Columbia Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about public shootings in Columbia?

May 21, 2024 3:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

Reports of people shooting at each other in public areas, including commercial districts, are not unheard of. However, they’re not common, either.

Local Columbia coffee shop owner addresses crime after recent shooting near shop

May 20, 2024 11:33 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of the local coffee shop and lounge Imperial Aaron Favors said a recent shooting near his business early Sunday morning created a surreal moment for he and his staff. The Columbia Police Department confirmed late Sunday that two men were shot in the 1700 block of Paris Road Sunday morning

Columbia man sentenced 22 years on federal charges for drug trafficking, gun charges

May 20, 2024 9:14 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man on Monday was sentenced for federal drug and gun charges, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Robert Jevon Bean, 37, was sentenced to 22 years, six months in prison without parole, the release states. He pleaded guilty on Nov. 30 to to one count

Cost of a meal in Boone County is higher than state, national averages

May 20, 2024 7:14 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 26,000 people faced food insecurity in Boone County in 2022, according to new data from a Feeding America report this month. That was around 14% of the county’s population. Those numbers are up from 20,080 food-insecure people in 2021, which was 11% of the population. The average cost of a

Man accused in 2023 Plush Lounge shooting gets upgraded murder charge

May 20, 2024 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused in a 2023 shooting at the now-closed Plush Lounge saw his murder charge upgraded from second-degree to first-degree, after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Kimo Spivey, 34, is charged with first-degree murder, illegal gun possession, three counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two

Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight

May 20, 2024 11:18 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Matthew Sanders

The three people arrested early Sunday in connection with a fight and shooting in Downtown Columbia have now been charged.

Woman hit by bullet in Columbia White Castle shooting accused of handing gun away

May 20, 2024 4:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was apparently shot in the back of her leg during a Friday shooting at the Columbia White Castle on Clark Lane has been charged. Jayden McGerald, 20, of Columbia, was charged on Monday with tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. She was booked into the Boone County Jail

Gary Pinkel set to host sixth annual charity golf tournament for GP M.A.D.E. Foundation

May 19, 2024 6:09 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hall of Famer Gary Pinkel’s G.P. M.A.D.E. Foundation is set to host its 6th annual golf tournament on Monday. On Sunday, the foundation hosted a get-together where attendees had the opportunity to meet Former Mizzou football players, participate in a panel discussion with Pinkel, and enjoy various games. Since its start up in 2019, Pinkel’s Foundation has

Two men shot on Paris Road early Sunday morning

May 19, 2024 3:31 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police confirmed Sunday night that two men were shot Sunday morning in the 1700 block of Paris Road. According to a release from the department, the shooting occurred around 1:40 Sunday morning. Both men were taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police believe the shooting occurred after a

One woman injured, three in custody after shooting in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

May 19, 2024 10:40 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman was injured after a shooting in downtown Columbia Sunday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department. According to a release from the department, police responded to a disturbance around 3 a.m. in the 10 block of South Ninth Street. The incident began as a physical disturbance near the intersection of

One dead after Friday shooting in east Columbia

May 17, 2024 1:31 PM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson

Police found two men who had been shot after they were called to a White Castle on Clark Lane in east Columbia on Friday.

Several fans treated for heat exhaustion during softball regionals

May 18, 2024 4:20 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers are drawing softball fans from far and wide to watch the Division 1 Softball Regionals. However, there have been reports of fans suffering from heat exhaustion due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Over a dozen fans plan to attend all three games Saturday. The first game starts at 2 p.m and the last

Construction on sidewalks near MU’s campus to begin next week, lasts through August

May 17, 2024 7:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction on sidewalks in the Greektown area near the University of Missouri’s campus will begin Wednesday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The project is expected to last through Aug. 2. The project includes constructing a new sidewalk along Curtis Avenue, repairing deteriorated sidewalk panels, reconstruction of driveway

Demolition is likely for one vacant, fire-damaged house in Columbia

May 17, 2024 11:02 AM Morgan Buresh

A house on Pendleton Street in Columbia faces possible demolition after it has sat vacant for years with fire damage.

Columbia high schools hold graduation ceremonies this weekend

May 17, 2024 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All Columbia public high schools will hold its graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. A Friday press release from Columbia Public Schools states nearly 1,400 students will graduate. Douglass High School held the first graduation on Friday morning at Jesse Hall Audition at the University of Missouri’s campus. The release stated that

Columbia man accused of repeatedly assaulting woman

May 17, 2024 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been accused of domestic assault and other felonies after court documents say he repeatedly abused a woman. Rico Lamar Robinson, 36, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of second-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, illegal gun possession and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being

Casa Maria’s liquor license suspended 52 days for alleged forged name on license, not reporting owner’s felony charge

May 16, 2024 5:45 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Mitchell Kaminski

The liquor license for a Mexican restaurant on the south side of Columbia has been suspended for 52 days.

Man found guilty of murder in October 2022 death of woman pushed off Highway 63 bridge

May 16, 2024 11:13 AM Morgan Buresh, Mitchell Kaminski, Ryan Shiner

A Boone County jury found a Columbia man guilty of murder in the death of Kaylen Schmit.

Police and prosecutors use multiple strategies in Mid-Missouri fight against fentanyl, from rehab to life behind bars

May 16, 2024 5:39 PM Erika McGuire

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the U.S. and Mid-Missouri, leaving communities to fight against a substance that is taking thousands of lives every year across the country.

Five vehicles involved in Route B crash in Boone County

May 16, 2024 10:19 PM Ryan Shiner

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Five vehicles were involved in a crash on Route B on Thursday in Boone County, just south of Academy Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. A 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – driven by Joyce Sheffield, 89, of Hallsville — was stopped in the southbound lane of Route B,