Columbia Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia be an LGBTQ+ sanctuary city?

November 7, 2023 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

A group of University of Missouri students is asking the Columbia City Council to make the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community.

Columbia City Council approves next phase of McBaine Water Treatment Plant project

November 6, 2023 5:42 PM Nia Hinson

Columbia City Council members are expected to vote Monday on a request for bids for the McBaine Water Treatment Plant Project.

Mizzou Democratic Socialists to present LGBTQ Sanctuary City ordinance to Columbia City Council

November 6, 2023 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

The University of Missouri chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America plans to present a proposed ordinance Monday to the Columbia City Council that would make the city a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people.

CPD looking for man with gun seen on Tenth Street early Sunday

November 6, 2023 1:17 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia police are looking for a person witnesses say pulled out a gun during a fight on a busy downtown street early Sunday.

Man pleads not guilty to assault charge in Santulli hazing case

November 6, 2023 6:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case pleaded not guilty to an assault charge on Monday. Ryan Delanty, 22, of Ballwin, was charged with felony hazing, second-degree assault and supplying alcohol to a minor. The assault charge was added last month after a superseding indictment was filed on Oct.

Columbia man accused of killing woman in 2022 pleads guilty to second-degree murder

November 6, 2023 4:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of murdering April Joann Brooks pleaded guilty to several charges on Monday. Montez Williams, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful gun possession and resisting arrest. A sentencing hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. He is being held at

Data shows fraud reports increasing in Cole County, lowering in Boone

November 6, 2023 12:48 PM Morgan Buresh

Fraudsters are still conning people out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but data shows reports in Boone County and nationwide have fallen recently.

Columbia City Council to amend budget to include ARPA funds

November 5, 2023 7:54 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to amend the fiscal year 2024 annual budget to appropriate the $25.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The city received these funds in September to address the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Upon approval of the

Columbia searching for new business to lease old IBM industrial for first time in over a decade

November 4, 2023 8:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) For the first time in over a decade, the old IBM building on Lemone Industrial Blvd is vacant. Columbia is now looking for a new business to buy or lease the building from them. The city is taking proposals and hopes to have a list of interested parties by Nov. 27. The

No injuries reported in Friday night fire on Rock Quarry Road

November 3, 2023 11:00 PM Ryan Shiner, Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after Columbia firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2800 block of Rock Quarry Road around 10:30 p.m. Friday . Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification stating Rock Quarry Road was closed from Stadium Boulevard to Grindstone Parkway due to a structure fire. Several firefighters were

Police: Man charged with murder in June Dove Drive shooting arrested

November 3, 2023 4:28 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in a June 26 homicide on Dove Drive in Columbia was arrested on Thursday night, according to a Friday press release from the Columbia Police Department. Ja’Shaun Barney, 18, of Columbia, was arrested. He was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in

CPD hosts active-shooter response training

November 3, 2023 8:24 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department hosted an “active assailant” response training to the public at its regional training center Friday. People throughout the community registered to attend this training so they know what to do if there is ever an active shooter. A press release from earlier this week describes an active assailant

Hickman football coach Cedric Alvis steps down

November 3, 2023 6:12 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman head football coach Cedric Alvis said he will resign from his spot leading the Kewpies. Alvis told the program in a Friday email obtained by ABC 17 News that he would resign from the role of head coach. Alvis said he has “not been able to meet the expectations of what

Schnucks announces recall for applesauce pouches

November 3, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schnucks announced a recall of some of the store’s branded applesauce pouches, according to a Friday press release from the company. Schnuck Markets Inc. announced the recall after it said the supplier warned there were elevated levels of lead found in the cinnamon raw material used by Austrofood SAS, the manufacturer of

December 2022 MU pipe freeze cost more than $1.3 million

November 3, 2023 2:58 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pipe bursts on the University of Missouri’s campus in late December that caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field ended up having a hefty price. Records obtained by ABC 17 News show in total the university paid more than $1.3 million after pipe bursts affected Memorial Stadium, Mizzou Arena, Green Tennis Center, campus

Columbia apartment complex could face stricter inspection with lapsed certificate

November 2, 2023 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties but has applied for it.

Three apply so far for Columbia Ward 2 council opening

November 2, 2023 7:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been three people who have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat. The city announced last month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17

Harrisburg man charged after allegedly trying to stab retail shopper, kick police officer

November 2, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Harrisburg man was arrested and charged after allegedly trying to stab a shopper at a Columbia Dollar General on Wednesday on Vandiver Drive. Anthony Giboney, 61, was charged with second-degree assault and four-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance is set

Report: Surface mold found at Columbia Fire Stations 2 and 6, not determined hazardous

November 1, 2023 9:19 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

The Columbia Fire Department has released the final condition reports from an outside firm after reports of possible mold inside Fire Stations 2 and 6 last month.

Columbia complex where deadly fire happened lacks city rental certificate

November 1, 2023 4:39 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties.