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Columbia recycling suspension could lead to overflows at drop-off spots

May 19, 2023 12:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The city announced on Wednesday that it would be temporarily canceling curbside recycling for the next month, due to an ongoing staffing shortage.

Columbia man charged with domestic assault after allegedly punching woman in face several times

May 19, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. A Columbia man is charged with first-degree domestic assault after allegedly punching a woman in the face about a dozen times and threatening to kill her. Isom Roberts, 33, had an initial court appearance set for Friday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Police were called to a

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

May 19, 2023 3:50 PM Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero or civil rights advocate, Brown was a force. One of the greatest players in NFL history, Brown, who retired at the peak of his playing career to pursue acting

Street closure announced in Jefferson City for state track championships

May 19, 2023 3:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a Thursday night release that there will be a street closure near Adkins Stadium during the state track championships. Stadium Drive will be closed between Jackson Street and Mesa Avenue. The closure lasts until 7 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. The

Three charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death

May 19, 2023 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged three people with murder and another with drug distribution in connection with a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death, according to court records. Jonathan G. Shelley, Nicholas Grathwohl and Jeanne M. Hovis, all of Columbia, were charged this week with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26, 2021

Columbia police: Juvenile detained after noncredible threat made on social media

May 19, 2023 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said Friday on its social media that a juvenile was identified and detained following a noncredible threat made on social media. “A juvenile subject was identified and detained, and investigation was turned over to the Juvenile Office. We take these incidents seriously and continue to work with CPS

Garage destroyed, house damaged in west Columbia fire

May 19, 2023 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A fire destroyed an attached garage and damaged a home in west Columbia late Thursday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will MU’s new tuition structure help students and families?

May 19, 2023 2:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved new tuition rates Thursday, including a plan that creates “plateaus,” or flat rates per hour, for full-time undergraduates.

Man in custody, shell casings found after CPD responds to shots-fired call on Claudell Lane in Columbia

May 18, 2023 9:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen Thursday on Claudell Lane at Columbia Square Apartments in Columbia. A Columbia police sergeant told ABC 17 News that police responded to multiple calls of shots fired. Police have one man in custody. Several shell casings were found in the area and property damage was observed

Columbia Police Officer Association holds use-of-force presentation

May 18, 2023 4:44 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Officer Association held a presentation Thursday night called “Brutality or Reasonable? Evaluating Use of Force.” The event started 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott. Attendance was limited to those who have RSVP’d. The event covered multiple topics including realities of life, police training, legal standards, agency force policy

Columbia staff shortage leads to loss of city services

May 18, 2023 11:56 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia’s ongoing staff shortage is affecting residents, with municipal services being pulled back because of a lack of workers.

Cooper County man dies from crash injuries

May 18, 2023 8:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cooper County man who crashed his 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo last month in Johnson County has died. Andrew Zeller, 38, died at University of Kansas Hospital on Wednesday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred Saturday, April 29. Zeller’s vehicle crashed when he

Miller County woman accused in drug overdose death pleads guilty; sentenced 15 years

May 18, 2023 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 2019 overdose of another woman. Kendra Horseman, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday to delivery of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections. Horseman was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of a controlled substance. According to

MU Health Care warns of data breach; more than 700 medical records accessed by employee

May 18, 2023 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care posted on its website that an employee accessed health information in the electronic medical record “inappropriately.” MU Health said it learned about the incident on March 20. It said an investigation revealed the employee used EMR to access 736 medical records from July 2021-March 2023 without a verified HIPAA

Jefferson City holds first Thursday night live of the summer

May 18, 2023 7:28 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City held its first Thursday Night Live of the summer on Thursday in the 200 block of East High Street in Downtown Jefferson City. The event is presented by Downtown Jefferson City and features live music, food and drinks for people of all ages in the area. A stage is

UM Board of Curators approves 2023-24 tuition rates with new structure

May 18, 2023 11:43 AM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a new tuition structure that will include set rates for undergraduates taking a full course load on the Columbia campus.

Man on parole for murder faces gun and drug charges

May 18, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2008 in St. Louis is facing gun and drug charges in Cole County. Myron Mull, 32, of Jefferson City, is charged with unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree drug trafficking and distribution of a controlled substance. Mull pleaded guilty

Columbia Chamber of Commerce holds open house, gathers input from residents about I-70/Highway 63 connector

May 17, 2023 5:55 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, Columbia residents had the chance to provide suggestions to the city regarding improvements they would like to see to the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia during an open house. The City has proposed providing different features to enhance the design of the highway to create a more-attractive appearance, claiming it could

Local organizations to hold job fair after the City of Columbia suspends curbside recycling due to staffing shortages

May 17, 2023 8:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia along with other organizations will hold a job fair Thursday at Columbia Mall. According to organizers, the job fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon near H&M. Event information also say as many as 40 employers from different industries could be in attendance looking

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen the proposals for the Interstate 70/Highway 63 interchange?

May 18, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

You’d have a hard time finding anyone who enjoys driving where Interstate 70 and Highway 63 meet in Columbia.