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Columbia Fire Department begins first day of EMT training course

February 19, 2024 10:40 AM Morgan Buresh

The Columbia Fire Department began its first EMT training course Monday in an effort to combat recruitment and retention challenges and better serve the public.

Man charged with manslaughter in Business Loop 70 crash now in Boone County Jail

February 19, 2024 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with involuntary manslaughter and other felonies in a Feb. 2 crash on Business Loop 70 in Columbia has been moved to the Boone County Jail. Matthew Shilling, 43, was charged on Friday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, second-degree assault and driving without

Columbia City Council to vote on LGBTQ safe haven ordinance

February 18, 2024 9:35 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is now at the crossroads to approve or deny the ordinance set by the University of Missouri’s Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) to make Columbia a safe haven for the LGBTQ community. Members and supporters of YDSA are optimistic, hoping to hear a resounding ‘yes’ on Monday. Reese

Kansas City Chiefs fans reflect on safety concerns following recent shooting

February 17, 2024 8:10 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Passionate Kansas City Chiefs fans in Missouri are worried with safety concerns following the disturbing incident that unfolded Wednesday. With the shooting just a couple hours away from Columbia, ABC 17 spoke with a staff member from Mizzou Football about any safety concerns, considering the team’s growing success and Tiger walk before

Fourth man charged with murder in 2022 McKee Street shooting

February 17, 2024 5:33 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fourth man has been accused and charged with murder in connection to a shooting on McKee St. that killed a 15-year-old girl back in February 2022. On Friday, a grand jury indicted Daniel Ayers, 21, on charges of second-degree murder, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts

Columbia man pleads guilty to setting mattress on fire in apartment hallway

February 16, 2024 8:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of setting a mattress on fire at a downtown Columbia apartment complex pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree arson. Nicholas Gerken, 35, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the Boone County Courthouse. He is being held at the Boone County Courthouse. According

Columbia man accused in shooting sentenced to probation

February 16, 2024 7:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of a shooting on March 14, 2023, near Mystic Pines Townhomes was sentenced to probation on Wednesday. Deazjon Brown, 28, pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession and was sentenced to five years of probation with a seven-year suspended sentence. He was initially charged with unlawful use of

October water main break near University of Missouri campus caused around $200,000 in damage

February 16, 2024 5:45 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will repave the South Hall parking lot in the spring, completing its restoration after a City of Columbia water main break caused damage in the fall. A 16-inch water main broke near MU’s campus on Oct. 24, causing damage to the residence hall and the surrounding parking lot.

Man charged with murder in 2022 McKee Street shooting that killed girl

February 16, 2024 4:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another man has been accused and charged of murder in relation to a February 2022 shooting on McKee Street that killed a girl. Daniel Ayers, 21, of Fulton, was indicted by a grand jury on Friday in Boone County. He was charged with second-degree murder, two counts of unlawful use of a

Boonville man charged in deadly Business Loop crash, arrested by Howard County deputy

February 16, 2024 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boonville man has been charged with four felonies including manslaughter in a Feb. 2 crash.

Snow makes roads slick around Central Missouri

February 16, 2024 11:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Roads around Mid-Missouri were becoming covered as the clock approached midday Friday as snow continued to fall.

North Providence Road reopens after crash in central Columbia Friday morning

February 16, 2024 7:28 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in central Columbia Friday morning shutdown North Providence Road for about a half hour. Emergency crews responded to the scene at I-70 and North Providence just after 7 a.m. It’s not clear how the crash happened, but Jeff Coffman with the Columbia Fire Department said on scene that a motorcyclist

Columbia Public Works set to treat roads Friday for expected snowfall

February 16, 2024 4:02 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works began treating city roads a little after 6 a.m. Friday ahead of expected snowfall in Mid-Missouri. According to a Facebook post from the city, with snow beginning early Friday morning, road temperatures are expected to hit below freezing during the day, which could cause slick spots and refreezing on

Mid-Missouri schools, volunteers try to help large numbers of homeless children

February 15, 2024 5:37 PM Meghan Drakas

Some have signs of depression and some are diagnosed with it. Some have been diagnosed with PTSD, says Angelayah Carter, the Rainbow House shelter program director.

City of Columbia files response in lawsuit over recycling pickup

February 15, 2024 9:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Thursday filed a response to a lawsuit over the city’s recycling program. In May 2023, the city halted its recycling services indefinitely, citing staffing issues. The petition– filed in December by Christine Gardener, who was seeking a class-action lawsuit — alleges a breach of contract by the city, as well

Columbia to have plow crews on roads by Friday morning

February 15, 2024 7:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Snow plow crews will be reporting in Columbia at 6 a.m. Friday, according to a social media post from the city. ABC 17 News issued a Weather Alert Day for Friday, as snow is expected to enter the area in the morning. One-to-three inches of show are expected for communities along the

Columbia man charged with sodomy, child molestation

February 14, 2024 7:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after authorities say he sexually assaulted a child younger than 12 years old in June. Keith Fletcher, 52, was charged with first-degree sodomy and two counts of first-degree child molestation. A warrant was ordered on Wednesday and no bond was set. Law enforcement on Nov.

Mid-Missouri school districts seeing hundreds of homeless students each year

February 14, 2024 11:57 AM Meghan Drakas

Each night in the United States hundreds of thousands of students are without a regular place to sleep.

St. Charles-based firm gets first Interstate 70 improvement contract

February 14, 2024 10:16 AM Hannah Falcon

A builder with contracts in states from the Southeast to the Southwest, including several in Missouri, will build the first phase of an expanded Interstate 70.

Columbia deputy city manager to retire April 12 after 37 years working for city

February 13, 2024 9:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Griggs, deputy city manager and former Parks and Recreation director of the City of Columbia will retire from the City April 12, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. According to the release, Griggs worked in the Parks and Recreation department for 35 years, including 10 years as the parks