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Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Columbia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child’s death

December 30, 2019 4:44 PM Molly Stawinoga

Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.

Prosecutors charge teenager arrested in connection with Columbia shooting

December 30, 2019 8:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a teenager who was arrested after a weekend shooting in Columbia.

Guns in Columbia churches: places of worship talk security following deadly Texas shooting

December 30, 2019 7:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

Multiple Columbia churches say they have security teams on standby in case of active threat situations.

Columbia Police dispatched to 13 burglary calls over holiday

December 30, 2019 3:21 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to 13 possible burglaries from Dec. 20 through Dec. 30. Police also responded to one possible robbery call. City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said the actual numbers could be different because dispatch enters the call type that best matches what the caller is conveying to

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway

December 30, 2019 3:31 PM Madison Fleck

The City of Columbia will make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway beginning at 7 p.m. Monday.

Teen arrested in connection to shots fired on Raleigh Drive

December 29, 2019 5:57 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested 18-year-old E’Kayleon Spain-Prince on multiple charges Saturday morning. Officers responded at 6 a.m. on Saturday to the 1500 block of Raleigh Drive for a shots fired call. CPD found several shell casings in the area. Official reports say probable cause was established during the investigation to request

CPD investigates shots fired on Raleigh Drive

December 29, 2019 6:34 AM Joe McLean

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded to the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. around 6 a.m. Sunday after a shots fired call. An ABC 17 News crew witnessed police arrive with weapons drawn and take one person into custody. Columbia police officers investigate shots fired in the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. on Dec.

Burglary suspect has long criminal history

December 27, 2019 6:22 PM Sydney Olsen

Dorice Reue Smith, 27, of Columbia, was taken into custody Friday after police say he barricaded himself inside of a residence on Rocky Fork Drive.

Authorities respond to crash near 63-70 Connector in Columbia

December 27, 2019 5:56 PM Alec Pettus

Wreck at Clark and Highway 63 Update: Boone County Joint Communications posted on twitter saying Highway 63 Southbound off-ramp to the 63 connector is back open. BOONE CO JOINT COM: Update-Motor Vehicle Collision N Hwy 63 SB off-ramp to the 63 Connector is back open.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) December 28, 2019 Police say

Burglary suspect taken into custody following standoff

December 27, 2019 2:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Police arrive on scene of burglary December 24, 2019 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia burglary suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on Friday. Columbia Police went to the 5700 block of Rocky Fork Drive to serve warrants for a burglary that happened on Tuesday at the Arch Apartments. Detectives identified Dorice Reue Smith,

Woman in custody after Columbia car crash

December 27, 2019 4:49 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police on Friday took one woman into custody after accusing her of leaving the scene of a Columbia crash. BREAKING: One woman is in custody on Nifong Blvd and Santiago Dr in Columbia after leaving the scene of a crash. #ABC17News pic.twitter.com/z7N61WFQk2— Zach Boetto (@newsmanzach) December 27, 2019 The crash happened around 2:30 Friday

Independence man identified as Columbia bank robbery suspect caught in Kingdom City

December 26, 2019 10:57 AM Joe McLean

Multiple Columbia officers responded to the Commerce Bank on Bernadette Drive Thursday morning for a robbery.

Holiday decorations pose an increased risk for house fires

December 26, 2019 4:49 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri fire experts say holiday decorations put residents at a higher risk for house fires.

Plea agreement in stabbing case shortens prison time by 25 years

December 27, 2019 4:44 AM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man will now serve a fraction of his original sentence after a plea agreement in a 2014 death. Anthony Shegog pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. He was sentenced to 5 years with credit for time served during his previous conviction. Shegog was sentenced to 30 years in prison

Columbia psychologist now wearing GPS monitoring device

December 26, 2019 4:16 PM Sydney Olsen

A Columbia psychologist who is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County is now wearing a monitoring device.

Columbia police investigating suspected theft at Business Loop dealership

December 26, 2019 6:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police are looking into a suspected theft at the Bob McCosh Chevrolet dealership on 1 Business Loop 70 East.

Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time on the roads for the holidays

December 26, 2019 4:38 AM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is coming to a close, roads across Missouri will be filled with travelers returning home. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time to travel during these big travel days. Last year during the MSHP Christmas counting period, Sergeant Scott White said there were over

Local restaurants donate food to first responders on Christmas

December 25, 2019 5:15 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia restaurant’s effort united local businesses to provide free Christmas meals to Boone County first responders. COMO Smoke and Fire’s annual Ribs for Responders campaign provided barbeque, coffee, and many other food and drinks at no charge on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Fire

83 Columbia residential fires reported this year alone

December 25, 2019 4:21 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia house fires continue to increase as many are caused by wood-burning stoves and chimneys.

Power restored to hundreds in west Columbia

December 25, 2019 11:18 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Water and Light crews are working to restore power to more than 1,600 customers.