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Firefighters extinguish stove fire at Columbia home Sunday

July 6, 2025 6:18 PM Keriana Gamboa

Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 808 Washington Road at 7:10 p.m. and quickly put out the fire, with no injuries reported.

MSHP urges Mid-Missouri drivers and boaters to celebrate safely as July Fourth weekend closes

July 5, 2025 8:47 PM Keriana Gamboa

The Boone County Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway Patrol tell ABC 17 News they have already responded to multiple calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

All hands on deck for the City of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky multi-page safety plan

July 4, 2025 6:27 AM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia is all hands of deck for its Fourth of July festivities. The city’s multi-page plan includes protocols for situations like medical emergencies, fire and public disturbances. In the event of a major emergency Columbia Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department will take control and swiftly direct people

Columbia man arrested for alleged arson

July 4, 2025 9:40 AM Madison Stuerman

A Columbia man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly tried to set a house on fire in June.

Sidewalk, parking lane closure announced for downtown Columbia street next week

July 3, 2025 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Landscaping work at Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Columbia next week will require a sidewalk and a parking lane to be closed, according to a Thursday press release from the city. The release says that crews will close a portion of the sidewalk on Locust Street – between Eighth and Ninth streets

Maintenance scheduled for 36 Columbia streets next week

July 3, 2025 4:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maintenance on nearly 40 Columbia streets is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. Crews will begin chip seal pavement maintenance on streets from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the rest of the month until it is complete, according to a Thursday press release from the City of Columbia. ‘No Parking’ signs

Man accused of using ax to threaten man at Business Loop 70 Taco Bell

July 3, 2025 3:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was accused of wielding an ax and threatening a man at the Business Loop 70 Taco Bell in Columbia after midnight on Thursday. Allen Hauck, 29, of Columbia, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without

Woman accused of armed robbery after holding BB gun during alleged assault

July 3, 2025 2:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged with four felonies after she allegedly attacked a woman while holding a BB gun on Wednesday. Latara Woods, 40, was charged on Thursday with first-degree robbery, two counts of armed criminal action and a count of carjacking. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without

Highway Patrol prepares to start counting period as an increase in holiday travelers is expected

July 3, 2025 5:45 AM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol begins its holiday counting period Thursday night for the Fourth of July weekend. MSHP is calling its safety efforts “Operation C.A.R.E”, a crash awareness and reduction effort. During the 2024 counting period, the highway patrol reported 14 people killed and more than 500 hurt in Missouri in

‘Perfect storm’ of drought, demand sends beef prices soaring ahead of Independence Day

July 2, 2025 6:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Missouri families fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, many will notice a sting at the checkout counter. Beef prices have surged to record highs, fueled by a “perfect storm” of drought, inflation and shrinking cattle herds — and Missouri farmers are feeling the squeeze. Ground beef prices reached an

Missouri ACLU sues secretary of state, claims ballot language on abortion question ‘misleading’

July 2, 2025 6:26 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri ACLU is asking a judge to keep an abortion question off of next year’s ballot, or certify new and fair ballot language. A lawsuit filed on Wednesday against Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins alleges Hoskins approved an “intentionally misleading and inaccurate summary” for a measure that would overturn Amendment

Boone County FPD reminds people of safe firework disposal for Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2025 8:17 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) From large mortar fireworks to sparklers, the Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding people to stay aware of potential dangers when using fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths and 14,700 injuries in 2024. This marked an increase of about

Boone County voters to decide on expanding senior tax relief to include debt levies

July 2, 2025 7:11 PM Keriana Gamboa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sample ballots were sent out this week, letting Boone County voters know about the option to expand the senior property tax relief during the August special election. In 2024, Boone County voters approved a measure to freeze property taxes for homeowners aged 62 and older. However, county commissioners made two exceptions to

Severe fire damage leads to health department to suspend permit for McNally’s

July 2, 2025 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has suspended the permit of a well-known bar after it was severely damaged in a fire on Tuesday. A Food Establishment Inspection report says that the permit for McNally’s Irish Pub and Wise Guys Pizza has been suspended because of fire and

Boone County prosecutor names new top assistant, keeps veteran on as consultant

July 2, 2025 5:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office named a new top assistant, but will keep the person who just left the spot close by. Prosecutor Roger Johnson said Wednesday that he named Melissa Buchanan to serve as the first assistant in the office. Buchanan will replace veteran prosecutor Sue Boresi, who left the

Downed electric line leads to temporary closure of Highway 63 in Columbia

July 2, 2025 1:52 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Highway 63 reopened north of Grindstone Parkway in Columbia after being closed for about an hour after a power line broke Wednesday. The Columbia Fire Department said at about 3:30 p.m. that both sides of the highway — northbound and southbound — would be closed for about an hour. That followed single

Trial date set for Wayne Sells’ lawsuit against CPS for football field naming rights

July 2, 2025 2:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been scheduled for next year in the case over the name of Rock Bridge High School’s football field. Wayne Sells refiled a lawsuit in October 2024 against Columbia Public Schools over the naming rights to the field. Sells previously filed a lawsuit against the school district in 2021, claiming

Officials recommend firework shows instead of personal use ahead of the holiday weekend

July 2, 2025 5:58 AM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fireworks sent nearly 15,000 people to the emergency room and killed 11 in 2024, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Fire officials with the National Fire Protection Association say the best and safest way to view fireworks is at a professional show. However, for people who want to take a more

Fire investigation continues after downtown Columbia’s McNally’s pub catches fire

July 1, 2025 9:34 AM Madison Stuerman, Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sections of some downtown Columbia were closed Tuesday morning after a fire occurred at McNally’s Irish Pub. ABC 17 News saw smoke visible from N Sixth Street in Columbia just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Boone County Joint Communications notification was sent out at 9:18 a.m. alerting about Broadway at Sixth Street

Anonymous donor to match up to $2.5 million in money given to CMHS this month

July 1, 2025 10:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuesday press release from the Central Missouri Humane Society says an anonymous donor will match up to $2.5 million in donations this month. The money will be put toward its new campus it intends to build on a 17.5-acre property on East Brown School Road, according to the release. It also