Local News Archives

Columbia City Council to continue discussions on solutions for homelessness

February 20, 2022 5:13 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is set to meet Monday and will in part, continue the ongoing homelessness discussion in the city.

Teen killed in shooting on McKee St. in Columbia; two others injured

February 19, 2022 2:04 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a homicide situation that happened on McKee St. early Saturday morning that killed one and injured two others. Around 12:40 am. Saturday, Columbia Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1800 block of McKee Street. Officers located three victims with gunshots wounds. A juvenile

One arrested after a barricade situation inside Columbia apartment

February 19, 2022 7:23 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department responded to a scene involving a barricaded subject on Moss St. around 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

Icy conditions cause crash, sends one person to the hospital

February 19, 2022 4:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a car lost control due to icy conditions, flipping and striking a tree in the process.

Semi-truck overturns, driver flown to hospital

February 19, 2022 4:33 AM Ben Fein

One man was flown to the hospital following a semi-truck crash on I-44 in Phelps County early Friday morning.

Melted snow carries salt, chloride to the Missouri River causing a negative environmental impact

February 18, 2022 7:45 PM Hannah Falcon

The day after a big snowstorm, Mid-Missouri sees slushy roads as they start to thaw and snow melts into ditches and streams. But the chemicals used to treat those roads stay with the melted snow as it flows into streams, ultimately ending up in the Missouri River.

MU Health Care doctor reports seeing fewer injuries in the ER due to the snowy/icy conditions

February 18, 2022 9:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ice and sleet under the snowpack can be a cause for concern over the next couple of days. Dr. Christopher Sampson with MU Health Care said during his shift last night he saw half the number of people they usually see when it comes to slip and falls from the ice. And

No charges for Columbia police officers for May killing

February 18, 2022 3:57 PM Lucas Geisler

Two Columbia police officers will not face charges for shooting and killing a man at a gas station in May.

Boys and girls basketball game of the week: Battle vs. Hickman

February 18, 2022 6:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Watch the boys game replay in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman won the boys game 74-56. Hickman moves to 14-11 Hickman Kewpies and Battle moves to 9-13. Hickman girls won 61-53 over Battle. The Hickman girls team is now 17-5 and Battle is 13-10. Watch the replay of the girls game in the

Boone County Sheriff’s Office looking for truck used in multiple thefts

February 18, 2022 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a truck used in a Jan. 24 theft of frozen food and catalytic converters. According to the release, suspects used a white-colored Ford F-150 to steal catalytic converters from multiple vehicles parked at a local business. Additionally, the suspect(s) stole frozen food from the

Vandalia man dies after crash on Highway 54 in Audrain County

February 18, 2022 8:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a Vandalia man has died after a wreck on Highway 54 east of County Road 448 in Audrain County Friday afternoon. The crash report states that Kevin Murray lost control of his 2002 Chevrolet Blazer and crossed over the center line and hit a

MoDOT construction projects remain on time despite winter weather

February 18, 2022 1:58 PM Erika McGuire

The Rocheport bridge and the Sorrels overpass construction remain on time to be completed.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes Highway 124

February 18, 2022 5:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to weather and traffic conditions.

Columbia power outage darkens traffic lights, affects more than 1,000 customers

February 18, 2022 3:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A power outage that took out traffic signals at major intersections is also affecting more than 1,000 customers in the area of Stadium Boulevard and Providence Road.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County hospitalizations continue to go down

February 18, 2022 2:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center on Friday and Saturday night

February 18, 2022 3:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Virginia trucker suffers serious injuries in crash on slick Interstate 70

February 18, 2022 2:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a tractor-trailer suffered serious injuries when his truck skidded and slammed into the rear of another tractor-trailer Thursday morning on icy Interstate 70.

Columbia plow crews to work all night and Friday

February 17, 2022 8:30 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Public Works plow crews have been out in full force, salting and plowing roads this morning amid the wintry weather and snow storm.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to work today?

February 18, 2022 1:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Thursday was an icy, snowy mess on the roads.

Boone County firefighter assists woman in giving birth on I-70 during snowstorm

February 17, 2022 8:38 PM Hannah Falcon

In an ambulance rolling down the ice- and snow-covered highway, a small bundle of joy was brought into the world with the help of some paramedics and Boone County Firefighter Ryan Benedict.