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Columbia’s Room at the Inn shelter at capacity during heat wave

June 25, 2024 11:48 AM Morgan Buresh

The Room at the Inn shelter has been consistently full with around 70 guests each night during this recent heat wave.

Doctors, CDC say to stay aware of side effects of medications as heat wave continues in Mid-Missouri

June 25, 2024 4:48 PM Gabrielle Teiner, Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures remain high around Mid-Missouri, it’s important to check the label for risks on some medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medications can react to heat in three ways: By causing fluid imbalance in the body, degrade or damage the medicine and increase skin sensitivity. The CDC

Columbia’s Fire in the Sky event set for July 4

June 25, 2024 3:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s 72nd annual Fire in the Sky celebration is set for Thursday, July 4 at Stephens Lake Park. The annual Independence Day event begins at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. Last year’s celebration had a lighting system failure that caused a delay in the fireworks

Missourians urged to check AC units as heat wave continues

June 24, 2024 7:17 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services stated in a Monday press release that it is urging Missourians to take safety precautions as temperatures continue to climb to dangerous levels. As temperatures hit triple digits, it is more important than ever to have a proper air conditioning unit. A study released

Vehicle thefts down overall this year in Columbia, but some residents have become recent targets

June 24, 2024 11:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vehicle thefts in Columbia are down 60.74% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Despite the decrease, Columbia resident Nicholas Shroyer and his wife had their vehicle stolen on Sunday night from their home on Brookview Terrace in southwest Columbia. Shroyer said he, his wife

Columbia Public Schools rolls out weapons detection systems at Hickman High School

June 24, 2024 11:55 AM Morgan Buresh

Columbia Public Schools is using summer school to get accustomed to its new weapons detection systems.

Extreme heat can make playground equipment a burn hazard

June 24, 2024 3:00 PM Allison Weaver

The temperature could be hot enough Monday and Tuesday to make playground equipment a burn hazard.

Two extradited Dove Drive suspects set to make first court appearance Monday

June 24, 2024 4:07 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two of the three men who were extradited back to Boone County last week for their alleged involvement in shooting death of Deshon Houston are set to make their first court appearance Monday. Deazes Turner will have his first scheduled hearing Monday at 9 a.m. followed by Alqueze Jones at 1:30 p.m.

Local man and his wife build home with the help of Habitat for Humanity

June 23, 2024 6:03 PM Olivia Hayes

The Show me Central Habitat for Humanity held its first ever Women’s Build this weekend. The event hoped to bring together and empower women in the Mid Missouri area. Outreach Coordinator for Habitat of Humanity Ashley Switzer told ABC 17 News the event also worked as a fundraiser. “Every woman that is out here has

One CFD firefighter injured while working fire in Northeast Columbia

June 23, 2024 6:37 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia Fire Department firefighter was injured while working a fire in Northeast Columbia Sunday evening, according to a spokesperson from the department. CFD spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez said the department was called to the scene of the fire in the 1700 block of Perkins Drive at 5:45 p.m Rodriguez said crews got

Local firefighter details signs of heat-related illnesses ahead of extreme heat

June 22, 2024 7:28 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures across Mid-Missouri are expected to reach the low 90s with humidity that makes it feel close to 100 degrees, according to the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. According to The Associated Press, 2023 set a new record for heat related deaths in the U.S. 36 of those were reported in Missouri.

Columbia Police Department prepares for fireworks enforcement ahead of Independence Day

June 21, 2024 5:03 PM Allison Weaver

Fireworks season officially kicked off in Missouri on Thursday but police want Columbia residents to know they’re still illegal inside city limits.

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves Humane Society’s request for land

June 21, 2024 4:30 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plot of land for the Central Humane Society at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Thursday night. The request was originally planed to be denied after officials said the land request would not fit into the city’s comprehensive plan. Columbia development services recommended that the

Humane Society’s request for land for new shelter approved by Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission

June 20, 2024 4:49 PM Mitchell Kaminski

A City of Columbia official said Thursday that approving a plat for the Central Missouri Humane Society would not fit into the city’s comprehensive plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved CMHS’ request.

Sussex Drive to be closed next week near Scott Boulevard

June 20, 2024 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Sussex Drive near its intersection with Scott Boulevard in Columbia will be closed next week, according to a press release from the city. That portion of Sussex Drive be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday as crews replace deteriorated concrete slabs, the release says. The road will reopen at 3

Columbia chaplain supports social media app warning label

June 20, 2024 5:24 PM Reagan Phillips

This week U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended Congress place warning labels for children on social media apps. The proposal would protect children’s mental health, Murthy says, amid climbing evidence that such apps can harm developing brains.

Three men accused of deadly shooting on Dove Drive extradited to Boone County

June 20, 2024 7:22 AM Erika McGuire, Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Columbia murder suspects accused of a deadly shooting on Dove Drive in June of 2023 have been extradited back to Boone County. According to the Boone County Sheriff Office online inmate roster, Alqueze Jones, Deazes Turner and Deljuan Turner were booked in the Boone County Jail Wednesday night. They were arrested

Woman accused of swinging knife at, threatening to kill another woman who was holding a baby

June 20, 2024 2:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly threatened to kill a woman who was walking with a baby in Douglass Park. Latoya Cowans, 34, was charged on Thursday with second-degree assault, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. She is