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Parson declares ‘drought alert’ for state

May 31, 2023 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed an executive order creating a “drought alert” in the state, according to a news release.

Man dies after being hit by tanker on Highway 63

May 31, 2023 1:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A man was killed early Wednesday when he was hit by a semi-truck hauling a tanker on Highway 63 in southeast Columbia, police say.

Columbia man charged with statutory sodomy

May 30, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with first-degree statutory sodomy of a person younger than 14 years old. Jacob Thomas Noel, 36, is accused of assaulting the victim while they were in his care on May 6. A child abuse pediatrician, as well as a forensic interview at Rainbow House confirmed injuries

Defendant in Phi Gamma Delta hazing case seeks January trial date

May 30, 2023 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

The lawyer for one of the men charged in a hazing case tied to a former University of Missouri fraternity is asking for the court to set a trial date.

Columbia man accused in robbery gets probation

May 29, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of pulling out a gun and threatening workers at a business in November was sentenced to five years of supervised probation last week. Korshawn Brown, 19, pleaded guilty in March to unlawful use of a weapon and stealing a gun. He received a suspended sentence of

Veteran association holds Memorial Day celebration in Boone County

May 29, 2023 5:44 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the

Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend

May 27, 2023 5:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two

Area government offices closed for Memorial Day

May 26, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Offices for Boone, Cole and Callaway counties, among others, will be closed for the holiday. The City of Columbia also said in a press release. For Columbia, residential curbside trash collection will not occur Monday and will

Columbia Parks and Recreation begins to open pools ahead of summer

May 26, 2023 11:31 AM Ethan Heinz

The City of Columbia will have its first pool opening of the season this holiday weekend.

Woman hospitalized after incident at the University of Missouri power plant

May 26, 2023 7:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Fire Department, a woman has been hospitalized after an incident at a power plant on the University of Missouri’s campus on Friday. ABC 17 News Crews were on the scene around 2:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Elm St. Friday morning and saw multiple fire trucks. A

Boone County Democrats discuss gun laws at town hall

May 23, 2023 7:12 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As gun crime rises in Columbia, the lawmakers representing that area discussed ways to possibly address it at the state level. The four Democratic Missouri House representatives from Boone County spoke with those they represent Tuesday evening at the Laborers’ Hall on Tiger Lane. The event was hosted by the Boone County

Boone County man charged after allegedly threatening to release nude photos of woman

May 23, 2023 8:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man has been charged with first-degree harassment and invasion of privacy after allegedly threatening to send nude photos of a woman to someone else in October. Ben Johnson, 37, is being held in the Boone County jail on a $10,000 bond. He appeared in court by video from the jail

Columbia man charged after chase with law enforcement

May 23, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a chase through northeast Columbia on Sunday. Juwan Clark, 23, is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident – causing more than $1,000 worth of property damage, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest

Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint

May 23, 2023 5:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial

Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal

May 22, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.

13-year-old dies in dirt bike accident at Finger Lakes State Park

May 20, 2023 7:48 PM Abby Landwehr

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old boy died after a crash at the Motorcross Track in Finger Lakes State Park Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday. The boy lost control of his dirt bike while going over a raised area of the

MoDOT updates the public on the Rocheport Bridge project

May 20, 2023 5:23 AM Joushua Blount

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT along with its consultant The Lunda Team and the Rocheport Bridge Design-Build Team invited the public to the Katy Trail Saturday morning to give an update on the project’s progress and what is coming up next. The meeting took place at the Katy Trail Bridge at 9 a.m. The meeting is a part of

Reports show CPD responded to over 140 calls at Claudell Lane since January; property managers looking to work with police

May 19, 2023 5:49 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a shots-fired incident Thursday evening on Claudell Lane at the Columbia Square apartments. Just last Thursday, another shots-fired call was reported on the same street. With the latest incidents included, the Columbia Police Department six-hour dispatch log shows police have responded to 148 calls on Claudell Lane so far

Rocky Fork Lakes Shooting Range reopens Saturday for summer hours

May 19, 2023 7:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rocky Fork Lakes Shooting Range maintenance and renovations is complete and the area will reopen Saturday for its normal summer hours, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. This month, changes were made to the target holders, and new concrete paths in front of the target holders were

Two Columbia men accused of robbing home

May 19, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men were charged Thursday in relation after allegedly breaking into a man’s residence, assaulting him and stealing money and other items on May 7. Nicholas Burr Hunt, 35, is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, armed-criminal action and unlawful gun possession. He is not listed on the Boone