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Questions remain in investigation into Columbia homicide, standoff

May 24, 2023 12:18 PM Hannah Falcon

The suspect in a Monday homicide in a south Columbia neighborhood was found dead after a standoff with police Tuesday night.

Columbia trash collection begins earlier next week

May 24, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water & Light announced on its social media Wednesday that trash collection in the City will begin earlier, starting on Tuesday. The post asks residents to please have their trash at the curb “no later than 6:30 a.m.” The impending summer heat was listed as the reason for earlier pickup. Residents

Airbnb cracking down on party bookings for Memorial Day weekend

May 24, 2023 12:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Airbnb is announcing new restrictions to help prevent parties in Missouri over Memorable Day weekend while local governments look at regulating the short-term rental industry.

Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall

May 23, 2023 7:12 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County

Park Patrol hosts training session, continues search for park volunteers

May 23, 2023 5:51 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Park Patrol is looking for volunteers to help keep parks and trails clean and safe in Columbia. Anyone who wants to volunteer must consent to a background check, interview with city staff and must complete a 30-minute video training session. Volunteers help patrol the MKT Trail, the Bear Creek Trail, the

CPD: Shooting suspect found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

May 23, 2023 11:18 AM Erika McGuire

Two people have come out of the apartment where a possible suspect in a deadly Columbia shooting remained holed up Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Columbia man charged after chase with law enforcement

May 23, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a chase through northeast Columbia on Sunday. Juwan Clark, 23, is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident – causing more than $1,000 worth of property damage, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest

Columbia announces extension of lunch programs over the summer for students

May 23, 2023 11:29 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Students across Columbia Public Schools will head out Tuesday afternoon for summer break.

Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint

May 23, 2023 5:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial

MUPD has new online portal for public comments

May 23, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has announced – in a Tuesday press release — a new public comment portal. The portal is part of a new standard required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, according to the release. Feedback made through the portal will go directly to CALEA. The

Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal

May 22, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.

One hurt in shooting in south Columbia neighborhood

May 22, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Police are investigating a shooting in south Columbia after officers were called to a robbery.

Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia

May 22, 2023 11:46 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.

New witness added in trial of Columbia man accused of killing wife in 2006

May 22, 2023 3:24 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers are interviewing witnesses to prepare for a jury trial against a Columbia man who is accused of killing his wife in 2006. Keith Comfort, 41, is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Comfort in 2019 allegedly admitted to police

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you enjoy Columbia summers?

May 22, 2023 3:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Life slows down a little in Columbia in the summer.

One of three people charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death is in Boone County Jail

May 21, 2023 10:36 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was allegedly involved in a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death is now in the Boone County Jail. Nicholas B. Grathwohl, of Columbia is charged with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26 2021 death of a person who name is redacted in court documents. Grathwohl was booked

Over 1,300 seniors graduate from Columbia Public Schools

May 20, 2023 7:11 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of 2023 seniors graduated across Columbia over the weekend. Through four different high school ceremonies, over 1,300 students crossed the stage to receive their long-awaited diplomas. Frederick Douglass High School graduated Friday morning at the Missouri Theatre. David H. Hickman High School’s graduation followed later that night at Mizzou Arena. The

Reports show CPD responded to over 140 calls at Claudell Lane since January; property managers looking to work with police

May 19, 2023 5:49 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a shots-fired incident Thursday evening on Claudell Lane at the Columbia Square apartments. Just last Thursday, another shots-fired call was reported on the same street. With the latest incidents included, the Columbia Police Department six-hour dispatch log shows police have responded to 148 calls on Claudell Lane so far

Shangri-La files labor lawsuits against union, withdraws one

May 19, 2023 10:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of unfair labor lawsuits were filed against an area union as workers from a dispensary continue to stay on strike. Both were filed on Wednesday, according to the National Labor Relations Board. Lawsuits include Point Management, LLC (which has been listed as doing business as Shangri-La) and UFCW Local 655.

Two dogs die in Columbia house fire

May 19, 2023 8:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No people were hurt in a house fire Friday night in the 2200 block of Bluff Pointe Drive, but two dogs were killed, according to Columbia Fire Department officials. The cause of the fire has not been determined. A Columbia fire official said the fire is under control, but the department is