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Boone County government phones, internet crash

March 16, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County government’s phone lines and internet service went down Thursday morning but 911 was still active.

City of Columbia wraps up its part of homeless camp cleanup near mall

March 16, 2023 11:19 AM Nia Hinson

The city of Columbia finished cleaning up a homeless encampment near the Columbia Mall on Thursday morning.

Columbia to propose a new roundabout for Route K and Old Plank Road intersection

March 16, 2023 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the City of Columbia leaders is scheduled to meet to get the community’s input on a proposed roundabout in South Columbia. The meeting is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. The construction of the new roundabout is anticipated to take place in the

City of Columbia plans to clean out homeless camps following complaints

March 15, 2023 8:41 PM Nia Hinson

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been change to correct where notice of a camp cleanup will be posted. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia says it’s planning to clean out a homeless encampment after receiving complaints from both the Department of Natural Resources and residents. The encampments are typically full of trash, leading to

Fayette man charged in spring 2022 shooting in Columbia

March 15, 2023 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A Fayette man was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday on accusations that he was among the suspects who shot into three homes last year.

Boone County Fire Protection District starts information campaign for April bond issue

March 15, 2023 1:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Fire Protection District has begun its information campaign about an $8 million bond issue the district has put on the April ballot.

Mexico Gravel Road reopens after police respond to shots-fired call

March 14, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Streets were blocked off by police Tuesday afternoon in northern Columbia following a shots-fired call to the area. Mexico Gravel Road and Pioneer Road near the Mystic Pine Townhomes were blocked off by Columbia police. The street was reopened around 4 p.m. Police tape and shell casings were seen in the area.

Columbia man indicted for drug and gun charges

March 14, 2023 8:36 PM Ryan Shiner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday, according to a press release. Walter Antwine Moore, 42, was arrested twice, once on Jan. 7 in St. Joseph and once on Feb. 10 in Kansas City. In St. Joseph, he was allegedly found with methamphetamine and a gun. Law

Lanes, on-ramp on I-70 reopen following crash

March 14, 2023 5:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews responded to a crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 70 near Highway 63 in Columbia. The crash was near the on-ramp at exit 128-A. All lanes and the on-ramp reopened around 5:40 p.m. BCJC Urgent: Motor Vehicle Collision I-70 E & 63 Connector, road now open.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911)

Columbia man pleads guilty to trafficking meth

March 14, 2023 4:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to possessing more than 5 kilograms of methamphetamine that he received in the mail while he was on bond on an earlier federal indictment. David Lee Williams, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. In

Columbia Board of Education reviews DESE’s annual performance report

March 13, 2023 4:25 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education reviewed the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Annual Performance report at its meeting Monday night. Columbia Public Schools received a 70% score on this year’s state education report card. “It includes the general performance of the district around the number of times including math, attendance,

Rock Bridge High School student referred to authorities for threats

March 13, 2023 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The principal of Rock Bridge High School said Monday that a student had been referred to the juvenile justice system for making threats after an investigation into bathroom graffiti.

Police: Evidence of shots fired found in southwest Columbia

March 13, 2023 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers found a home damaged by gunfire early Saturday after a call to the Cherry Hill area of southeast Columbia.

Hearing Monday in hazing case as lawyer works with lawmakers to pass new hazing law

March 12, 2023 9:37 PM abc17news-Newsroom

By Isabella Roberts COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday, Thomas Schultz is scheduled to appear in court for his involvement in the Danny Santulli hazing incident that occurred in October of 2021. This comes as Danny’s Law was filed in the Missouri House of Representatives. Sponsored by Representative Travis Smith, Danny’s Law modifies the current offense of

Columbia Public Schools looks to renew agreement for bus services

March 12, 2023 5:02 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is looking to renew its contract agreement with Student Transportation of America, a bus company, for the 2023-2024 school year. In a school board meeting on Monday night, the Columbia School Board will present amendment three, which details a plan to recruit and maintain bus drivers in the area.

Local pediatric center offers free services to Rock Bridge students after classmates’ death

March 10, 2023 6:59 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Little Tree Pediatrics is offering free individual and group therapy sessions for Rock Bridge High School students following the death of Cash Martin. The 15-year-old tragically lost his life Monday in a motorcycle accident on a busy south Columbia road. Students were invited to attend a memorial service on Friday. Rock Bridge

Second man identified for alleged connection to shooting in southwest Columbia

March 10, 2023 7:46 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been accused for his alleged involvement in an October shooting at the roundabout at Nifong Boulevard and Sinclair Road. Semaj Clark, 22, is accused of first-degree assault, armed-criminal action, fourth-degree assault, operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle in a

Columbia man arrested, charged with several felonies

March 10, 2023 5:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged after allegedly pulling a gun out on someone. Ryan Michael, 21, is charged with third-degree kidnapping, two counts of armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and fourth-degree domestic assault. He was arrested by Columbia police early Friday. He is being held in the Boone

Understanding how to become a school bus driver in Missouri after area driver has 31 charges following alleged incident in Cole County

March 10, 2023 5:09 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus driver was arrested this week in Cole County and and faces 31 charges. Robert Hern, 59, is charged with first-degree property damage, operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner, leaving the scene of an accident and 28 counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Hern was

Arraignment held for man accused of attempted robbery, armed-criminal action

March 10, 2023 2:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who is accused of trying to rob a Break Time and pointing a gun at a man was arrested by Columbia police early Friday and had an arraignment. Nakwon Harris, 21, is charged with first-degree attempted robbery, armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree kidnapping. An initial arraignment