Three people hurt in Callaway County motorcycle crashes
Two separate motorcycle crashes in Callaway County hospitalized three people Wednesday.
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Go COMO black route to detour May 15-July 28 to avoid roundabout construction
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is scheduled to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Tiger Avenue and Hospital Drive from May 15-July 28, according to a press release from the city. During construction, the intersection will be closed to traffic. Starting at 6:25 a.m. Monday, Go COMO bus service on the black
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Columbia cancels curbside recycling for Wednesday due to staffing shortage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility canceled residential curbside recycling for Wednesday due to “severe staffing shortages,” according to a press release from the City. The release states customers who have placed their recycling on the curb will have their recycling picked up with the regular trash collection. The statement also
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Jefferson City man charged with attempted rape on walking trail
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with first-degree attempted rape and first-degree attempted sodomy after allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman Monday on a walking trail on Rainbow Drive. Jacob Beul, 26, is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held Wednesday at the
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Waner will not seek reelection to Columbia City Council next year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Ward 2 City Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced on social media on Wednesday that she will not seek reelection due to a medical issue. Waner’s term ends in April 2024. She plans to finish her term on the council. Waner said on social media that a 14 millimeter mass was found during
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Arkansas man seriously injured in Callaway County crash
MILLERSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arkansas man suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday on Interstate 70 near mile marker 139 in Callaway County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2017 Indian motorcycle – driven by Richard Millsap, 50, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – went off the
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Phelps County man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing two men, one fatally
ST. JAMES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Phelps County man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing two men — one fatally — Tuesday in the 600 block of Saint David Street in St. James. Joseph Duane Snow, 33, of St. James, is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action and first-degree assault. He
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Columbia man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Wednesday after allegedly hitting a woman and threatening to kill her. Navontae Nesbit, 34, is charged with second-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping, armed-criminal action and tampering with a victim. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. Nesbit had a court appearance Wednesday. Columbia
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Citizens Police Review Board hears from public after incident involving two officers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several members of the public spoke to the Columbia Citizens Police Review Board about the police department’s use-of-force policy during a meeting Wednesday night. The board was scheduled to have an official discussion about the Columbia Police Department’s use-of-force policy. The board voted unanimously to table a couple of items on the
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Self defense classes aim to help keep children protected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trail safety may come to the forefront of people’s minds following an attempted rape on the MKT trail Monday afternoon. Michael Tyrone Council Jr., 30, is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted rape and second-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. He allegedly tried to
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Ban on trans health care for kids heads to Missouri governor
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers approved significant restrictions on transgender people Wednesday, sending the Republican governor bills to ban gender-affirming health care and prevent transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. Transgender minors in Missouri no longer would have access to puberty blockers, hormones or gender-affirming
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Columbia mayor, city manager release statement on CPD officers shown in video; details next steps
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and City Manager, De’Carlon Seewood made statements in a press release Wednesday morning regarding two Columbia police officers who are under investigation, following a video showing an officer punching a man in the face on Sunday morning. The video in question shows two police officers who are holding
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Columbia Parks and Rec has safety resources available on MKT trail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent report of an attempted rape on the MKT Trail may have left some people who use the trail wondering about safety resources. Michael Tyrone Council Jr., 30, is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted rape and second-degree property damage. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without
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Columbia man charged with murder in relation to weekend Business Loop 70 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has now been charged with murder in relation to the shooting death of Melvin Hooker III on Sunday near Plush Lounge in the 900 block of East Business Loop 70. Kimo Spivey, 33, is charged with second-degree murder, armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of
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CPD spokesman: Names of officers shown in Sunday video cannot be confirmed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department spokesperson Christian Tabak says the department cannot confirm the names of the officers involved in an incident over the weekend. ABC 17 News sent an email to the department listing two officers name that could possibly be involved but were told those names cannot be confirmed. This comes after
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been noticing ticks this year?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) May marks Lyme Disease Awareness month and an MU Health Care professional last month warned about tick-borne illnesses ahead of the summer months. The weather has been hot recently and more people go outside this time of year. Have you noticed an uptick in the amount of ticks? Let us know in
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Jefferson City tax preparer sentenced for filing false tax returns
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City tax preparer was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for filing false tax returns for himself and others, according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Josiah Mator, Jr., 41, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered
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Columbia man charged with attempted rape on MKT Trail
Editor’s note: This story was updated after more information was revealed. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with attempted rape on Tuesday after allegedly trying to sexually assault two women Monday on the MKT Trail in the 800 block of Stadium Boulevard. Michael Tyrone Council Jr., 30, is charged with two counts of
Continue Reading Teenager seriously injured in Randolph County crash
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teenager suffered serious injuries on Friday on County Road 1275, about five miles north of Huntsville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as the 16-year-old from Macon tried to make a right turn on his 2006 Yamaha ATV and failed to yield to a
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What’s next for Columbia Board of Education following sudden resignation of board member
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) There are several next steps for the Columbia Board of Education after one of its board members suddenly announced her resignation. Board member Katherine Sasser made her announcement at Monday night’s meeting. She voiced her concern citing state legislation targeting LGBTQ families and students. Sasser says her family no longer feels safe
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