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Man charged in shooting outside Columbia gas station claims self-defense

April 12, 2023 12:55 PM Ethan Heinz

A man charged in a shooting outside a Columbia gas station this week told police that he fired in self-defense, according to court documents.

Prescription drug take back events to be held in Mid-Missouri

April 12, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Prescription drug take-back events are occurring around Mid-Missouri. One will occur 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Jefferson City Police Department. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules patches and other

Homecoming weekend shooting suspect brought back to Boone County

April 12, 2023 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in a shooting on the University of Missouri’s Homecoming weekend last year in Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should schools have weapon detection systems?

April 12, 2023 2:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Public Schools leaders are considering a new security enhancement in district high schools.

I-70 expansion funding added into transportation budget

April 11, 2023 12:12 PM Hannah Falcon

Money to expand Interstate 70 was put back into the state budget Tuesday.

Columbia Public Schools demonstrates weapons detection system at Hickman High School

April 11, 2023 12:05 PM Ethan Heinz

Columbia Public Schools demonstrated a “touchless” weapons detection system Tuesday in response to high school students’ calls for increased safety amid frequent school shootings.

Two arrested in connection with shooting in Columbia commercial area

April 11, 2023 4:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Tuesday that they’ve arrested two people in connection with a shooting outside a gas station in the Conley Road area.

MSHP trooper charged with sexual abuse and kidnapping

April 10, 2023 7:30 PM Marina Diaz

Editor’s note: This story was corrected to say Durbin met the alleged victim on March 23. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MSHP trooper is facing multiple charges. Jeffery Gilmore Durbin, 30, of Madison, Missouri, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and third-degree kidnapping, a misdemeanor. Durbin was booked into the Boone County Jail on

Two hurt in shooting as Columbia police pursue gunman

April 10, 2023 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police had crime scene tape up at an east Columbia gas station after two people were shot Monday.

Assault is fifth-leading cause of workplace deaths, National Safety Council says

April 10, 2023 8:05 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A gunman opened fire at a bank in Downtown Louisville Monday morning, killing four people. Louisville police have now said they have reason to believe the shooter, who has yet to be identified was a previous employee at the bank. The National Safety Council reports that assault is the fifth leading cause

Man arrested, charged with rape in Boone County; charge from 2001

April 10, 2023 4:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arizona man has been charged with rape in Boone County. Lonny Ray Caldwell, 52, of Fordyce, Arizona, was charged with forcible rape in February, but was arrested March 29 — according to Casenet – in Dallas County, Arkansas. The Dallas County Sheriff told ABC 17 News that Caldwell was arrested on

Columbia’s Minchew exploring run for state Senate

April 10, 2023 3:44 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia businessman and experienced political campaigner said Monday that he’s exploring whether he’s the person to keep Boone County’s state Senate seat in Republican hands

CPS to have demonstration for ‘touchless weapons-detection system’ Tuesday morning

April 10, 2023 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools spokesperson said on Monday that the district will host a demonstration for a weapons-detection system called Evolv. The demonstration will occur at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hickman High School. “At this time, the district has not contracted for the service and the Board of Education has not taken

Newly elected Columbia Board of Education members to be sworn in Monday

April 9, 2023 8:14 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, April 10, the Columbia Board of Education will meet for a “reorganization meeting” where 3 new board members are getting sworn in by Columbia Public Schools superintendent, Brian Yearwood. The new members are April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman. They are filling the seats of current board president, David

Columbia Police respond to shots fired call in the Loop

April 9, 2023 10:25 AM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department responded to a shots fired call early Sunday morning near the corner of 8th street and North Boulevard. An ABC 17 reporter spoke with police on scene who told him that they cannot confirm if there were shots fired due to a lack of evidence in the area.

MoDOT to close Boone County Route 163 for bridge demolition

April 9, 2023 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to close Missouri Route 163 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Monday to begin demolition on the old bridge. MoDOT put out a tweet warning drivers about the traffic impact. ALERT: Boone County Route 163 will CLOSE on April 10, just west of U.S. Route

New report records over 2,000 flu cases in Boone County

April 8, 2023 8:18 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people in Boone County died from COVID-19 last month, bringing the total county number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 299. The information comes from the latest Columbia Boone County Health Department report. According to the report, 65 positive COVID-19 tests have been reported in the county since

Safety tips to follow when handling eggs for Easter weekend

April 8, 2023 8:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you are getting your Easter weekend underway, you may be considered doing some easter egg coloring along with other Easter activities with your family. If you are planning active that involve the use of eggs, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is giving guidelines for people to follow. According

CPD warns of scammers ‘spoofing’ department’s phone number

April 7, 2023 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a statement on its social media on Friday that scammers are allegedly “spoofing” the department’s phone number. “Columbia Police have seen an increase in telephone scams where the caller identifies as one of our officers. The caller may indicate that you have a warrant or are at

Woman whose baby allegedly overdosed faces drugs charges

April 7, 2023 5:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged after her baby allegedly overdosed is facing more charges. Jessina Pedroza, 29, has now been charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance of 35 grams or less and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. A $20,000 bond was set for those charges. She was