Local News Archives

Columbia man sentenced in 2020 manslaughter case

March 21, 2022 8:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a killing on Doris Drive in 2020 received 4 years in prison.

Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting

March 21, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.

Assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School to be recommended as new Hickman principal

March 21, 2022 5:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Hickman High School will be getting a new principal next school year.

Columbia City Council approves new ward boundaries Monday night

March 21, 2022 5:31 PM Chanel Porter

Council members selected Map B for their reapportionment recommendation. If approved, it won’t take effect until after the municipal election on April 5.

Columbia man charged after weekend shooting near Women’s Hospital

March 21, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly fired a gun 11 times at a vehicle in the Women’s Hospital parking lot just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Four people suffer serious injuries Sunday in crashes around Mid-Missouri

March 21, 2022 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

The first crash took place at about 2:45 p.m. on Mug Drive in Camden County.

Columbia City Council to cover roll cart repeal and new ward boundaries

March 21, 2022 5:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to discuss roll cart repeal proposals and new ward boundaries at Monday night’s meeting. Roll Cart Agenda Items The first proposed roll cart agenda item up for a first read deals with a petition signed by 3,244 Columbia residents to repeal the ban on roll carts

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?

March 21, 2022 2:14 AM Matthew Sanders

The idea of roll carts for automated trash and recycling pickup in Columbia is back before the city council, with a petition meant to allow the council to talk about the idea again.

UPDATE: Body found at Rocky Fork Conservation area believed to be missing 45-year-old woman

March 20, 2022 7:01 PM Chanel Porter

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) NEW: A citizen reported that they had discovered human remains in one of the bodies of water within Rocky Fork Conservation area. Officials recovered the body of an adult female, who is believed to be that of Angie Rice. Angie Rice, age 45, was reported missing in December 2021. Her vehicle

Salary employees at Noble Health in Missouri speak up about no pay

March 20, 2022 6:52 PM Kennedy Miller

Callaway County, MO. (KMIZ.) Several community members in both Callaway and Audrain county are speaking out against the company’s recent announcement of temporarily limiting services because of IT issues. Some argue IT issues are not the case and the hospital is just struggling to keep up with its finances. While others say the hospital is

Truck driver indicted for manslaughter in firefighter’s death

March 18, 2022 3:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Kansas City truck driver was indicted Friday on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County firefighter.

Columbia City Council to consider repealing city’s ban on roll carts

March 20, 2022 4:15 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is set to meet Monday night and will hear multiple ordinances relating to repealing the ban on roll carts in the city.

Silver Alert canceled for missing Missouri man

March 19, 2022 7:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Saturday night around 7:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled the silver alert for Stanly Depee because he was safely found. On Saturday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Chillicothe Police Department issued a silver advisory for a missing man that was last seen on Friday night.

Volunteer fire department in Cooper County holds open house to seek help from the community

March 19, 2022 9:40 PM Joushua Blount

COOPER COUNTY, MO (KMIZ) The Cooper County Fire Protection District is asking the community for help to secure a general obligation bond that would make upgrades to better serve the community. The bond is a “no tax increase” bond issue for a little over $1.9 million. The Cooper County Fire Protection District explained the information to the public Saturday about their bond

Audrain and Callaway community hospitals limit services due to IT issues

March 19, 2022 8:03 PM Chanel Porter

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain Community Hospital and the Callaway Community Hospital will be temporarily limiting services because of an IT issue. Noble Health released the news Saturday afternoon saying that inpatient admissions will be stopped and EMS services will be diverted. “We’re prioritizing patient care above all else. Please know we’re working tirelessly to

University police make arrest after shots were fired near Women’s Hospital

March 19, 2022 5:46 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has arrested Derrick Sleet, 39, of Columbia, in connection to an incident that occurred Saturday morning. MUPD had received a report around 6:45 a.m. Saturday that an individual was leaving the Women’s Hospital parking lot on Keene St. when Sleet shot at the vehicle. The individual kept

ESPN: Mizzou targeting Cleveland State men’s basketball coach

March 19, 2022 5:23 AM Karl Wehmhoener

ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that Cleveland State’s Dennis Gates has emerged as the target in Missouri’s men’s basketball search.

One man dead following multi-vehicle crash in Cooper County

March 19, 2022 7:51 AM Ben Fein

One person has died after emergency crews responded to a crash Friday evening just before 5 p.m. Friday evening.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services tasked with distribution of the rest of the $25 million in ARPA funds

March 18, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has been tasked with creating a plan to distribute the rest of the $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Officials say $12.5 million dollars have already been allocated to address homelessness, mental health rapid access, community violence, and workforce development. Ashton

MU Health Care releases new visitor hours, guidelines amid decline in COVID-19 cases

March 18, 2022 11:39 AM Joushua Blount

MU Health Care announced Friday plans to relax visitor restrictions and visiting hours because of declining COVID-19 cases.