Local News Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the Columbia Police Department’s community meetings?

June 26, 2023 2:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department will hold two community meetings this week to talk about public safety.

Lake Ozark firefighter injured in house fire Saturday night

June 25, 2023 3:56 PM abc17news-Newsroom

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) One Lake Ozark firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries after fighting a house fire Saturday evening. Just after 5:30 Saturday night, Lake Ozark Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in the 1800 block of Sweetwater Court. According to a news release, the only person injured

Five people arrested after weapons offense in Jefferson City Sunday

June 25, 2023 4:08 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested five people after a weapons offense involving two handguns Sunday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson City Police responded to a scene in the 2800 block of Sue Drive. Police did not go into detail about the offense that lead to the investigation. A victim provided

Local business fails fire inspection

June 25, 2023 5:00 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia Building Construction Codes Commission is set to meet to discuss a building’s failure to meet city codes. Atlas Autism Health is located on 800 Cherry Street and is classified as an I-4 Institutional Group, which is a building that is occupied by more than 5 people who receive

Columbia Police Department to hold meetings discussing community safety

June 24, 2023 5:27 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week, the Columbia Police Department is holding two meetings to discuss crime and safety in Columbia. The meetings will be held this Monday and Thursday. One meeting will be held in the north district of Columbia, the other in the south district and each meeting will discuss the crime trends in the

Weather Alert Day: Hail and damaging winds possible with Saturday storms

June 23, 2023 2:01 PM John Ross

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been implemented for Saturday afternoon until after midnight on Sunday due to the potential for isolated to widely scattered severe storms. The overall risk is relatively low, but if you have any outdoor plans, you’ll want to stay weather aware and have ways of receiving alerts that

Columbia City Council spends $17,000 on work retreat

June 23, 2023 5:58 PM Lucas Geisler

City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said 34 people attended the retreat at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Independence, including consultants with Raftelis, which provides management advice to local governments and utilities.

Fire causes damage to home in northern Columbia

June 23, 2023 9:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire damaged a Columbia residence Friday night in the 4400 block of Rice Road. The Columbia Fire Department arrived to the scene at 9:01 p.m. with the right side of the house on fire, according to CFD Capt. Ed Kehrer. The fire was put out by 9:09 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Shangri-La, employees file objections

June 23, 2023 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia dispensary and workers filed objections to an election to the National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday. This continues the ongoing disagreements with Shangri-La Dispensary and workers. A number of current and former workers at the dispensary began picketing in May. A number of former employees said at the time that

Popular Columbia swim club reports car break-ins

June 23, 2023 4:03 PM Isabella Roberts

A popular, members-only Columbia swimming spot warned its members to take caution after a series of car break-ins Thursday.

Cass County man arrested at traffic stop; explosives, drugs found in storage unit

June 23, 2023 6:14 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Peculiar, Missouri, man faces multiple felony charges after his arrest during a Wednesday traffic stop led to explosives being removed from a storage unit, according to a press release from the Osage Beach Police Department. Travis Goff, 43, is charged with second-degree drug trafficking and unlawful gun possession. He is

City, county leaders support Columbia Police getting mental health co-responders

June 23, 2023 2:02 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police Department has sought bids for behavioral health co-responders to help with mental health calls.

Charges dropped in Miller County statutory rape case

June 23, 2023 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: Charges against Tabor were later dropped. MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man has been charged with second-degree statutory rape in Miller County. Austin Glen Tabor, 26, is being held at the Miller County Sheriff’s Office on a $125,000 bond. An arraignment was held Friday. A case review and bond hearing are scheduled

How Missouri’s full abortion ban reverberates a year after Roe was overturned

June 22, 2023 4:33 PM Hannah Falcon

The ban was written to go into effect after a decision overturning the precedent.

One person in custody after Friday morning shooting in Columbia

June 23, 2023 5:49 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police say one person is in custody after a shooting in the west part of the city on Friday morning. ABC 17 News Crews arrived on scene in the 100 block of Briarwood Ln. a little after 4:15 a.m. and saw multiple CPD officers investigating along a wooded area. Sgt. Hobbs

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you enjoy Mid-Missouri summers?

June 23, 2023 2:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

Summer officially arrived this week with the solstice.

CPD, STAARR to hold community meetings next week to discuss crime, safety in Columbia

June 22, 2023 5:15 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department and Stronger Together Aspiring and Achieving Relevant Relationships are set to hold separate community meetings to discuss crime trends and community violence in Columbia next week. The Columbia Police Department’s meetings were initially set for May 10 and 11, but were rescheduled for Monday and Thursday, June 29.

Wyoming Sheriff: Human remains found in 1982 identified as Sedalia man

June 22, 2023 8:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A county sheriff’s office in Wyoming stated in a Wednesday press release that human remains found near Granger, Wyoming, more than 40 years ago have been identified as a Sedalia man. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office stated the remains found in 1982 have been identified as Jack Clawson, who went missing in

University Hospital parking garage closure part of Children’s Hospital construction project

June 22, 2023 11:32 AM Mitchell Kaminski

A University of Missouri Board of Curators committee will hear updates on construction projects at University Hospital on Thursday, just days before the hospital parking garage will close for construction.

City of Columbia breaks ground on park on former contaminated site in North Village

June 22, 2023 11:45 AM Isabella Roberts

Columbia city officials will break ground Thursday on the city’s newest park, located in the North Village area of the central city.