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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu

November 29, 2023 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Police: Evidence of shots fired found in central Columbia late Tuesday night

November 29, 2023 6:45 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police found two homes damaged by gunfire late Tuesday evening. Police were called to Oak Street a little before 11 p.m. for reports of shots fired. A sergeant on scene told ABC 17 News crews that two homes were hit by bullets but no one was hurt. ABC 17 News crews

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Tigers will be invited to a New Year’s Six Bowl?

November 29, 2023 4:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 10-2 Missouri Tigers were ranked at No. 9 once again on Tuesday in the College Football Playoff rankings, days after blowing out Arkansas on the road. There’s only a few spots available for a coveted New Year’s Six Bowl, which this year will include the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl,

Area union reports progress in Columbia Water Workers’ salary negotiations with city

November 28, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and LiUNA Local 955 continued negotiations over the city’s water distribution workers’ salaries on Tuesday with the union saying that progress was made. The two sides met at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. with negotiations lasting over an hour. According to the union, the

Search warrant suggests deaths at central Columbia home involve drugs, eyeing murder charges

November 28, 2023 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant filed in relation to the deaths of two people at a central Columbia home on Nov. 9 indicates that the deaths could have involved drugs. The document says the evidence in the home could support second-degree murder charges. Former Cole County Prosecutor Bill Tackett called the circumstances of the

Ashland claims just cause to fire suspended police chief in notice of hearing

November 28, 2023 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Ashland has laid out its reasons why it wants to fire its suspended police chief, Gabe Edwards, in a notice of hearing. The City’s Board of Aldermen previously announced that it will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, to determine if it will fire Edwards. Edwards

Columbia woman charged after allegedly ransacking convenience store

November 28, 2023 8:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was arrested and charged on Tuesday after allegedly ransacking a convenience store and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. La Shaunda Angeline Johnson, 31, was charged with first-degree property damage, misdemeanor stealing and first-degree trespassing, a misdemeanor. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

44 people apply for Jefferson City parks director position

November 28, 2023 7:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The “interview phase” for the search for the next Jefferson City park director will take place over the next two or three weeks, according to an email from Chris Leuckel, president of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Leuckel said 44 people have applied for the position. The position became open after former

Bright Nights Holiday Lights display opening next week

November 28, 2023 7:45 PM Chance Gotsch

Holiday season is in full swing here in Columbia Missouri which means that holiday light displays are starting to pop-up soon. The Bright Lights Holiday Nights light show hosted by Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia is doing their yearly display beginning December 5th-17th from 7-10:30 each night. Each year, long lines of traffic can

California man charged in Versailles shooting

November 28, 2023 7:21 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from the state of California was charged on Tuesday in relation to a Nov. 19 shooting that was reported in Versailles. Stephen Michael Brayley, 39, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful gun possession. Brayley appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty. He is being

Better Business Bureau advises people to do research before giving money to charities this giving season

November 28, 2023 11:42 AM Morgan Buresh

The Better Business Bureau warns the season of giving creates an opportunity for scammers to attempt to line their own pockets.

Central Missouri-based company brings over 150 new jobs to Moberly

November 28, 2023 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Moberly is welcoming in new workforce growth as a Mid-Missouri-based company opens its doors in the small city.

Road closures announced in Jefferson City

November 28, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of road closures was announced Tuesday by the Jefferson City Department of Public Works in two press releases. The 100 block of Dix Road will be closed Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for a new water service installation, according to one of the releases. According to another release, the

Holiday package deliveries could lead to increase in package thefts

November 28, 2023 12:27 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

According to Safewise, a safety and security research firm, three out of four Americans have had a package stolen in the last 12 months.

Man accused in March Jefferson City bus incident pleads guilty

November 28, 2023 2:40 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man who was charged after allegedly smashing mailboxes with a school bus containing children pleaded guilty on Tuesday to three misdemeanors. Robert Hern, 60, was charged in March with first-degree property damage, operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner, leaving the scene of an accident and 28 counts of second-degree

Moser’s Foods announces plans for new ownership

November 28, 2023 11:35 AM Madison Stuerman

In a news release Pro Food Systems, Inc. announced it is buying the Mid-Missouri grocery store chain. The company said Moser’s will remain under local ownership.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should students have access to phones while in school?

November 28, 2023 2:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Public Schools earlier this month sent an email to families asking for help in keeping kids off their cellphones.

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness sees new people using services weekly

November 27, 2023 12:58 PM Meghan Drakas

Some organizations involved in the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness say they’re seeing new faces every week.

Columbia City Council votes to continue participating in federal asset forfeiture program

November 27, 2023 7:50 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. During last week’s Columbia City Council meeting, council members voted to continue participating in the federal asset forfeiture program. The city has a little more than $400,000 in asset forfeiture funds, with about $86,000 of that coming this year. The funds can be utilized by the Columbia Police Department. However, during the council

Proffitt picked as new Columbia Ward 2 councilwoman

November 27, 2023 5:24 AM Mitchell Kaminski, Marina Diaz, Ryan Shiner

Rachel Proffitt has been picked to represent Ward 2 on the Columbia City Council.