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Suspect in recent Columbia shooting arrested, police say

May 3, 2023 12:05 PM Nia Hinson

A suspect in a recent Columbia shooting was arrested Wednesday, a Columbia police official said at the scene.

City of Columbia’s plan to install accessible pedestrian signals at two intersections delayed

May 2, 2023 11:44 AM Nia Hinson

The project includes audible signals that will have countdown timers.

Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted

May 2, 2023 11:33 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.

Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit

May 2, 2023 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.

Part of Oak Street in Columbia to close Thursday

May 2, 2023 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility will close a part of Oak Street on Thursday between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street to replace a box culvert, according to a press release from the City. The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?

May 2, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.

Columbia City Council votes against adding speed humps to Russell Boulevard

May 1, 2023 7:16 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An effort to add five-speed humps along Russell Boulevard failed at the Monday night Columbia City Council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against the installation of five speed-humps on the busy road between Broadway Street and Rollins Road. About 10 residents voiced their comments during the meeting tonight with the majority opposing

West Ash Street to close between Hirth and Sanford Avenues May 10 for tree removal

May 1, 2023 10:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) West Ash Street will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, between Hirth and Sanford avenues as a tree will be removed by private companies, according to a press release from the city. The closure will affect both lanes and the sidewalk. Barricades will be placed on West Ash Street between

Columbia City Council approves plan to build Whitegate Park

May 1, 2023 12:05 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia City Council is set to hear from the public on creating a park in east Columbia with a vote possible afterward.

Two arrested, charged after Saturday chases

May 1, 2023 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested from a pair of chases on Saturday in Columbia, according to a pair of probable cause statements. In one chase, Rashard Lee Bigham, was charged with resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A

Columbia man accused of stealing check from mailbox; writing check to himself

May 1, 2023 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of stealing a check from a mailbox and trying to steal money on Feb. 22. Reggie Dale McBride, 46, is charged with forgery and stealing more than $750. He was arrested Saturday and is being held in the Boone County jail on a $15,000 bond. An initial

Narcan distribution program to be voted on at Monday’s City Council Meeting

April 30, 2023 7:52 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Institute of Mental Health and the UMSL Addiction Science Team have created a naloxone distribution pilot program that will be voted on at Monday’s City Council meeting. According to UMSL’s Science Addiction Team, opioid overdoses made up 72% of drug overdose deaths in Missouri. Naloxone, more commonly referred to as

Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes

April 30, 2023 7:02 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside

Voluntary Action Center to help the community stay cool with its Summer Fan Program

April 30, 2023 5:50 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, May 1. the Voluntary Action Center is working to help keep the community cool ahead of summer temperatures with its annual Summer Fan Program. According to the CDC, 702 heat-related deaths occur each year. The VAC Summer Fan Program is scheduled to run until Sept 1. The VAC said the

Several taken into custody after Jefferson City police chase Friday night

April 29, 2023 7:56 PM Abby Landwehr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people were taken into custody Friday night following a police chase in Jefferson City. According to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department, a 21-year-old Jefferson City man, and 35-year-old Columbia were sent to Cole County Jail and are facing different charges. According to the release, the chase

Molly’s Miles annual run underway Saturday at Molly Bowden Memorial Park

April 29, 2023 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Molly’s Miles 5k and 10k Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, and the city of Columbia is warning area travelers of the soft traffic impacts. The annual run benefits the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and honors Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed during a

Cave discovered during bridge construction near Bonne Femme Creek

April 28, 2023 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A cave was discovered earlier this month during construction of the bridge on Highway 163 over the Bonne Femme Creek. Missouri Department of Transportation workers were excavating for the foundation of the new bridge on April 11 when they encountered an opening in the surface. “These underground voids were not encountered when MoDOT did our initial investigative borings that are part of our bridge design process, so

Columbia police arrest juvenile in relation to 2020 shooting death at Cosmo Park

April 28, 2023 6:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a juvenile in relation to the 2020 shooting death of Jermaine Spain, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The youth was arrested in relation to a shooting at Cosmo Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The person who was arrested was not identified. The press

Columbia City Council agenda includes position to address homelessness

April 28, 2023 11:40 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia City Council could vote Monday to add a position in the Public Health and Human Services Department dedicated to helping the homelessness problem.

CPD to host community meetings May 10-11 to address safety concerns

April 28, 2023 4:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced in a Friday press release that it will host a pair of public meetings to discuss crime trends and safety concerns with community members. The two meetings scheduled are: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Community Room at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center at