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Suspect in south Columbia roundabout shooting jailed

February 22, 2023 9:59 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man accused of shooting another man at a south Columbia roundabout in October was in the Boone County Jail on Thursday morning.

Missouri AG requests execution date for Brian Dorsey, man convicted of murder

February 21, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced in a Tuesday press release that his office has asked the state Supreme Court to set an execution date for a man convicted of killing two people in 2006.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about Columbia’s water testing mistake?

February 22, 2023 3:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia city officials admitted this week that they did not test the water supply for lead or copper last year.

Columbia Board of Education candidates speak at forum; disagree on gender-affirming closets

February 21, 2023 4:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Candidates for the Columbia Board of Education spoke Tuesday night at a forum held by the Boone County Pachyderm Club. The forum was held at the Grand Cru restaurant on Providence Road in south Columbia. Candidates for the April 4 election include Paul Harper, John T. Potter, Christopher Horn, James Edward Gordon,

Ashland Police Department asks for budget increase; looks to increase salaries

February 21, 2023 9:46 PM Marina Diaz

The Ashland Board of Aldermen reviewed its police department’s proposed budget during its Tuesday night budget work session. The board is currently in the process of listening to the head of the department to review its fiscal year 2024 budget, as it works to finalize its preliminary budget. The department is looking to increase its

Man suffers serious injuries in Camden County crash

February 21, 2023 9:09 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday morning crash on Route D north of Jack North Road in Camden County. The crash occurred after a 2020 Harley Davidson Triglide Ultra driven by Michael Jones, 65, crossed the center of the road and hit a 2011 Ford Focus head-on, according

Franklin County man seriously hurt in Gasconade County crash

February 21, 2023 8:48 PM Ryan Shiner

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Union man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday in Gasconade County on Highway 28 west of Highway 50. The crash occurred after a 2009 Chevrolet Trax driven by Tracy Skiles traveled off the left side of the road, went down a steep embankment and overturned, according to a

Trial to begin Monday for man accused of 2006 murder

February 21, 2023 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who is accused of killing his wife 17 years ago will go to trial on Monday. A pre-trial conference was held Tuesday afternoon for Keith Comfort. He is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Comfort, 41, will

Adult and child displaced following mobile-home fire in Jefferson City

February 21, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One adult and one child were displaced following a mobile-home fire Tuesday afternoon in the 3100 block of Kara Street in Jefferson City. The two found accommodations and received assistance from the Red Cross, according to a press release. The Jefferson City Fire Department arrived to a one-story mobile home at

City of Columbia admits to not testing water for lead, copper

February 21, 2023 11:22 AM Ethan Heinz

City officials admitted Monday night to not properly testing drinking water for lead or copper over the past year.

Attorneys for CPS, Wayne Sells argue over name of RBHS athletic field

February 21, 2023 6:45 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge will soon decide what to do about Columbia Public Schools removing the name of a donor from Rock Bridge High School’s athletics field. The Columbia Board Of Education unanimously voted to rename the field in 2020 after Wayne Sells – on Facebook — criticized professional athletes who were protesting

State worker pay raises advance in Missouri legislature

February 21, 2023 4:57 PM Hannah Falcon

An emergency spending budget to raise state workers’ pay unanimously passed out of a Missouri Senate committee Tuesday, putting it one step closer to the governor’s desk.

Republican lawmaker argues requiring electric charging stations limits local control

February 21, 2023 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

A Republican lawmaker wants to block counties or cities from requiring businesses besides gas stations to have electric car charging stations.

CRMC to close clinics in Holts Summit, St. Elizabeth on April 15

February 21, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Capital Region Medical Center announced in a Tuesday press release that it will close physician clinics in Holts Summit and St. Elizabeth on April 15. “This has been an extremely difficult decision. We are appreciative of the positive impact that these facilities have had over the many years of their operations,

City of Columbia extends deadline for ARPA proposals

February 21, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has extended the deadline for proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funding. The deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, according to a press release. The deadline was previously last Friday. The city began accepting proposals in January. Columbia was awarded $25.2 million in ARPA

Murder charge filed in Camden County death

February 21, 2023 12:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Camden County man was charged Monday with first-degree murder and other violent felonies in the shooting death of a family member and severe wounding of another.

WATCH: Biden speaks in Poland on anniversary of Ukraine war

February 21, 2023 10:34 AM Matthew Sanders

President Joe Biden is set to speak Tuesday morning in Warsaw about the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Roots N Blues’ recent name change to Treeline Music Fest?

February 21, 2023 3:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia music festival — formerly known as Roots N Blues — announced it will be going by a new name last week. Tickets went on sale Friday for the Treeline Music Fest, scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Stephens Lake Park. The festival launched its rebranding campaign this week and labels itself

Columbia City Council approves to file application for federal funds to study Business Loop 70

February 20, 2023 6:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columba will file an application for a grant that will allow it to study Business Loop 70. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the Downtown Leadership Council asked the city to file an application for the funding needed to improve the street. The City Council unanimously approved to file. The

Columbia City Council approves tourism development funds for True/False

February 20, 2023 3:08 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council at its meeting on Monday approved tourism development funds for the True/False Film Festival, which takes place annually in Downtown Columbia. The resolution authorizes a tourism development sponsorship between the city and True/False this year. The festival will take place March 2-5. There will be roughly 130 screenings.