Columbia police to host community meeting, discuss crime trends
Columbia Police Department leadership will host a meeting with the public Thursday night to talk about crime trends in CPD’s south district.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly breaking into home, tried to stab man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged after he allegedly broke into a home and tried to stab a man with a knife. Mark Autenrieth, 52, is charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial arraignment was held
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in what Columbia police are saying?
The Columbia Police Department held the first of two community meetings to talk about crime trends on Monday. The focus was on north Columbia.
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Two men charged in deadly north Columbia drive-by shooting
Prosecutors charged two Columbia men Wednesday with murder in the shooting death of a local man in a residential neighborhood.
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Tips to prep air conditioner ahead of dangerously hot weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ServPro and HVAC repair companies advise homeowners to check their AC filters and clean air ducts ahead of the heatwave to prevent house fires. As Missouri’s heat rises ahead of ABC 17’s Stormtrack Weather Team’s Weather Alert Day on Thursday, and ongoing drought conditions continue, ServPro and 3rd Coast HVAC advise homeowners
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Columbia police ‘actively searching’ for man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said on its social media Wednesday night that it is actively looking for a 36-year-old man. “Columbia Police are actively searching for Brandt Feutz, 36, in connection to an active investigation. Members of the community should not approach Mr. Feutz as he is considered armed and dangerous,” CPD
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Police are seen in south Columbia neighborhood
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded Wednesday night to a neighborhood in southern Columbia in the 600 block of Huntridge Drive. An ABC 17 News reporter saw eight Columbia police officers at the scene, as well as a Crime Scene Investigation van. A neighbor told ABC 17 News they heard what sounded like seven
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Mid-Missouri farmers, ranchers experience rough summers under drought
All of Mid-Missouri is experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of it in the moderate to extreme range.
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Nearly $23.2 million of RAISE money to go towards Columbia transportation project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will see millions from the RAISE discretionary grant program for a transportation project, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation. A total of $54,005,777 from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity is being used for projects in Missouri, the release states. Of that total, $23,179,173
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Another boil water advisory issued for southwest Columbia neighborhood
A southwest Columbia neighborhood is under its fourth boil water advisory in the past two weeks.
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Garage fire in South Columbia Wednesday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded to Huntridge Dr. in South Columbia. ABC 17 News Crews saw multiple emergency vehicles on scene. A CFD firefighter told crews that only the unattached garage was affected. The scene was cleared around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. We have reached out to
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Risk of heat-related illness increased with higher temps this week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is forecasting temperatures in Mid-Missouri over 100 degrees this week. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says in extreme heat, people should drink double the amount of water they normally would. “It’s about hydration, cool, short work cycles, short play cycles,” said Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp
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CPD data indicates vehicle thefts down, but stolen vehicles being used for other crimes, according to assistant chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Columbia Police Department indicates there have been a decrease in motor vehicle thefts compared to last year. CPD Assistant Police Chief Jill Schlude said during Monday night’s North District crime and safety meeting that stolen vehicles have been used more often recently to commit other crimes. “I have seen
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Three Callaway teens suffer serious injuries in Boone County crash
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Callaway County teenagers suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on southbound Highway 63 at East Crofton Hall Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2012 Toyota Highlander – driven by Brenda Birdsong, 60, of Huntsville — began to slow down
Continue Reading Heat leading cause of weather related death in 2022, National Weather Service reports
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the National Weather Service, extreme heat was the leading cause of weather-related deaths in 2022, with 148 people dying as a result. Temperatures in Mid-Missouri could reach above 100 degrees this week, which could become potentially dangerous. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said heat-related deaths can
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Southwest Columbia neighborhood experiences third boil water advisory in two weeks
Columbia’s municipal utility has asked residents in the city’s southwest area to observe a staggered irrigation schedule to prevent water pressure drops.
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Columbia man, 33, killed in Dove Drive homicide
A 33-year-old Columbia man was killed in a homicide Monday in a residential area of north Columbia.
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Columbia’s Fire in the Sky event set for July 4
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s 71st annual Fire in the Sky celebration will return to Stephens Lake Park this year for July 4. The Independence Day celebration kicks off at 6:30 p.m., with the fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m. at the east side of the park, according to a press release from
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Police search for four men during homicide investigation in Columbia; two scenes connected
View video of the scene in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday morning, officers cleared the scene of a deadly North Columbia shooting that closed down a pair of streets Monday afternoon in the 3200 block of Dove Drive. Officials are now searching for four men who they believe could be connected to
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STAARR, CPD held meetings Monday night to discuss crime, safety in Columbia
Watch the Columbia police meeting in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department and Stronger Together Aspiring and Achieving Relevant Relationships held separate community meetings to discuss community violence and safety in Columbia on Monday night. Monday night’s meeting covered crime trends and safety issues in the North Districts of Columbia. The
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