Columbia man charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action after shooting outside Walmart
A Columbia man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and illegal gun use.
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One arrested, one taken to hospital following shooting at Conley Road Walmart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was taken to an area hospital and another man was detained following a shooting Monday night in the parking lot of the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia. A Columbia Police Department spokesperson said the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. CPD spokesperson Jenny Hopper also said “there
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Police tape up near home on Meadow Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police tape was put up Tuesday evening near a home on Meadow Lane in Columbia. An ABC 17 News Reporter saw at least one person in handcuffs and several Columbia police officers in the area. An armored police vehicle was seen leaving the area as the reporter arrived around 7:20 p.m. ABC
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Boone County Commission says property tax freeze would likely apply to homes appraised at $300k or less
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission wrote in a Tuesday state that if a question about a property-tax freeze passes, it will likely only apply to homes that are appraised at $300,000 or less. Boone County voters on April 2 will vote either “yes” or “no” to the following question: “Shall the County of
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Man found guilty of rape in Boone County sentenced 28 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was found guilty of first-degree rape last month was sentenced on Tuesday to 28 years in prison. William Aaron Thomas Jr., 50, must serve at least 85% of the sentence, according to Casenet. He is currently listed on the Boone County Jail roster. His address was listed as Columbia
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WATCH: Strain family gives update on missing University of Missouri student
The family of Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student who went missing March 8 on a fraternity trip to Nashville, will speak at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
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MU students reflect on importance of ‘buddy system’ following disappearance of Riley Strain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ten days after MU student Riley Strain went missing, University of Missouri students continue to reflect. MU senior Jack Copeland said the situation has been eye-opening for him, especially knowing Strain’s disappearance comes after he was in a large group. “I guess it’s been eye-opening in the way that this can happen
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Columbia Council votes to move forward with Orr Street park development, roundabout at Chapel Hill and Fairview
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously voted to move forward with the development and naming of the Orr Street Park property after holding a public hearing on Monday. The council authorized the construction of the park and approved “North Village Park” as the official park name. Master-PlanDownload The overall response from residents who
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City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Utilities department will soon resume utility disconnections as the weather warms up, according to a Monday press release. Utility customers who have past-due balances will need to pay their balance to avoid having their utilities shut off, the statement says. Department spokesman Matt Nestor told ABC 17 News
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January fire that killed man at Scott Boulevard home started on stove, ruled unintentional, report says
Editor’s note: The victim’s name was listed after the Columbia Fire Department confirmed the name. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jan. 30 fire that killed one man was ruled unintentional, according to a report from the Columbia Fire Department. The report states that the fire – that occurred at a duplex in the 10 block of
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Man charged in 2020 Cosmo Park killing pleads guilty to manslaughter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in the 2020 death of Jermaine Spain at Cosmo Park has pleaded guilty on Monday to first-degree involuntary manslaughter and second-degree assault. Maurice Banks Jr., 21, was previously indicted with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. U.S. Marshals arrested Banks in Las Vegas on May
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No injuries reported in Sunday fire at Noodles and Company in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Sunday morning fire at Noodles and Company in the 400 block of Ninth Street in downtown Columbia, according to a Monday press release from the Columbia Fire Department. Fire marshals are investigating the cause and origin of the fire, the release states. Estimate damage costs weren’t
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WATCH: Video shows brief police interaction with missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, have released video of the last known encounter with missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
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MoDOT clears out homeless camp in north Columbia
Columbia residents might have noticed a large pile of debris along eastbound Interstate 70 Monday morning as Missouri Department of Transportation crews worked to clear a homeless camp.
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Bus towed after crash near Columbia high school
A school bus was towed from the scene of a crash Monday morning near Hickman High School.
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Columbia residential curbside recycling resumes Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste Utility is set to resume residential curbside recycling collections on Monday after services were suspended for almost 10 months due to staffing shortages. According to the City of Columbia’s website, recycling collections will operate on an every-other-week basis. Collection routes are still the same as when the service was
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Truck seen crashed into Columbia Taco Bell
A truck is seen crashed into a Columbia Taco Bell Sunday evening
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Dead body found outside Columbia parking garage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A dead body was found outside a Columbia parking garage on Saturday afternoon. The body was located outside the entrance of the Hitt Street parking garage. University of Missouri spokesman Christian Basi says no foul play is suspected and that it’s “unlikely” that the person is a student. The name and age
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Area Airbnb owners see no issue with new camera policy
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Some Airbnb hosts may have to make changes within the next month. Airbnb announced this week that it is banning the use of indoor security cameras. The policy will take effect on April 30. The move is designed to provide guests with more privacy, due to increasing concerns from vacationers. A spokesperson
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Incarnate Word Academy head coach suffers medical emergency after state semifinal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Incarnate Word Academy athletic director and head girls basketball coach Dan Rolfes suffered a medical emergency following the team’s semifinal win over Rock Bridge on Friday night, according to a social media post from the school’s athletic department. “IWA Athletics Director and Head Basketball Coach Dan Rolfes suffered a medical emergency while
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