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Schools following MSHSAA guidelines for athletic activities amid extreme heat

August 23, 2023 11:27 AM Morgan Buresh

In the first week of athletic competition, many area high schools are moving practices and games around to avoid extreme heat.

Missouri hands-free driving law goes into effect Monday with grace period

August 23, 2023 11:18 AM Hannah Falcon

A new law going into effect Monday makes it illegal for Missourians to hold their phones while driving, but there are some caveats when it comes to enforcing the law.

38 Red Cross volunteers from Missouri sent around country for natural disaster response

August 23, 2023 5:01 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas Region continue to have crews in several different locations across the United States as they respond to multiple different natural disasters. According to a press release from the Red Cross, 47 volunteers from Missouri and Arkansas have been deployed to help with these disasters

Texas man accused in 2004 Boone County rape case

August 23, 2023 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who now lives in Texas has been charged after he was accused of breaking into a residence in 2004 and raping another person. Brendan Woodard was charged Tuesday with forcible rape. He was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster on Wednesday. A motion was filed to set a

Columbia man pleads guilty to murder in St. Louis

August 23, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a 2020 murder in St. Louis. Jamar Burns, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He will be credited with three years of time served, according to a press

Attendance at cooling centers increases as heat persists

August 22, 2023 2:00 PM Avery Roehler

A Columbia day shelter for homeless people said Tuesday that it sees a major increase in people using its services during extreme heat like the temperatures blanketing Mid-Missouri this week.

LiUNA 955 approves contract with City of Columbia

August 22, 2023 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) LiUNA Local 955 announced in a Tuesday press release that it has ratified its contract with the City of Columbia on Sunday night. According to the press release, the agreement includes: Ending pre-employment marijuana drug testing for all new hires who do not have to maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.Wage increases, which

Grand jury indicts Columbia man accused of killing pregnant woman on first-degree murder

August 22, 2023 4:06 PM David Kitchin

A Columbia murder suspect is now charged with first-degree murder after his grand jury indictment in Boone County.

CPS enrollment eclipses 19,000 students on first day of classes

August 22, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday was the first day of classes at Columbia Public Schools, and unofficial enrollment numbers from the district show an increase in students attending school. According to a press release from CPS, the total first-day enrollment is 19,157. That total is up by 357 students from last year’s official enrollment number. The

Columbia Public School students battle heat on first day of school

August 22, 2023 5:44 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, students in the Columbia Public Schools District went back to school and began the 2023-2024 school year. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a weather alert day that extended through Thursday for extreme temperatures that were expected in the area. Chief Communications Officer Michelle Baumstark said the district took

Columbia City Council amendments to budget increase it by $5 million

August 21, 2023 7:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Amendment discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting led to a tentative $5 million increase to the city budget. The council met on Monday to discuss several topics, includiding a hotel tax, hear from the public regarding the city’s upcoming budget, and review the Columbia Police Department’s contract with the Columbia Public Schools.

Columbia man arrested, charged after allegedly shooting at person in front of house

August 21, 2023 7:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged after he was accused of shooting at another person in front of a house on Saturday in eastern Columbia. Aaron McCann, 36, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is being held without bond at the

Columbia Public Schools moves outdoor activities inside as classes start amid extreme heat

August 21, 2023 12:02 PM Morgan Buresh

This week is not only the first week of school for many area school districts, it’s also a week of high temperatures.

Mothers of children killed in Columbia apartment fire sue property owners

August 21, 2023 5:53 PM Matthew Sanders, Lucas Geisler

The mothers of two children killed last December in a Columbia apartment fire have sued the owners of the apartment complex where they died.

Columbia man charged with 13 child sex crimes

August 21, 2023 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces more than a dozen charges for child sex crimes. David Walter Nacarato, 39, was charged on Thursday with five counts of first-degree child molestation, three counts of statutory rape, first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, two counts of statutory sodomy of a victim and possession of child pornography. All charges

University of Missouri welcomes more than 5,100 freshmen as new semester begins

August 21, 2023 2:21 PM Dan Kite

The University of Missouri said Monday that 5,100 freshmen are starting their college careers at the Columbia campus.

Columbia man pleads guilty to reduced charge in stepfather’s death

August 21, 2023 12:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man charged in March 2022 with shooting and killing his father pleaded guilty to reduced charges Monday and could spend more than two decades in prison.

University of Missouri hosts Tiger Walk amidst high temperatures

August 20, 2023 9:23 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today, The University of Missouri held it’s annual Tiger Walk amidst the heat, and students braved the heat to celebrate an age old tradition. With dangerous highs ABC 17 spoke to students about how they stayed cool. “We beat the heat by drinking a lot of water preparing for the event, but it’s

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the City of Columbia buy the McKinney building?

August 21, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The City of Columbia is considering the purchase of a downtown building — a proposal set to come before the city council Monday.

Columbia City Council talks of potential purchase of historic McKinney building

August 19, 2023 6:46 PM Gabrielle Teiner

The Columbia City Council is considering purchasing of the historic McKinney building at the council meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m.