Columbia Archives

Lynlee Renick plans appeal of murder conviction

November 2, 2022 5:35 PM Lucas Geisler

A Montgomery County woman convicted in the murder of her husband plans to appeal her case.

Columbia man charged with threat aimed at local movie screening makes court appearance

November 2, 2022 5:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have arrested a man accused of making a threat toward a screening of a local movie.

Man charged in 1984 Columbia rape case will not waive extradition

November 2, 2022 5:04 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The man accused of rape and attempted murder in 1984 in Northeast Columbia has decided not to waive extradition. James Wilson, 59, of Mooresville North Carolina, was arrested after DNA connected him to the crime. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation grabbed some of his trash and found a disposable razor with

Hy-Vee will be closed on Thanksgiving Day for the first time

November 2, 2022 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee announced on Tuesday that all of its locations will be closed on Thanksgiving for the first time in the company’s 92-year history. All Hy-Vee grocery stores, Dollar Fresh Markets, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations, Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits locations, and Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits locations will be closed, according

Amendment 5 could see Missouri National Guard change offices

November 2, 2022 7:52 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week, state voters will have a chance to vote on Amendment 5, which would move Missouri’s Department of National Guard from it’s current partnership with the Missouri Department of Public Safety. State Rep. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) introduced the amendment to the Missouri House of Representatives. If passed, the Amendment would

MoDOT to hold meeting Wednesday about proposed changes to I-70/Highway 63 interchange

November 2, 2022 5:50 AM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will meet with people Wednesday to talk about expected improvements to parts of Interstate 70 in Boone County. Officials are scheduled to share the results of a study for an 18-mile stretch of the interstate between just east of Route BB to just east of Route Z. The recommendations include proposed

Statewide cold weather rule goes into effect

November 1, 2022 7:16 AM Ethan Heinz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A statewide rule that protects utility customers from disconnection during the winter months went into effect on Tuesday. The Missouri Public Service Commission’s cold weather rule stops a utility provider from disconnecting the heat if the temperature outside is below 32 degrees the day prior to disconnection. Under the rule, utility

Swift Prepared Foods receives tax incentive

November 1, 2022 7:52 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new incentive in the Swift Prepared Foods project was finalized on Thursday by the Boone County Commission. JBS Foods announced in 2020 that it planned to build a $200 million facility that will produce different types of Italian meats. Seven months later, it congratulated Columbia as the newest pin on the

Hartzler holds marijuana impact summit to discuss concerns about Amendment 3

November 1, 2022 8:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be heading to the polls next week to vote on Amendment 3. The amendment would legalize the recreational sales of marijuana for adults. While some are in favor of the amendment, Rep. Vicky Hartzler held a marijuana impact summit Tuesday to talk about cannabis issues in Missouri. A panel of

CPD talks with residents at public meeting, gathers feedback for proposed use of Fusus software

November 1, 2022 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department held a public meeting Tuesday afternoon to give residents a chance to learn about Fusus, a software platform that allows police to access public or business video footage. CPD officers and Fusus representatives met with local business owners and community members to answer questions about the software. Fusus

Man suspected in Columbia crash admitted to DWI in March

November 1, 2022 3:10 PM Matthew Sanders

The man police say crashed into multiple vehicles Monday on Stadium Boulevard was on probation for DWI after pleading guilty in March, according to court records.

Shots fired reported north of Columbia

October 31, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported shots fired Monday night at an apartment building north of Columbia in the Prathersville area, in between Northeast Circle Drive and Wildwood Street. There were no reported injuries. A spokesman from the sheriff’s office said an apartment building was hit with gun shots. Deputies told ABC17

Beuth Park Lake in Moberly stocked with trout for first time; 1,000 trout added to lake

October 31, 2022 8:48 PM Chris Bryant

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation plans to add about 35,000 trout to the lakes and waterways in the state this season For the first time, anglers will get to fish for trout at Beuth Park Lake in Moberly. About 1,000 rainbow trout were added to the lake this week. “There was kind

Parson announces $1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship fund to assist law enforcement academy recruits

October 31, 2022 11:59 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As police departments across the county continue to face officer shortages, Gov. Mike Parson says a new initiative could improve the situation in Missouri. Parson announced Friday the launch of a $1 million Missouri Blue Scholarship Fund. It’s in an effort to help attract more Missourians to law enforcement careers. The Missouri

Scene cleared after Columbia police ask drivers to avoid part of Stadium Boulevard

October 31, 2022 5:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were asking drivers to avoid part of a busy road during the evening rush Monday because of a crash.

State panel recommends three-year suspension for former Boone County prosecutor

October 31, 2022 5:31 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A legal ethics panel asked that a former assistant Boone County prosecutor be suspended for three years. The Disciplinary Hearing Panel wrote on Oct. 26 that Morley Swingle should be banned from practicing law in Missouri indefinitely, with the earliest chance at applying for reinstatement coming in three years. Swingle

MidwayUSA owners donate warehouse, land in Columbia to NRA Foundation

October 31, 2022 2:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NRA Foundation announced on Monday that it received a donation from Larry and Brenda Potterfield, including a 139,120-square foot warehouse and 8.81 acres of land in Columbia. MidwayUSA — a retailer of shooting, hunting, fishing and outdoor products — is owned by the Potterfields. “We are fortunate and pleased to donate

Columbia Fire Department promotes from within to find new chief

October 31, 2022 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Fire Department’s acting chief has won the job on a permanent basis.

Groups offer ways for trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween

October 31, 2022 6:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri families consider their trick-or-treat plans Monday night, officials offer a few ways to have a safe Halloween. AAA recommends buying or creating a noticeable costume. The organization suggests using lights or bright and reflective materials to make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Parents can add reflective tape to costumes and treat

One person hurt after shooting at east Columbia apartment complex

October 29, 2022 11:14 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Officers are working to learn more following a shooting in East Columbia on Saturday. The department says they identified one potential suspect and brought them in for questioning around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers say they responded to the 200 block of Old Highway 63 around 10:30 p.m. Saturday for shots fired.