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Columbia organization continues Thanksgiving meal honoring Almeta Crayton

November 23, 2023 10:56 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”

Discrimination lawsuit filed against CPS by middle school student, father

November 22, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against Columbia Public Schools by a middle school student and her father. The lawsuit — which also names Oakland Middle School, its principal Jeff Mielke, teacher Vanessa Hickem and Superintendent Brian Yearwood – seeks damages, accusing CPS of negligent infliction of emotional distress and racial

Columbia Regional Airport flight delayed to start busy Thanksgiving travel day

November 22, 2023 11:42 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.

Columbia man pleads guilty to hindering felony prosecution in relation to 2020 shooting

November 22, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused to be connected to a 2020 fatal shooting in Downtown Columbia pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Kesan McNeal, 27, pleaded guilty to hindering a felony prosecution and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was given credit for time served. According to previous reporting, McNeal had

Charges filed against alleged getaway man for Columbia murder suspect

November 22, 2023 12:11 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with felony counts of hindering prosecution and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to help a suspect in a June murder escape police.

CPD to help with traffic during Veterans United light display

November 21, 2023 9:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will be helping with traffic flow at Veterans United south Columbia location for its holiday lights display in December, according to a press release from Veterans United. A “drive-through” viewing of lights at the business’ location at 550 Veterans United Drive will take place 7-10:30 p.m. Dec. 5-17,

Columbia City Council approves airport restaurant agreement

November 21, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday approved a company to lease part of the new terminal in Columbia Regional Airport for different food options. At Monday night’s meeting, officials authorized an agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, L.L.C. In an updated memo, it was described that the company will pay the city around

Charges filed against Hickman student accused of bringing gun to school

November 21, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hickman High School student has been charged after police say he brought a gun to school on Monday. Shaun Lamont Jackson, 18, of Columbia, was charged on Tuesday with unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was arrested on Monday and was released after posting a $2,000 bond.

Ten years after task force, Columbia still looking to curb violent crime

November 20, 2023 3:23 PM Hannah Falcon

In the past 10 years, Columbia has seen three mayors, three city managers and now three police chiefs. Every one of these city leaders attempted to address community violence. Despite their efforts, FBI statistics show a rise in violent crime.

Power restored for nearly 1,500 Columbia customers after outage early Tuesday morning

November 21, 2023 7:53 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Power has been restored for about 1,500 customers after a outage in Columbia early Tuesday morning. The outage was reported at 12:53 a.m. and power was restored a little before 5 a.m., according to Columbia Water and Light. The outages occurred near Broadway and Stadium and also near Scott Blvd. and near

Columbia Fire Training Academy hoping to expand after animal shelter moves

November 20, 2023 6:52 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the Central Missouri Humane Society moves to a new home, the city is planning on using its current property on Big Bear Boulevard to expand the current Columbia Fire Training Academy. A spokesperson for the animal shelter previously said they are hoping to decide on a property for a new location

Waner recognized by Columbia City Council at her last meeting

November 20, 2023 4:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council recognized Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner on Monday in what was her last meeting as a councilwoman. Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that she is resigning because she is moving into a new home outside of

City Council to discuss adding restaurant in Columbia airport

November 19, 2023 6:37 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Airport is looking to add a restaurant. The Columbia City Council meets Monday to discuss a possible airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, LLC to lease the terminal, according to the council agenda. To lease the Columbia Regional Airport terminal, it would be $24,313 per year for five years.

New Year brings changes to Loaves and Fishes services at Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church

November 19, 2023 3:42 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting in the new year, Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church will adjust its service times for Loaves and Fishes and Turning Point. Loaves and Fishes received an extension to remain at the church until March. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Turning Point will expand its operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,

Columbia man arrested on domestic assault charges

November 19, 2023 11:08 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Augustin Carrillo Jr., 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges for allegedly hitting and kicking a woman. Carrillo is facing third degree domestic assault, fourth degree assault, stealing and resisting charges. Carrillo is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $13,500 Bond. According to online court records, officers were responding

Maryland woman arrested for allegedly hitting, biting officers

November 19, 2023 10:03 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 42-year-old Maryland woman is being held at the Boone County jail after police said she bit one officer and kicked another one, sending him to the hospital. Rebecca Groh is facing several charges including third degree assault of a special victim, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, among several

Over 100 fans ejected from Memorial Stadium during 2023 season

November 18, 2023 7:08 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of the University of Missouri’s home football game versus Florida Saturday, ejection cards ABC 17 News obtained through a records request found that 127 fans had been ejected from home football games so far this season. Heading into week four, 39 fans had been ejected. The top three reasons for ejections

New law enforcement training center, staffing are focuses for Boone County budget

November 17, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has identified its biggest priorities in its proposed 2024 budget. The budget lists five priority areas that helped shape the budget: Improve workforce retention and reduce workforce turnover and vacancy.Address priority staffing and space needs.Provide new and replacement equipment, vehicles, technology, and capital infrastructure; including the County’s transportation network.Provide public

City of Columbia continues pattern of internal hiring with Police Chief Jill Schlude

November 17, 2023 11:31 AM Morgan Buresh

The announcement Wednesday of Jill Schlude as police chief is not Columbia’s first internal candidate to be hired after conducting a nationwide search.

Union workers protest during Daniel Boone Regional Library board meeting

November 16, 2023 4:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United protestd during the DBRL’s board of trustees meeting, according to a press release. The protest comes after a proposal was rejected by the Daniel Boone Regional Library on Tuesday. Branch Lead of Outreach Services for the the DBRL Carolyn Cain said it was