QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Donald Trump run for president in 2024?
It’s been no secret that former president Donald Trump has been considering a run in 2024.
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Secretary of state says Department of Justice asked to observe Cole County polls
The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office said Saturday that Cole County’s top elections official has denied a Department of Justice request to monitor Tuesday’s election.
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Two killed, one arrested in connection with Saturday night shooting in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide that happened in northeast Columbia late Saturday night. Police arrested Cadilac Derrick 35, in Moberly on suspicion of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Columbia Police Department social media post. Police
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No injuries in two-story apartment fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department tweeted that no one was injured in a two-story Columbia apartment that caught on fire Sunday evening. Columbia Fire was dispatched to North Garth Avenue just before 6 p.m. The two-story apartment building was engulfed and the blaze was threatening nearby houses. The response to the fire blocked off
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DNA testing helps Columbia Police Department solve cold cases
A 1984 cold case was solved by the Columbia Police Department on Oct. 27 thanks to advancements in DNA testing.
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Mizzou Saturday football game to cause traffic impacts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou is set to kick off against the University of Kentucky at Faurot Field at 11:00 a.m Saturday. With more people in town, some traffic impacts are to be expected. Those attending the game will need to keep parking in mind, as spots can fill up quickly due to increased crowds. Several public
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Weather Alert Day: Strong wind gusts and isolated severe storms possible tonight
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of strong winds tonight into early Saturday morning, along with a few severe storms. SETUP: Winds have already started to increase as we transition away from upper high pressure working to our east and strong low pressure diving across the
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SportsZone Football Friday Week 11 highlights and scores
Keep up with local high school football scores for the second week of the MSHSAA playoffs COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scores from Week 11 of Mid-Missouri high school football.
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Police add more allegations of child sex crimes against Columbia man
Columbia police have added more allegations of child sex crimes against a 76-year-old man arrested this week on suspicion of having child pornography.
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MU Health Care begins staffing Hermann Area District Hospital emergency department  Â
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced on Friday that it entered into an agreement with Hermann Area District Hospital to staff the hospital’s emergency department. MU Health Care providers began staffing the HADH emergency department on Nov 1.   “Connecting Hermann Area District Hospital to the MU Health Care academic health system will link HADH
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CPD to hold third public meeting about Fusus on Nov. 9
COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will hold its third public meeting to answer community concerns about their possible policy and procedures related to the Fusus software next week. The meeting will be at 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive, according to a press release.
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State cross country championships bring thousands of people to Columbia area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marked the first day of the Missouri cross country state championships. Over the course of two days, about 1,900 students are registered to run from 340 different schools around the state. The championships take place at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. In years past, West said coordinators have seen 8,000-9,000
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Charges filed in shooting at south Columbia roundabout
Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Thursday with four felonies for an October shooting and crash at a busy south Columbia roundabout.
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Sheriff’s Office: Man caught with marijuana after found urinating in street, leading deputy on chase
UPDATE: This story was updated to correctly state that the Boone County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the arrest. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading a sheriff’s deputy on a chase on Oct. 26. A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy found Keaveon Harris, 23, urinating on the street in the
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Rock Bridge-Hazelwood Central game keeps same start time amid Weather Alert Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High schools across Mid-Missouri have moved up the kickoff of tonight’s games amid the possibilities of severe storms. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert day for Friday. The cold front is expected to bring strong winds, rain and hail. The storm is expected to reach Columbia before
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Recommendations for Columbia City Council include ending city logo trash-bag program next year
The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.Â
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Lane shifts and lane closure on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia to take place Nov. 8-11
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ace Pipe Cleaning will be begin maintenance on sewer pipes under Business Loop 70 West starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.Lane shifts will take place, utilizing the center turn lane of the section of Business Loop 70 West near Cosmo Park. Traffic on this section of Business Loop 70 West —
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Jefferson City offices to be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, according to a press release. The yard waste drop-off at 2417 Southridge Drive will still be open. City buses will not operate and parking meters will not be enforced that day. Both will resume normal hours on
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Organizations to host marketing workshop in Jefferson City for small business owners
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations from the Jefferson City area will hold a free marketing workshop Friday morning. The “How to Own Your Local Market” marketing workshop will be at First Mid Bank & Trust from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can register before 8 a.m. Although, organizers
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou beat Kentucky this weekend?
Mizzou is on a winning streak as the Kentucky Wildcats roll into Columbia this weekend.
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