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MU Health Care sees violence against health care workers ‘level off’ after implementing preventative programs

December 11, 2024 7:15 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s Chief Operating Officer Tonya Johnson says violence against health care workers from patients increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she claims it has leveled out after implementing preventative programs. Conversations on the safety of health care workers following the highly publicized United Healthcare CEO shooting. Following the shooting, Arrow

Road closure announced for next week in Columbia

December 11, 2024 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Green Ridge Road will close next week to through traffic as crews replace storm water infrastructure, according to a Wednesday press release from the City of Columbia. Access to all driveways will remain open. The closure begins 8 a.m. Monday and ends 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, weather permitting,

Two women claim vehicles were nearly stolen this week, CPD says vehicle thefts up 6% in 2024

December 10, 2024 7:57 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Saturday morning, Melissa Rapp said she was woke up by her daughter and the sound of her car alarm blaring through the Georgetown subdivision in southwest Columbia. Rapp said by the time she had the chance to try and figure out what was happening, anyone in clear sight of her driveway

Car seen with gunshot damage in east Columbia

December 10, 2024 7:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement officers investigated damage to a car in east Columbia on Tuesday night. An ABC 17 News photographer saw the car on South Sonora Drive near South Victoria Avenue with apparent gunshot damage. The photographer also saw four evidence markers on the ground. A window on the car appeared to be

Snow plow crews to be dispatched Tuesday night in Columbia for Wednesday snow

December 10, 2024 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will send out several snow plow crews in anticipation of light snowfall Wednesday morning, according to a social media post from the Department of Public Works. The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team is expecting a dusting of snow on Wednesday. An eight-person snow crew will report

1,755 MU students to graduate this weekend

December 10, 2024 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Winter commencement ceremonies for the University of Missouri will occur this weekend and 1,755 students will be awarded their degrees. According to a press release from the university, of the 1,875 degrees awarded, 1,371 are bachelor’s degrees, 375 are masters and 96 are doctoral. Graduating students this winter come from 42 states

Columbia approves additional weapons detection systems at CPS high schools

December 9, 2024 4:37 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education approved the purchase of six additional weapons detection systems at a pair of the school district’s high schools during Monday night’s board meeting. The system will cost the district $102,246.00 through the Safety and Security operating budget. The district plans on adding three Open Gate weapons detection

Residential code violations up by 12% in Columbia; roll carts, trash lead the way with 35% of violations

December 9, 2024 7:26 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Neighborhood Services department says it handled nearly 6,000 residential code issues during the 2024 fiscal year. According to the Neighborhood Service Department, the city dealt with 5,957 residential code issues which is a 12% increase from last year. These code issues cover a wide variety of residential property

Columbia Public Works working on ways to slow traffic on West Rollins Road between Fairview Road and Stadium Boulevard

December 9, 2024 11:57 AM Haley Swaino

The City of Columbia Public Works department is working with the public to address traffic concerns on Rollins Road between South Fairview Road and Stadium Boulevard.

CPS to pay MSBA $20,000 for superintendent search; 5-of-17 prospects have completed applications

December 9, 2024 5:09 PM Nia Hinson

Editor’s note: A name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is paying the Missouri School Board Association $20,000 to help find a permanent superintendent. CPS paid its former superintendent Brian Yearwood more than $667,000 in a contract buyout after announcing Yearwood would step down immediately in November, ending his contract early. Board

Columbia man charged with domestic assault after allegedly attacking woman with knife

December 9, 2024 3:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Monday after he allegedly used a knife to attack a woman on Saturday. Marquan Townsend Sr., 38, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was held

MU Fans plan travel for Music City Bowl Game

December 8, 2024 9:44 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Excitement swept across Mizzou Arena Saturday as the Tigers defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in basketball for the first time since the rivalry started back up in 2021. The historic victory energized fans, who chanted and cheered as they left the Mizzou Arena, celebrating a long-awaited triumph in one of college sports biggest

Traffic delays expected for the highly-anticipated Border Showdown basketball game against KU

December 8, 2024 5:17 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Editors note: The date of when the game will be taking place has been corrected. Traffic delays are expected as fans flock to Mizzou Arena on Sunday for the rivalry Border Showdown Men’s Basketball game between the Mizzou Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks The tip-off is at noon on Sunday. The University

Columbia man dies following crash, failed traffic stop in northeast Columbia Saturday

December 7, 2024 2:41 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old man from Columbia died in a crash in northeast Columbia Saturday morning, according to Capt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. According to Leer, around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, a deputy tried to stop a vehicle for a registration violation on Clark Lane and Ballenger Lane. The vehicle did not

Columbia man pleads guilty to murdering pregnant woman

December 6, 2024 6:10 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty Friday to killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Sevance T. Brewer, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder after being charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder for the death of the fetus and other felony charges. He was sentenced to life in prison.

Portion of East Walnut Street in Columbia to close next week for utility work

December 6, 2024 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of East Walnut Street in Downtown Columbia will close next week for utility work, according to a Friday press release from the city. The release says that beginning 7 a.m. Monday, contractors will install gas service for a new building at 1104 East Walnut St. Crews will remove and replace

Man arrested in connection with Downtown Columbia shooting, charged for chase on I-70

December 5, 2024 9:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Nov. 10 shooting in the 900 block of East Broadway in Downtown Columbia. Demetrius L. Shaw, 23, of Columbia, is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Charges have not been filed yet in the shooting case,

CFD responds to crash on Blue Ridge Road Friday morning

December 6, 2024 7:21 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 2100 block of Blue Ridge Road Friday morning. Sarah Yoro-Massad with the Columbia Police Department says injuries are unknown at this time. Boone County Joint Communications sent out an alert at 7:02 a.m for a vehicle collision asking drivers to use

Some homeless people struggle with shelter access amid Columbia bus route challenges

December 5, 2024 11:00 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With dangerously cold temperatures sweeping through the region, warming shelters across mid-Missouri have opened their doors Thursday night. According to data from the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness, more than 400 people in Boone County are considered homeless. As temperatures dipped into the teens in Columbia, dozens of people lined up

Columbia representative wants voters to decide on local charter school

December 5, 2024 2:02 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia state representative says he wants to let Boone County voters to decide on whether a charter school should be established here. Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) said this week that he’s pushing for a law that would let local voters decide whether a charter school can be set up in