he allegedly assaulted a woman at Best Western Motel in the 2900 block of Clark Lane. Justin Allen Thomas, 33, was charged on Wednesday with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping and stealing more than $750. He is being held at the Boone County
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Boone County man charged with five counts of statutory sodomy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man was charged on Wednesday with five counts of statutory sodomy of a child younger than 12 years old. Jimmy Joe Culbertson is accused of sexually assaulting a child several times. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster, as of Wednesday afternoon. A warrant was issued
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have cicadas emerged where you live?
Experts have been warning us for months that this late spring would be a noisy one.
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Columbia residents frustrated over lack of accountability following storage unit break-ins
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Columbia residents are frustrated over the lack of accountability after their storage units were broken into in May. David Paulsteinwand and his wife Penny said their storage unit at Target Masters was broken into earlier in the year in January. About two weeks ago, David Paulsteinwand said he and his sons
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Capri Drive in Columbia blocked by first responders
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were seen Tuesday evening in an area off of East Broadway, adjacent to Stephens Lake Park. Capri Drive was blocked off by first responders around 10 p.m. Four police vehicles were seen at Villa Capri Apartments when an ABC 17 News reporter arrived at 9:28 p.m. An ABC 17 News
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Man wanted in June 2023 Columbia shooting booked into Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Columbia man who was charged in a June 21, 2023, shooting in the 900 block of Jewell Avenue was booked into the Boone County Jail on Monday afternoon. La’Treon Fulton, 20, was charged last year with second-degree assault and armed criminal action. He was booked into the Boone County Jail
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Former MU financial officer accused of stealing pleads guilty to multiple felonies, sentenced to probation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former financial officer at the University of Missouri’s School of Engineering pleaded guilty on Monday to multiple felonies. Brandon Guffey, of Centralia, pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing more than $25,000, two counts of felony fraudulent use of a credit/debit device and one count of misdemeanor fraudulent use of a
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Entomologist says cicadas are relatively harmless to plants and animals
Creepy, crunchy, brown-colored shells can be seen all over Mid-Missouri this month as cicadas begin to emerge.
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Columbia man killed in moped crash
Police say a Columbia man was killed Monday night when his moped hit an SUV while going the wrong way.
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Columbia and Jefferson City need more lifeguards ahead of pool season
As warmer summer days are approaching, including Memorial Day Weekend, Columbia and Jefferson City are short on lifeguards.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools tighten cellphone policies?
The public and the Columbia Board of Education heard Monday night about a plan to limit cellphone distractions at schools.
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Northbound lanes of Range Line Street closed as first responders work crash scene
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The northbound lanes of Range Line Street in Columbia were shut down on Monday evening as first responders worked a crash scene. Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez told ABC 17 News in an email that a crash between a car and motorcycle occurred at 8:55 p.m. in the 3400 block of
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Fentanyl takes over as a leading factor in Missouri overdose deaths
Drug overdose deaths continue to climb every year across the U.S. and in Mid-Missouri. And one Mid-Missouri county is among the top in the state.
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Woman accused of stabbing MU student to death not yet evaluated for mental health commitment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman who is accused of stabbing an MU student to death last year and burning the body in the backyard of a residence has not been evaluated yet by the Department of Mental Health. Emma Adams, 22, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and
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