Independence man identified as Columbia bank robbery suspect caught in Kingdom City
Multiple Columbia officers responded to the Commerce Bank on Bernadette Drive Thursday morning for a robbery.
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Holiday decorations pose an increased risk for house fires
Mid-Missouri fire experts say holiday decorations put residents at a higher risk for house fires.
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Plea agreement in stabbing case shortens prison time by 25 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man will now serve a fraction of his original sentence after a plea agreement in a 2014 death. Anthony Shegog pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. He was sentenced to 5 years with credit for time served during his previous conviction. Shegog was sentenced to 30 years in prison
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State health department approves medical marijuana growing applications
DHSS approved 60 cultivation applications out of the 540 requests submitted.
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Columbia police investigating suspected theft at Business Loop dealership
Columbia police are looking into a suspected theft at the Bob McCosh Chevrolet dealership on 1 Business Loop 70 East.
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Moniteau County assessor announces resignation amid multiple investigations
The Moniteau County Assessor confirmed Thursday she is stepping down effective New Year’s Day.
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Two Maries County men accused of arson
Chad and Cody Faulkner were both booked into the Maries County Jail on Thursday, both are charged with second-degree arson.
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Authorities identify Pulaski County Christmas shooter
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Thursday released the name of a man suspected of shooting a man in the head on Christmas.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time on the roads for the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is coming to a close, roads across Missouri will be filled with travelers returning home. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time to travel during these big travel days. Last year during the MSHP Christmas counting period, Sergeant Scott White said there were over
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Power restored to hundreds in west Columbia
Columbia Water and Light crews are working to restore power to more than 1,600 customers.
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Three-digit hotline aims to combat rising suicide rates
The Federal Communications Commission is working to connect a new three-digit number for the national suicide prevention hotline. The goal is to make it easier for people in a mental health crisis to find help.
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Airport officials reminding travelers to plan ahead
Airport officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead through the holiday season to make sure they board their flights on time.
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Burglary investigation at south Columbia apartment complex
Several officers including a K9 unit were called to the Arch Apartments on Rock Quarry Road.
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State committee monitoring case of Columbia psychologist charged with sodomy
Although Columbia psychologist Kurt Bumby is facing charges of sexual abuse, he still has his professional license to practice psychology. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is responsible for the licensing of psychologists. Lori Croy, the director of communications at the department, said the State Committee of Psychologists is monitoring the case. “The State
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Pizza deliverer robbed by 2 suspects at Campus View Apartments
Scene at Campus View Apartments ABC 17 News has confirmed a Papa Johns employee was assaulted at the Campus View Apartments in south Columbia. Columbia Police Department officials said the Papa Johns employee was delivering pizza when two men wearing dark clothes approached her car. BREAKING NEWS: CPD and MSHP are looking for 2 suspects
Continue ReadingNeighborhood Watch Program encourages residents to work together
In 2018 there were almost 550 burglaries in Columbia alone. Many of those are from burglars walking through unlocked doors.
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Husband of missing woman pleads not guilty to child abuse, endangerment
Joseph Elledge, the husband of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji, pleaded not guilty to three felony charges.
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Columbia psychologist accused of sexual abuse bonds out of jail
Kurt Bumby, a Columbia psychologist, was released from the St. Louis County Jail after posting an $100,000 cash-only bond.
Continue ReadingSalvation Army serves thousands of community members
The Salvation Army in Columbia provides food for over five thousand members of the community as the Christmas program increased by 58 percent this year and another four thousand in Jefferson City, including 500 children.
State health department certifies 21 medical marijuana transportation facilities
Missouri Alliance for Veterans Care LLC. in Doolittle is the only certified transportation facility located in Mid-Missouri.
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