COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft’s systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged after allegedly attacking a man with a hatchet in May was arrested early Friday. Taejour Hill, 23, of Columbia, was charged in June with second-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. She was booked into the Boone County Jail at 3:22 a.m. Friday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of stabbing a man to death in April will be evaluated by the Department of Mental Health, according to court filings. Demetrice M. Tatum, 39, of Columbia, was charged in April with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after he allegedly stabbed Kejuan Allen to death at Douglass Park. He is being
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State government networks have been affected by a global IT outage.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that
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Stephens College launched its Missouri Women Work-Women program Thursday with a roster of 10 students.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A third person accused in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday in Columbia has been charged. Isabella Canup, 18, of Columbia, was charged on Thursday with first-degree accessory to armed robbery and second-degree accessory to armed robbery. She was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster as of Thursday afternoon.
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No one is in custody after a shooting early Thursday morning on Clark Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed a Columbia man missing for nearly two years has been found dead. Columbia police spokesperson Jenny Hopper said Jason Washington was identified but could not provide any other details. Washington was reported missing back in October of 2022. Police said he was last seen walking past
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fair attractions as well as food vendors pass safety and health inspections this week. As the Boone County fair is in full swing, event attendees are assured their visit remains safe and secure. The fair takes place 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. According
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was found guilty on Tuesday in federal court for a drug crime, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Michael Hunt, 43, was found guilty of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. The release says that Hunt was planning to bring fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield, Missouri.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript from an interview ABC 17 News report Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Gabrielle Teiner: So I’m just gonna have you state your name, spell it, and your job title. John Ogan: My name is John Ogan. It’s spelled J o h
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, Columbia residents will vote on whether the one-fourth-of-one-percent for the city’s Capital Improvement Sales Tax should continue. If approved, the tax would last for 10 years. The current sales tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. According to the City of Columbia’s website, $94,350,000 would go toward public
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is a full interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner had with Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez. Gabrielle Teiner: OK, so I’m going to have you state your name, spell it, and tell me a little bit about yourself. Katherine Rodriguez: Sure. My name is Kathryn Rodriguez. Spelled k
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were charged in an alleged armed robbery that occurred on Saturday in Columbia. Damiere French, 18, of St. Peters, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that updated its short-term rental regulations, but voted on some additional amendments before doing so. The amendments updated Chapter 13 of the City Code, which governs miscellaneous business regulations. According to the council memo, the amendments include defining “short-term rental” and “transient guest.”
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