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Jill Schlude named as next Columbia police chief

November 15, 2023 2:08 PM Madison Stuerman, Lucas Geisler

Jill Schlude has been selected as the next Columbia police chief.

Jill Schlude marks first female Columbia police chief

November 15, 2023 7:52 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders announced Wednesday that Jill Schlude will be the city’s next police chief, making her the first woman to hold the position. Schlude says she hopes that during her time in the position she is able to inspire other women to work in law enforcement. “We’ve come a long way

Ridgemont Bridge to be closed until spring or summer 2024

November 15, 2023 8:34 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Work started Wednesday on the Ridgemont Bridge in west Columbia.

Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol receives increased reports during open enrollment period

November 15, 2023 11:34 AM Morgan Buresh

Medicare open enrollment is taking place now through Dec. 7, and the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to be aware of scammers.

Fulton starts search for Director of Administration

November 15, 2023 5:27 PM Madison Stuerman

Four months after the city administrator was fired, the mayor of Fulton announced the start of the search to fill the role full-time.

WATCH: Columbia Police Department to announce new chief of police Wednesday

November 15, 2023 3:33 AM Gabrielle Teiner

WATCH a replay in the player COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to announce its new chief of police Wednesday at 2 p.m. during a press conference at City Hall. The event is open to the public. According to a press release from the city, City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will discuss the

Boone County looks to replace showers at county jail

November 15, 2023 12:01 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Boone County Commission could take a vote as soon as Thursday on an agenda item to replace part of the showers at the Boone County Jail.

Jefferson City Ward 2 councilman announces plans to run for re-election

November 15, 2023 10:30 AM Madison Stuerman

Current Jefferson City Councilman Mike Lester has announced he plans to run for re-election in the April municipal election.

Westbound traffic over Rocheport Bridge to be limited to one lane Thursday morning

November 15, 2023 9:07 AM Madison Stuerman

According to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation, westbound Interstate 70 will be narrowed down to one lane while crews install river navigation lights.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on traveling for Thanksgiving?

November 15, 2023 2:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is next week and the days leading up to the holiday tend to be some of the busiest of the year for travel. Do you plan on traveling for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

Columbia teams up with consultant, looks for ways to improve bus system

November 14, 2023 7:10 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and a consultant firm held an open house Tuesday to get feedback from members of the community regarding the city’s bus system, Go COMO. The city is currently working with the consultant on a conference-of-transit study in order to address the potential changes needed to the system. Shawn

Mizzou breaks into the Top-10 of the College Football Playoff rankings

November 14, 2023 8:36 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team broke the top-10 in the latest College Football Playoff ranking, coming in a No. 9 after a dominate win over then-No. 13 Tennessee, on Saturday. The Volunteers dropped five spots, to No. 18, after the 29-point beat down MU handed them at Faurot Field. The Tigers’ No. 9

Job Point, Housing Authority look to tackle affordable housing, labor shortage in Columbia

November 14, 2023 7:33 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Job Point and the Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Tuesday on a new permanently affordable home in central Columbia. The two groups are working to combat the city’s affordable housing problem in a way that is also helping to address a skilled labor shortage. The new house will be built on 207

MoDOT to blast footings of old Missouri River bridge at Rocheport

November 14, 2023 8:45 AM Madison Stuerman

The department said the demolition team will use controlled explosives to demo the footings of the old Missouri River bridge at Rocheport. Crews will then check the new westbound bridge to make sure the debris is clear from the road before reopening the interstate to traffic.

Columbia Public Works crews conduct annual dry snow run with new drivers

November 14, 2023 7:03 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia conducted its annual dry snow run training exercise to prepare for winter weather. Crews drove through the streets of Columbia to help train several new employees after administrators said they lost 12 workers in seven months. Engineering and Operations Manager Richard Stone said the city would have liked

Daniel Boone Regional Library rejects union contract

November 14, 2023 9:05 AM Marina Diaz

The Union said in a news release that it is holding the rally to urge the library to move toward an agreement that improves wages and benefits for workers.

Central Missouri Humane Society eyeing three possible locations for new shelter

November 14, 2023 11:44 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is considering three locations for its new home, with one being city-owned property at Strawn Road and I-70 Drive. The current shelter at Big Bear Boulevard has outgrown its space and the almost 50-year-old building has also turned into a safety hazard with caving ceilings, crumbling walls,

Moberly man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to killing pregnant woman in DWI crash

November 14, 2023 5:14 PM Ryan Shiner

CARROLLTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who pleaded guilty to killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in an April 6 Randolph County crash was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday. Steven Garrett, 47, pleaded guilty on Sept. 15 to DWI causing the death of two or more. He was initially charged with two counts of second-degree

Ashland city admin calls timeframe in police chief case ‘unusual delay by the Highway Patrol’

November 14, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland City Administrator Kyle Michel referred to the timeframe for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation of suspended police chief Gabe Edwards an “unusual delay” in a Tuesday press release. This comes after a memo from Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller indicated Edwards could be charged with a crime. “It is most

$5,000 of damage reported in Jefferson City restaurant fire

November 14, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire on Monday that caused $5,000 worth of damage to a restaurant in Jefferson City was ruled accidental, according to a fire report from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The fire at Dragon Kitchen – in the 2200 block of Missouri Boulevard – started in a fryer when oil became