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Suspect in University of Missouri hazing case pleads not guilty

October 14, 2022 3:53 PM Chris Bryant

One of the suspects in what authorities say was a hazing incident that left a University of Missouri student disabled pleaded not guilty Friday.

AI messaging app Journey sends explicit messages to child

October 13, 2022 10:48 PM Marina Diaz

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One Boone County mother and her 11-year-old daughter were left shocked after an artificial intelligence texting app began sending them in-appropriate messages. Novi Limited’s application, Journey: New Relationship & AI, is marketed on the Apple App Store as a “deep AI mind that always listens, responds and connects with you emotionally.”

Boone County woman hurt after one-vehicle crash

October 13, 2022 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon, Missouri, woman suffered minor injuries after her 2018 Chevrolet Traverse was totaled in a crash on Tuesday. Joyce Yost, 57, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a culvert. Yost was taken to Boone Hospital by ambulance.

Good Samaritan Law protects those who want to help

October 13, 2022 6:15 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said a good Samaritan attempted to save a gunshot victim’s life Wednesday night after the victim crashed his car at the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive. “Another citizen had arrived and they were trying to help the victim who had been shot, so we really want to thank the

MU and American Red Cross host last day of homecoming blood drive

October 13, 2022 5:35 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the last day for the University of Missouri’s homecoming blood drive. People can give make a blood donation at the Hearnes Center from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. MU’s homecoming blood drive is one of the largest student-run events in the US, according to the American Red Cross. Organizers say

Youth vaccine comfort clinic to be held Oct. 22 in Columbia

October 12, 2022 8:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will host a COVID-19 and flu vaccination comfort clinic on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at its location on 1005 W. Worley St. in Columbia.The comfort clinic is available to children ages 6 months-18 years who are interested in receiving the

Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after helping people affected by Hurricane Ian

October 12, 2022 11:47 AM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Task Force 1 is expected back in Columbia around noon on Wednesday after more than a week in hurricane-ravaged parts of Florida.

No one injured in Columbia house fire

October 12, 2022 11:02 AM Zachary Farwell

Firefighters were at the scene Wednesday morning of a house fire in west Columbia.

Firefighters respond to fire at west Columbia apartment complex

October 12, 2022 8:45 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters are responding Wednesday morning to a fire at an apartment complex in west Columbia. Crews dispatched to the Broadway Apartments in the 2900 block of W. Broadway just before 8 a.m., according to Columbia’s Fire & Rescue Dispatch website. An ABC 17 News crew at the scene saw firefighters using a

Police: Murder victim’s body found in closet on High Quest Drive

October 11, 2022 5:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was formally charged Tuesday in the suspicious death of a woman. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A woman had called Columbia police Tuesday after allegedly not seeing her roommate since Friday. Police checked the residence on the

Columbia police uncover woman’s body in closet following suspicious death investigation

October 11, 2022 9:15 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in

Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri

October 11, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.

Faulty wires result in family losing entire home

October 10, 2022 5:05 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and

Columbia Board of Education holds first meeting with new public comment policy

October 10, 2022 3:26 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public

Mid-Missouri fire departments team-up for fire prevention week

October 10, 2022 6:16 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick

MODOT prioritizes safety measures as progress continues on Rocheport Bridge

October 9, 2022 3:55 PM Marina Diaz

Safety measures have been and continue to be a priority for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s construction crews following an injury that happened in late September while working on the new Rocheport bridge.

Officials warn of increased roadkill as nights grow cooler

October 9, 2022 6:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the nights grow cooler across Mid-Missouri, officials say it is important to watch out for animals on the roads. Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning about increased roadkill on the roadways this time of year. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said while the increased deer

Road closures to impact last day of Roots N Blues Festival

October 9, 2022 5:09 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Roots N Blues Festival is set to wrap up it’s last day Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m, with the festival set to run till 9:00 p.m. Roots and Blues is set to feature multiple different musical acts and vendors. Tickets can be bought online or at the event

Family loses home to fire in Columbia

October 8, 2022 5:45 PM Hannah Falcon

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Wyatt and Leisure Hills Road. Black smoke was visible from Highway 63 due to the size of the fire. Boone County Fire said no people were hurt, but the mobile home was completely destroyed. The total damage

Saturday proclaimed ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ day in Columbia

October 8, 2022 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans