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WATCH: Missouri Task Force 1 returns to Columbia from Hurricane Idalia deployment

September 4, 2023 5:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

Forty-five members of Missouri Task Force 1 came back home to Columbia on Monday after helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

Columbia man suffers serious injuries in Boone County crash

September 4, 2023 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people were hospitalized and a vehicle ended up on its top Monday after a three-vehicle crash on Route VV in Boone County.

Missouri Task Force One to return from Florida Monday

September 3, 2023 3:46 PM Hannah Falcon

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One will return to its headquarters at Boone County Fire Protection District Monday afternoon. Forty-five members of Missouri Task Force One have been in Florida helping relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia since they deployed last Monday. Sunday, the task force announced it received demobilization orders and are heading

Heavy law enforcement response in west Boone County Sunday afternoon

September 3, 2023 6:31 PM Marina Diaz

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) There was a heavy law enforcement presence in a Boone County neighborhood Sunday afternoon. At least 10 Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were on Dometrorch Road, just west of Midway and I-70, around 2:30 this afternoon. Deputies worked that neighborhood for about 45 minutes before they split up and went to different areas of the

MoDOT announces resurfacing project starts next week on Route K

September 1, 2023 10:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that a resurfacing project will begin next week in Boone County. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $1,927,436.59 contract for Routes AB, H and K to be resurfaced. Route K will be resurfaced from Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 22.

Fiji member pleads guilty to misdemeanor

September 1, 2023 4:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ Another University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case took a plea deal on Friday. Samuel Morrison, 23, of Cameron, pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to a minor. He was initially charged with felony hazing. Morrison was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation with a one-year suspended

Man accused of stealing gun from MSHP vehicle in Ashland arrested, charged

September 1, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of three men accused of stealing guns from law enforcement and breaking into several vehicles in Ashland has been arrested. Jamarie Young Johnson, 19, of Columbia, was charged on Friday with first-degree burglary, four counts of stealing a gun, three counts of first-degree property damage and misdemeanor stealing. He is being

At least one injured in crash in Boone County

August 31, 2023 8:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one person was injured Thursday in a Boone County crash on Route B, south of Route HH. The Boone County Fire Protection District said on its social media that first responders were dispatched at 3:51 p.m. The southbound lane of Route B was shut down for about 30 minutes, according

Area government offices closed for Labor Day

August 30, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area city and county offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Both City of Columbia offices will be closed for the holiday. Curbside trash collection will not take place Monday, and will be delayed one day the rest of the week, according to a press

State investigating Ashland police chief on leave

August 29, 2023 8:26 PM Lucas Geisler

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has an open investigation into Ashland’s police chief, according to a patrol spokesman. Patrol Sgt. Darrin Haslag told ABC 17 News on Tuesday that the Division of Drug and Crime Control had an active investigation involving Chief Gabe Edwards. Haslag did not say what the nature

Missouri Task Force One members deployed to Hawaii return

August 29, 2023 7:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The six Missouri Task Force One members that were deployed to Hawaii are back home. The four human remains detection K-9s and their handlers worked in what is described as harsh conditions to search for any human remains. The dogs were equipped with small boots to protect their feet from the ash, along with

Truss of Rocheport Bridge to be blasted off Sept. 10

August 29, 2023 6:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Interstate 70 is scheduled to close Sunday, Sept. 10 so a demolition team can blast off a truss of the old Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The interstate in both directions will be closed, as well

Columbia sees another young shooting victim as childhood gun injuries rise

August 29, 2023 11:38 AM Avery Roehler

Gunshot injuries have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of child deaths in the United States.

45 Missouri Task Force One members heading to Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia hitting Southeast

August 28, 2023 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District announced in a Monday press release that 45 members of Missouri Task Force One are heading to Florida. Members are deploying to the Pensacola, Florida, at 6 p.m. Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia hitting the coast, according to the release. Task Force teams from Texas

Three charged with suspected carjacking and drug trafficking in Boone County

August 28, 2023 11:55 AM David Kitchin

One was allegedly seen pulling out a handgun, before getting in the victim’s car and driving off, the statement says.

In2Action receives over a million dollars in federal money

August 26, 2023 8:16 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Non-profit organization In2Action invited the public to a cookout open house to celebrate receiving over $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. In2Action provides transition services and residential transition services to people when they’re released from prison. According to Wise Voter, Missouri has a recidivism rate of 37.2%, with over 17,000

Attorney hopes lawsuit brings accountability in Columbia townhome fire

August 25, 2023 10:25 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The attorney representing two mothers who lost their children in a December fire says the event has taken a deep toll. “I imagine actually seeing and hearing your 7-year-old daughter dying must have been much worse than what we have to go through reading about this terrible event,” attorney Wells Woods

Guns stolen in Mid-Missouri likely to end up being used in violent crimes

August 25, 2023 11:42 AM Morgan Buresh

Four guns were stolen out of cars in Ashland early Thursday after three people burglarized 18 cars in the area, including a Jefferson City police vehicle.

Man charged in June ARC fight arrested

August 25, 2023 3:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in relation to a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June has been arrested. Kameron Mearidy, 19, of Columbia, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 6:22 p.m. Thursday and is being held on a $20,000 bond. He was charged earlier this month with first-degree assault. An

Ashland Police look for three people after a car burglary surge Thursday morning

August 24, 2023 1:54 PM Euphenie Andre

Three people burglarized 18 cars in the Eagle Lakes, Southwinds, Bluegrass South and Liberty Landing subdivision areas of Ashland.