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Residents speak out on monthly water rate increase at Columbia City Council

August 15, 2022 5:10 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia residents will have their first opportunity to comment in person on the fiscal 2023 budget at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Columbia City Council to hear comprehensive homeless center update Monday night

August 14, 2022 6:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Over the past five years, the homeless population in Columbia ranged from about 220 to 280 people. Now, some city leaders are discussing ways to hopefully decrease that population.

Inflation remains high while gas prices drop

August 14, 2022 5:34 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inflation is still working to average itself out, however national gas prices have now dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March of 2022, according to AAA. The most recent AAA gas price map shows, the national average at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $3.54

Columbia city council holds budget work session Saturday

August 13, 2022 8:13 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council held a work session and presentation Saturday morning to review the proposed 2023 fiscal year budget. The proposed budget includes. $472,960,862 in total revenue. $476,438,989 in total operating expenditures$48,368,728 in total capital improvement projects. If passed, the city employees could receive a 4% pay increase. The money for

Columbia man charged with assault of a man at the Boone County Jail

August 12, 2022 9:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia man charged after hitting a man on a phone at the Boone County Jail.

St. Louis man charged with animal abuse in Boone County

August 12, 2022 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Witnesses told a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy that they saw Foney kicking a pitbull, drag it across the ground and slam it against the side of a vehicle, according to a probable cause statement.

Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after 14-day deployment in Kentucky

August 12, 2022 6:58 PM Kennedy Miller

The rescue team was sent to Kentucky at the end of July to help with disastrous flooding.

Boone County prosecutor wants refocus on shootings, homicides

August 12, 2022 6:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s new prosecutor wants the office to refocus its efforts on investigating and pursuing shooting and homicide cases. Roger Johnson said the 14 lawyers that make up the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office have 26 homicide cases to deal with right now. Each one of them, Johnson said, compounds the work the

Gov. Parson appoints former Columbia mayor to state commission

August 12, 2022 6:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Gov. Mike Parson announced the former Columbia mayor and another man were appointed to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.

Columbia city council to meet for special budget work session Saturday

August 12, 2022 5:30 PM Hannah Falcon

All of Columbia’s city council members will sit through a presentation Saturday morning on the significant changes in the proposed the fiscal year 2023 budget.

Food bank to collect donations Friday for Boone County students

August 12, 2022 5:55 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable broadband internet?

August 12, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Broadband internet remains out of reach for some people in rural areas of Mid-Missouri.

Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams asking for drivers for athletic events

August 11, 2022 6:52 PM Kennedy Miller

Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams are asking for help to get kids to and from athletic events this year.

More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability

August 11, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.

Hundreds expected to attend conference in Columbia about substance abuse disorders

August 11, 2022 6:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An organization that helps people fight substance abuse disorders will gather in Columbia Thursday and Friday. The Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP) is scheduled to hold its Central Region Conference at the Stoney Creek Hotel. Events and speakers are expected to start at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m.

Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board airs disagreements at meeting

August 10, 2022 7:52 PM Marina Diaz

Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board met on Wednesday to discuss where the board stands following a string of contentious meetings.

Viral video shows the importance of helmet safety in youth sports

August 10, 2022 4:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

Following a viral video of a little leaguer getting hit in the head by a pitch and then hugging the pitcher, it’s helpful to know which helmets are best for kids to keep them safe.

Columbia man charged after allegedly breaking windows in over 700 cars in Boone County

August 9, 2022 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia is facing multiple charges after he allegedly damaged 705 cars by breaking their windows over several days at A1 Auto.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns about latest phone scam

August 9, 2022 6:38 PM Erika McGuire

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the latest phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money.

Man charged after allegedly stealing over $8,000 worth of merchandise from Midway Antique Mall

August 9, 2022 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Koshkonong, Missouri man who allegedly stole over $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Midway Antique Mall on Sunday morning was arrested and charged on Monday.