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Columbia man accused of stealing more than $86,000 from employer over 2 years

October 9, 2024 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with four felonies after he allegedly stole $86,219.24 from his employer. Michael Masters was charged on Wednesday with stealing more than $25,000, tampering with computer data in order to defraud and two counts of forgery. A warrant was requested on Wednesday and a $25,000 bond was

Wednesday is the last day to register to vote for the November Election

October 9, 2024 5:24 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is the last day for Missouri citizens to register to vote for the November election. If you have moved and need to make changes or you’re new to voting, there are a few ways you can get the process started. Starting with the option to register online. You can also print

Columbia drivers encouraged to start paying the meters as parking enforcement is set to increase

October 8, 2024 8:44 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works Department is hiring a team of parking enforcement agents and streamlining the meter system to encourage parking spot turnover and reduce traffic. This follows changes in the city’s 2025 fiscal budget plan that started Oct. 1. The plan transfers the Columbia Police Department’s parking enforcement duties

Mizzou Homecoming Blood Drive comes amid high demand after Hurricane Helene

October 8, 2024 5:56 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Red Cross says it is in need of blood donations as it continues to help victims of Hurricane Helene and is bracing to respond to Hurricane Milton. This comes as the University of Missouri is hosting its 41st Homecoming Blood Drive. According to a Red Cross news release, since the

Two more arrested after shots fired in Columbia neighborhood

October 8, 2024 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested two Columbia men this week in connection with shots being fired in a residential area, bringing the total number of suspects to four.

Lane closures set for Highway 63 in Columbia this week

October 8, 2024 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bridge repairs will lead to closed lanes on Highway 63 in south Columbia this week. Work to repair joints will take place on the northbound Highway 63 bridge over Grindstone Creek on Wednesday and Thursday, the Missouri Department of Transportation said in a news release. Crews will close a single lane of

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the Columbia City Council’s approval of Flock cameras?

October 8, 2024 3:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to enter into a contract with Flock security cameras.

Columbia City Council votes to implement Flock security cameras

October 7, 2024 6:39 AM Mitchell Kaminski, Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to implement Flock security cameras during Monday night’s council meeting. Ward 3 Councilman Roy Lovelady and Ward 1 Councilwoman Valerie Carroll voted against the cameras. In a separate vote, council members unanimously passed the policies for the use of cameras. “Every day when I get up

Columbia Fire Department reminds people to be aware as Mid-Missouri faces dry weather

October 7, 2024 8:53 PM Marie Moyer

Dry weather conditions could increase the risk of natural cover fires. Low chances of rain and low humidity are expected as Mid-Missouri enters the fall season. “When we head off into the fall months if we’ve had drier weather, they [natural cover fires] can become very common,” ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist Chance Gotsch said. “We

Second juvenile arrested after cars, residence shot in Columbia

October 7, 2024 6:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say they’ve arrested a second juvenile in connection with a shots-fired incident last Thursday.

Boone County assault suspect arrested in Iowa

October 7, 2024 5:47 PM Matthew Sanders

A suspect in an assault at a Columbia park has been arrested in Iowa, court records show.

Work to start on Highway 63 in Columbia next week

October 7, 2024 1:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Work to redesign the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector as part of the I-70 widening project will begin next week, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Monday.

Columbia residents torn over Flock security system, as city leaders are set to vote on Monday

October 6, 2024 8:00 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on an agreement that would allow Flock Safety to install security cameras throughout the city during Monday night’s council meeting. The Flock Safety Surveillance System is designed to read license plates, helping to detect stolen or suspicious vehicles. The plan has been in the works since

Columbia man arrested after allegedly threatening people, barricading himself inside a business

October 5, 2024 10:04 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Comstock was charged with two misdemeanors — resisting arrest and peace disturbance. ORIGINAL: A Columbia man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening multiple people in Central Columbia. According to a social media post from Columbia police, Cameron Comstock, 24, of Columbia was arrested on charges of peace disturbance, fourth-degree assault, second-degree

Police investigate shots fired on McKee Street in northeast Columbia

October 4, 2024 10:55 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia police investigated on McKee Street in northeast Columbia on Friday night.

Boone County investigators claim ‘substantive evidence’ of years-long child sex abuse

October 4, 2024 6:01 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that investigators had found “substantive corroborating evidence” that a 72-year-old man had sexually abused a girl for years.