COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri could see their first chance of snowfall this weekend, but with colder temperatures approaching, comes the need to double-check the car, before hitting the road. According to TIRECRAFT, tire pressure can decrease by about one pound per square inch for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. Most vehicles have
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri man was charged on Wednesday with possessing child pornography. Kelvin Maurice Powell Jr., 34, is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. He was first booked into the Callaway County Jail at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, and was brought to the Boone County Jail at 10:27 a.m. Thursday, according
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For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against Columbia Public Schools by a middle school student and her father. The lawsuit — which also names Oakland Middle School, its principal Jeff Mielke, teacher Vanessa Hickem and Superintendent Brian Yearwood – seeks damages, accusing CPS of negligent infliction of emotional distress and racial
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Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused to be connected to a 2020 fatal shooting in Downtown Columbia pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Kesan McNeal, 27, pleaded guilty to hindering a felony prosecution and was sentenced to four years in prison. He was given credit for time served. According to previous reporting, McNeal had
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Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with felony counts of hindering prosecution and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to help a suspect in a June murder escape police.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will be helping with traffic flow at Veterans United south Columbia location for its holiday lights display in December, according to a press release from Veterans United. A “drive-through” viewing of lights at the business’ location at 550 Veterans United Drive will take place 7-10:30 p.m. Dec. 5-17,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday approved a company to lease part of the new terminal in Columbia Regional Airport for different food options. At Monday night’s meeting, officials authorized an agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, L.L.C. In an updated memo, it was described that the company will pay the city around
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hickman High School student has been charged after police say he brought a gun to school on Monday. Shaun Lamont Jackson, 18, of Columbia, was charged on Tuesday with unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was arrested on Monday and was released after posting a $2,000 bond.
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In the past 10 years, Columbia has seen three mayors, three city managers and now three police chiefs. Every one of these city leaders attempted to address community violence. Despite their efforts, FBI statistics show a rise in violent crime.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Power has been restored for about 1,500 customers after a outage in Columbia early Tuesday morning. The outage was reported at 12:53 a.m. and power was restored a little before 5 a.m., according to Columbia Water and Light. The outages occurred near Broadway and Stadium and also near Scott Blvd. and near
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the Central Missouri Humane Society moves to a new home, the city is planning on using its current property on Big Bear Boulevard to expand the current Columbia Fire Training Academy. A spokesperson for the animal shelter previously said they are hoping to decide on a property for a new location
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council recognized Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner on Monday in what was her last meeting as a councilwoman. Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that she is resigning because she is moving into a new home outside of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Airport is looking to add a restaurant. The Columbia City Council meets Monday to discuss a possible airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, LLC to lease the terminal, according to the council agenda. To lease the Columbia Regional Airport terminal, it would be $24,313 per year for five years.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting in the new year, Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church will adjust its service times for Loaves and Fishes and Turning Point. Loaves and Fishes received an extension to remain at the church until March. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Turning Point will expand its operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Augustin Carrillo Jr., 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges for allegedly hitting and kicking a woman. Carrillo is facing third degree domestic assault, fourth degree assault, stealing and resisting charges. Carrillo is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $13,500 Bond. According to online court records, officers were responding
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 42-year-old Maryland woman is being held at the Boone County jail after police said she bit one officer and kicked another one, sending him to the hospital. Rebecca Groh is facing several charges including third degree assault of a special victim, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, among several
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of the University of Missouri’s home football game versus Florida Saturday, ejection cards ABC 17 News obtained through a records request found that 127 fans had been ejected from home football games so far this season. Heading into week four, 39 fans had been ejected. The top three reasons for ejections
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has identified its biggest priorities in its proposed 2024 budget. The budget lists five priority areas that helped shape the budget: Improve workforce retention and reduce workforce turnover and vacancy.Address priority staffing and space needs.Provide new and replacement equipment, vehicles, technology, and capital infrastructure; including the County’s transportation network.Provide public
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