COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, and some services will be affected as well. The city council will meet Tuesday instead of Monday, according to a Facebook post from the city. Curbside trash and recycling won’t be picked up on Monday; pickup will be delayed by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With hot weather expected through Labor Day weekend, the Columbia Fire Department is recommending that community members take steps to stay safe while celebrating. Columbia Fire Assistant Chief Lester Shewmake said the department typically sees an increase in calls for grilling incidents and heat exhaustion during holiday weekends. “A lot more people
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has hired a Texas-based law company to help hire its next city attorney. City documents show the city hired Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for the recruitment project. Documents say the pricing cannot exceed $30,419, with $ 25,919 being used for consultant services and $4,500 for ad placements. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education unanimously picked Paul Wagner to become its newest member during its Thursday meeting. Five people filed to hold the seat formerly held by Jeanne Snodgrass, who stepped down in July because she is moving. The other finalist was Erica Perry. Wagner will be sworn in on Monday, Sept.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police. Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a call for a house fire near the Business Loop in Columbia on Thursday night. Flames were seen coming from a home in the 1100 block of Pannell Street. Firefighters were using water from a hydrant from the corner of Smith Street. High flames were seen coming from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is entering a $900,000 contract with a real estate developer. Documents obtained by ABC 17 News on Thursday show that the university has entered an agreement with Reith Jones Advisors. “Following a competitive process in January 2026, RJA was engaged by MU to support MU’s evaluation of developer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society announced in a Thursday press release that it is temporarily halting its dog intake after a case of parvovirus was confirmed at the shelter. Parvo is a contagious virus that affects dogs, according to the release. Signs of parvo include lethardy, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lane of West Worley Street in Columbia near the Shoppes at Stadium will close for a week beginning on Tuesday, according to a Thursday press release from the city. City crews will close the right eastbound lane at the entrance of the Shoppes at Stadium will be closed to replace stormwater
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 60,000 fans are expected to attend the Mizzou football team’s season opener Thursday, but getting to and from Memorial Stadium could take some extra time as construction around the stadium creates traffic impacts. That traffic could be magnified with more people expected to be inside Memorial Stadium throughout the season.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The McDonald’s on South Providence Road in Columbia that caught fire last month has reopened its drive-thru. A spokeswoman for Bergman Communications – which represents McDonald’s – confirmed in an email that the drive-thru reopened on Thursday and the lobby for that location is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept.
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Editor’s note: The date has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Contractors on Monday will begin building a roundabout at South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads in southwest Columbia, according to a Thursday press release from the city. The project also includes stormwater improvement and sidewalk construction on the north side of the intersection. Tuesday begins
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with multiple felonies on Thursday after he was accused kidnapping someone on Wednesday night. Miles Edgar Hill II, 49, was charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree domestic assault and third-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond and a court date has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football fans will see changes to their game-day experience at Faurot Field this season, including stadium upgrades, concession stand additions and travel impacts on I-70. Fan Experience Fans will see new enhancements to Memorial Stadium this season as Mizzou Football kicks off the 2026 season against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent decision by a federal appeals court judge to dismiss a charge for ‘possession of virtual child sexual abuse material’ has raised concerns for one Missouri advocate. Steven Anderegg was originally charged with producing, distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials and sending the material to a minor. Anderegg allegedly produced
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of workouts and practices, the Mizzou football team is set to take the field for the first time Thursday as the 2026 season kicks off at Faurot Field. But much like the players on the field, the preparation to keep fans safe on game day starts months earlier — and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department hosted a roundtable on Wednesday afternoon for downtown Columbia bar’s and businesses over downtown safety concerns. Police Chief Jill Schlude said that the reason for this meeting was to reengage withowners and have a better line of communication between them and personnel. “This is just kind of trying to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who are charged in connection with the death of a Columbia man have been sued in civil court. Alexander Aklan is charged in Boone County with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree drug trafficking, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in the 2024 death of Antonio Davis, 56.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight men who were arrested during a week-long sting in Boone County over child sex crimes have had their cases moved up to federal court, the Western District of Missouri announced in a Wednesday press release. Deputies arrested several men in June who attempted to meet with who they thought were minors
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