Columbia leaders propose projects to improve sidewalks
City leaders in Columbia are looking into ways to make streets safer for pedestrians.
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1984 Columbia rape suspect is in Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A North Carolina man accused of raping and assaulting a woman in Columbia in 1984 was brought back to Missouri on Friday, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office online records. The Iredell County Detention Center said early Friday that James F. Wilson was picked up by Missouri officials Friday morning. Wilson
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Milwaukee man sentenced in 2017 Downtown Jefferson City shooting case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Milwaukee man was sentenced Friday after he pleaded guilty to his role in a 2017 deadly shooting in Jefferson City. Devon Skinner, 28, pleaded guilty to accessory to assault. He was sentenced to 300 days in jail and was credited for time served. Skinner was arrested in 2020 in St.
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Winter graduations ceremonies for area colleges held Friday, more to be held this weekend
Local college students officially wrapped up their fall semesters this week. For students who finished up their degrees, winter graduations started up too. Families of out-of-state students sometimes spend a couple days in Columbia to watch their student’s graduation, Megan McConachie, spokesperson for the Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau said. “Even though these winter graduations
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More candidates file for Jefferson City Council races
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more candidates filed to run for a Jefferson City Council seat this week. Candidate filings opened on Dec. 6 for the April 4, 2023, municipal elections in Missouri. The last day for a candidate to file for this election is Tuesday, Dec. 27. The last day residents can register to
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Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia reopens Friday following Thursday evacuation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Businesses at the Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia have been allowed to reopen after bricks fell onto the roof on Wednesday. The City of Columbia allowed businesses to return to work Friday as repairs to the building continue. The building was evacuated on Thursday after failing inspections. “It’s been frustrating because there
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2023 Boone County budget prioritizes pay increase for law enforcement
Increased salaries for sheriff’s deputies and other emergency employees are a priority in the 2023 Boone County budget approved Thursday, with officials citing the need to reverse “unprecedented employee turnover and lengthy vacancies.”
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$300,000 lottery prize won from scratcher ticket bought in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A resident recently won $300,000 on a ticket bought at Convenient Road Mart, 3714 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City, a press release stated. The woman – who was not named in the press release — bought a “Holiday Gold” ticket. The top prize was $300,000. She won $20 on another
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Highland Park suspected shooter’s father is charged with felony reckless conduct
The father of the man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more at the Highland Park, Illinois, Fourth of July parade was arrested Friday and facing felony reckless conduct charges, prosecutors announced.
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Boone County grand jury indicts Columbia murder suspect and four in other cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indicted a Columbia man Friday who is accused of murdering two people in northeast Columbia. Cadilac Derrick, 35, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, second-degree domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child. An arraignment hearing is set for 1:30
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Thousands of students set to graduate from Mid-Missouri colleges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 2,500 students are set to graduate this weekend from colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri. Schools holding ceremonies: Columbia College Lincoln University Stephens College University of Missouri Central Methodist University University of Missouri The University of Missouri expects more than 1,900 students to graduate with more than 2,000 degrees. That includes
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Man killed after crash on Highway 5 in Macon County
MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead after a crash Thursday on Highway 5 in Macon County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5 p.m. about 8 miles west of Atlanta, Missouri. Troopers said a van driven by 68-year-old Cecil W. Bender, of Macon, flipped over after the vehicle
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should TikTok be banned on government devices?
The leaders of some states have banned the use of the social media app TikTok on government devices and the U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would do the same.
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MU Health Care sees flu cases on the rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care officials said they are experiencing a higher number of patients in its emergency rooms at its urgent care clinics. MU Health Care said the spike is due in part to a large increase in viral infection in Columbia. MU Health Care Emergency Physician Dr. Christopher Sampson said
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Downtown building that was evacuated Thursday fails city inspection
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works evacuated Downtown Columbia’s Guitar Building on Thursday after bricks fell from it Wednesday. An ABC 17 News records request from the City of Columbia revealed the building failed a Wednesday inspection. There were seven inspection points on its checklist that the building owned by Kimberly Hughes
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Two men injured in Callaway County crash
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were hurt in a crash Thursday at the intersection U.S. 54 and Old U.S. 40 near Kingdom City. The crash occurred as Ace Harbour, 62, of Fulton, was having a medical emergency and failed to stop at a red light at the intersection, according to a Missouri State Highway
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Governor signs order to help customers of Mid-Missouri gas company
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Thursday that will help customers of a Boonville-based propane company that has stopped making deliveries and responding to communication.
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Senate sends Biden bill to keep government open through Dec. 23
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in. Congress in September passed a bill to keep the government running through midnight Friday.
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1984 Columbia rape suspect ordered to be brought to Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A North Carolina man charged with rape will soon be back in Mid-Missouri. According to the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office, James F. Wilson has been ordered to be extradited to Missouri. Wilson, of Mooresville, North Carolina, was arrested on Oct. 27 in connection with the March 1984 rape and assault of a woman
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One For One Holiday Food and Fund Drive raises more than $70,000; 5,000 pounds of food
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Along with the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri – ABC17 News would like to thank everyone who came out to donate Wednesday at the One For One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The total money raised is $70,549.20 and more than 5,000 pounds of food was collected at the Jefferson City
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