Murder, robbery charges filed in deadly Columbia shooting
Steven Paden has been charged with murder and robbey in connection with the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson in Columbia, Missouri.
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Trooper suffers minor injuries after getting shot in Saline County; MSHP investigating officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A announced in a Tuesday evening social media post that the MSHP Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Saline County. The trooper was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries and has since been released. According to a MSHP
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Columbia City Council discusses homeless transportation program
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is looking into creating a new homeless transportation program following Monday night’s council meeting. The idea was posed by Ward 4 Councilman Nick Foster in March when he requested a report from the Department of Public Health and Human Services exploring a possible “ride home program.” Presented on
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Tracking overnight severe storm potential with round 2 Wednesday pm
TONIGHT: Strong to severe storms remain possible along an incoming cold front close to midnight overnight. Strong winds up to 60+ mph and large hail up to 1″ remain the primary threats. A low but non-zero tornado threat remains possible for the secondary risk overnight. Overnight lows cool to nearly 70 degrees. TOMORROW: Showers and
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Mizzou outfielder adds name to transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Mizzou Baseball’s promising young talents is exploring for a new home. On Tuesday, Brady Picarelli announced on social media that he is entering the transfer portal, following just one season with the Tigers. He has three years of eligibility remaining. The rising sophomore outfielder displayed plenty of potential during his
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Police confirm suspects in deadly shooting in custody; Scott Boulevard robbery linked
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Glasgow Police confirmed all three suspects wanted for a weekend robbery and deadly shooting have been taken into custody as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. Columbia police said Tuesday that the weekend robbery of a business on Scott Boulevard and the shooting death of a man on East Broadway are linked. The Columbia
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SEC unveils Mizzou’s league opponents for 2025-26 season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Women’s Basketball has learned its league opponents and locations for the upcoming campaign. On Tuesday, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced all 16 matchups of head coach Kellie Harper’s debut season with the Tigers. The format of the 2025-26 conference schedule is consistent with last year’s layout. Mizzou will play every team
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3 blocks evacuated in Columbia for gas leak
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three city blocks in central Columbia were evacuated Tuesday after a contractor hit a gas line. An area covering Sexton Road north to Forest Avenue between Madison Street and Garth Avenue was cleared before 11 a.m. because of the leak, according to a Columbia Fire Department spokesperson. No one was hurt. Nine
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Tracking scattered thunderstorm chances with severe potential overnight tonight
TODAY: Tuesday starts dry with clear skies at sunrise, before more clouds fill in during the afternoon. Showers and storms return to the forecast this afternoon in an isolated to scattered manner. Temperatures are warm, in the upper 80s, this afternoon. TONIGHT: A complex of thunderstorms is still forecast to reach the region late overnight
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Suspects in Sunday’s fatal shooting in Columbia still at large Tuesday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Suspects in Sunday’s fatal shooting in Columbia are still at large as of Tuesday morning, according to the Glasgow Police Chief TJ Livermore. An ABC 17 News reporter arrived in Glasgow around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and saw a few law enforcement vehicles in the area. Livermore told ABC 17 News that the
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Columbia leaders take first steps toward addressing youth violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders are optimistic a new board by the city’s Office of Violence Prevention will help the community crack down on crime. OVP Administrator D’Markus Thomas-Brown said he knew coming into the job that he couldn’t get things done by himself. He’s now taken steps toward creating a violence prevention advisory board
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Mizzou relief pitcher, local talent enters transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another member of Mizzou Baseball’s pitching staff is testing the transfer portal. St. Elizabeth alum Brock Lucas announced on social media that he has added his name to the transfer portal with one year of eligibility, following three seasons with the Tigers. The Mid-Missouri product pitched a career-high 50.1 innings during the
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Judge awards Ryan Ferguson $43.8 million in lawsuit against insurance company
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge awarded Ryan Ferguson nearly $44 million in his lawsuit against an insurer that hasn’t yet paid out his settlement with several Columbia police detectives. Judge Cotton Walker on Monday awarded Ferguson $43.8 million. A Cole County jury sided with Ferguson in November when he sued Travelers Insurance
Continue Reading 1 dead in shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead after a shooting Sunday night at a Columbia apartment complex. Officers were sent to the Eastgate Apartments at Old 63 and Broadway at about 8 p.m. Police found Zarian Simpson, 18, of Columbia, with a gunshot wound and medics treated him at the scene, according to a Columbia
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Tracking strong storms late tomorrow night and Wednesday, late week heat
TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 80s and heat index values in the low to mid-90s. EXTENDED: It’s been a warm and humid start to the week, and tomorrow will be very similar as temperatures reach the upper 80s and heat
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Storm timing crucial for severity of overnight storms
Storm timing plays an important role in determining storm intensity, with late overnight and early morning storms less likely to be strong to severe due to decreased energy levels in the environment.
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Missouri legislators schedule hearing over MU Health Care, Anthem contract dispute
A public hearing has been scheduled for June 30 amid the ongoing contract impasse between University of Missouri Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Continue Reading Police seek suspect after person burned on Columbia porch
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A person was hospitalized with life-threatening burns late Sunday in Columbia and police are seeking a suspect. Officers were called to the 1500 block of Paris Road to help firefighters at about 11:45 p.m. Sunday, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. A man had been rushed to the hospital after
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Tracking a chance for storms ahead of a dry and warm weekend
TODAY: Monday is mostly dry and partly cloudy. After some showers this morning near Rolla, the radar will dry up for most of the morning. Afternoon heating may bring pop-up thunderstorms in an isolated manner this afternoon, for those in the southeast. Storms are not expected to become severe, but each storm could produce locally
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Sunday Sit-Down with AFC Columbia head coach Chris Miller
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms caught up with Chris Miller, the head coach of AFC Columbia, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down to spotlight the semi-professional soccer team’s 2025 season and the club’s growth since it was founded in 2020. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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