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Columbia Police find replica shell casings after Sunday morning shooting

November 21, 2021 5:01 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department said it located at least four shell casings, after responding to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday Morning.

Columbia organizations give away hundreds of free turkeys, prepare for Thanksgiving meal

November 20, 2021 8:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Five days away from Thanksgiving, volunteers passed out hundreds of boxes filled with turkeys, stuffing, green beans and all the other holiday favorites to a line of cars wrapped around the Parkade Plaza off Business Loop.

SATURDAY UPDATES: 7 million COVID-19 vaccines given out across Missouri

November 20, 2021 2:34 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.1% on Saturday. An additional 1,410 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 728,912. There have also been 163,434 probable antigen test results being positive, with 500 added Saturday. Six new deaths were

Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot

November 20, 2021 4:23 AM Ben Fein

Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.

“Massive damage” from house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia

November 20, 2021 1:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department was seen battling a house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia on Saturday morning. 10 fire trucks and cars, one medical vehicle and multiple Columbia Police Department cars responded to the 700 block of Wilkes Blvd. around 1:35 a.m. Police and Fire Dept. at scene of house fire

University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers urging university to stop the demolition of Manor House Apartments

November 19, 2021 11:32 AM Kennedy Miller

The University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers is speaking up about Mizzous’s decision to demolish Manor House Apartments.

Columbia-based defense attorneys David Tyson Smith and Jennifer Bukowski weigh in on the Rittenhouse verdict.

Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict

November 19, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the

Renick attorney wants informant left out of Montgomery County murder trial

November 19, 2021 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys for the woman accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder want the man she allegedly confessed to left out of trial. Lynlee Renick’s team wants to keep Brandon Blackwell from testifying at her murder trial. The trial is set to start on Dec. 6 in Boone County. Attorney Tim

More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season

November 19, 2021 11:37 AM Hannah Falcon

The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.

New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022

November 19, 2021 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.

Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need

November 19, 2021 2:41 PM Joushua Blount

Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.

Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility

November 19, 2021 10:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.

State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather

November 19, 2021 7:35 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they

Police respond to central Columbia gas station Friday morning

November 19, 2021 6:24 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a gas station in central Columbia early on Friday morning. An ABC 17 News crew saw three Columbia Police Department cruisers parked outside of the PetroMart on North College Avenue around 5:40 a.m. All of the vehicles had their emergency lights off. At least one police officer appeared to

Columbia commission to discuss next step in Discovery Parkway expansion.

Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway

November 18, 2021 9:11 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City

MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board

November 18, 2021 10:42 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget

University of Missouri Board of Curators approves coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal contracts

November 18, 2021 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.

Man charged in downtown shooting faces resisting arrest charge

November 18, 2021 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man connected to last weekend’s shooting with resisting arrested after he ran from police.

Columbia organization working to give everyone a Thanksgiving meal

November 18, 2021 11:13 AM Joushua Blount

Local organization is asking for donations to help those in need have a Thanksgiving meal.

Controversial courthouse murals may be moved to Columbia College

November 18, 2021 11:31 AM Hannah Falcon

The Boone County Commission will introduce a potential plan to move the Boone County Courthouse murals to Columbia College, where the original artist was a faculty member.