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New law enforcement training center, staffing are focuses for Boone County budget

November 17, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

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

City of Columbia continues pattern of internal hiring with Police Chief Jill Schlude

November 17, 2023 11:31 AM Morgan Buresh

The announcement Wednesday of Jill Schlude as police chief is not Columbia’s first internal candidate to be hired after conducting a nationwide search.

Union workers protest during Daniel Boone Regional Library board meeting

November 16, 2023 4:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United protestd during the DBRL’s board of trustees meeting, according to a press release. The protest comes after a proposal was rejected by the Daniel Boone Regional Library on Tuesday. Branch Lead of Outreach Services for the the DBRL Carolyn Cain said it was

Jury convicts Columbia man of manslaughter in drug overdose death

November 16, 2023 5:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County jury convicted a Columbia man Thursday of manslaughter and drug charges in a September 2020 overdose death.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

November 16, 2023 6:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

The City of Columbia unveiled the name of its newest police chief on Wednesday.

Jill Schlude named as next Columbia police chief

November 15, 2023 2:08 PM Madison Stuerman, Lucas Geisler

Jill Schlude has been selected as the next Columbia police chief.

Jill Schlude marks first female Columbia police chief

November 15, 2023 7:52 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders announced Wednesday that Jill Schlude will be the city’s next police chief, making her the first woman to hold the position. Schlude says she hopes that during her time in the position she is able to inspire other women to work in law enforcement. “We’ve come a long way

Ridgemont Bridge to be closed until spring or summer 2024

November 15, 2023 8:34 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Work started Wednesday on the Ridgemont Bridge in west Columbia.

WATCH: Columbia Police Department to announce new chief of police Wednesday

November 15, 2023 3:33 AM Gabrielle Teiner

WATCH a replay in the player COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to announce its new chief of police Wednesday at 2 p.m. during a press conference at City Hall. The event is open to the public. According to a press release from the city, City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will discuss the

Columbia teams up with consultant, looks for ways to improve bus system

November 14, 2023 7:10 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and a consultant firm held an open house Tuesday to get feedback from members of the community regarding the city’s bus system, Go COMO. The city is currently working with the consultant on a conference-of-transit study in order to address the potential changes needed to the system. Shawn

Job Point, Housing Authority look to tackle affordable housing, labor shortage in Columbia

November 14, 2023 7:33 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Job Point and the Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Tuesday on a new permanently affordable home in central Columbia. The two groups are working to combat the city’s affordable housing problem in a way that is also helping to address a skilled labor shortage. The new house will be built on 207

Columbia Public Works crews conduct annual dry snow run with new drivers

November 14, 2023 7:03 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia conducted its annual dry snow run training exercise to prepare for winter weather. Crews drove through the streets of Columbia to help train several new employees after administrators said they lost 12 workers in seven months. Engineering and Operations Manager Richard Stone said the city would have liked

Daniel Boone Regional Library rejects union contract

November 14, 2023 9:05 AM Marina Diaz

The Union said in a news release that it is holding the rally to urge the library to move toward an agreement that improves wages and benefits for workers.

Central Missouri Humane Society eyeing three possible locations for new shelter

November 14, 2023 11:44 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is considering three locations for its new home, with one being city-owned property at Strawn Road and I-70 Drive. The current shelter at Big Bear Boulevard has outgrown its space and the almost 50-year-old building has also turned into a safety hazard with caving ceilings, crumbling walls,

Columbia Fire Department: One brought to hospital Monday after motorcycle crashes with school bus

November 14, 2023 1:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was brought to an area hospital on Monday morning after a motorcycle was involved in a crash with a school bus, according to an email from Columbia Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeffrey Heidenreich. Heidenreich said one person was brought to an area hospital with “potentially life-threatening injuries.” The crash occurred at

Columbia man pleads guilty to statutory sodomy, sentenced 12 years

November 14, 2023 12:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with statutory sodomy pleaded guilty on Monday. Jacob Thomas Noel, 36, pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy with a person younger than 14 years old and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was given credit for time served and his sentence will run concurrently with

Woman accused of killing MU student, burning body committed to Department of Mental Health

November 14, 2023 12:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of killing a University of Missouri student and burning the body in January has been committed to the Department of Mental Health, according to court documents. Emma Adams, 21, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and abandoning a corpse. Her next

Eight apply for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

November 14, 2023 11:27 AM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The deadline to apply was Monday. The list of applicants includes: Susan Renee CarterRachel ProffittLisa MeyerWilliam MoyesCornellia WilliamsFrederick SaffoldRobert Schreiber IIILucio Martino Bitoy IV Applications opened after

Police use gas, take one in custody after Monday standoff in central Columbia

November 13, 2023 2:12 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was arrested after a standoff took place Monday afternoon in the 1200 block of Larch Court in central Columbia. Columbia Police Department spokesman Christian Tabak told ABC 17 News around 4:30 p.m. that police took Ronald Powell, 28, into custody. Tabak said no shots were fired and no injuries have

Columbia Board of Education meeting includes filing requirements for April candidates

November 13, 2023 7:22 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education included candidate filing requirements for the April election. Columbia Public Schools will start accepting candidacy fillings for any one who is interested in running for one of two positions. People who are interested can begin putting their name on the ballot at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5.