Central Columbia shooting investigation leads to no arrests
The Columbia Police Department said Friday morning a shooting in the central part of the city has produced no arrests.
Continue ReadingTop Stories
No arrests after possible downtown Columbia shooting Thursday night
Columbia police say no arrests were made after witnesses reported a possible shooting Thursday night.
Continue Reading
Missouri state and federal officials react to President Trump testing positive for COVID-19
Hours after President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, Missouri state and federal elected officials reacted to the news on social media.
Continue Reading
TRUTH ALERT: Judy Baker attacks Sen. Caleb Rowden on health care
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An ad from the Democratic challenger for the Missouri General Assembly’s Senate District 19 goes after Sen. Caleb Rowden on health care. Judy Baker is running against Rowden (R-Columbia) for the senate seat this November. Baker is a former health care executive, state representative and district chief for the federal Department of
Continue Reading
UPDATE: Columbia Police investigating reports of shots fire; CPD can’t confirm actual shooting
ABC 17 News has a crew on scene that Columbia Police are still searching for one person.
Continue Reading
Boone County health director extends COVID-19 order
The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.
Continue Reading
Pettis County reports missing ballots found
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Pettis County Clerk announced Thursday morning the missing 1,200 absentee ballots were found in St. Louis. The Pettis County Clerk announced Wednesday the absentee ballots were lost in the mail. Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada said his office delivered the ballots to the post office on Sept. 21. Pettis County
Continue ReadingTHURSDAY UPDATES: Morgan County Health Center reports two new COVID-19 related deaths
The Miller County Health Center says a seventh county resident has died from COVID-19.
Continue Reading
One person arrested during Camden County counterfeit money investigation
The sheriff’s department first warned the public about possible counterfeit bills on Tuesday.
Continue Reading
Family of JC Manor resident finally reunite with mother following new COVID-19 guidelines
The news that residents could finally see their family brought Olivia Barklage’s mother to tears, who has been a resident of the home for about a year. She called Barklage to tell her the news.
Continue Reading
Boone County Fire putting out structure fire in Rocheport
ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District is currently fighting a fire on the 100 block of Howard in Rocheport. ABC 17 News has a crew on scene is reporting crews have blocked off Howard. Officials have told ABC 17 News that the house is fully engulfed. Officials also are reporting one person was
Continue Reading
Online tip to Boone County Sheriff’s Department leads to arrest of a man for child porn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An online tip Thursday to Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force leads to the arrest of a Columbia man for possession of child porn and promoting child porn. Officials say they found 34-year-old Bill Junior Knowles II at his job. According to the press release, investigators seized electronics items from
Continue Reading
Boone County Commission approves 1,000 additional hot spots for CPS
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday afternoon, the Boone County Commission approved 1,000 additional hot spots for Columbia Public Schools to give to students who do not have a sustainable internet connection. This comes after the commission used part of the CARES Act funding to get 1,400 hot spots total for all six school districts in Boone
Continue Reading
MU announces 109th Homecoming plans
The university will also take continue the service aspect of Homecoming.
Continue Reading WATCH: Police investigation underway in central Columbia
Multiple Columbia Police Department vehicles were seen near at the intersection of Lasalle Place and Pendleton Street, as well as, Douglass Park.
Continue Reading
Columbia church raises money to stop utility disconnects, calls on city for extension period
The Unitarian Universalist Church is helping people that are pending disconnect.
Continue Reading
University of Missouri reports increased enrollment in fall semester marked by COVID-19
MU officials on Thursday reported a four-week enrollment of 31,105, up 3.5% from 2019.
Continue Reading
CPS Grab-and-Go meal service updates routes
Columbia Public Schools is making some changes to its Grab-and-Go meal service starting Thursday.
Continue Reading
Callaway County school districts continue to monitor staffing levels amid COVID-19 pandemic
In addition to the risk of students, teachers and staff isolating because they have a positive case of COVID-19, districts must also consider the number of people from the district in quarantine due to exposure to a positive case inside or outside of school.
Continue Reading
Man accused assaulting a victim with an ax in Moniteau County
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) California Police arrested Troy O’Banion after he allegedly assaulted a man with an ax. According to court documents, O’Banion ex-wife called police after O’Banion his her friend with an ax in the leg. O’Banion then left the scene and came back to threaten them about making a statement to police according
Continue Reading