Republican files paperwork to run for 19th Senate District
Republicans nominated a Columbia business owner to run for a Boone County Senate district at their meeting Tuesday night.
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Car hauler overturns in Callaway County crash on I-70
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car hauler overturned on Interstate 70 on Wednesday afternoon near mile marker 153 in Callaway County, just east of the Kingdom City exit. The Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote on social media that multiple vehicles fell off the hauler after the crash occurred in the eastbound lanes. Vehicles landed on
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How Cole emergency management has changed since the 2019 Jefferson City tornado
May 22 is the fifth anniversary of the frightful day for residents of Cole County.
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Columbia city leaders, county officials, CPS leaders meet to discuss youth violence prevention
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday afternoon, Columbia City leaders, a Boone County commissioner and Columbia Public Schools leaders met at the district’s headquarters to discuss ways to address violence in the city of Columbia. The meeting was closed to the public. ABC 17 News attempted to speak with Deputy City Manager Matt Unrein, City Manager
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Woman says her name was forged on liquor license of Columbia Mexican restaurant, claims she never owned restaurant
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman is accusing the owners of a Mexican restaurant on the south side of Columbia of lying to the state over a liquor license. Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina’s liquor license was suspended for 52 days after the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control claimed a name was forged on a liquor
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Columbia police looking for ‘person of interest’ in regards to two missing women
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is searching for a 51-year-old man in relation to two women who were reported missing on Tuesday. CPD spokeswoman Jenny Hopper wrote in an email that the department is looking for Randall Fox. Hopper shared a photo of the man in the email. He was described as a
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More than 1,000 outages reported in Montgomery County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Storms rolled through Mid-Missouri on Tuesday afternoon and caused several power outages and closed a portion of Interstate 70. There were 1,764 electricity customers in Benton County that experienced a power outage during the outage’s peak. The outage was reduced to 165 people by 7:50 p.m. According to the Association of Missouri
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Ashland PD: Some Boone County EMS calls routed to other counties, affected calls in Ashland
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chief of the Ashland Police Department wrote in a Tuesday evening social media post that a number of calls to 911 and 311 were routed to other counties. Chief Scott Young wrote that those issues affected calls involving the Ashland Police Department and recommended residents call the department directly. APD’s phone
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Owner of 13-pound dog shot by Sturgeon police officer files complaint with city
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of a blind and deaf dog who was shot and killed by a Sturgeon police officer on Sunday has filed a complaint with the city of Sturgeon. According to a Monday social media post from the City of Sturgeon, police were called to an area for a report of “an injured
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No injuries reported in RV fire on Highway 63 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after an RV caught fire Tuesday on Highway 63 in Columbia, according to an email from Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez. The northbound onramp for Highway 63 in Columbia from Broadway was closed as first responders work in the area. Boone County Joint Communications announced the closure
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Man accused of using child as ‘shield’ in 2019 after police chase found guilty of multiple charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of using a child as a shield from police in 2019 after crashing into multiple Jefferson City police vehicles was found guilty of multiple charges by a jury, according to a press release from Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson. Samuel Allen, 46, of Jefferson City, was
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Jefferson City cop breaks arm after falling from retaining wall during chase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City police officer broke their arm Sunday morning after falling from a 10-foot retaining wall while chasing a woman who had allegedly punched a deputy in their face, according to a Tuesday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The release states that police tried to “clear a
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Powerhouse Community Development and Studio Flair team up to provide free haircuts for Columbia fifth graders
Non-profit Powerhouse Community Development and Studio Flair have teamed up for their “Columbia Flair” event to provide free haircuts and styles to fifth-grade students at Columbia Public Schools for their graduation ceremonies.
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Columbia man charged with murder in shooting outside White Castle
A Columbia man was charged Tuesday with four felonies including murder in a deadly Friday shooting outside a White Castle restaurant.
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Columbia man gets 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery
A federal judge in Jefferson City sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison Monday for a Boonville bank robbery.
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Audrain County prosecutor releases shooting suspect without charges pending more investigation
Audrain County’s prosecuting attorney on Tuesday said he had declined to file charges against a man accused of killing his brother pending further investigation.
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Boat and pool safety tips as Memorial Day weekend approaches
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Memorial Day weekend approaching, boating traffic on Missouri lakes and rivers may increase and more people may be encouraged to go to the pools. Its important to know valuable tips if you plan on swimming or boating this weekend and throughout the summer. Per the Missouri State Highway Patrol, if you’re
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about public shootings in Columbia?
Reports of people shooting at each other in public areas, including commercial districts, are not unheard of. However, they’re not common, either.
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Local Columbia coffee shop owner addresses crime after recent shooting near shop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of the local coffee shop and lounge Imperial Aaron Favors said a recent shooting near his business early Sunday morning created a surreal moment for he and his staff. The Columbia Police Department confirmed late Sunday that two men were shot in the 1700 block of Paris Road Sunday morning
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City of Sturgeon: Police officer shoots blind dog after thinking it had rabies
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon police officer shot and killed a blind dog on Sunday afternoon, according to a Monday social media post from the City of Sturgeon. The post states that police were called to an area for a report of an “injured animal at large.” The post states the officer saw the dog
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