Columbia Archives

First court appearance set for truck driver accused in Boone County fireman’s death

March 28, 2022 11:25 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kansas City truck driver accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

Teen jailed, charged in central Columbia shooting

March 28, 2022 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old with assault in a September shooting in central Columbia.

Man charged in Boone County fire official’s death now behind bars

March 27, 2022 7:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City truck driver charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County Fire Protection District official is now behind bars. Kevin Lee Brunson Kevin Brunson was indicted by a grand jury for his role in the death of Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney. He was killed

Local dog rescue to hold microchip clinic in Columbia

March 27, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Pet owners, can get their furry friends microchipped Sunday for free at an event held by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.

Boy seriously hurt in Saturday morning shooting along Highway 63 in Columbia

March 26, 2022 11:03 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Police, a boy was seriously hurt after getting shot along Highway 63 on Saturday morning. CPD states around 12:05 a.m. they were called to the area of Highway 63 and Paris Rd. for a report of shots fired. At the scene, they found a boy who had been shot

Columbia mayoral candidates forum on racial discrimination, privacy rights

March 26, 2022 4:08 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s Mayoral candidates are all set to take part in a forum, hosted by the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society to honor local Boy Scouts

March 25, 2022 7:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society named Columbia Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet with the Citizen Honors Awards. Diener and Viet, both Boy Scouts from Troop 6 in Columbia, were selected following a national search for individuals and an organization whose service or act of heroism greatly distinguished themselves. The teenagers are being honored

Columbia man charged after Thursday night shooting

March 25, 2022 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man was charged with multiple crimes after a Thursday night shooting and car chase.

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Congressional map approved by Missouri Senate splits Boone County in two

March 24, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Senate was split for months trying to find a compromise on the new maps for U.S. House of Representatives districts. Now that a compromise has been reached, it’s Boone County that finds itself split.

Truck driver suffers minor injuries in Interstate 70 crash that closed outer road

March 24, 2022 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A box truck overturned onto an I-70 outer road just east of the Rangeline Road exit.

Missouri standardized tests return to pre-pandemic normal this spring

March 24, 2022 7:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Two years after the pandemic canceled standardized testing for all Missouri students, tests this spring will look similar to a pre-pandemic normal.

Jefferson City police arrest Columbia shooting suspect

March 24, 2022 11:01 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Shaune A. Price, 34, of Columbia, in late January for a shooting inside an apartment on Clinkscales Road on New Year’s Eve

Two people hurt Thursday morning after crash on Providence Road

March 24, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

Two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Providence Road near Hickman High School in central Columbia.

Missouri officials concerned about halted COVID-19 aid to test, treat uninsured

March 24, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

Missouri officials are voicing their concern, as the government has now halted aid to the Uninsured Program.

Amendment proposes ranked-choice voting for Missouri elections

March 23, 2022 7:10 PM Hannah Falcon

The way Missourians vote for state offices could change if the Better Elections Amendment passes.

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates address residents at forum Wednesday night

March 23, 2022 3:45 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia mayor and city council candidates running for Wards three and four will speak to the community Wednesday night, ahead of the April 5 election.