Columbia Video Archives

Burglary suspect has long criminal history

December 27, 2019 6:22 PM Sydney Olsen

Dorice Reue Smith, 27, of Columbia, was taken into custody Friday after police say he barricaded himself inside of a residence on Rocky Fork Drive.

Burglary suspect taken into custody following standoff

December 27, 2019 2:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Police arrive on scene of burglary December 24, 2019 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia burglary suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on Friday. Columbia Police went to the 5700 block of Rocky Fork Drive to serve warrants for a burglary that happened on Tuesday at the Arch Apartments. Detectives identified Dorice Reue Smith,

Holiday decorations pose an increased risk for house fires

December 26, 2019 4:49 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri fire experts say holiday decorations put residents at a higher risk for house fires.

Columbia psychologist now wearing GPS monitoring device

December 26, 2019 4:16 PM Sydney Olsen

A Columbia psychologist who is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County is now wearing a monitoring device.

Neighborhood Watch Program encourages residents to work together

December 24, 2019 5:47 PM Amber Tabeling

In 2018 there were almost 550 burglaries in Columbia alone. Many of those are from burglars walking through unlocked doors.

Salvation Army serves thousands of community members

December 23, 2019 7:14 PM Amber Tabeling

The Salvation Army in Columbia provides food for over five thousand members of the community as the Christmas program increased by 58 percent this year and another four thousand in Jefferson City, including 500 children.

Missing Columbia woman’s parents seek control of her estate

December 19, 2019 5:52 PM Sydney Olsen

The parents of Mengqi Ji Elledge, Ke Ren and Xiaolin Ji, are asking a judge to give them control of her property and finances. They have filed a petition for a limited conservatorship, meaning they could manage her bank accounts, vehicle, credit cards and debts.

Local expert speaks on next steps of impeachment process

December 18, 2019 8:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Frank Bowman is a professor at the University of Missouri School of Law. One of his areas of expertise includes impeachment of the president and other federal officers.

A food bank in Columbia is experiencing delays in deliveries due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions.

Recent inspections show Food Bank is squeaky clean

December 18, 2019 1:09 PM Zara Barker

Dozens of people donate food to pantries across Mid-Missouri, while some also donate their time.

Auto expert advises preparing vehicles for snow-covered roads

December 17, 2019 5:43 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews were dispatched to dozens of crashes during the winter storm. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Joint Communications reported 140 vehicle collisions since Sunday. Of those crashes, 74 of them happened Sunday, 52 Monday and 14 Tuesday. A to Z Auto Repair said all vehicles can have issues in the

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge

December 17, 2019 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous years.

Doctors see flu, strep and sinus infections

December 17, 2019 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Broadway Urgent Care said it has seen patients this week with a variety of injuries and illnesses. This includes patients with the flu, strep throat and sinus infections. A few people were also treated for bruises and broken bones after slipping on the ice or snow. For a complete look at what’s

Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders

December 17, 2019 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.

Winter weather affects food bank deliveries in Mid-Missouri

December 17, 2019 12:23 PM Molly Stawinoga

Snow and ice-covered roads have delayed deliveries to at least one central Missouri food pantry.

Columbia and Boone County crews will be on the roads overnight

December 16, 2019 8:00 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 25 person crews with Columbia Public Works reported to work overnight Monday. According to a media release, crews will focus on first and second priority routes Monday night until the snow stops. They were able to work on third priority routes Monday morning, but had to move back on to first