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Columbia police arrest suspect in Paris Road robbery

September 8, 2022 3:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in an August armed robbery of a Columbia restaurant.

Experts demonstrate proper car seat installation after Morgan County crash

September 7, 2022 9:50 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his three-year-old child who wasn’t properly restrained was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Wednesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), crashes are a leading cause of death for children. CDC data shows that using

Boone County firefighter killed while on duty honored by governor

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County firefighter killed while working at a crash scene on Interstate 70 last year was among nearly two dozen first responders honored at Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters on Wednesday.

Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval

September 7, 2022 3:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.

University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system

September 7, 2022 8:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.

WATCH: Ceremony marks site of Boone County lynching

September 7, 2022 5:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

People gathered Wednesday outside the Boone County Courthouse to honor a victim of an 1889 lynching.

Former MU golfer gets probation after invasion of privacy accusation

September 7, 2022 3:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A former University of Missouri golf team member was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty in his invasion of privacy case.

Boone County health department offers more COVID-19 booster clinics

September 6, 2022 5:34 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s health department will host a series of clinics this month to administer the new COVID-19 booster.

Police investigate report of shots fired Wednesday morning near Columbia elementary school

September 7, 2022 6:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers investigated a report of shots fired Wednesday morning near a Columbia elementary school. An ABC 17 News crew saw officers searching the area near the intersection of Ripley Street and Hinkson Avenue around 6 a.m. Benton Elementary School is located at the same intersection. Police said officers found a shell

Northeast Columbia home damaged by gunfire on Tuesday afternoon

September 7, 2022 8:53 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A northeast Columbia home was damaged by gunfire on Thursday afternoon. Police said officers responded to the home in the 1600 block of McKee Street for a report of shots fired around 5 p.m. Several witnesses at the scene told officers about hearing the gunshots, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers

Jefferson City Council approves three proposals for affordable housing

September 6, 2022 6:32 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Council is set to talk about affordable housing proposals at its Tuesday night meeting.

Columbia City Council discuss violence prevention, CPD software in amended budget

September 6, 2022 11:41 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia City Council held a meeting Tuesday to allow community and city council members to comment on the proposed budget for the upcoming year. Pat Fowler proposed bringing on Cure Violence, a program used in big cities to combat violence through outreach programs. The program would cost $3 million if

Oakland Middle School hosts back-to-school event

September 6, 2022 10:08 PM Katie Greathouse

Oakland Middle School in Columbia held its back-to-school event Tuesday night.

Police investigate after neighbors say shots were fired in east Columbia

September 6, 2022 7:07 PM Katie Greathouse

Police were investigating in east Columbia on Tuesday night after neighbors said someone fired a gun.

Former Columbia mayor Treece sworn in as member of Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission

September 6, 2022 1:30 PM Ethan Heinz

Former Columbia mayor Brian Treece spent his morning at the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday in the company of Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri Supreme Court Judge Patricia Breckenridge, being sworn in as the new commissioner of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.

Columbia City Council set to discuss fees on utility bills for some residents

September 5, 2022 8:44 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday and hear a report about possible changes to utility bill late fees and due dates for residents on fixed incomes. Right now, the city requires customers to pay their bill every 20 days from the billing date. If their bill is not paid

Columbia to offer free Roots N’ Blues vouchers to struggling families

September 5, 2022 5:50 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced it is partnering with Trio Presents, to offer free vouchers to 2022’s Roots N’ Blues festival. To qualify, a family must make less than 185% of the poverty level which would be a little above $51,000 for a family of four. Registration for

Multiple crashes take place during Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2022 7:57 PM Joushua Blount

The Labor Day weekend has been busy for Missouri State Highway Patrol with multiple crashes on the roads and the water since the counting period started Friday.

Thursday night football draws crowds to Downtown Columbia

September 3, 2022 7:05 PM Hannah Falcon

After Thursday night’s football game, many Mizzou fans headed downtown to celebrate the win and see the dome light up gold.

Jury says Cooper County health board broke state open meetings laws

September 2, 2022 8:41 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) – A jury this week said Cooper County’s health board violated the state’s open meetings laws when debating possible farming rules. The jury heard arguments from a group of farmers opposed to rules the county’s heath board were crafting in 2018 over concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. That group accused the