Two taken to hospital in northeast Columbia crash
Two people were hospitalized after a crash Wednesday in northeast Columbia.
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David Shorr, Boone County Fire board chair and former DNR director, dies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The chairman of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s board and a former head of the state’s natural resources department passed away on Monday. The county fire district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that David Shorr died at Boone Hospital on Dec. 26. Shorr was in the hospital for
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Columbia School Board candidate filing closes; Wade, Seamon will not seek reelection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Filing for the Columbia School Board closed on Tuesday and two incumbents will not attempt reelection bids. Helen Wade told ABC 17 she would not run for a fifth term. Columbia School Board President David Seamon also said he won’t run for reelection this year. “After 12 years on the board, I am
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Observed holiday leaves Columbia’s homeless with few options
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bus routes and city-operated buildings closed their doors Monday in observance of Christmas. However, the closures left Columbia’s homeless with few options when a local shelter closed for the day. Room at the Inn is a local shelter in Columbia that extended its hours over the holiday weekend. RATI chose to keep
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Mental Health Expert offers advice for navigating holiday stress
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season can be a time of joy and happiness for some while inducing stress and anxiety for others. Burrell Behavioral Health’s Director of Outpatient Services Ashley Angerer-Blunt offers some advice on how to navigate the holiday season. “Holiday seasons can be really stressful,” said Angerer-Blunt, “there are a lot of
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Warming centers, overnight shelters available in Columbia, Jefferson City
Columbia and Jefferson City have partnered with local shelters to offer a safe place for those who need to stay warm during the extreme cold.
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What to consider when staying safe in the cold weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow has stopped falling in Mid-Missouri, however, Missourians are still facing dangerously cold temperatures. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team expects the low temperatures to stay into the weekend. If you’re going out into the cold temperature, several factors will need to be considered if you want to stay warm. Experts
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Mid-Missouri store owners brave the weather, stay open in frigid temps
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While many stores, businesses, and restaurants chose to shut their doors today, a few local restaurants chose to stay open despite the snow. Southside Pizza in Columbia and the Boonville Store and Cafe chose to keep their restaurants open to serve their customers despite the frigid temperature and early morning snowfall. Boonville
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Some Columbia residents go outside in freezing temperatures
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some people did decide to brave the cold temperatures today. ABC 17 News even saw a few people in Columbia on bicycles earlier this evening. A few stores closed for weather, but some grocery stores and other kinds of shopping stayed open for the day. Grocery stores like Hy-Vee still had about 25-
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Boone County government offices will be closed Friday, Courthouse will be open
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County government offices and departments will be closed Friday due to the inclement weather, the county announced in a press release. All non-essential meetings previously scheduled will be canceled. The Boone County Courthouse will remain open, and all court activity will occur as scheduled. All offices and departments are expected
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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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