News Archives

DEFENDERS: Valentine’s Day weekend scams

February 17, 2020 6:37 PM Brittany Wiley

A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows romance scam artists made about $201 million.

Columbia councilman says trash collection system ‘failing’

February 17, 2020 4:43 PM Connor Hirsch

As Columbia continues to struggle to keep trash collector positions filled, a city councilman says the current system is not working and that major changes should be considered.

Rogers Man Arrested, Accused Of Raping Teen Girl Asking For Directions

February 17, 2020 12:54 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, AR (KFSM) — A Rogers man has been arrested and is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl who stopped to ask him for directions. Bentonville Police say 37-year-old Samuel Ayala-Guzman is being held at the Benton County Jail for Rape with a bond set at $250,000. Police

MAWSS reports sanitary sewer overflow caused by heavy rains

February 17, 2020 11:56 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System experienced a sanitary sewer overflow at 1050 Lubel Ave. as a result of the heavy rains and flooding that occurred on Sunday, according to a news release from the Mobile County Health Department. Approximately 130 gallons of

Two arrested after Fulton police find vehicle on fire

February 17, 2020 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested two men early Sunday after finding a vehicle on fire in southwest Fulton.

In Nevada, the primary countdown is on

February 17, 2020 10:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

We look at the key issues that matter to Nevadans as Democratic candidates flock to their state and what we should expect from the primary.

‘He loved Portland’: Commissioner Nick Fish honored in celebration of life

February 17, 2020 10:06 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The community gathered to honor late Portland Commissioner Nick Fish at Portland State University Sunday afternoon. Fish passed away in January after battling cancer for years. He served on the city council for more than a decade overseeing the Portland Water Bureau and the

Rhyan Loos’ personality shines as she continues to beat cancer

February 16, 2020 11:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rhyan Loos likes to ride around on her hoverboard and hang out with her friends. You would never know she was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in the fall of 2015. Brad Loos, her father, was an assistant men’s basketball coach at MU. Rhyan’s story quickly went viral, and her fight became

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County circuit judge announces re-election bid

February 16, 2020 11:02 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Green will run for a third term as a Cole Co. Circuit Judge. Green was first elected in 2010 as serves as the Division II judge. Daniel Green seeks a third term as Cole Circuit Court Judge It’s not clear if Green has an opponent in the race. Filing for

St. Louis Co. officer shot, suspect at-large after shoplifting

February 16, 2020 10:58 PM Barry Mangold

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are searching for one suspect after a uniformed police officer was shot in Ferguson, Missouri Sunday evening. The St. Louis County Police Department said the officer was shot while in a Walmart. The officer attempted to stop a shoplifter, police said, who then shot the officer multiple times. The officer

Columbia Solid Waste Division considering changes amid ongoing staffing shortage

February 16, 2020 6:23 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Solid Waste Division is considering changes to the way it picks up refuse, as the city struggles to fill collector vacancies.

Recap: Mizzou basketball lives up to potential in statement win

February 16, 2020 10:01 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry breaks down Mizzou’s biggest win of the season over No. 11 Auburn and how the Tigers lived up to their potential.

Mizzou WBB loses fifth straight home game

February 16, 2020 6:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost 75-67 to Florida on Sunday afternoon. It’s the Tigers fifth straight loss at home. “Obviously, really disappointed in tonight’s game,” head coach Robin Pingeton said after the game. “100% on me. I didn’t have our girls ready to go.” Aijha Blackwell led the Tigers with 20

Firefighters respond to house fire on Frink Rd. Courtesy: BCFPD

No injuries after attic fire near Hallsville

February 16, 2020 6:55 PM Barry Mangold

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency responders put out a fire inside of an empty home near Hallsville Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District to the home on Frink Rd. to find flames in the attic. Firefighters entered the home through the second floor and put out the fire within minutes, according to

One person hit by car at University Avenue and Matthews Street.

Pedestrian crash on MU campus sends one to hospital

February 16, 2020 9:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri police are investigating a pedestrian crash.

A comfortable Sunday forecast

February 16, 2020 4:13 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Patchy fog possible to start the day turning into mostly cloudy skies by noon. Highs are in the mid 40’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Low’s in the mid 30’s. EXTENDED: Rain chances will start the work week off. However, the certainty with this system is still up in the air just a bit. Chances

Mizzou hoops upsets No. 11 Auburn

February 15, 2020 7:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team upset No. 11 Auburn 85-73 on Saturday night in front of a season-high crowd of 12,506. MU guard Xavier Pinson finished with a career-high 28 points. Junior guard Dru Smith also had 28 points. The Tigers shot 28-51 from the field and 7-13 from three-point range. Meanwhile, Auburn

Linn Creek Police Chief Greg Berry arrested Saturday

Camden County police chief arrested Saturday

February 15, 2020 9:01 PM Barry Mangold

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Linn Creek Police Chief Greg Berry was arrested Saturday afternoon on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault. The arrest was first reported by KSPR/KY3. Greg Berry, the Linn Creek police chief, was arrested Saturday. Photo: KY3/KSPR Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest records show Greg Berry was arrested around 12:45 p.m. on suspicion

Local highlights and scores: Feb. 15, 2020

February 15, 2020 7:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local highlights and scores from Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS/WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Helias (63) Mid-Buchanan (32) FINAL Fort Hays State (86) Lincoln (55) FINAL Columbia College (60) Lindenwood-Belleville (57) FINAL BOYS/MEN’S BASKETBALL Vashon (63) Hickman (31) FINAL Fort Hays State (74) Lincoln (71)

Residents say Columbia road is prone to crashes in winter weather

February 15, 2020 6:46 AM Ben Fein

Silvey Street in Columbia remains closed Saturday after a crash Friday night.