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Boone Electric restores power after widespread outages

October 5, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone Electric Cooperative reported outages across a swath of Boone County on Wednesday morning, with about 1,800 members without power at about 10:15 a.m.

Police: Victim pushed from Highway 63 bridge near Clark Lane

October 4, 2022 7:36 PM Lucas Geisler

First responders in Boone County blocked off a northeast Columbia road on Tuesday night.

Neighbors to a possible homeless center are pushing back on its location

October 4, 2022 9:39 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary

Columbia teacher wins $100,000 for classroom

October 4, 2022 8:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A teacher at the Columbia Area Career Center was one of five grand-prize winners for Harbor Freight’s Tools For Schools. Jared Monroe – who teaches automotive technology– received $100,000. The money will be split so $70,000 will go to improvements for his classroom while the rest will go to Monroe. Monroe hasn’t thought about

Columbia looks to buy a temporary shelter for the homeless

October 4, 2022 7:50 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The City of Columbia is looking to work with others and build a permanent opportunity campus to house unsheltered people but for now, the city’s talking about buying a temporary shelter. The temporary shelter would be located on the 1500 block of Ashley Street and is expected to cost around $865,000 according to the city. City

Task Force 1 helping with searches in Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian

October 4, 2022 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Task Force 1 has moved from Fort Myers, Florida to nearby Fort Myers Beach as it helps with Hurricane Ian recovery work.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried electronic surveillance is becoming too intrusive?

October 4, 2022 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council is considering buying the police department a new video surveillance system that would allow it to tap into non-police cameras across the city.

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association concerned about surveillance system

October 3, 2022 4:47 PM Leila Mitchell

The Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association sent a letter of concern about the FUSUS Real-time Crime Center proposal Monday, ahead of the Columbia city Council’s discussion that night.

Judge denies bond for suspect in Columbia parking lot shooting

October 3, 2022 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

A judge denied bond Monday for one of the two suspects charged in a Boone County murder.

New DBRL union begins negotiations with administration

October 3, 2022 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United (DBRLWU) met with the DBRL administration Monday. The DBRLWU sent its list of demands to the administration on Sept. 29. Workers approved to unionize in May. The two sides agreed to terms for the contract negotiations and discussed the list of demands on Monday. The actual

State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia

October 3, 2022 5:52 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.

Missouri Task Force 1 to move to Fort Myers to help with search and rescue efforts

October 3, 2022 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County-based Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will deploy to southwest Florida Monday morning to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. A spokesman for the task force said MO-TF1 arrived in Orlando on Sunday around 3 a.m. Task force members plan to move to the Fort Myers area to help with search

No one injured in central Columbia shooting

October 1, 2022 9:00 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police told ABC 17 on Sunday no one was hurt in a central Columbia shooting. Columbia police investigated a shooting Saturday night near Providence Road and Forest Avenue intersection. Shots were reported to the police around 8 p.m. ABC 17 crews arrived on the scene around 8:45 p.m. and saw at least

Tigers fall just short of downing No. 1 Georgia

October 1, 2022 9:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers nearly rode the leg of their kicker to a victory over the country’s No. 1 team Saturday night in Columbia. You can watch extended highlights of Mizzou football’s near upset in the video player below. https://youtu.be/bYapddZY8Zs Watch a post-game news conference by coach Eli Drinkwitz in the player. Harrison

Mizzou to expect large crowds and traffic impacts for Saturday’s game

October 1, 2022 5:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is expected to be a busy day for Mizzou as they host the Georgia Bulldogs at Faurot Field. The Tigers, will be kicking things off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Large crowds and traffic impacts are anticipated for Saturday’s according to Mizzou’s website. Those attending the game will need to

City Council member looks to sell land to nonprofit to build a homeless shelter

September 30, 2022 10:24 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Councilwoman Betsy Peters is in the process of selling her land to the Voluntary Action Center. The VAC has been looking for land to build it’s homeless shelter, called Homeless Opportunity Campus. Project coordinators submitted a plan to the Columbia Boone County Health and Human Services on Friday. Peters purchased

Columbia, Jefferson City officials prefer resources over arrests when it comes to homelessness

September 30, 2022 7:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Starting in January, those who sleep on the streets could face legal consequences if found on state land in Missouri.

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.