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Former Ashland officer sues city, claims wrongful firing after reporting chief to administrator

October 17, 2023 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

A former Ashland police officer filed a lawsuit against the city on Monday, claiming he was wrongfully terminated from his position.

Juveniles suspected of tampering, resisting arrest after Boone County chase in stolen car

October 16, 2023 4:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Two juveniles were taken into custody Monday north of Columbia after they bailed from a stolen car at the end of a chase, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Horses die, driver injured in north Boone County crash on Highway 63

October 13, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses were killed and one person was injured in a Friday crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 63 near Mc Hatton Road. According to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp, the crash involved two vehicles: A tractor trailer rear-ended a horse trailer. The driver of the

Dubois named new Boone Health CEO

October 13, 2023 8:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Health Board of Directors stated in a Friday press release that Brady Dubois will be Boone Health’s next CEO. The release states his start date is Monday, Nov. 20. The release states he has 16 years of experience in health care leadership and was recently the CEO of Detroit Medical

No injuries reported in vehicle fire on Route E in Boone County

October 13, 2023 8:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported Friday after a vehicle caught fire at the intersection of Route E and West Wilcox Road, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. First responders were dispatched at 5:31 p.m. and the intersection was briefly shut down while firefighters worked, according to

Hartsburg gets ready for pumpkin festival despite drought’s ongoing grip on area

October 13, 2023 5:54 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

HARTSBURG, MO. (KMIZ) An organizer of the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival says this year’s long-term, statewide drought is likely to hurt the pumpkin growers that supply the gourds for the festival. Hartsburg, a Missouri River town in southern Boone County, has a population of 143 but welcomes thousands of visitors for the festival, in its 32nd

Two Jefferson City residents seriously injured in Boone County crash

October 13, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City drivers were seriously injured in a Boone County crash Friday on Highway 124, just north of Bentwood Lane, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as Briseis Haill, 18, was driving eastbound in her 2009 Ford Edge in the westbound lane and hit

Sister of Missouri native killed by Hamas shares last words before she was killed

October 13, 2023 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

Matias was an American citizen born in Boone County, Missouri, and living in Israel who was killed by Hamas gunfire while shielding her son from bullets, along with her husband, Israeli citizen Shlomi Matias, CNN previously reported.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen a significant increase in your utility bills?

October 13, 2023 3:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The price of everything has gone up over the past year.

Columbia woman injured in morning crash at Highway 63 intersection

October 12, 2023 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia woman suffered serious injuries when she crashed her small SUV at a Highway 63 intersection during the morning commute.

Mid-Missourians could see changes on their utility bills as weather gets colder

October 11, 2023 11:58 AM Morgan Buresh

It’s already beginning to feel more like fall outside, which will soon turn into winter, which will cause a hike in most people’s utility bills.

Local church group leaves Israel 40 hours before Hamas attack

October 12, 2023 6:35 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local church group escaped Israel 40 hours before Hamas’ initial attack over this past weekend. The Rev. Dan Metz, of St. Thomas More Parish and Newman Center Church in Columbia, and a group of 61 others are back in Missouri safely after a pilgrimage. “I was grateful, very, very grateful that

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Boone County have enough resources to help people escape poverty?

October 12, 2023 3:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Commission announced Wednesday that it had released its revised Upward Mobility Action Plan.

MDC: More than 16,500 deer harvested during new early antlerless firearms season, 348 from Callaway County

October 11, 2023 7:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were 16,575 deer harvested around the state during the new three-day firearms season for antlerless deer, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The new, three-day season lasted from Oct.6-8, and hunters in Mid-Missouri saw a benefit, with 338 deer harvested in Callaway County, while there were

Boone County releases annual update of Upward Mobility Action Plan

October 11, 2023 7:21 PM Morgan Buresh

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Workgroups are continuing to meet to discuss the best actions that will help Boone County residents out of poverty. The Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan works to reduce racial and ethnic inequities and help Boone County residents out of poverty. An annual update was released Wednesday. The plan focuses on

Democrat Raithel launches 44th House District candidacy

October 10, 2023 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A Democrat who challenged the Republican incumbent in the 44th Missouri House District will run again next year.

Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson cited with operating business without license

October 10, 2023 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina in Columbia — who was recently charged with second-degree arson – has now been cited with operating the business without a valid license. Crystal Umfress, 42, was cited on Monday with a license violation. According to the violation notice, the business license for the south

Community members walk downtown in prayer to discourage violence

October 8, 2023 9:33 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An event was held on Sunday for members of Columbia’s community to walk in prayer to discourage violence within the community. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, violent crime has decreased by 36.44% compared to the year 2022. The statistics also state that violent crime in Columbia has decreased by 76.58%.

Casa Maria’s co-owner charged in Bootheel arson case booked into, released from Cape Girardeau County Jail

October 5, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A co-owner of a Columbia restaurant who was wanted for second-degree arson has been booked into — and since released from — the Cape Girardeau County Jail. Crystal Umfress, 42, co-owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina, is facing arson charges for her alleged role in starting a fire at a restaurant

Columbia woman accused of taking more than $19,000 in SNAP money, lying on application

October 5, 2023 7:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman has been charged after authorities claim she unlawfully took more than $19,000 in SNAP benefits and made false statements on the program’s applications. Andrea Rhoden, 33, was charged in Boone County on Wednesday with stealing $750 or more and unlawfully receiving public assistance. She was not in the Boone