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Police identify man killed in northwest Columbia shooting

March 21, 2024 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have identified a 34-year-old man killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting in a residential area of north Columbia.

Columbia police investigate crash that killed cyclist

March 21, 2024 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a crash that killed a person on a bicycle Wednesday, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The release states that around 3:30 p.m., a 2019 GMC truck — that was traveling north on Highway 63 and went onto northbound Route B — hit a

Man charged in Wednesday Volunteer Drive shots-fired scene

March 21, 2024 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged in one of the shooting scenes that took place in Columbia on Wednesday. Anthony Warren Jr., 20, was charged on Thursday with shooting at or from a motor vehicle and armed criminal action. He is not in custody. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on

William Woods University sells land to Aldi

March 21, 2024 2:24 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University in Fulton announced in a Wednesday press release that it has sold 2.9 acres of land to Aldi. The area of land sold is near the intersection of University Avenue and Business 54 in Fulton, the release states. The grocery store chain plans to begin construction near the end

Jefferson City man charged with child pornography crimes after search

March 21, 2024 11:34 AM Matthew Sanders

A 77-year-old Jefferson City man was in the Cole County Jail on Thursday morning after a Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force investigation led to a raid on his home.

Evidence markers seen, car shot in neighborhood off Scott Boulevard, deputy says

March 20, 2024 10:46 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car was shot and shell casings were found in a neighborhood off of Scott Boulevard Wednesday night, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy. No injuries have been reported. The scene was near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and West Bellview Drive. A neighbor told ABC 17 News that they

Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion government funding package ahead of shutdown deadline

March 21, 2024 3:48 PM CNN

CNN, POOL, SENATE TV By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Priscilla Alvarez CNN Lawmakers unveiled a $1.2 trillion government funding package on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes sprint to pass the legislation as a shutdown deadline looms at the end of the week. It’s not yet clear if lawmakers will be able to pass the legislation

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has America become less happy over the past year?

March 21, 2024 4:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

The World Happiness Report was released Wednesday and the United States has slipped.

1 dead in north Columbia shooting

March 20, 2024 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson

At least 10 police cruisers and medics were at the scene of an incident in north Columbia.

CPD: Police respond to shots fired call on Volunteer Drive; one woman with injuries not related to gunshots

March 20, 2024 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner, Marina Diaz, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than a dozen Columbia police officers were seen Wednesday near the 5400 block of Volunteer Drive in Columbia after shots were fired. Columbia Police Department spokesperson Jenny Hopper told ABC 17 News that police responded to a report of shots fired. Police later confirmed shots had been fired. When reporters arrived,

Southern Boone Board of Education looks to fill vacancy after board member death

March 20, 2024 10:21 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone County R-1 School District is looking to fill a vacancy on its board of education, following the passing of Board member Crystal Branch, according to an email from school spokesman Matt Sharp. Branch passed away on Feb. 24, according to her obituary. The email says the district is following

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Flu cases remain common while COVID-19 and RSV continue to decline

March 20, 2024 11:29 AM Erika McGuire

A roundup of illnesses going around Columbia.

One westbound lane of I-70 to close Thursday night, west of Boonville

March 20, 2024 8:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of westbound Interstate 70 will close Thursday night at 7 p.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation The closure will occur in the driving lane west of Boonville, near mile marker 100, the release states. The release states that contractors

Bird scooters to leave Jefferson City

March 20, 2024 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Bird scooters will soon leave Jefferson City, according to a press release from the city. The release states that the city was notified by Bird on Sunday that the company would be ending business in Jefferson City. The city it wasn’t notified when the removal of scooters would begin, the release

Community members say violence prevention program is overdue in Columbia

March 20, 2024 7:25 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A City of Columbia spokesperson said the city is still trying to determine what a violence prevention program will look like in Columbia, but some community members say this is long overdue. Columbia has had multiple shootings across town in the last two days, with Columbia Police dispatch logs showing a combined

Missouri Supreme Court declines to halt execution of a man who killed 2 in 2006

March 20, 2024 2:59 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt the execution of Brian Dorsey, who is scheduled to die next month for killing his cousin and her husband 18 years ago. Judge W. Brent Powell wrote in the unanimous decision that Dorsey “has not demonstrated he is actually innocent” of

Ozark man sentenced five years in fatal DWI case

March 20, 2024 6:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ozark, Missouri, man was sentenced to five years in prison for a fatal 2022 crash that occurred in Jefferson City. Robert Harris, 60, pleaded guilty on Jan. 9 to DWI that cause the death of another person, second-degree involuntary manslaughter and second-degree assault. He was previously charged with DWI causing

Michael Arnhart named interim Columbia fire chief

March 20, 2024 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Michael Arnhart will be the interim chief of the Columbia Fire Department on April 1, according to a Wednesday press release from the City of Columbia. Arnhart will serve as the interim chief as the city looks to fill the position after Chief Clayton Farr Jr. retires. The release states that Arnhart

Search continues in Cumberland River for missing student Riley Strain

March 20, 2024 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

The search continued Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, for a missing University of Missouri student.

New court dates set for man accused of murder in Columbia Walmart parking lot

March 20, 2024 5:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of murdering another man in the Conley Road Walmart parking lot in Columbia appeared in court on Wednesday. Issac E. Hollis, 25, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Hollis appeared in court