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Boone County Sheriff’s Office holds active-shooter training at Midway Heights Elementary

March 29, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday held “active assailant training” at Midway Heights Elementary, the office announced on its Facebook page. “Heights Elementary with the Boone County Fire Protection District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, University of Missouri Police Department, Hallsville Missouri Police Department, Ashland, Missouri Police Department, Centralia Missouri Police Department,

Columbia school board candidate interview: John Potter

March 29, 2023 3:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.

Boone County dispatchers train for ‘swatting calls’

March 28, 2023 11:49 AM Ethan Heinz

When news started to spread nationwide Monday that six people had been killed in a Tennessee school shooting it appeared to set off “swatting” calls in districts around the state.

Columbia man accused of making terroristic threat at bank

March 28, 2023 4:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man faces multiple charges after police say he was found with a knife on Thursday at a Columbia bank. Jonathan Travis Carpenter, 40, is charged with second-degree making a terroristic threat and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $5,000 bond. An

Police tape off north Columbia strip mall after shooting; report another shooting scene

March 28, 2023 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have taped off part of a parking lot outside a small north Columbia strip mall.

Reporting threats and suspicious behavior can prevent school shootings, according to experts and law enforcement

March 27, 2023 7:35 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the wake of the recent shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday, advocacy groups and local law enforcement are stressing the importance of reporting behavior sooner than later. CNN reported Monday’s shooting was the 19th school shooting of the year. “The first, and best, line of defense is a

April candidates give final fundraising update before election

March 27, 2023 8:56 PM Lucas Geisler

(Editor’s note, 3/28: This story has been updated with Columbia Board of Education candidate James Gordon’s filing.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Candidates for area City Councils and school boards gave their last update on how much money they’ve raised and spent before the April 4 election. Those running in the April election filed their fundraising

Hy-Vee recalls skillet hamburger meal; dairy not included on packaging

March 27, 2023 6:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee, Inc. announced in a Monday press release that it is voluntarily recalling the 5.2-ounce box of “Hy-Vee Chili Macaroni Hamburger Skillet Meal,” due to the presence of dairy, which is not listed on the product’s packaging. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the product.

OSHA cites company building Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport for worker fall

March 27, 2023 11:47 AM Ethan Heinz

Lunda Construction Company has been cited by OSHA after an employee was injured working on the new Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport.

Columbia Police to hold training for officers on school safety

March 27, 2023 8:36 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department, in partnership with Columbia Public Schools, will conduct training at multiple schools from March 27. through 29. The training is a part of regular and ongoing officer training on school safety and critical incidents. The department says. multiple emergency vehicles and first responders will be at the schools during

Columbia/Boone County Health Department asks for public input on how to spend federal money

March 26, 2023 7:59 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Aiming to get input from Boone County communities, the 2023 “Live Well Boone County” survey is open until April 21. The 40-question survey from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is the first step in the timeline to decide what to focus funding on in the community. Information from the

Travel safety tips to consider as you head out for spring break

March 26, 2023 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you may consider traveling away from Mid-Missouri to enjoy some time away from home or classes, there are some travel safety tips you should consider. Travel experts expect more than 158 million people to travel for spring break in 2023, which is a volume that’s expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The first factor to keep

Police presence in central Columbia early Sunday morning

March 26, 2023 7:15 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of local law enforcement officers were responding to a scene in central Columbia early Sunday morning. ABC 17 News crews went to the area of North Boulevard and Coats Street just off Business Loop 70 around 2 a.m. When crews got to the scene they saw crime scene tape and

Travel increases during spring break as popular destinations have safety concerns

March 25, 2023 7:09 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first day of break for Mid-Missouri schools fell on Saturday for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and Jefferson City Schools. Often, the month of March proves to be one of the busiest for travel. And with 2023 travel numbers up, this year is no different according to the TSA’s

MoDOT crews to narrow I-70 next week in Columbia

March 24, 2023 9:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close one lane of Interstate 70 in Columbia nightly next week for sweeping and signing operations, according to a press release. One lane will be closed from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. each night, per the schedule below. At least one lane, each direction, will remain open during

Man charged after allegedly biting court security, says he has HIV

March 24, 2023 7:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after he allegedly bit a bailiff at the Boone County Courthouse and said he had HIV in February. Durell Hairston, 37, is charged with first-degree assault, resisting arrest and first-degree trespassing. He is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An arraignment was held

14 Downtown Columbia businesses receive grant money to purchase security cameras

March 24, 2023 7:00 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Downtown Community Improvement District awarded 14 business reimbursements for security cameras purchased totaling $30,000. According to Nickie Davis with the Downtown CID the applications for the grant were supposed to be open until the end of July. However, the applications closed early as all of the grant money was awarded to

City of Columbia to deliver initial water samples to Department of Natural Resources

March 24, 2023 11:13 AM Ethan Heinz

The City of Columbia collected 82 sample bottles of water from customers and is sending them to the Department of Natural Resources on Friday for copper and lead testing, a spokesman said.

Robbery reported at Break Time on Smiley Lane in Columbia

March 24, 2023 5:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed it responded to a robbery report at 11:21 p.m. Thursday night at the Break Time in the 1000 block of Smiley Lane. A CPD spokesman said a small amount of cash was taken and there were no injuries. There is currently no suspect information and the investigation remains

All levels of parking garage at Fifth and Walnut open after installation of fall-prevention panels completed

March 24, 2023 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works announced in a Friday press release that the installation of steel panels at a Downtown parking garage has been completed. Panels were installed in all window openings on levels five through eight at the parking garage on Fifth and Walnut streets.Full access to all levels of