Columbia apartment complex had history of smoke detector problems
The Columbia apartment complex where two children died in a fire last week had a history of problems with smoke detectors.
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Murder suspect arrested, charged with drug distribution while out on bond
A Columbia man charged with felony murder in connection with a January overdose death was charged this week with allegedly selling drugs while he was out on bond.
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Boone County Fire Protection District to light up fire stations, honors Bryant Gladney on one-year anniversary of his death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District is set to pay tribute to Assistant Chief Bryant Gladney. The fire service has a of those traditions is turning your fire station red to honor a fallen firefighter. On this one-year anniversary of his death, the Boone County Fire Protection District will light three locations
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Watch out for signs of frostbite as temperatures continue to drop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the temperatures continue to fall this evening for some in Mid-Missouri being exposed to the elements is a part of life. Frostbite and hypothermia are just two of the immediate concerns when it comes to being outside in this cold for a long period of time. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is
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Columbia begins pretreating roads, Jefferson City will not ahead of snow
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City and Columbia’s public works have crews ready for the winter weather heading to Missouri Thursday. Public Works are responsible for plowing roads within the city. spokespersons from both departments said their crews are ready to clear the streets ahead of the storm despite an ongoing battle with short staffing. “Staffing
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City of Columbia: Antennas on top of the Guitar Building have been anchored
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced on Wednesday that the antennas from a cellphone tower on top of the Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia have been anchored. City inspector Harlan Hazlett wrote in a Dec. 16 inspection that the antennas on the top of the building’s southwest corner at Walnut Street and Eighth
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Several Mid-Missouri centers, offices and schools close Thursday for winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Snow and extreme cold are headed to Mid-Missouri on Thursday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking subzero temperatures for the rest of the week. Several Mid-Missouri entities are announcing closures for Thursday to stay ahead of the storm. All local closings and delays can be found here, ABC 17 will
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Suspect in 1984 Columbia assault and rape seeks public defender
A man accused in a 1984 assault and rape in northeast Columbia told a judge Wednesday that hopes to get a public defender.
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Missouri Supreme Court suspends former Boone County prosecutor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to suspend the law license of a former Boone County prosecuting attorney for three years. The Court found that Harry Swingle violated several of the Rules of Professional Conduct – including multiple accusations of conflict of interest, using a lawyer as a witness and
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AAA advises residents to prep homes ahead of winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As frigid temperatures roll in across Mid-Missouri, AAA says there are some ways homeowners and renters can prepare to prevent costly expenses further down the road. ABC 17’s Stormtrack Weather Team forecasts snow and extreme cold Thursday heading towards Mid-Missouri. “With our first sort of wintery blast that we’re gonna see, it
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Alaska-like temperatures forecast for Mid-Missouri
Mid-Missouri is likely to experience its first significant snowstorm of the season this week, and coming behind it will be subzero temperatures.
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Columbia warns residents to be ready for winter storm; Parson signs executive order
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is warning residents to be ready for power outages and water main breaks when a winter storm rolls in this week. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking cold temperatures and a possible snow storm this week. The Public Works department is prepping snowplows, materials and equipment; monitoring
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Two charged in shooting at Columbia gas station
A man and woman from Columbia were charged Tuesday after a shooting the previous day at a north Columbia gas station.
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City of Columbia names new parks and recreation director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Tuesday announced Gabe Huffington as its new parks and recreation director, according to a press release. Huffington — who has been the acting director of the department since April– will begin Dec. 25. He will be sworn into the position at the next City Council meeting on
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Prepare yourself and your pets ahead of potential winter weather across Mid-Missouri this week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to return to Mid-Missouri this week. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Thursday over the conditions. There are a few things to keep in mind ahead of the potential winter storm. One thing many people won’t want to
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Columbia man pleads guilty in deadly DWI crash
A Columbia man pleaded guilty Monday to two felony charges in connection with a deadly November 2021 DWI crash.
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Columbia City Council considers tax on recreational marijuana for addiction services
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two of the largest cities in Mid-Missouri could vote on whether to add a local sales tax to recreational marijuana this spring. Columbia and Jefferson City Councils are both introducing proposals to add a question to their April ballots. It would ask residents whether they want to implement an additional 3% local
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Police identify possible suspect in north Columbia gas station shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has identified a possible suspect in relation to a Monday afternoon shooting at the Break Time near the intersection of Vandiver Drive and Paris Road. Columbia police tweeted that one man was shot. Police said in a tweet Terrance Johnson Jr, 27, of Columbia, is a suspect in
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Columbia inspectors say cellphone tower antenna ‘swaying’ on top of Guitar Building
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – City inspectors say owners of the Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia must fix issues with a cellphone tower on top of it. City inspector Harlan Hazlett wrote in a Dec. 16 inspection that the antennas on the top of the building’s southwest corner at Walnut Street and Eighth Street is “swaying
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Government offices closed Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, city services affected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Government offices – including the City of Columbia, Jefferson City and Cole and Boone counties — will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Emergency services will operate as normal. COLUMBIA The Columbia City Council voted to cancel its Tuesday, Jan. 3, meeting. Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, which will be its only meeting
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