Columbia Archives

One person with significant injuries following Columbia shooting Sunday morning

May 8, 2022 5:20 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital with significant injuries after being shot on Grand Avenue in Columbia, early Sunday morning.

I-70 back open on Sunday morning following crash

May 8, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

I-70 was shut down early Sunday morning, following a crash involving at least two cars, sending two people to the hospital.

Columbia man flown to hospital after being seriously hurt in Benton County crash

May 8, 2022 12:46 AM Meghan Drakas

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after being seriously hurt in a Benton County crash. According to the Missouri State Highway crash report, 33-year-old Ricky Young was hurt after the truck he was driving went off the right side of the road along Highway BB at Allen Rd.

Love Columbia holds open house for Walnut St. location

May 7, 2022 8:29 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Love Columbia, a social services organization in Columbia held its grand open house event at its E Walnut St. location on Saturday. Community members came together and listened, as the organizers talked about the impact of the organization. Love Columbia opened its doors as “Love INC” of Columbia in 2008, and was

Woman arrested in Columbia after crashing car into house Saturday morning

May 7, 2022 5:00 AM Ben Fein

One woman was arrested in Columbia early Saturday morning, after crashing her car into a house on Washington Avenue.

Columbia Parks and Recreation gives updates on trail conditions

May 6, 2022 8:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

After recent rains have caused flooding in Mid-Missouri, Columbia Parks and Recreation has given an update on trail conditions.

Columbia police arrest suspect with federal parole warrant early Friday morning

May 6, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man early Friday morning for multiple charges including a federal parole warrant for possession of a weapon.

Baby formula shortage continues to put a strain on parents

May 6, 2022 11:40 AM Marina Diaz

Grocery stores have begun to limit the amount of baby formula parents can purchase as a formula shortage continues.

Documents: Columbia man went on rampage of attempted rape, assault before arrest

May 6, 2022 12:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged in Boone County with five felonies went on a rampage of attempted rape and assault that started at a hotel and continued outside other businesses Wednesday night, according to a probable cause statement.

Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn

May 6, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?

May 6, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.

13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached

May 5, 2022 9:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.

Columbia man charged after running naked inside business

May 5, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after police say he ran inside a business naked on Bernadette Dr. on Wednesday.

Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening

May 4, 2022 4:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.

Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting

May 4, 2022 5:31 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC

Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft

May 3, 2022 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.

Columbia police investigate Sunday morning after an officer involved shooting leaves one dead outside of Vibez Lounge.

Prosecutor clears Columbia police in deadly shooting outside night club

May 3, 2022 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”

Kansas City man wanted in the death of a Boone County firefighter has died in a hospital

May 3, 2022 7:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Kansas City man accused of the death of a Boone County firefighter had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after he miss a court date has died in a hospital.