Motorcyclist, pedestrian hurt in crash that closed Highway 63 in Columbia
A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were taken to a hospital for treatment after a crash shut down southbound Highway 63 in Columbia on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingA motorcyclist and a pedestrian were taken to a hospital for treatment after a crash shut down southbound Highway 63 in Columbia on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tropical Liqueurs shared on its Facebook page that one of its locations was burglarized early Wednesday morning. The business, which is a popular bar with two locations in Columbia, stated that one person smashed a window at its location at 3805 South Providence Road. There is another location in Downtown Columbia. Trops
Continue ReadingA Rocheport woman charged with murder in connection with a 2021 fentanyl overdose was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Fire responded to a fire at Rock Bridge Apartments, near Nifong and Providence. According to fire crews, the department arrived in less than four minutes and saw fire coming from an outside deck. Fire crews on scene told ABC 17 News an ashtray caught fire and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the special election on Aug. 8. Citizens can register to vote online, mail or in person. To register online, it’s recommended to fill out the voter registration application on Boone County’s Website. To register by mail, residents can print out the voter
Continue ReadingBoone County emergency dispatchers said in a public alert that Highway 63 southbound had closed at Vandiver Drive after a crash. The alert was sent just after 5 p.m. and urged drivers to avoid the area.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged in Boone County with multiple sexual assault charges Tuesday after being accused of an alleged sexual assault from January 2022. Dayvion Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. A warrant was requested and no bond was set. Robinson is not in custody. Columbia Police
Continue ReadingA Columbia private daycare owner charged in relation to a baby’s death made her initial court appearance Tuesday.
Continue ReadingA line of storms will move into Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, producing potential for damaging wind and hail.
Continue ReadingA downtown merchants’ group is asking its members to have their employees not park on the street to keep spots open for customers. People ABC 17 News spoke with Monday said finding parking downtown has been difficult.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District announced on its social media Monday night that two members of Missouri Task Force 1 are headed to Vermont to give assistance after recent flooding in the region. “According to the Vermont State Police, serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont,” the Boone
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, MU Health Care held a tour to show the progress made on the new children’s hospital coming to Virginia Avenue. The facility is on track to open in June 2024, and will feature 146 private patient rooms. There were empty rooms and lots filled with dirt, while construction continued
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has proposed a Community Solar Program for the city. The program would expand access to solar energy for Columbia residents who do not own property. Those who choose to participate in the program would not have to install solar panels. James Owen, of Renew, Missouri, said the energy
Continue ReadingA Downtown Columbia merchants’ organization is asking its members to have their employees park somewhere else.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested Friday after police say he exposed himself in front of child outside of Shakespeare’s Pizza in Downtown Columbia and caused damage to a truck. Deandra Buchanan Jr., 28, is charged with sexual misconduct involving a child, first-degree sexual misconduct, first-degree property damage and two counts of fourth-degree
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Water and Light Advisory Board heard Monday from city officials who say they hope low water pressure issues in the city’s southwest neighborhoods is no longer a problem. This comes after the Thornbrook neighborhood had three boil water advisories since June. According to Thornbrook resident Julie Ryan, this has been a
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion hearing for a man accused of pushing a woman off a bridge and killing her in October is set for Aug. 2. Jessie Williams, 32, is accused of pushing Kaylen Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near Clark Lane and killing her on Oct. 4. Schmit, 24, fell 38 feet into a wooded area and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men who were arrested and charged in relation to a shooting death in the 3200 block of Dove Drive last month were indicted by a Boone County grand jury on Friday. Bryton Allen, 19, and Jajuan Crockett, 21, and Damarkus Williams, 18, are charged with with second-degree murder, armed criminal and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Contractors for the City of Columbia Public Works are scheduled to perform roadwork on several Downtown streets, according to a Friday press release from the City. 7 p.m. Monday- 7 a.m. Tuesday: East Walnut Street from North Garth Avenue to North Providence Road; Locust Street from South College Avenue to Hitt Street7
Continue ReadingAn apartment was damaged but no one was hurt when police were called in to help firefighters at a north Columbia scene Friday morning.
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