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Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Judge denies police officer’s request to have case dismissed

March 6, 2020 9:38 PM Katie Greathouse

A Boone County judge decided Friday not to dismiss the case against a Columbia police officer that hit and killed a child with her cruiser.

Father of suspect says he tried to get son to surrender to CPD during fatal encounter

March 6, 2020 11:51 AM Sydney Olsen

An autopsy is set for early next week on the body of a man found dead after exchanging gunfire with police Thursday in south Columbia.

Democratic candidates Sanders and Biden to stop in Missouri ahead of presidential primary

March 5, 2020 4:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The top Democratic presidential candidates are making campaign stops in the Show-Me State ahead of the election Tuesday.

Sonic boom heard, felt in Boone County

March 6, 2020 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders

A military aircraft caused a sonic boom heard around Boone County on Friday, a fire official said.

Purina Animal Nutrition recalls several pet food brands

March 5, 2020 10:50 PM Katie Greathouse

Purina Animal Nutrition has recalled four different brands of pet food sold in 32 states, including Missouri. The recall was issued after customers reported pets getting sick. The recalled products include Purina Rabbit Feed, Purina Turkey Feed, Country Acres Rabbit Feed and DuMOR Chick Starter/Grower Feed. Watch the video above for more details from this

JC Schools board votes to appeal ruling on fired administrator, hire outside attorney

March 6, 2020 11:55 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District’s board voted Friday morning to file an appeal of a judge’s ruling that the district must reinstate a fired administrator. “We believe it is in the best interest of our staff and students to do so, as protecting the privacy and security of the data entrusted

Man killed in south Columbia standoff was wanted on suspicion of child molestation

March 5, 2020 6:28 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia officers said a man is dead after he barricaded himself in a south Columbia home and shot at police.

Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed

March 6, 2020 10:16 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County Assessor Chris Estes.

State cites seven supervision issues as reason for revoking learning center’s license

March 5, 2020 7:56 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of the Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center is uncertain as the center works to keep its state license. The Department of Health and Senior Services sent the learning center a letter on Feb.13 to inform staff the department intended to revoke the center’s license after several incidents where children

Jefferson City School District to appeal circuit court loss

March 5, 2020 12:26 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District has some legal options after a Cole County judge ordered the board to rehire and provide back-pay to a former administrator.

Missouri business owner hopes product can help with COVID-19 detection, preparation

March 5, 2020 7:52 PM Lucas Geisler

DREXEL, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri business owner says his product could help prevent the spread of the newly discovered strain of the coronavirus. The problem, according to InnovaPrep CEO David Alburty, is getting a hold of someone within the system that might be interested. InnovaPrep takes up several buildings in the downtown area of Drexel,

Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference

March 5, 2020 1:44 PM Amber Tabeling

City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Missouri.

New documents reveal how fast CPD officer was going before fatally running over 4-year-old

March 5, 2020 8:15 AM Matt Ragsdale

A second probable cause statement filed Wednesday says a Columbia Police Department officer was driving about 14 miles per hour before she struck and killed a 4-year-old girl outside Battle High School.

Court documents: Centertown woman accused of threatening to kill her child

March 5, 2020 3:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the document, Ligon put her child into its crib, then attacked her sister.

Broadway Urgent Care becoming new Mizzou Urgent Care clinic

March 5, 2020 12:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced Thursday it’s joining with Broadway Urgent Care to open a new facility at the West Broadway walk-in clinic. The letter sent out just before noon shows the facility will become a second Mizzou Urgent Care location. MU Health Care CEO Jonathan Curtwright said more people are using walk-in

Crash with Columbia Fire Department vehicle sends one person to the hospital

March 4, 2020 8:58 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brad Fraizer said a truck driver crashed into a CFD vehicle head-on after the fire crew responded to an emergency call earlier that night.

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Randolph County

March 4, 2020 8:01 PM Lucas Geisler

There were no injuries after a helicopter made an emergency landing in southern Randolph County on Wednesday night.

AMBER alert canceled after Hillsdale child found safe

March 4, 2020 11:23 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an AMBER alert Wednesday night for a potential abduction in Hillsdale, which is in the St. Louis area.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, left, questions CPS employee Angela Jolley, on the district's use of seclusion rooms

“Students were not prepared for that”: CPS employee testifies on seclusion rooms at House hearing

March 4, 2020 3:38 PM Barry Mangold

Columbia Public Schools leaders say they will not be at a Wednesday hearing centered on the use of seclusion rooms.

Donut D-Light storefront located on Vandiver Drive in Columbia, Mo on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Re-opening inspections: No violations at Columbia donut shop after lightning strike

March 4, 2020 4:25 PM Zara Barker

Boone County/Columbia Health Department inspectors have twice visited Donut D-Light in Columbia after a lightning strike hit the shop’s electric box last year.