First-degree murder charge filed in Columbia killing
A Columbia man faces a capital murder charge after a woman found shot Friday in the neck next to a truck died.
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Multiple Columbia murals vandalized
The painting of a lantern catching fireflies that sits in front of the Columbia Senior Center is usually a monochromatic masterpiece of black and white with a splash of green for the bugs’ glow. However, it now has a dash of red through it that the artist did not intend.
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Food Bank continues to see increased need, adapts to serve community
The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is preparing to host its annual One to One Holiday Food Drive on Wednesday as it continues to see an increased need in the community.
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Tracking a minor cool down, more clouds next couple of days
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds and cool with highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Tonight will be clear and cold as we drop to the upper 20s. We’ll be slightly cooler tomorrow with highs in the mid-40s, and cloud cover moving in on Wednesday as a front
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Columbia Public Schools testing touchless weapons detection system at Hickman High School
The test started Monday and will run through the Dec. 21 start of winter break.
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Tracking a very dry and mild pattern for the foreseeable future
TODAY: Mostly sunny skies partnered with a south breeze will result in highs slightly above normal, in the high 40s and near 50 this afternoon. TONIGHT: While afternoon temperatures are expected slightly above normal, temperatures tonight are typical for the season, with upper 20s expected by Tuesday morning. EXTENDED: A weak and dry cold front
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The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to hosts annual Holiday Food and Fund Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its annual One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive on Wednesday, December 13th from 6A.M. to 6P.M. in Columbia and Jefferson City. festivities. This will be The Food Bank’s 17th One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The event is
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Loved ones honor Columbia homicide victim Sunday afternoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Aziariah Brownlee, a recent victim, was remembered and honored Sunday evening by friends and family after her sudden death on Friday night. The Columbia Police Department arrested John Lonce Williamson III, 27, of Columbia early Saturday morning in connection to Brownlee’s death. According to a news release from the department, Williamson was
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Sunday Sit-down with Mizzou hoops alum Jarrett Sutton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Mizzou men’s basketball alum and SEC color commentator Jarrett Sutton in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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Stephens College wins crosstown showdown with Columbia College
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College opened up AMC play with a 77-66 victory over Columbia College in a crosstown clash at Silverthorne Arena. The Stars’ overall record is now 6-4 after this victory on Sunday afternoon. Stephens College started the game with an 11-2 scoring run to build a quick nine-point lead over Columbia College
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Tracking a stretch of pleasant weather this week
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and chilly with lows in the upper 20s to around 30. TOMORROW: Decreasing clouds and a little warmer than average with highs in the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: Clouds roll in tonight as a weak disturbance pushes through Mid-Missouri, keeping temperatures in the upper 20s and preventing much frost development.
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Tracking even colder temperatures for Sunday
TODAY: The coldest air of the week will be felt today with temperatures struggling to reach the 40s. Wind chills will be several degrees lower with a steady northerly breeze. TOMORROW: Conditions improve quickly into the workweek as sunshine returns in full swing. Temperatures climb back to the upper 40s with lighter winds. EXTENDED: High
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Missouri ranks top 10% of states to answer 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This year, Missouri ranked in the top 10 of states for the percentage of calls answered on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline since it launched in July of 2022 and new statistics show it is still going strong. According to data reports, from October 2022 to October 2023, the 988 Lifeline
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Columbia homicide victim’s family to hold balloon release following arrest of suspect
The Columbia Police Department arrested John Lonce Williamson III, 27, of Columbia early Saturday morning in connection to a homicide that occurred on Friday.
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Mizzou loses 15th-straight game at Allen Fieldhouse to No. 2 Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KMIZ) Confidence was high for the Mizzou men’s basketball team, out of the gates, against No. 2 Kansas on Saturday, as the Tigers held a lead over the Jayhawks for much of the first half. However, the second-ranked team in the land went on to defend the home court with a 73-64. You
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Tracking a breezy rest of the weekend with below average temperatures
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a somewhat breezy rest of the afternoon and evening with winds from the northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Gusts will be in the 25 to 30 mph range throughout this time period as well. Wind chills will make it feel 7 to 10 degrees cooler than it actually is outside. TOMORROW:
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Columbia Police Department present at home in south Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Officers, Crime Scene investigators, and a bearcat were all seen outside of a home in Southwest Columbia on Saturday. The Columbia Police Department presence was seen outside of a home on Bethany Drive early Saturday morning. ABC 17 News crews arrived at the scene around 7:30 a.m. and saw 4
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Norm Stewart Classic highlights and scores: Dec. 8, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from the Norm Stewart Classic on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video players below. HS BOYS BASKETBALL Bishop Miege (54) Helias (67) FINAL https://youtu.be/4AtNQHaoHhI Pembroke Hill (57) Jefferson City (53) FINAL https://youtu.be/NdVxjB53tIw Principia (59) Hickman (68) FINAL https://youtu.be/J5MYH8qfFqA Kauffman (42) Mexico
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Tracking a blustery weekend ahead
TODAY: Colder conditions settle in behind a cold front with temperatures stuck in the 40s. Winds will also be gusty up to mph. TOMORROW: Temperatures are even colder Sunday with many not reaching the 40s. While more sunshine returns, winds will still be breezy up to 20 mph. EXTENDED: Highs climb back to above average
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Columbia Public School Board discuss meal debt and nutritional services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public School Board of Education met on Wednesday, to discuss the ongoing student meal debt accumulation and nutritional services. For the 2022-2023 school year alone, over 2.5 million students have gotten meals or snacks from school. However, revenue numbers may not accurately reflect the large number of students served as
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