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No gun found in fight at Columbia restaurant

November 8, 2022 1:53 PM Abby Landwehr

Police officers took several people into custody Tuesday afternoon after a report of a disturbance involving a gun at a central Columbia fast food restaurant.

Columbia police warn public of ‘suspected prowler’ targeting women

November 8, 2022 6:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for help in identifying a “suspected prowler” targeting women in Columbia. CPD said in a press release that it believe several incidents since August are related: Aug. 9: Burglary report at the 4300 block of Kentsfield Lane. The suspect entered an apartment of a woman while

What you need to know before heading to the polls

November 8, 2022 6:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 6:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m for people to cast their vote. If you plan to stop by your polling location, there are some items you need to keep in mind to make sure your vote counts.Proper forms of identification: A non-expired

Columbia mayor discusses recent string of gun violence in city

November 7, 2022 9:18 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a string of recent gun violence in the city, the mayor of Columbia says the city hopes to work with the community to address it. This past weekend was the fourth weekend in a row where gun violence resulted in someone getting hurt or dying. The violence included two women dying,

Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

November 7, 2022 6:31 AM Joushua Blount

Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

Two killed, one arrested in connection with Saturday night shooting in northeast Columbia

November 6, 2022 12:58 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide that happened in northeast Columbia late Saturday night. Police arrested Cadilac Derrick 35, in Moberly on suspicion of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Columbia Police Department social media post. Police

No injuries in two-story apartment fire in Columbia

November 6, 2022 7:34 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department tweeted that no one was injured in a two-story Columbia apartment that caught on fire Sunday evening. Columbia Fire was dispatched to North Garth Avenue just before 6 p.m. The two-story apartment building was engulfed and the blaze was threatening nearby houses. The response to the fire blocked off

DNA testing helps Columbia Police Department solve cold cases

November 5, 2022 5:05 PM Marina Diaz

A 1984 cold case was solved by the Columbia Police Department on Oct. 27 thanks to advancements in DNA testing.

Mizzou Saturday football game to cause traffic impacts

November 5, 2022 7:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou is set to kick off against the University of Kentucky at Faurot Field at 11:00 a.m Saturday. With more people in town, some traffic impacts are to be expected. Those attending the game will need to keep parking in mind, as spots can fill up quickly due to increased crowds. Several public

Police add more allegations of child sex crimes against Columbia man

November 4, 2022 4:44 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have added more allegations of child sex crimes against a 76-year-old man arrested this week on suspicion of having child pornography.

CPD to hold third public meeting about Fusus on Nov. 9

November 4, 2022 7:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will hold its third public meeting to answer community concerns about their possible policy and procedures related to the Fusus software next week. The meeting will be at 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive, according to a press release.

Charges filed in shooting at south Columbia roundabout

November 4, 2022 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Thursday with four felonies for an October shooting and crash at a busy south Columbia roundabout.

Recommendations for Columbia City Council include ending city logo trash-bag program next year

November 4, 2022 4:10 PM Kennedy Miller

The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.

Contracts awarded for resurfacing projects in Boone and Cole counties

November 3, 2022 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Major improvements will be coming to several roadways in Boone and Cole counties. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract at its monthly meeting for the milling, resurfacing and improvement of guardrail along Highway 50, between the Moreau River and Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. Also to be resurfaced:

Columbia Police Dispatch shows 15 shots fired calls for October; April leads 2022 with 21 calls

November 3, 2022 7:01 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After several shots fired incidents were reported the past few weeks, Columbia police and residents are concerned about the gun violence in the community. Residents have told ABC 17 News they are tired of all the gun violence, and a police official said after a Wednesday shooting in broad daylight people should

Columbia Water and Light announces lane closure on Forum Boulevard near Nifong for water line maintenance

November 3, 2022 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Update: The Columbia Water and Light Department reports crews were able to finish the work Thursday night. Original story: The City of Columbia Water and Light Department announced in a press release that it is immediately closing a portion of southbound Forum Boulevard to perform a water main replacement. The turn lane

Crowder Hall demolition put on pause

November 3, 2022 4:40 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to delay the demolition of Crowder Hall, a building that has been on campus for more than 80 years. Crowder Hall is MU’s Military Science Department and ROTC building. The winter season being just around the corner is the reason for the pause. “We’re coming up

Police: Man strangled, threatened to kill woman

November 3, 2022 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after police say he strangled and threatened to kill a woman he was in a relationship with for four years. Dominic Hunter, 37, allegedly strangled the woman for 30 seconds on Monday. The woman was heard screaming “let me go” by two witnesses, according to a

Columbia man arrested after business robbery

November 3, 2022 1:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with armed robbery and two other felonies after he allegedly threatened employees inside a business Tuesday.

Parson visits growing Columbia equipment rental company

November 3, 2022 6:01 AM Joushua Blount

Gov. Michael Parson visited a growing Columbia business Thursday morning.