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Man accused of leaving the scene after Scott Boulevard crash

March 22, 2023 9:27 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a 41-year-old Columbia man Tuesday after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle, then a utility pole before leaving the scene.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you looking forward to roll carts in Columbia?

March 22, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

After years of debate, roll carts are coming to Columbia.

City of Columbia begins year-long process following approval of roll carts

March 21, 2023 11:52 AM Nia Hinson

Now that the Columbia City Council has approved the use of roll carts, an implementation process expected to last a year begins.

Five MU professors awarded Kemper Fellowship

March 21, 2023 9:02 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, five University of Missouri teachers were awarded with the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The peer-nominated award includes a $15,000 stipend for each instructor. Clinical professor Lea Ann Lowery, an MU alumnus, is one of the recipients who was surprised with the award during a meeting Tuesday. Lowery developed the

Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville to open Monday

March 21, 2023 8:22 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will open the new 14,000 square-foot Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville on Monday, according to a press release. The building — located at 516 Jackson Road — will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care, imaging to include a CT scanner, lab and therapy services. The

Boone County spent an extra $200,000 to house detainees out of county in 2022

March 21, 2023 7:37 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County received close to an additional $200,000 to house detainees in neighboring county jails to prevent overcrowding. In 2022, the Boone County Jail budgeted $300,000 to house detainees in jails outside of Boone County. The County requested an additional $199,814 from the Boone County Commission. Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt.

Versailles student found carrying one bullet

March 21, 2023 7:01 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Morgan County R-2 School District said there was no threat of harm or gun found on campus Monday. According to the district’s Facebook page, a student allegedly claimed to have a gun and ammunition. “We immediately involved our School Resource Officer and did a full investigation,” the district wrote on Tuesday. “There

‘Neither side got exactly what they wanted’: Missouri Senate approves ban on minor transgender treatments after overnight filibuster

March 21, 2023 11:25 AM Hannah Falcon

After more than 13 hours of filibustering, Missouri senators gave initial approval to a pair of bills dealing with transgender issues and children.

WATCH: Columbia candidates field questions at Chamber of Commerce forum

March 21, 2023 5:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Candidates for Columbia City Council wards 1 and 5 and for the Columbia Board of Education talked about business and civic issues Tuesday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce election forum.

In-person absentee voting open for April 4 election, locations listed for Boone County

March 21, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is reminding voters of important dates and deadlines over the next two weeks for the April 4 election. No excuse absentee voting is available now for all Boone County voters. Voters can stop by the Boone County Government Center, 801 E. Walnut Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Woman accused, arrested after police find man bleeding in residence

March 21, 2023 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested Friday evening on accusations of domestic assault, tampering with evidence, endangering the welfare of a child and armed-criminal action, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. The woman’s name was not released. Police said she is being held at the Cole County Jail. Around 10:57 p.m. Friday,

Jefferson City Animal Shelter open by appointment

March 21, 2023 11:40 AM Ethan Heinz

The Jefferson City Animal Shelter is back to being open by appointment only.

Jefferson City man charged with assault

March 21, 2023 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A Jefferson City man was charged with assault after allegedly knocking out a bouncer while being escorted from a bar and continuing to hit them once they were unconscious, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Jacob Logan Johnson, 27, is charged with second-degree assault. An arraignment was held Monday. He was

Two teens charged with hate crimes in Morgan County after allegedly shooting at church

March 21, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Monday press release that it arrested four teenagers Saturday after about 50 rounds of ammunition were fired into Clearview Church. Four teenagers were arrested throughout the day. Two of the teenagers were younger than 18 – ages 14 and 17 – and were

Insider Blog: Tracking how a warming climate could impact rainfall intensity

March 21, 2023 12:52 PM Jessica Hafner

When we think of late spring and much of last summer, weeks of drought come to mind.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you more concerned with cultural or economic issues?

March 21, 2023 2:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

The “culture war” in American politics is in full swing.

Columbia City Council approves roll carts at meeting

March 20, 2023 4:48 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After years of heated debates, Columbia is finally getting roll carts. The Columbia City Council unanimously approved amending Chapter 22 of the City Code as it relates to residential curbside refuse collection. Any changes would not happen until at least March 4, 2024, in order for the city to buy trucks and

Missouri AG calls gender transition healthcare ‘experimental,’ implementing new regulations

March 20, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a news release and on his social media accounts Monday that his office is creating emergency regulations for gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers.

New judge assigned to murder case in Hermann

March 20, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge has been assigned for the case of the man charged with murdering a Hermann police sergeant. The hearing for Kenneth Simpson, 35, of Steelville, set for Monday was canceled on Friday after the defense asked for a change in judge. Matthew Houston has been assigned to preside over the case.

Westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopen after car flips

March 20, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia closed Monday afternoon after a car flipped. First responders were at the scene near the Dairy Queen. Lanes closed before 6:45 p.m. The lanes were reopened within an hour. The eastbound lanes never closed. One person was brought to an area hospital.