One person killed in crash on Highway 63 near Pinnacles park, two more seriously hurt
A crash near the Pinnacles Youth Park in northern Boone County closed part of Highway 63 on Tuesday afternoon.
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Resources available for youth as anxiety and depression increase nationwide
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As reports continue to show an increase in anxiety and depression among Missouri children, an official at Burrell Behavioral Health said it’s important for parents to be able to spot warning signs. Alexa Summers, director of youth services with Burrell Behavioral Health, said 50% of children struggling with mental health will show warning signs. Those
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Phelps County woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after child dies
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter and other felony charges after a child died after allegedly falling into a pool, according to the Phelps County Sheriff’s Office. Emily Kate Buell, 33, is charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abused or neglect of a
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Houses sold in Boone County down 15% in March 2023 compared to same time last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A monthly sales statistic released this week by the Columbia Board of Realtors shows the amount of houses sold in Boone County in March of this year was down 15% compared to March 2022. In March 2022, 359 homes were sold compared to 143 in March 2023 sold. ReeceNichols broker associate Chris
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Man charged with murder in Randolph County crash now in county jail
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man facing multiple murder charges – in relation to head-on collision that killed pregnant woman — is now in the Randolph County Jail. Steven Lee Garrett, 47, was arrested Tuesday by Randolph County deputies at Rusk Rehab Facility in Columbia, according to Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson. Wilson told ABC
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Suspicious envelope again found in state offices
A suspicious envelope was sent to the Missouri Supreme Court building on Tuesday, a state spokesman said.
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City of Columbia estimates 20 people lived in homeless camp cleaned out on Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) About 20 people were living in the homeless camp that was cleaned out on Monday, City of Columbia spokeswoman Sydney Olsen told ABC 17 News in a Tuesday email. The homeless camp was located near Hinkson Creek, just north of the Interstate 70/Highway 63 Interchange. The cleanup occurred after the city received a
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Church court determines pastor stole $300,000 in church money, has to pay back additional $26,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Diocese of Jefferson City has concluded a church trial involving stolen funds by a former pastor. A church court on April 6 determined the Rev. Ignazio Medina transferred $300,000 in church money to personal accounts while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville. He was the pastor there
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Callaway County man charged with child-sex crimes
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested Friday and charged with several child-sex crimes. Charles Beavers, 24, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. He is being held on a $50,000 bond at the Callaway County Jail. Beavers appeared in
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Columbia Advisory Board to recommend rate structure for electricity
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, Columbia’s Climate and Environment Commission is set to discuss the rate structure for electricity. The Water and Light Board is pushing the city to pass a recent proposal to adjust utility rates so that it’s more affordable for customers. The board says moving forward the first priority in keeping rates affordable
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia have enough resources for homeless people?
The camp was cleared after a warning from the state about pollution flowing into nearby Hinkson Creek. After the eviction, it’s unknown where the people living there will end up.
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Hundreds attend vigil honoring MU student who died
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of mostly MU students and some family members attended a candlelit vigil Monday to honor Kennedy G. Carter, who passed away Thursday, April 20. The vigil was held at Tradition’s Plaza, just south of Jesse Hall on the University of Missouri’s campus. Kennedy’s sister, Carley, read Bible verses and Kennedy’s obituary.
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Man charged with murder asks for case to be dismissed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who is charged with first-degree murder wants his case dismissed. Chris Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in 2020. On Friday a motion to dismiss the
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Woman charged with burglary, other felonies, after allegedly breaking into house and firing gun
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman faces several charges after she allegedly broke into a house and fired a gun. Jada Isabell, 27, is charged with first-degree, unlawful use of a weapon, armed-criminal action – all felonies — and fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.
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City of Columbia hires first diversity, equity and inclusion officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced on Monday that it has hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. D’Andre Thompson was selected by Columbia’s City Manager De’Carlon Seewood. According to a news release, Thompson will lead “the development and implementation of DEI initiatives that help support the City’s Strategic Plan.” Thompson has
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No suspect in custody after weekend shooting in Boone County
No one was yet in custody Monday morning after a shooting that left a 31-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and a child injured.
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Defendant in University of Missouri hazing case takes plea deal
One of several men charged in connection with a University of Missouri fraternity pledge’s alcohol poisoning at a party took a plea deal Monday.
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Two people hurt in one-vehicle crash in Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people sustained injuries in a one-vehicle crash Monday in the 900 block of Adkins Road in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred after a 2020 Kawaski KRX 1000 – driven by Isaac Hernandez, 20, of Gladstone – was traveling too fast while making
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Columbia homeless camp cleanup ends after one day
The City of Columbia began filling dump trucks parked alongside Highway 63 with refuse from a homeless camp Monday morning.
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Nearly 183 pounds of medicine collected at drug takeback event
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a press release that preliminary totals indicate about 183 pounds of medicine was collected during a drug takeback event this past weekend. This weekend’s collection raises the total from the last three events to more than 530 pounds of medicine, according to a press
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