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Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Cooper County man charged following police chase in Columbia

September 30, 2022 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with multiple crimes Wednesday after causing a police chase in north Columbia. Cameron Comstock, 22, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and driving while revoked — second or third offense. A Boone County police officer came across Comstock driving a stolen GMC Yukon in

Red Cross deployed emergency response vehicle from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery

September 30, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The American Red Cross is sending people and equipment from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Boone Electric reports power outage north of Columbia Friday morning

September 30, 2022 8:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage north of Columbia Friday morning. The utility provider shared on Twitter that crews are working to repair A power pole off Highway VV. We have a large outage taking place on Highway VV, due to a broken pole from early this morning. Crews

Homeless Opportunity Campus viewed favorably by downtown Columbia workers

September 29, 2022 10:14 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some people who work in downtown Columbia are in favor of the Voluntary Action Center and Columbia Housing Authority’s proposed homeless shelter. “We’ve been down here for 14 years,” said Melody Beach, who owns The Beach Salon. “In the last probably three to four years we’ve seen an increase in the homeless

MU safety and security report shows increase in rape, assault

September 29, 2022 8:10 PM Leila Mitchell

The University of Missouri on Thursday released its annual fire safety and security report, which contains the school’s campus security and crime statistics.

Missouri special task force starts assessment in Florida

September 29, 2022 7:12 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) After driving 18 hours, a Missouri Task Force One specialty team began its assessment in Cape Coral, Florida. The team deployed Tuesday and Gale Blomenkamp — Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief — said they should be there 10 days or fewer. The team consists of one team leader, two small

Columbia’s superintendent to discuss reaching student success at board of education meeting

September 28, 2022 4:41 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education will host a meeting Wednesday where Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood plans to address growth and achievement at the school district. Some of the items to be addressed in the PowerPoint are student attendance, achievements and teacher retention. Data from the presentation shows teacher retention sits at 87%

Columbia-based search and rescue experts heading to Florida for Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 5:46 PM Matthew Sanders

A specialty team that is part of a Columbia-based urban search and rescue group was expected to arrive in Florida on Wednesday to help amid Hurricane Ian.

Missouri utility crews prepare to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022 8:00 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ. Power companies in Missouri are preparing to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian, and some crews have already packed up and left. More than 2.5 million Florida residents are under an evacuation warning as Hurricane Ian makes its way closer to the West Coast, according to CNN. Doug Colvin, director of Nixa utilities, said

Columbia Fire Department breaks ground on new station

September 27, 2022 8:46 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents and City Council members joined the Columbia Fire Department for the groundbreaking of its new station. Fire Station No. 11 will be located at 6909 Scott Boulevard. The new location will serve a five-mile radius, and will help alleviate some of the strain other departments experience. The project is estimated

Columbia attorney died of natural causes, autopsy says

September 27, 2022 5:00 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A criminal defense and civil rights attorney in Columbia died of natural causes, according to a medical examiner’s report. The report from the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner obtained by ABC 17 News said Stephen Wyse, 55, died of severe cardiomegaly. The Aug. 23 report from Dr. Carl Stacy said hepatic fibrosis

Unclaimed property auction to be held in Columbia

September 27, 2022 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office announced an unclaimed property auction will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Columbia. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. both days, with daily previews beginning at 8 a.m. each day. A preview for the auction will be held 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen the effects of police understaffing?

September 27, 2022 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department hosted an open house last week.

Grand jury indicts eight in MU fraternity hazing case

September 26, 2022 3:44 PM Leila Mitchell

A Boone County grand jury has indicted eight former fraternity brothers in an alleged hazing that left a University of Missouri freshman pledge unable to speak or walk.

North County High School issues apology following livestream comments about Battle

September 26, 2022 6:00 PM Ryan Shiner

Officials at North County High School are apologizing for comments made by a student about Battle athletes after a live video stream of a Friday football game.

Columbia to host ceremony Tuesday for groundbreaking of new fire station

September 26, 2022 5:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new fire station. The ceremony for Fire Station No. 11 will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday at 6909 Scott Blvd. A press release stated speakers for the event will include: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer and Acting Fire Chief Clayton

Three department heads to be sworn in at Columbia City Council meeting

September 26, 2022 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia’s new permanent public works director is among several hires for high-ranking city jobs who will be sworn in on Oct. 3.

Columbia woman charged with threatening house with children inside

September 26, 2022 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia woman was charged Friday with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action for allegedly pointing a gun at a building with children inside.