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Columbia makes ARPA application records more transparent

May 17, 2023 12:43 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.

Columbia household hazardous waste collection canceled June 3; May 20 and June 17 still on as scheduled

May 17, 2023 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste has canceled its household hazardous waste drop-off event set for June 3, according to a press release from the City. Household Hazardous Waste collections set for May 20 and June 17 will still be held. The press release stated the event was canceled so staff could focus on residential

Fired workers picket Shangri-La dispensary in south Columbia

May 16, 2023 6:09 PM Avery Roehler

Fired Shangri-La employees were on the picket line Tuesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did CPD officers use excessive force against Lee Martin?

May 17, 2023 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police have been dealing with the fallout from a video that shows officers using force while arresting a man outside a downtown bar.

Columbia Solid Waste addresses canceled recycling routes last week, overflowed bins at meeting

May 16, 2023 5:46 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, the City of Columbia Solid Waste met to discuss a recycling study and gave an update on its Recycling and Waste Diversion program. This came right after recycling pick-up was put on hold twice last week. The City says it had to cancel recycling pickup on Wednesday and Friday because of a staffing

Man charged in relation to Plush Lounge parking lot shooting now charged with murder

May 16, 2023 6:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Samuel Lee Moss has now been charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the May 7 shooting that left one dead and four others hurt. The 26-year-old is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal, two counts of unlawful gun possession and unlawful use of a weapon. He is

MoDOT announces lane closures on Rocheport Bridge this week

May 16, 2023 7:16 PM Ryan Shiner

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media that there will be intermittent lane closures on the Rocheport Bridge on Interstate 70 this week. The closures will occur day and night in the left lanes heading in both directions, according to the post. ALERT!I-70 Rocheport BridgeDay & night this week,

Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan

May 16, 2023 6:54 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight

City of Columbia spokeswoman: Internal Affairs investigation on two CPD officers will end

May 16, 2023 11:35 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia’s police chief will not discuss an Internal Affairs investigation into two officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar earlier this month will be affected by those officers’ resignations.

CPS to hold graduations this weekend

May 16, 2023 3:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Graduations will be held this weekend for all four high schools in the Columbia Public Schools district. A CPS spokesperson said in a release that 1,331 students in total will be graduating on Friday and Saturday. The graduation schedule includes: Douglass High School: 10 a.m. Friday at the Missouri Theatre. Hickman High

Violent crime in Columbia fluctuates over time, according to FBI data

May 16, 2023 11:54 AM Ethan Heinz

Several high-profile shootings in and around Columbia have brought attention to violent crime in recent weeks.

Columbia mayor: CPD officers seen in video ‘no longer employed by the city’ by Friday

May 15, 2023 5:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia mayor and a city spokeswoman have told ABC 17 News that the two officers who are under investigation will no longer be employed by the city by Friday. “It is my understanding that the officers involved in the incident are no longer employed by the city or will

GO COMO bus routes to be discussed at City Council meeting Monday

May 15, 2023 1:38 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The status of GO COMO bus routes is expected to be discussed at Monday’s Columbia City council meeting, according to the meeting agenda. GO COMO is facing a staffing shortage of 11-full time drivers, according to meeting documents. Drivers are working 12 hours of mandatory overtime per week, according to meeting documents.

Columbia council to discuss possible solutions to calls on East Business Loop 70 following shooting at Plush Lounge parking lot

May 15, 2023 12:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some members of the Columbia City Council plan to address emergency dispatch calls to East Business Loop 70. A shooting occurred on May 7 in Plush Lounge parking lot that left one dead and four injured. Ward 1 Columbia City Councilman Nick Knoth, whose ward includes the area of the shooting, says

Police presence seen in central Columbia, find evidence of one shot fired

May 15, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen Monday afternoon in central Columbia. Police told ABC 17 News they found evidence of one shot being fired. Officers were near the corner of Washington Avenue and Pecan Street. An ABC 17 News reporter saw at least six officers, a number of which were knocking on

Naloxone education and distribution event to be held Wednesday at Columbia/Boone County PHHS

May 15, 2023 1:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be hosting a naloxone education and distribution event Wednesday, according to a release from the city. The event will be 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday at the PHHS building at 1005 West Worley Street. The event is part of a monthly series of that features

East Walnut Street closure in Columbia moved to Thursday and Friday

May 15, 2023 12:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A street closure on East Walnut Street that was announced last week has been moved to Thursday and Friday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia Public Works. East Walnut Street will be closed Thursday and Friday between North College Avenue and Old Highway 63 North in order for

Five suspects involved in various murder cases set to face Boone County judges

May 15, 2023 5:49 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) Five people charged in various murders around Boone County are set to face a judge today. The first murder suspect is set to appear at the Boone County courthouse at 10 a.m. Isaiah Charles Brunson is facing second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jermaine Spain. Some may recall Brunson’s case which happened

May is national moving month: How to avoid scams and understand renting laws

May 15, 2023 11:46 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) May highlights the peak of moving season as many people graduate college and move to a new home or apartment. But before packing up your belongings, you should be aware of Missouri laws regarding moving and scams. When signing a new lease there are several things that you should be included under

Columbia to hear an update on the future of GO COMO bus routes

May 14, 2023 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at city hall on Monday at 7:00 p.m. to discuss agenda items including a report on the future of GO COMO bus routes. In their most recent update, GO COMO is suggesting that combining routes would be the best option as they are still short