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Man arrested after shots fired in Columbia, one person injured

July 19, 2026 4:13 AM Alison Patton

A 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries early Sunday morning after shots were fired at a Columbia apartment complex.

Columbia Fire Dept. blames roof solar panels for southwest house fire

July 18, 2026 4:21 PM Marie Moyer, Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported from a structure fire in southwest Columbia on Saturday. An ABC 17 News Reporter arrived at the 4900 block of Craydon Drive at around 4 p.m. Saturday, where they saw Columbia Fire Department crews responding to a home with a hole in the roof and smoke showing. The

Man drowns in Truman Lake

July 18, 2026 7:17 PM Marie Moyer

Sedalia man died this Saturday morning after drowning in Truman Lake. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 36-year-old was swimming in the Shawnee Bend Recreation Area Beach in Benton County at around 8:20 a.m. when he went under the water and did not come back up. The man’s body was recovered by the

Man seriously injured in Miller County Crash

July 18, 2026 7:09 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a car accident in Miller County Friday afternoon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash report, at around 12:15 p.m. yesterday, a 38-year-old Richmond, Missouri man was driving a 2020 Ford F-550 and waiting to take a left turn on State Route 52 near Meadowbrook

Rallies across Mid-Missouri on Saturday against Amendments 4 and 5

July 18, 2026 10:10 AM Alison Patton

Some left-leaning political organizations are getting together on Saturday for a “Get Out The Vote” rally advocating that voters turn down August ballot Amendments 4 and 5.

Columbia man arrested for suspected DWI after multi-vehicle crash on I-70

July 17, 2026 6:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after causing a crash Friday evening in Boone County. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F shared on its social media just before 6 p.m. that troopers were investigating a multi-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70. Troop F –

CPD considering new drone program if proposed public safety sales tax is approved

July 17, 2026 8:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police and Fire departments held their final scheduled Public Safety Sales Tax meeting Friday, making one last push to convince voters to approve a 1% public safety sales tax during the Aug. 4 election. The meeting at Daniel Boone Regional Library marked the sixth and final public session held across

Kehoe planning federal disaster declaration request for July 9-11 storms

July 17, 2026 9:32 PM Steven Lambson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Kehoe announced Friday that he is asking for local, state and federal damage assessments from flash flooding and storms over July 9-11. The request comes in advance of an expected request for a federal disaster declaration. Kehoe said in a news release that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and

Missouri election officials assure voting systems are safe, reliable

July 17, 2026 8:04 PM Sutton Parker

COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) After a national address from President Donald Trump at the White House, in which the president claimed declassified documents revealed vulnerabilities in the country’s election systems, some election officials in Missouri are reassuring the systems are secure. In his speech, President Trump claimed there were more than a quarter of a million

Columbia, social service organization expected to end agreement over McCallister home

July 17, 2026 4:59 PM Ellyse Edwards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of a historic Columbia property could soon change. The Columbia City Council is expected to consider a resolution Monday that would end the city’s lease agreement with Love Columbia for the property at 200 N. Garth Ave. In April, the city approved an agreement allowing Love Columbia to rehabilitate the

Boone County up to 22 cases of cyclosporiasis; Taylor Farms pulls lettuce from central Mexico

July 17, 2026 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The number of cases has been updated in real time as the health department receives updated numbers. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County saw its diagnosed cases of cyclosporiasis increase to 22 on Friday, according to the county’s health department. Cases in the county increased from nine to 13 between Wednesday and Thursday. The

Man accused in Ash Street garage crash charged with DWI

July 17, 2026 2:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ A man who was arrested after a vehicle crashed into a garage on Thursday morning on West Ash Street in central Columbia has been charged with a misdemeanor and a felony. Max Pope, 20, of Jefferson City, was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and felony leaving the scene of an accident.

Randolph County deputy involved in shooting; MSHP names man shot

July 17, 2026 10:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Melissa Houston, Ryan Shiner

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the man shot by a Randolph County deputy Friday morning. The shooting happened at a mobile home park off County Road JJ at around 7:40 a.m. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a deputy was involved, and that the MSHP Division of Drug and Crime Control

Illinois man accused of setting comforter on fire at Audrain County hotel parking lot

July 17, 2026 1:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois man was charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors after he allegedly assaulted someone in an Audrain County parking lot and set a comforter on fire on Thursday morning. Edwin Javier Mejia-Espinosa, of Decatur, Illinois, was charged in Audrain County with knowingly burning or exploding, third-degree assault and three misdemeanors:

Eldon police detective pleads guilty to misdemeanor DWI

July 17, 2026 12:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon police detective pleaded guilty to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated about a week after he was charged. Luke Gatlin, of Kaiser, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Miller County and was ordered to pay a $640.50 fine and court costs. He was charged on July 9. Court documents in previous reporting indicate

Former sheriff who pleaded guilty to DWI addresses past legal troubles ahead of Callaway County Commissioner primary

July 17, 2026 11:42 AM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Callaway County Sheriff who pleaded guilty in 2023 to driving while intoxicated is looking for another shot at public office. Clay Chism first elected the sheriff of Callaway County in 2016 but was removed from office in June 2023 after his peace officer license was revoked. The action followed allegations

Callaway County commissioner candidates weigh in on possible planning and zoning changes as data center concerns loom

July 17, 2026 11:24 AM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County’s next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it has

Callaway County Presiding Commissioner candidate interview: Rob Barnes

July 17, 2026 11:11 AM Euphenie Andre

Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and

Callaway County Presiding Commissioner candidate interview: Clay Chism

July 17, 2026 11:11 AM Euphenie Andre

Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and

Callaway County Presiding Commissioner candidate interview: Larry Robinson

July 17, 2026 11:10 AM Euphenie Andre

Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and