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Shots fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard, MU authorities say

April 28, 2022 6:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Authorities at the University of Missouri reported Thursday that shots were fired at Highway 63 and Stadium Boulevard.

Jenna Redel nominated by Boone County Democrats to be the county’s next treasurer

April 28, 2022 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Democratic Committee has nominated Jenna Redel as the Democratic candidate to fill the unexpired term of Boone County Treasurer. The election to fill the unexpired term will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Jenna Redel is a well-qualified professional who will excel as our next Boone County Treasurer,” says Chair

Second-degree murder trial rescheduled for August

April 28, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second-degree murder trial has been rescheduled after it was delayed earlier this week. The trial date for Michael Stapleton has been set for August 23. Stapelton is charged with second-degree murder and other charges in the 2019 death of Myron Woods. Stapleton was in the car with the two victims using

Go COMO route compressions to take place on Friday

April 28, 2022 8:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Go COMO announced Thursday afternoon it will be combining some of its bus routes in Columbia Friday due to staffing shortages. Drivers will alternate between the black and orange routes and the red and green routes. Go COMO says routes will operate similar to how they do on Saturdays and says those

Columbia Housing Authority and partners inviting the public to plan Comprehensive Homeless Service Center

April 28, 2022 4:57 PM Leila Mitchell

The collaborative event is hosted by CHA, Loaves and Fishes, Love Columbia, Room at the Inn, Turning Point and the Voluntary Action Center.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 19 new COVID cases; over 100 new coronavirus cases in the past week

April 28, 2022 4:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mid-Missouri colleges holding in-person graduation ceremonies this weekend

April 28, 2022 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

Two local colleges will hold in-person graduation ceremonies this weekend after having commencement ceremonies disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MU Health Care doctor leading COVID-19 prevention study

April 27, 2022 6:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Researchers in Columbia are looking for unvaccinated people to take part in a clinical trial to study a COVID-19 prevention pill.

Two charged with robbery after incident in Mexico

April 27, 2022 2:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people from Boone County were charged Wednesday in Audrain County with first-degree

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 18 new COVID cases

April 27, 2022 3:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man charged after allegedly kidnapping a woman in March

April 26, 2022 8:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man with kidnapping and other crimes after he allegedly held a woman against her will on March 10.

Potterfields donate 160 acres on the Missouri River to The Nature Conservancy

April 26, 2022 5:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Nature Conservancy says the area will become a place for the public to connect to the state’s unique landscapes as well as a site for research and conservation in a press release.

Lawyers argue relevance of phone records in Greitens family case

April 26, 2022 12:17 PM Hannah Falcon

During a Tuesday morning hearing, lawyers for former Missouri governor Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Chestnut Greitens argued whether or not phone records of Sheena and several other people are relevant to the family’s case.

Columbia man charged after allegedly threatening a man with a gun

April 26, 2022 4:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly threatened another with a gun on April 12.

Ryan Ferguson national talk show appearance canceled

April 25, 2022 5:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Producers at the “Tamron Hall” show say Ryan Ferguson’s appearance on the show was canceled Tuesday morning.

Two men hurt after crash on Route WW east of Columbia

April 26, 2022 6:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Clark, Missouri men were hurt Monday afternoon after a crash on westbound Route WW east of Columbia. The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the roundabout to Rolling Hills Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 20-year-old James M. Westbrooke hit another SUV

Greitens case to be heard Tuesday in Boone County court

April 25, 2022 7:46 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday, a judge will decide whether the phone records requested by former Missouri governor Eric Greitens are relevant to the case between him and his ex-wife.

Columbia mother still searching for answers after bus driver drove away while her son had a seizure

April 25, 2022 6:34 PM Kennedy Miller

An Oakland Middle School mother, Crenda Warren, continues to search for answers after a bus driver saw her 12-year-old son have a seizure and drove off without helping

Portions of Katy Trail closed as Missouri River bridge construction continues

April 25, 2022 11:49 AM Marina Diaz

Part of the Katy Trail will close this week as contractors blast rock to build a new Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River.

Columbia Public Schools evacuates Jefferson Middle school due to gas leak

April 25, 2022 2:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials at Columbia Public Schools have evacuated Jefferson Middle School due to a gas leak in the area causing an odor in the school.