Local News Archives

Family of Blain Johnson wants answers to what happened in deputy involved shooting

February 14, 2022 7:24 PM Erika McGuire

Family members of Blain Johnson, 37, want to know more after Johnson was shot and killed during a deputy-involved shooting Sunday in east Columbia.

Missouri House bill hopes to lessen drunk driving

February 14, 2022 4:52 PM Hannah Falcon

11,100 potential drunk drivers were stopped by ignition interlock devices in their cars in 2020.

City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center on Wednesday and Thursday night

February 14, 2022 4:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Iberia man faces multiple charges after an investigation into sex crimes against minors

February 14, 2022 2:29 PM Zachary Farwell

A Miller County prosecutor has charged an Iberia man accused of sex crimes against two minors.

Name of dead suspect released after officer-involved shooting in east Columbia after chase

February 13, 2022 12:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting with a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy in east Columbia Sunday morning.

New hours for MU Health Care COVID-19 testing site start Monday

February 14, 2022 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, MU Health Care will change the hours for its COVID-19 testing site at the Women’s Hospital on 404 N. Keene St. MU Health Care said the change is due to a decreased demand for COVID-19 testing. The site will now open every day from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Missouri legislature slash the governor’s pay raise plan?

February 14, 2022 2:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

One of Gov. Mike Parson’s key policy goals this legislative session is to raise pay for state employees.

No injuries in rollover crash on Business Loop

February 13, 2022 7:09 PM Hannah Falcon

First responders went to the scene of a rollover car accident in the 300 block of West Business Loop 70 in front of Rusk Rehabilitation.

Power restored for many Ameren customers in Jefferson City

February 13, 2022 2:57 PM Hannah Falcon

According to the Ameren website, the estimated time of restoration for the majority of customers is 5 p.m.

Suspect taken into custody for Lee’s Summit Amber Alert

February 13, 2022 3:40 PM Hannah Falcon

An Amber Alert announced a red SUV with two young children inside was stolen from a Lee’s Summit driveway.

Wabash Bus Station warming center to begin new hours Wednesday

February 13, 2022 5:13 AM Ben Fein

The Wabash Bus Station, which serves as an emergency warming center, is now set to be open throughout the week for residents looking to stay warm.

Missouri Senate wraps up Saturday filibuster on redistricting

February 9, 2022 6:35 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri State Senators return to the chamber Wednesday at noon merely 12 hours after adjourning from a 31-hour filibuster session to continue discussion on how to draw the new districts for the U.S. House of Representatives.

One driver arrested after Jefferson City crash and pursuit

February 12, 2022 4:05 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City Traffic Unit responded to an injury hit and run crash scene in the 700 block of W. Stadium Boulevard on Friday. The driver, Patrick Davis, gave the victim driver his name but left the scene when he know law enforcement was in route. The victim driver declined medical

House partially collapses in Jefferson City fire

February 12, 2022 5:23 AM Ben Fein

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Lafayette St. late Friday night. Upon arrival, the department said crews reported heavy smoke coming from all levels of the home. Jefferson City Fire Department said there was a man in the house who was able

Missouri Senators set to convene for Saturday session

February 12, 2022 4:55 AM Ben Fein

Missouri Senators are set to gavel back in for a rare Saturday session, as both sides of the isle continue to filibuster talks regarding a new congressional redistricting plan.

Hallsville man charged after guns and drugs recovered during an investigation

February 11, 2022 10:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a man with several crimes after an investigation at the 13000 block of North Branch St. in Hallsville. Christopher Huffstetler is charged with stealing – $25,000 or more, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement responded to

Lange Middle School to welcome new principal next school year

February 11, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Next week, Dominique Falls will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to become the next principal at Lange Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year.

MU Research Reactor ups radioisotope production to off-set increased demand

February 11, 2022 8:10 PM Hannah Falcon

The University of Missouri Research Reactor, or MURR, in Columbia is the only one of its kind in the country. It makes radioisotopes used to test for and treat various cancers.

Charges won’t be filed in DESE data breach incident

February 11, 2022 6:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Thompson added the case has been closed and that the issues have been “resolved through non-legal means.”

Parson touts education, broadband Internet investments during University of Missouri tour

February 11, 2022 9:10 AM Erika McGuire

Gov. Mike Parson touted plans to make major investments in broadband Internet access and education during a tour of the University of Missouri’s NextGen building and a roundtable with state and education leaders Friday.