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Unattended cooking caused Columbia house fire

January 1, 2020 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Columbia police officers, firefighters as well as an ambulance were at the scene.

Glascock officially sworn in as Columbia city manager

January 2, 2020 10:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The city of Columbia swore in its new city manager Thursday.

One arrested in connection to Moberly armed robbery

January 2, 2020 6:46 AM Brittany Wiley

The man is in the Randolph County Justice Center facing robbery and armed criminal action charges.

End of year Boone County food inspections find few violations

January 1, 2020 12:00 PM Joe McLean

In the final week of 2019, 20 restaurants, one caterer, one grocery store and a food processing facility were inspected by Boone County staff.

Chief Myers: Fulton police shooting suspect dies

January 1, 2020 4:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Myers told ABC 17 News that he heard from investigators that the suspect died at a Columbia hospital.

Suspect arrested after high-speed Boone County chase

January 1, 2020 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A high-speed chase that began in Columbia ended on a country road between Centralia and Sturgeon on Wednesday.

Corporate tax cuts and minimum wage increases take effect in Missouri

January 1, 2020 5:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A new year brings new laws. Missouri’s corporate tax cut is changing and it is unknown whether the state’s businesses will gain or lose money.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Former prosecutor: Winning conviction in Columbia police manslaughter case could be difficult

January 1, 2020 12:48 PM Connor Hirsch

A former Cole County prosecutor said Wednesday that getting a conviction against a law enforcement officer is “immensely difficult.”

Jefferson City traffic stop leads to pot bust

January 1, 2020 3:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple bags of marijuana along with plastic bags, a scale and cash were seized from the car police said.

Advisory group urges better flood protection in Missouri

January 1, 2020 2:34 PM Associated Press

An advisory group appointed by Missouri’s governor says the state’s levees need to be strengthened and repaired, especially in rural areas hit hard by prolonged flooding in 2019.

Jefferson City, Cole County to share some tornado recovery expenses

January 1, 2020 11:34 AM Madison Fleck

Jefferson City and Cole County plan to share some tornado recovery expenses connected with a multi-agency warehouse.

Randolph County house catches fire on New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2020 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt in a New Year’s Eve house fire in Randolph County. Firefighters with the Eastern Randolph Fire Protection District were sent to the 2000 block of Route YY near Moberly at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, district chief Dave Gaines said. Crews were there until 10:30 p.m. and went

Man booked in Howard County Jail on suspicion of murder

December 31, 2019 9:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online jail records show a man is booked into the Howard County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

DESE’s $400 million plan for teacher raises in Missouri faces challenges

December 31, 2019 3:47 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presented a plan to the state’s board of education in early December which would provide teachers a pay raise and target hard-to-fill positions with additional pay incentives.

Gov. Parson consents to presidential order on refugee resettlement

December 31, 2019 8:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that Missouri will continue allowing refugees to be placed in the state, in compliance with an order signed by President Donald Trump. Governors letter to Secretary of State PompeoDownload Trump signed Executive Order No. 13888 on Sept. 26 to include state and local governments in the

One taken to hospital in Columbia shooting

December 31, 2019 12:27 PM Madison Fleck

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Paris Road on Tuesday.

Court documents: CPD officer was ‘reckless’ in causing girl’s death

December 31, 2019 11:53 AM Madison Fleck

Court documents that became available on Tuesday morning revealed new details in the death of 4-year-old Gabriella Curry

Warming up to kick off the new year

December 31, 2019 3:50 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly, winds diminish. Lows in the upper 20s. NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Breezy, highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds return to the area on Thursday as a deep trough digs south across the Midwest, bringing unsettled weather through the end of the week. Showers begin Thursday evening