Columbia man charged with murder after allegedly killing father Thursday morning
One person was found dead at a home in north Columbia early Thursday morning, police said.
Continue ReadingOne person was found dead at a home in north Columbia early Thursday morning, police said.
Continue ReadingColumbia Water and Light customers could soon see their monthly base charge increase to help fund the city’s McBaine Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wayne Sells’ lawsuit involving the renaming of Rock Bridge’s football field was dismissed without prejudice on Wednesday. Lawyers for Sells and CPS have argued since 2021 if Columbia Public Schools had a legal contract with Sells after he provided Rock Bridge High School a $100,000 donation. That donation was used for improvements
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury trial dates were scheduled on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of murder. Corey Blueitt, 44, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He is accused of shooting and killing Aaron Badolato, 34, in December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt is being
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in September is suing the man accused of shooting him. An attorney for Gabrielle Harris filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday against Larry Brownlee Jr. A summons was issued for Brownlee on Thursday. Brownlee, 28, of Columbia, was charged in
Continue ReadingColumbia firefighters were called Thursday to remove a person from a car after their vehicle overturned at Paris Road and Highway 63.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A records request acquired by ABC 17 News found that the University of Missouri Police Department is investigating a sextortion case that occurred sometime during the week of Sep. 29. The incident report outlines that MUPD was made aware of the case on Oct. 5 after an anonymous tip was submitted to
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Wednesday press release that election petitions for two City Council seats are available to be picked up next week. Would-be candidates can begin filing for the April 2 election on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and file no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. There will
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) announced in a Wednesday press release that he will not seek reelection for his seat next year. The release states he will forgo a reelection bid “due to lingering mental health concerns.” Mann has suffered from “chronic treatment-resistant depression for years,” according to the release. The release
Continue ReadingA contractor will work to repair the parking lot, Christian Basi said it could take up to two weeks before the lot is fully repaired.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with drug trafficking and other felonies was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Devin Weakley, 22, of Columbia was charged with second-degree drug trafficking, three counts of stealing a gun and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held
Continue ReadingFollowing the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in September with child sex trafficking was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Julian Velez, 19, was charged with second-degree child sex trafficking and child enticement. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Casenet indicates his address as Columbia. However,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men were arrested and charged on Tuesday after a truck, a gun and 18 catalytic converters were apparently stolen from A to Z Auto Repair in Columbia. Zachary Davidson, 32, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree burglary, stealing a motor vehicle, stealing a catalytic converter, stealing a gun, first-degree tampering with
Continue ReadingThe City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.
Continue ReadingView a livestream of the scene in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools bus was involved in an accident Tuesday near Providence Road, north of Business Loop 70. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. Baumstark later said in a second email
Continue ReadingTwo Mid-Missouri not-for-profits will get grants for more than $100,000 to help them serve local communities.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced a $37,956 grant for esports gaming rooms at Battle and Rock Bridge high schools. The Foundation board of directors announced the grant where the Rock Bridge and Battle E-Sports teams came together for a 3 vs. 3 scrimmage competition playing Rocket League.
Continue ReadingCourt documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker filed an initiative petition about two months ago in an effort to enact a tax freeze for seniors. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, state Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) filed an initiative petition to let voters
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