COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will hold its third public meeting to answer community concerns about their possible policy and procedures related to the Fusus software next week. The meeting will be at 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive, according to a press release.
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marked the first day of the Missouri cross country state championships. Over the course of two days, about 1,900 students are registered to run from 340 different schools around the state. The championships take place at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. In years past, West said coordinators have seen 8,000-9,000
Continue Reading
Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Thursday with four felonies for an October shooting and crash at a busy south Columbia roundabout.
Continue Reading
UPDATE: This story was updated to correctly state that the Boone County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the arrest. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading a sheriff’s deputy on a chase on Oct. 26. A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy found Keaveon Harris, 23, urinating on the street in the
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High schools across Mid-Missouri have moved up the kickoff of tonight’s games amid the possibilities of severe storms. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert day for Friday. The cold front is expected to bring strong winds, rain and hail. The storm is expected to reach Columbia before
Continue Reading
The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ace Pipe Cleaning will be begin maintenance on sewer pipes under Business Loop 70 West starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.Lane shifts will take place, utilizing the center turn lane of the section of Business Loop 70 West near Cosmo Park. Traffic on this section of Business Loop 70 West —
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, according to a press release. The yard waste drop-off at 2417 Southridge Drive will still be open. City buses will not operate and parking meters will not be enforced that day. Both will resume normal hours on
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations from the Jefferson City area will hold a free marketing workshop Friday morning. The “How to Own Your Local Market” marketing workshop will be at First Mid Bank & Trust from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can register before 8 a.m. Although, organizers
Continue Reading
Mizzou is on a winning streak as the Kentucky Wildcats roll into Columbia this weekend.
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In less than a week, Missouri residents will have the chance to vote on Amendment 3. A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to remove state prohibitions on the purchase, possession, consumption, use, delivery, manufacture and sale of marijuana for personal use for adults 21 years old and older. The amendment would also
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is still working to rebuild his home after an electrical fire caused extensive damage Monday. Jefferson City firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 1800 block of Mississippi Street on Monday morning. The department’s investigation revealed “the more probable cause of the fire was
Continue Reading
Every 20 years, the same question appears on the Missouri ballots: “Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the constitution?”
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Major improvements will be coming to several roadways in Boone and Cole counties. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract at its monthly meeting for the milling, resurfacing and improvement of guardrail along Highway 50, between the Moreau River and Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. Also to be resurfaced:
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is considering changes to the Jefferson City Transit Division’s rates across the board, according to a press release. The city’s public transit advisory committee and it’s public works and planning committee have proposed these changes to the City Council. Source: Jefferson City Press release Public meetings will be
Continue Reading
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office gave an update to a social media post the department made yesterday about a possible “tainted candy” incident. The Wednesday post warned residents to examine candy received from three trunk-or-treat events in Laurie, Stover and Gravois Mills, which occurred Oct. 29, 30 and 31, respectively. The
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After several shots fired incidents were reported the past few weeks, Columbia police and residents are concerned about the gun violence in the community. Residents have told ABC 17 News they are tired of all the gun violence, and a police official said after a Wednesday shooting in broad daylight people should
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Update: The Columbia Water and Light Department reports crews were able to finish the work Thursday night. Original story: The City of Columbia Water and Light Department announced in a press release that it is immediately closing a portion of southbound Forum Boulevard to perform a water main replacement. The turn lane
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction of the new Boone County Nature School classroom building is set to begin in a few weeks. The new building was designed by PW Architects. Columbia Public Schools has awarded the bid for construction to Verslues Construction Company, of Jefferson City. Construction should be completed by March 2024. The construction is
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to delay the demolition of Crowder Hall, a building that has been on campus for more than 80 years. Crowder Hall is MU’s Military Science Department and ROTC building. The winter season being just around the corner is the reason for the pause. “We’re coming up
Continue Reading