New Federal Trade Commission rule aims to stop impersonation scams
A rule has gone into effect this week that the Federal Trade Commission says will allow it to crack down on scammers impersonating government agencies or businesses.
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Climate Matters: Change in nocturnal tornadoes driven by more than climate
Severe storms account for a large portion of the most expensive disasters but linking events of small-scale storms to the broad concept of climate change can be difficult. Half of all billion-dollar disasters in the United States are due to severe storms and these events are on the increase. Research has not identified a definitive
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Callaway County Sheriff’s Office uses crowdfunding tool to help identify dead man found in 2019 on Missouri River
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the identity of a man whose body was found floating in the Missouri River in May 2019 near Tebbetts. But, it’s trying to get extra help by using the crowdfunding website DNASolves to raise funds for the remaining casework costs, according to a social
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UM System announces enrollment deadline extension, citing changes to FAFSA
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The enrollment deadline for the University of Missouri System has been extended to May 15, according to a Thursday release from the university. UM announced the extension because of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the release states. Distribution of financial aid offers for enrolling students is expected to
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Both lanes of Westbound I-70 back open after rollover crash
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Both lanes of Westbound I-70 are back open following a crash involving a tractor-trailer early Thursday morning. The area of the Interstate just before the 133 exit near mile marker 135 was down to one lane for several hours as crews worked to clean up the debris. The tractor-trailer was towed
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was driving Lamborghini involved in 6-car crash in Dallas, attorney says
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was driving the speeding Lamborghini involved in a six-car crash in Dallas on Saturday in which two people were hospitalized with minor injuries, his attorney Royce West said Thursday.
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Marshals offer reward in deadly Columbia shooting
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a Columbia homicide.
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Storm shelter at Battle Elementary is one step closer to being built
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee on Wednesday recommended a plan that includes adding a storm shelter to Battle Elementary School. It is now up Board of Education to approve the project. The International Building Code, adopted in 2015, requires educational buildings with an occupant load of 50 or more to have a
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Man accused of leading deputies on chase in Maries County, breaking into house
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) An Independence man was charged on Wednesday after he was accused of leading deputies on a chase and breaking into a house on March 13. Travis Bellomy II was charged with first-degree burglary, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree assault, resisting arrest and illegal gun possession. A warrant was
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Holts Summit man charged after allegedly assaulting two men at Columbia bar with hammer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holts Summit man was charged after he was accused of attacking two men with a hammer at a Columbia bar on Jan. 31. Kurtis Hoener was charged with first-degree assault causing serious physical injury, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. A warrant for his arrest was requested on Wednesday and a
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Special election likely to happen this fall to fill Columbia First Ward council seat
Columbia’s First Ward voters successfully recalled their city councilman Nick Knoth in Tuesday’s election.
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Man charged, accused of shooting at multiple people at separate scenes in Audrain County
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Wednesday after authorities claim he was responsible for shooting at people in four separate instances. Floyd Dudley Jr., of Mexico, Missouri, was charged with first-degree attempted assault. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday and no bond was set. A court date has not been
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Boone County Commission to craft senior property tax relief after voter approval
The Boone County Commission will set to work drafting a program for senior property tax relief after voters overwhelmingly passed the measure Tuesday.
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Columbia Board of Education president urges staff to oppose charter school bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President Suzette Waters sent a letter to Columbia Public School employees, urging them to voice their opposition to a bill that could bring charter schools to Boone County. ABC 17 News received the letter from an email from a CPS spokesperson. Boone County superintendents previously voiced their opposition
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Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting sues 3 more lawmakers over posts
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A man who was briefly handcuffed but not charged in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing three more lawmakers over social media posts falsely accusing him of being among the shooters and an immigrant in the country illegally. Denton Loudermill
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Columbia City Council approves pay raise for CPD
Columbia City Council members approved a bargaining agreement Monday with the Columbia Police Officers Association that would give pay increases to officers and sergeants.
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Man who led police on chase accused of attempted carjackings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with several felonies after he attempted multiple carjackings on Tuesday, according to court documents. Josue Lopez, 30, was charged with vehicle hijacking, two counts of attempts child kidnapping, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, third-degree assault, resisting arrest and two misdemeanors: operating a vehicle without a valid license
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Columbia man charged with handgun straw purchase
Prosecutors charged a Columbia man with buying a handgun and illegally giving it to a minor Tuesday.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say flu season is over as cases decline
A look at the illnesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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Columbia’s Second Ward elects Meyer to city council
Columbia’s Second Ward will get a new representative on the City Council after Tuesday’s election.
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