Columbia Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?

July 26, 2024 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

America is in a housing crunch.

Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race

July 25, 2024 4:45 PM Allison Weaver

Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.

Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID

July 25, 2024 3:28 PM Olivia Hayes

The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.

Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households

July 25, 2024 3:36 PM Meghan Drakas

The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.

Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget

July 25, 2024 3:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.

Columbia City Manager to deliver 2025 fiscal year budget message Thursday

July 25, 2024 5:39 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Watch the presentation in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the budget message Thursday in City Hall at noon. The city encourages Columbia residents to attend to learn more about the budgets going into the 2025 fiscal year. There will also be opportunities for people to make public

Trial scheduled for man accused of murdering woman in 2022, stuffing body in closet

July 24, 2024 10:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been announced for a Columbia man accused of murdering a woman in 2022. Adam Alfred Conner was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. A pretrial conference is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday,

Locals join protests against Gaza war as Netanyahu addresses Congress

July 24, 2024 12:14 PM Reagan Phillips

Mid-Missourians opposed to Israel’s war in Gaza took to the streets in Columbia on Wednesday — the same day Israel’s top politician is set to address Congress.

Teachers union files lawsuit against MOHELA, claims business misleads borrowers

July 23, 2024 6:28 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teachers labor union filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan of Authority of the State of Missouri, also known as MOHELA, over claims the business misled borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers — a teachers union based out of Washington D.C. — represents 1.8 million public school teachers, health care

COVID-19 cases increasing in Columbia

July 23, 2024 2:08 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Columbia, according to Missouri’s Sewershed Surveillance Program and a doctor with MU Health Care.

Boone County Fire Protection coping with loss two weeks after assistant chief’s death

July 22, 2024 11:48 AM Allison Weaver

Today marks two weeks after Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tobben died during a water rescue in northern Columbia.

Sunset Drive in Columbia to close for through traffic for pipe repairs

July 23, 2024 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility on Wednesday will close Sunset Drive to through traffic near the intersection with Hickory Hill Drive, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. The closure will last from 8 a.m. Wednesday-3:30 p.m. Friday, the release says. Crews will be replacing a stormwater pipe. Barricades

Students participate in mock DWI crash during conference in Columbia

July 22, 2024 9:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students from 10 Missouri high schools participated in a mock DWI crash Monday during a leadership conference at Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia. The TRACTION (Teens Taking Action To Prevent Traffic Crashes) conference is being held through Tuesday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transporation. Students from schools

Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues

July 22, 2024 8:11 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,

Columbia Parks and Recreation continues trail cleanup after flooding

July 22, 2024 8:01 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation announced and update of trail clean up progress in a Friday Facebook post. This repair process is following the extreme rain and weather earlier this month that impacted Mid-Missouri. Nature paths across Columbia are facing flooding, potholes and uneven paths. On Bear Creek Trail, there was so much

Man accused of rape, sodomy gets another felony charge after indictment

July 22, 2024 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of rape and sodomy had another felony charge added in his case, following a grand jury indictment on Friday. Tremane Bell, 27, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and tampering with a witness. He is being held at the Boone County Jail

Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded

July 22, 2024 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of killing a woman on Christmas Day had his murder charge upgraded after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 39, of Columbia, is now charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was previously

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and

No injuries reported after fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

July 21, 2024 9:50 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the department, crews were dispatched to a large outside fire at 106 Orr Street at 2:09 a.m. Firefighters found a small fire next to the building, but the

New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees

July 20, 2024 9:56 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Following an altercation Wednesday night, the Boone County Fair implemented new safety precautions. Secretary of the Boone County Fair Board Jesica Kempf expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the measures. “It’s been amazing,” Kempf said. “The feedback from the crowds has been very thankful and appreciative. Everyone is willing to wait a