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Douglass Family Aquatic Center to open Friday after getting enough lifeguards

June 28, 2022 7:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Parks and Recreation delayed the Douglass Family Aquatic Center opening due to a lifeguard shortage.

Firefighters respond to early morning fire north of Columbia

June 28, 2022 8:23 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire north of Columbia early Tuesday morning is blamed for thousands of dollars in damage. The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the fire in the 1400 block of E. Gallup Mills Road around 6:35 a.m. Firefighters said a detached three-vehicle garage was on fire when crews arrived at

Some worry that birth control restrictions could be next after overturning of Roe V. Wade

June 27, 2022 11:57 AM Kennedy Miller

Some political observers and activists now worry that restrictions on birth control and same-sex marriage could be next following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Driver hurt Monday morning after crash on Route WW east of Columbia

June 27, 2022 6:53 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A driver was hurt Monday morning after a crash on Route WW east of Columbia. Boone County Joint Communications sent out a traffic alert about the crash at Olivet Road just after 5:45 a.m. An SUV driven by Luke P. Drummond, 19, of Columbia, flipped over after the vehicle went off the

Safe fireworks use requires caution, experts say

June 27, 2022 11:40 AM Erika McGuire

Independence Day is just one week away and lighting off fireworks is a popular way to celebrate the holiday — but it comes with safety hazards.

Police investigate shots fired at south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning

June 27, 2022 5:30 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers responded to a south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning for a report of shots fired. Several shots were fired in the 3900 block of Buttonwood Drive, according to the Columbia Police Department. At least five CPD vehicles were at The Lyfe @ Missouri apartment complex around 3 a.m. Andy

Hundreds march through Downtown Columbia protesting Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

June 25, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds gathered at Boone County Courthouse Saturday evening chanting “We won’t go back,” and “Vote them out,” to protest Friday’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. This comes as Friday’s U.S Supreme Court 5-4 decision in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade has caused many Americans to protest and express whether they are pro-abortion

Former Columbia College president passed away Wednesday

June 25, 2022 2:52 PM Hannah Falcon

Gerald Brouder, PhD, died in Columbia on Wednesday at 79 years old, according to Columbia College.

Columbia family moves into Habitat for Humanity home

June 24, 2022 9:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

A ceremony was held Friday afternoon to welcome a woman and her kids to their home, which is the second one to be built.

Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade

June 24, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.

Hundreds gather at Boone County Courthouse to rally following Roe V. Wade decision

June 24, 2022 7:47 PM Kennedy Miller

Over one hundred people came out to the Boone County Courthouse to rally following the overturn of Roe V. Wade.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains to remain open after Roe v. Wade ruling

June 24, 2022 6:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

With 12 health centers for Planned Parenthood located across Missouri, only one in the St. Louis area actually performed abortions.

Charges to be dropped against downtown Columbia shooting suspect

June 24, 2022 3:40 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors plan to drop charges against a downtown Columbia shooting suspect in exchange for a guilty plea on a different case. Todd D. Nesbitt pleaded guilty on Friday in Boone County court to felony resisting arrest. Prosecutors and defense attorney Gerald Mueller said Nesbitt would get sentenced to that on July

Boone County deputy shooting ruled justified in deadly February chase

June 23, 2022 5:57 PM Lucas Geisler

A special prosecutor declined to charge a Boone County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man in February.

University of Missouri System leadership speak out after two are charged in hazing incident

June 23, 2022 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System leadership spoke about Danny Santulli during the Board of Curators meeting.

UM Board of Curators approves $3.9 billion budget

June 23, 2022 4:28 PM Marina Diaz

The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously passed a $3.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year Thursday.

Salvation Army baby pantry now open for families in Columbia

June 23, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Salvation Army, is set to open a new monthly baby pantry Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Lawyer for Greitens’ ex-wife calls for public statement denouncing threats

June 23, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens wants a public statement from the politician denouncing violence against her, Sheena Greitens’ lawyer said Thursday in court.

United Way of Central Missouri launches fundraising drive

June 23, 2022 1:24 PM Joushua Blount

The United Way of Central Missouri embarked Thursday on a drive to raise more than $2 million to help community organizations.

Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission

June 22, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.