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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the safety of your water?

July 13, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

A few homes in Columbia tested positive for lead as did a Jefferson City elementary school.

CPRB discusses hiring process for new Columbia police chief at meeting

July 12, 2023 4:03 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board met Wednesday night to discuss the hiring process for a new police chief. This comes after Chief Geoff Jones announced he plans to retire on Aug. 1. The city hired a search firm to help find potential new candidates, and said it plans to hold a

Power outages reported in Boone, Callaway counties following round of storms

July 12, 2023 7:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of electricity customers in Mid-Missouri reported power outages after storms rolled through the area Wednesday evening. Callaway Electric online records showed 1,440 customers without power at its peak. The areas hit the hardest for Callaway Electric includes Carrington with 783 customers without power, Tebbetts with 283 and Millersburg with 232.

Columbia Fire Department puts out two fires Wednesday

July 12, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with more details after more information became available Thursday. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded and put out two fires Wednesday, several hours apart. Hardin Street No people were hurt Wednesday evening, but a dog died in a Columbia house fire in the 800 block of Hardin

Semi-truck involved in crash on I-70 as storms hit Mid-Missouri

July 12, 2023 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

View the crash in the web player above. E Editor’s Note: This story was updated after the crash report became available. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders were on the scene Wednesday after two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70, just west of North Rangeline Road. Columbia firefighters, as

Motorcyclist, pedestrian hurt in crash that closed Highway 63 in Columbia

July 12, 2023 12:29 PM Matthew Sanders

A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were taken to a hospital for treatment after a crash shut down southbound Highway 63 in Columbia on Tuesday.

Southside Trops location burglarized overnight

July 12, 2023 3:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tropical Liqueurs shared on its Facebook page that one of its locations was burglarized early Wednesday morning. The business, which is a popular bar with two locations in Columbia, stated that one person smashed a window at its location at 3805 South Providence Road. There is another location in Downtown Columbia. Trops

Woman charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose arrested

July 12, 2023 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

A Rocheport woman charged with murder in connection with a 2021 fentanyl overdose was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday.

No one hurt after a Columbia deck fire early Wednesday morning

July 12, 2023 10:41 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Fire responded to a fire at Rock Bridge Apartments, near Nifong and Providence. According to fire crews, the department arrived in less than four minutes and saw fire coming from an outside deck. Fire crews on scene told ABC 17 News an ashtray caught fire and

Wednesday is the last day to register to vote ahead of Election Day on Aug. 8

July 12, 2023 5:18 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the special election on Aug. 8. Citizens can register to vote online, mail or in person. To register online, it’s recommended to fill out the voter registration application on Boone County’s Website. To register by mail, residents can print out the voter

Crash closes Highway 63 in Columbia during evening rush, scene cleared more than an hour later

July 11, 2023 5:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County emergency dispatchers said in a public alert that Highway 63 southbound had closed at Vandiver Drive after a crash. The alert was sent just after 5 p.m. and urged drivers to avoid the area.

Man charged with sodomy, sexual abuse

July 11, 2023 7:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged in Boone County with multiple sexual assault charges Tuesday after being accused of an alleged sexual assault from January 2022. Dayvion Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. A warrant was requested and no bond was set. Robinson is not in custody. Columbia Police

Unlicensed daycare operator charged in baby’s death makes first court appearance

July 11, 2023 2:50 PM Erika McGuire

A Columbia private daycare owner charged in relation to a baby’s death made her initial court appearance Tuesday.

Heavy storms drive up insurance premiums as materials costs increase

July 11, 2023 11:43 AM Avery Roehler

A line of storms will move into Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, producing potential for damaging wind and hail.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had trouble parking in Downtown Columbia?

July 11, 2023 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

A downtown merchants’ group is asking its members to have their employees not park on the street to keep spots open for customers. People ABC 17 News spoke with Monday said finding parking downtown has been difficult.

Boone County Fire Protection District: Two Task Force 1 members being sent to Vermont

July 10, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District announced on its social media Monday night that two members of Missouri Task Force 1 are headed to Vermont to give assistance after recent flooding in the region. “According to the Vermont State Police, serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont,” the Boone

MU Health Care hosts tour for new children’s hospital

July 10, 2023 7:54 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, MU Health Care held a tour to show the progress made on the new children’s hospital coming to Virginia Avenue. The facility is on track to open in June 2024, and will feature 146 private patient rooms. There were empty rooms and lots filled with dirt, while construction continued

Columbia Water & Light proposes Community Solar Program

July 10, 2023 7:17 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has proposed a Community Solar Program for the city. The program would expand access to solar energy for Columbia residents who do not own property. Those who choose to participate in the program would not have to install solar panels. James Owen, of Renew, Missouri, said the energy

Downtown Columbia business group asks workers not to park in front of stores

July 10, 2023 11:39 AM Avery Roehler

A Downtown Columbia merchants’ organization is asking its members to have their employees park somewhere else.

Columbia man arrested, charged after allegedly exposing himself outside of Shakespeare’s

July 10, 2023 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested Friday after police say he exposed himself in front of child outside of Shakespeare’s Pizza in Downtown Columbia and caused damage to a truck. Deandra Buchanan Jr., 28, is charged with sexual misconduct involving a child, first-degree sexual misconduct, first-degree property damage and two counts of fourth-degree