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Shots fired Wednesday night on Business Loop 70

June 20, 2024 2:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Police said nothing was hit officers found evidence of gunfire Wednesday night on Business Loop 70.

Missouri’s fireworks industry booms

June 20, 2024 1:18 PM Allison Weaver

The start of fireworks sales Thursday in Missouri, one of America’s most fireworks-happy states.

From Columbia to the NASCAR Hall of Fame: 13 years after thrilling Iowa Speedway finish, drivers reflect on Carl Edwards’ storied career

June 20, 2024 11:24 AM Mitchell Kaminski

As Carl Edwards Jr. came barreling off of turn four in the final lap of the 2011 Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway he was greeted with a windshield full of smoke. The only thing standing between the Columbia native and a victory was his Roush Fenway Racing teammate Ricky Stenhouse Jr., whose engine was blowing up.

Three weeks of fireworks sales starts in Missouri ahead of July 4

June 20, 2024 10:52 AM Allison Weaver

Thursday is the first day of fireworks sales in Missouri, lasting until July 10.

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission expected to deny Humane Society request

June 20, 2024 5:23 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’a Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to deny Central Humane Society’s request to build on a plot of land. The owners of “Central Humane Society” is requesting nearly 19 acres of land that is located northwest of the intersection of Brown School Road and Highway 763. Also included in that plat

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you go to any Juneteenth events on Wednesday?

June 20, 2024 4:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth was Wednesday and several events for the holiday were held around Mid-Missouri. Did you attend any Juneteenth events on Wednesday? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

Bar that served Riley Strain may not be liable for his death, legal expert says

June 19, 2024 8:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A toxicology report earlier this week showed that Riley Strain’s blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit to drive, but the bar that served him may not be liable. A report from the Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that Strain had a blood alcohol content of 0.228, His

Several Juneteenth events held Wednesday in Columbia, groups differ on funding for events

June 19, 2024 4:44 AM Reagan Phillips, Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth was on Wednesday and several celebrations for the holiday were held throughout Columbia. This year, organizers were awarded nearly $24,000 for festivities through grant applications, which is the most the city has awarded for the holiday. Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. A member of one of

Court docs: Man charged after throwing rock at mother, baby

June 19, 2024 4:55 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The time of the incident was corrected. Details from Turpin’s hearing on Thursday were also added. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with a felony and three misdemeanors on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to attack a woman and her baby last week. Nicholas Turpin, 30, was charged with first-degree property

Juneteenth organizers in Columbia provide water, shade for Wednesday’s events amid heatwave

June 19, 2024 4:25 PM Allison Weaver

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are continuing to rise in Mid-Missouri amidst a heatwave this week. Temperatures this week climbed past 90 degrees, however, the heat has not putting a damper on Columbia’s Juneteenth celebrations. Many events were held around the city on Wednesday in observance of the holiday. Executive Board Member for CoMo Juneteenth Celebration

Man accused in east Columbia shots-fired scene from March pleads guilty to two charges

June 18, 2024 9:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of shooting a gun at a vehicle on March 20 in east Columbia pleaded to two charges on Monday. Anthony Warren Jr., 20, appeared by in court by video from the Boone County Jail and pleaded guilty to shooting a gun at a motor vehicle and

Roughly $339,000 invested for new armored vehicle for Boone County Sheriff’s Office

June 18, 2024 7:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new armored vehicle. Capt. Brian Leer, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, said the department has been discussing adding a Lenco BearCat for years, but the Boone County Commission approved a contract to purchase one in 2023. Weeks ago, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office

Handful of Mid-Missouri schools offer driver’s education courses this summer

June 18, 2024 11:37 AM Morgan Buresh

Student driver vehicles can be seen on the roadways in Mid-Missouri this summer as schools offer their summer driver’s education courses.

Riley Strain autopsy and toxicology show alcohol, drowning caused death

June 18, 2024 10:44 AM Olivia Hayes

Riley Strain’s autopsy and toxicology report show that alcohol contributed to his accidental drowning death.

More than 100 Columbia Water and Light customers without power

June 18, 2024 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A power outage in west Columbia left 108 Water and Light customers without power on Tuesday afternoon. An outage was reported at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Rollins Road and West Boulevard. The City of Columbia’s outage map shows that a crew has been assigned to fix the outage. The

Dog dies in fire at Clark Lane apartment complex

June 18, 2024 5:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No people were injured in a Tuesday afternoon fire at an apartment complex in the 5100 block of Clark Lane in Columbia, but a dog died in the fire, a Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman said. Firefighters were called to The Greens at 3:50 p.m. and arrived three minutes later. “Due to the

Man accused of stealing gun, threatening to shoot man in central Columbia

June 18, 2024 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with three felonies after he was accused of stealing a gun and threatening to shoot a man on Saturday near the intersection of West Broadway and North Garth Avenue in Columbia. Shaquan Russell, 20, was charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

Veterinarian gives advice on keeping pets safe in the heat

June 18, 2024 4:18 PM Allison Weaver

With the temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, remember to keep in mind that your pet’s safety is also important.

Columbia man charged with child sex trafficking to be extradited from Texas

June 18, 2024 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with multiple child sex crimes was ordered on Friday to be extradited from Texas. Candido Galeas was charged in Boone County with second-degree child sex trafficking, second-degree sex abuse and tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. A Thursday case entry states that Galeas was

‘Pressurized release’ sends firefighters rushing to University of Missouri campus

June 18, 2024 2:59 PM Matthew Sanders

A “pressurized release” caused firetrucks to rush to an agriculture building on the University of Missouri campus Tuesday, a Columbia Fire Department spokesperson said.