Columbia fire chief to retire April 1
After more than 25 years with the Columbia Fire Department, Chief Clayton Farr Jr announced he will be retiring on April 1.
Continue ReadingAfter more than 25 years with the Columbia Fire Department, Chief Clayton Farr Jr announced he will be retiring on April 1.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has started a national search for a new athletic director. MU announced on Tuesday that it had put together a search committee of 11 people and hired TurnkeyZRG, a firm specializing in leadership recruitment in college athletics, to assist with the search. TurnkeyZRG has a long list of
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A national discount store is eyeing a new Columbia location. Architects say Five Below has submitted plans for a retail store on stadium boulevard. The firm “Robert F Vanney Architect” told ABC 17 News that it would be located in between the old macy’s and bed, bath and beyond stores. A Five Below representative
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vehicle that caused a crash at the corner of Rogers Street and College Avenue on Monday night was stolen, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. Brian Leer, of the sheriff’s office, told ABC 17 News that the Columbia Police Department was dispatched at 11:30 p.m. to investigate a carjacking
Continue ReadingAfter many years of debate, roll carts were used in Columbia this week for trash collection.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One eastbound lane of Interstate 70 will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday night for pavement repairs, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closure will occur near mile maker 135, just east of the Centralia/Route Z exit, east of Columbia, the release states. The lane will
Continue ReadingOnly 13% of the United States population is protected by an accredited fire agency, according to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, and Columbia continues to be one of them.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 to approve a conditional use permit for the construction of a coffee shop on South Providence Road on Monday night. 7Brew Coffee – which had a location open on Nifong Boulevard in recent months – was set to go on the west side of South Providence
Continue ReadingBright and early Monday morning, Columbia began collecting trash in a brand new way.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested on Saturday after she was found living in a shed that was located in the backyard of a Columbia residence. Kimberly Campise, 45, was charged on Monday with second-degree burglary and is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $50,000 bond. An initial court appearance was
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of several felonies for a fatal crash in August is now charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter after a Friday grand jury indictment. Elizabeth Lopez, of Columbia, is now charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death, two counts of leaving the scene of
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A police presence was seen in east Columbia early Monday morning. ABC 17 News crews arrived to the area of St. Charles Rd. just before 4:30 a.m. Our crews on scene saw officers searching the area and at least six Columbia Police Department vehicles. It is not known why police were called
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marked the last day of the True False Film Festival in Columbia, which was expected to bring in 10,000-15,000 people to the downtown area. With an influx of people flocking to the area, downtown businesses said they noticed an increase in business. Owner of Ninth Street Public House Jamez Kanne said
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will begin its residential curbside refuse collection service with roll carts on Monday for all residential routes, and there are some rules for how residents may use them. According to the city’s website, roll carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Over 200 Boone County residents showed up to the Missouri GOP Local caucus on Saturday. It marked the first time the Missouri Republican party has held a presidential caucus since 2012. The Boone County Caucus was held at the Family Worship Center 4925 E. Bonne Femme Church Road. Of the 263 people
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 15-year-old is in custody in relation to the death of a Macon man who was found dead in Boone County on Feb. 7. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that a teenager was arrested on Tuesday. “On 02/27/2024, a 15-year-old juvenile suspect was taken into custody
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the Missouri Republican Party will conduct in-person caucuses for the presidential election for the first time since 2012. Boone County’s Republican GOP caucus will be held at the Family Worship Center at 4925 E. Bonne Femme Church Road. Doors will open at 9 a.m. You must show up in person
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old Columbia man who was accused of murdering a man at a gas station had additional charges filed in a grand jury indictment filed on Friday. Seth Andrew Brinegar, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The indictment also charged him with unlawful use of a weapon
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Friday with two counts of second-degree statutory rape. A warrant was ordered for Charles Domenic Johnson, 30, and no bond was set. He was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster on Friday afternoon. A court date has not been set. According to the probable
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roadwork will continue on North Keene Street in Columbia next week, according to a Friday social media post from Columbia Public Works, Public Works crews started repairing damaged sections of concrete on Feb. 21, according to a previous social media post from the department. Lane closures will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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