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Columbia man charged following June sexual assault, arrest warrant issued

August 2, 2022 7:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing a sexual assault charge following an investigation in June.

Columbia police hosting armed intruder training on Aug. 27

August 2, 2022 3:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Police Department will host two free training sessions on how act in the event of an armed intruder on August 27.

First ballots to be cast Tuesday morning in Missouri’s August primary election

August 2, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Residents in Missouri will have the opportunity to cast their ballots Tuesday in Missouri’s primary election, as multiple contested races are set to appear on the ballot.

Columbia city council historic run-off election set for Tuesday

August 1, 2022 8:29 PM Sarah Higgins

Tuesday’s primaries include a special election for the City of Columbia for the first time in the city’s history.

Columbia city council approves increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars

August 1, 2022 5:35 PM Leila Mitchell

High inflation and energy prices are affecting how much the city of Columbia spends on electricity. The Columbia City Council will vote Monday night, on increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars.

New congressional map will be reflected on Tuesday’s primary ballots

August 1, 2022 6:07 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time voters will see the new U.S. congressional districts reflected on their ballots.

Columbia residents react to potential surveillance footage program

July 31, 2022 9:33 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council will vote Monday night on authorizing funds to purchase a real-time crime control surveillance system for the Columbia Police Department, and city residents say they are in favor of the sytem. The software would give CPD immediate access body-worn cameras, drones and other feeds throughout the city only if there

Columbia Police investigating shooting at Douglass Park

July 30, 2022 8:33 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting at Douglass Park Saturday around 8 p.m.

Mid-Missourians peacefully demonstrate for spiritual freedom in China

July 30, 2022 7:33 PM Hannah Falcon

A group of Mid-Missouri residents held a banner-signing event at the Columbia Farmer’s Market Saturday morning calling for the freedom of Falun Gong.

Show-Me State Games road race/road walk route to slow traffic Sunday near Perry Phillips Lake Park

July 29, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Drivers in Columbia are asked to be cautious of runners on Sunday near Perry Phillips Lake Park.

Exhibit list details evidence in Greitens family court case

July 29, 2022 2:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An attorney for Sheena Greitens gave the court photos of her and Eric’s son’s face to consider in their ongoing family court case. An exhibit list filed by Sheena Chestnut Greitens’s attorney Helen Wade laid out more than 100 pieces of evidence submitted during a closed-door hearing last week at the

Veteran gets roof replaced for free after winning contest

July 29, 2022 12:37 PM Joushua Blount

An Army veteran in Columbia got her roof replaced for free Friday as part of a nationwide effort.

Airsoft weapon reportedly used in home invasion robbery in Fulton

July 28, 2022 11:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is charged and four juveniles were detained following a home invasion robbery on the 1400 block of Kenwood Drive on Tuesday afternoon in Fulton. A Callaway County prosecutor has charged Skiasia Roland with first-degree burglary, stealing – $750 or more, first-degree property damage, fourth-degree assault and possession of marijuana. The

Columbia city manager proposes public safety improvements funded by use tax

July 28, 2022 5:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Inflation has helped to boost city revenue but is also leading to greater expenses, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said in a speech Thursday.

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted resource event Thursday

July 28, 2022 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several groups and organizations offered resources to the homeless community in Columbia on Thursday. The Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted its Project Homeless Connect event at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The coalition described the bi-annual event as a one-stop shop event that connects

One SUV ends up on top of another in Columbia crash

July 28, 2022 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

One SUV ended up partially on top of the hood of another SUV after a crash in Columbia on Thursday morning.

Recreational marijuana use vote in Missouri still in limbo as petitions counted

July 27, 2022 5:57 PM Kennedy Miller

Election authorities are still trying to figure out if Missourians will vote on recreational marijuana this year but the group behind the ballot measure says it hopes to know within the next couple of weeks.

Columbia police discuss surveillance footage program

July 27, 2022 6:58 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department and the Downtown Columbia Leadership Council will meet Wednesday to discuss implementing a surveillance software platform. The software Fusus is for law enforcement and allows police to have access to both public and private surveillance cameras, body-worn cameras, drones and other feeds throughout the city on a permission-based

Columbia woman charged after Tuesday home invasion robbery in Fulton

July 27, 2022 8:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman is now charged with multiple crimes after a home invasion robbery on Tuesday in Fulton.

Flooded roads in Montgomery County expected to remain closed overnight

July 26, 2022 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Business 54 in Mexico was closed Tuesday afternoon because of continued flooding from overnight and morning rains.