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Truck driver indicted for manslaughter in firefighter’s death

March 18, 2022 3:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Kansas City truck driver was indicted Friday on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County firefighter.

Columbia City Council to consider repealing city’s ban on roll carts

March 20, 2022 4:15 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is set to meet Monday night and will hear multiple ordinances relating to repealing the ban on roll carts in the city.

Silver Alert canceled for missing Missouri man

March 19, 2022 7:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Saturday night around 7:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled the silver alert for Stanly Depee because he was safely found. On Saturday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Chillicothe Police Department issued a silver advisory for a missing man that was last seen on Friday night.

Volunteer fire department in Cooper County holds open house to seek help from the community

March 19, 2022 9:40 PM Joushua Blount

COOPER COUNTY, MO (KMIZ) The Cooper County Fire Protection District is asking the community for help to secure a general obligation bond that would make upgrades to better serve the community. The bond is a “no tax increase” bond issue for a little over $1.9 million. The Cooper County Fire Protection District explained the information to the public Saturday about their bond

Audrain and Callaway community hospitals limit services due to IT issues

March 19, 2022 8:03 PM Chanel Porter

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain Community Hospital and the Callaway Community Hospital will be temporarily limiting services because of an IT issue. Noble Health released the news Saturday afternoon saying that inpatient admissions will be stopped and EMS services will be diverted. “We’re prioritizing patient care above all else. Please know we’re working tirelessly to

University police make arrest after shots were fired near Women’s Hospital

March 19, 2022 5:46 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has arrested Derrick Sleet, 39, of Columbia, in connection to an incident that occurred Saturday morning. MUPD had received a report around 6:45 a.m. Saturday that an individual was leaving the Women’s Hospital parking lot on Keene St. when Sleet shot at the vehicle. The individual kept

ESPN: Mizzou targeting Cleveland State men’s basketball coach

March 19, 2022 5:23 AM Karl Wehmhoener

ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that Cleveland State’s Dennis Gates has emerged as the target in Missouri’s men’s basketball search.

One man dead following multi-vehicle crash in Cooper County

March 19, 2022 7:51 AM Ben Fein

One person has died after emergency crews responded to a crash Friday evening just before 5 p.m. Friday evening.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services tasked with distribution of the rest of the $25 million in ARPA funds

March 18, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has been tasked with creating a plan to distribute the rest of the $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Officials say $12.5 million dollars have already been allocated to address homelessness, mental health rapid access, community violence, and workforce development. Ashton

MU Health Care releases new visitor hours, guidelines amid decline in COVID-19 cases

March 18, 2022 11:39 AM Joushua Blount

MU Health Care announced Friday plans to relax visitor restrictions and visiting hours because of declining COVID-19 cases.

Jury finds Columbia man guilty of 2020 second-degree murder

March 18, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County jury has found a Columbia man guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the beating death of a man in 2020.

Wreck slows traffic on I-70 near exit 101 in Cooper County

March 18, 2022 5:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes on eastbound I-70 between the 101-103 mile marker in Cooper County.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths, seven new cases

March 18, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Boonville man injured after homemade bomb explodes

March 18, 2022 3:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say Ryan Brooks, 43, had a serious injury to his hand and abdomen. Brooks told an officer a homemade firecracker caused his injuries.

Mobile home burns north of Columbia

March 18, 2022 1:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A mobile home was ravaged by fire north of Columbia on Friday.

Jefferson City police chief delays retirement

March 18, 2022 11:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City’s longtime police chief will not retire Saturday, as previously planned, while the city searches for his replacement.

Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri

March 18, 2022 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.

Interstate 57 reopens Friday morning, nearly a full day after deadly pileup

March 18, 2022 7:40 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation Tweeted Friday morning that all lanes of Interstate 57 have been reopened, following a pileup involving 47 cars, killing six people.

Boone County launches community preparedness campaign

March 18, 2022 4:18 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has launched a community preparedness campaign, “Boone County Ready,” in an effort to help better prepare residents in the event of severe weather. The program was launched in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management and Joint Communications in Boone County, with the mission, “to enhance community preparedness, foster collaboration

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you still worry about COVID-19 two years into the pandemic?

March 18, 2022 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Two years have passed since COVID-19 became a pandemic, changing the lives of most people around the world.