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Jury convicts Columbia man accused of rape, robbery

September 15, 2022 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County jury convicted a Columbia man Wednesday on seven felony charges including rape, robbery and kidnapping.

Records show bullying is most commonly reported concern to hotline so far this school year

September 14, 2022 8:35 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bullying continues to be the number one issue reported to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report. Last month, there were 10 reports of bullying – repeat harassment made to Courage2Report. There were five school shooting threats, and four threats to kill. Over the past three years, bullying – repeated harassment, has been

Man arrested after report of burglary with knife east of Columbia

September 14, 2022 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies arrested a man who might have been impaired by drugs or alcohol after he walked into a home with a knife east of Columbia on Tuesday, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have an opinion on the Columbia school board’s new public comment policy?

September 14, 2022 2:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education approved a new public comment policy Monday night in a split vote.

Committee meets with Columbia police to discuss traffic stops that resulted in no action

September 13, 2022 10:10 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the 2021 Attorney General’s Missouri Vehicle Stops Report, 184 drivers pulled over were released with no action in Columbia last year. “Essentially that means that a stop was conducted where the driver did not receive a ticket, did not receive a written warning, or was not taken into custody for

Columbia Public Schools using charter buses for after-school activities amid bus driver shortage

September 13, 2022 8:37 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver shortage is affecting after-school activities in Columbia. Three weeks into the school year, Columbia Public Schools says it is able to cover its 120 daily bus routes, but the district has had to bring on extra help to get kids to after-school activities. Student Transportation of America is lacking

Suspect arrested in Columbia street shooting

September 13, 2022 1:45 PM Matthew Sanders

A man suspected of shooting another man on a Columbia street last month has been booked into the Boone County Jail.

Police talk about staffing, common crimes at annual Columbia Neighborhood Watch meeting

September 12, 2022 9:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia Neighborhood Watch held its first public meeting since the pandemic at city hall Monday night.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cities prioritize affordable housing?

September 13, 2022 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Projects meant to expand the stock of affordable housing are being planned for Columbia and Jefferson City.

Columbia sex offender sentenced to 20 years in child pornography case

September 12, 2022 11:09 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case.

Columbia Board of Education approves updated public speaking policy

September 12, 2022 4:27 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education has its first meeting of the school year Monday night and the agenda includes topics such as changes to the board’s public speaking policy, security upgrades and COVID-19 plans.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

Columbia Neighborhood Watch to hold annual meeting

September 12, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Neighborhood Watch is set to hold its annual meeting Monday evening, with the Columbia Police Department scheduled to speak to members.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

Business Loop 70 CID looks ahead to Mizzou North demolition

September 11, 2022 5:10 AM Katie Greathouse

The executive director of the Loop CID says she thinks there is potential for the land that houses Mizzou North.

Man injured in early morning shooting in Columbia

September 10, 2022 3:47 PM Hannah Falcon

A man was shot early this morning in Columbia. Police are saying he is stable.

Man dies from injuries after crash on I-70 in west Columbia

September 9, 2022 12:40 PM Matthew Sanders

A one-vehicle crash slowed traffic on westbound Interstate 70 in west Columbia on Friday afternoon.

My House holds concert in downtown Columbia despite objection

September 9, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

MyHouse is hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Columbia on Friday despite a complaint the State Historical Society of Missouri lodged with the city government.

Boone County health department reports seven more COVID-19 deaths since early July

September 9, 2022 8:17 PM Matthew Sanders

Seven more Boone County residents have been added to the county’s COVID-19 death total.

Crews respond to house fire north of Columbia

September 9, 2022 11:21 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a house fire north of Columbia on Friday morning. The Boone County Fire Protection District dispatched to the fire in the 200 block of W. Highway 124 just before 9:55 a.m. @BooneCountyFire is currently on the scene of a residential structure fire on W. Highway 124 North of