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Columbia recycling suspension could lead to overflows at drop-off spots

May 19, 2023 12:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The city announced on Wednesday that it would be temporarily canceling curbside recycling for the next month, due to an ongoing staffing shortage.

Columbia man charged with domestic assault after allegedly punching woman in face several times

May 19, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. A Columbia man is charged with first-degree domestic assault after allegedly punching a woman in the face about a dozen times and threatening to kill her. Isom Roberts, 33, had an initial court appearance set for Friday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Police were called to a

Three charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose death

May 19, 2023 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged three people with murder and another with drug distribution in connection with a December 2021 fentanyl overdose death, according to court records. Jonathan G. Shelley, Nicholas Grathwohl and Jeanne M. Hovis, all of Columbia, were charged this week with second-degree murder and drug distribution for the Dec. 26, 2021

Garage destroyed, house damaged in west Columbia fire

May 19, 2023 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A fire destroyed an attached garage and damaged a home in west Columbia late Thursday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will MU’s new tuition structure help students and families?

May 19, 2023 2:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved new tuition rates Thursday, including a plan that creates “plateaus,” or flat rates per hour, for full-time undergraduates.

Man in custody, shell casings found after CPD responds to shots-fired call on Claudell Lane in Columbia

May 18, 2023 9:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen Thursday on Claudell Lane at Columbia Square Apartments in Columbia. A Columbia police sergeant told ABC 17 News that police responded to multiple calls of shots fired. Police have one man in custody. Several shell casings were found in the area and property damage was observed

Columbia Police Officer Association holds use-of-force presentation

May 18, 2023 4:44 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Officer Association held a presentation Thursday night called “Brutality or Reasonable? Evaluating Use of Force.” The event started 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott. Attendance was limited to those who have RSVP’d. The event covered multiple topics including realities of life, police training, legal standards, agency force policy

Columbia staff shortage leads to loss of city services

May 18, 2023 11:56 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia’s ongoing staff shortage is affecting residents, with municipal services being pulled back because of a lack of workers.

MU Health Care warns of data breach; more than 700 medical records accessed by employee

May 18, 2023 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care posted on its website that an employee accessed health information in the electronic medical record “inappropriately.” MU Health said it learned about the incident on March 20. It said an investigation revealed the employee used EMR to access 736 medical records from July 2021-March 2023 without a verified HIPAA

UM Board of Curators approves 2023-24 tuition rates with new structure

May 18, 2023 11:43 AM Ethan Heinz

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a new tuition structure that will include set rates for undergraduates taking a full course load on the Columbia campus.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce holds open house, gathers input from residents about I-70/Highway 63 connector

May 17, 2023 5:55 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, Columbia residents had the chance to provide suggestions to the city regarding improvements they would like to see to the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia during an open house. The City has proposed providing different features to enhance the design of the highway to create a more-attractive appearance, claiming it could

Local organizations to hold job fair after the City of Columbia suspends curbside recycling due to staffing shortages

May 17, 2023 8:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia along with other organizations will hold a job fair Thursday at Columbia Mall. According to organizers, the job fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon near H&M. Event information also say as many as 40 employers from different industries could be in attendance looking

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen the proposals for the Interstate 70/Highway 63 interchange?

May 18, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

You’d have a hard time finding anyone who enjoys driving where Interstate 70 and Highway 63 meet in Columbia.

Survey reveals desire for building and maintaining affordable housing in Columbia

May 17, 2023 6:14 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Included on the roster for Wednesday’s meeting– the results from a survey issued by the city in February. Residents were invited to fill out 11 questions asking about housing and development needs in the community. After 358

Columbia man accused of mutilating dog found guilty of animal abuse

May 17, 2023 10:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 38-year-old Columbia man who was accused of mutilating his dog in 2022 was found guilty for animal abuse Wednesday. A jury found Brandon Harris guilty of animal abuse. His sentencing is expected to occur in June, according to Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Susan Boresi. He is being held at the

Grand jury indictment results in more charges for man accused of child sex crimes

May 17, 2023 7:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indictment on Friday resulted in more charges being filed against a Columbia man who was already accused of statutory rape. William Lee Nichols, 51, is now charged with child enticement, three counts of child pornography possession, three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of statutory rape. Nichols

Boone County announces online marriage license application

May 17, 2023 6:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has announced a new online service for couples wishing to apply for a marriage license, according to a press release. Couples can now fill out an online application prior to visiting the Recorder’s office to complete the application process. Previously, all applications were completed in person. Couples can apply for

Columbia makes ARPA application records more transparent

May 17, 2023 12:43 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The City of Columbia is moving to make the application process for American Rescue Plan Act money more open after a city council vote.

Columbia household hazardous waste collection canceled June 3; May 20 and June 17 still on as scheduled

May 17, 2023 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste has canceled its household hazardous waste drop-off event set for June 3, according to a press release from the City. Household Hazardous Waste collections set for May 20 and June 17 will still be held. The press release stated the event was canceled so staff could focus on residential

Fired workers picket Shangri-La dispensary in south Columbia

May 16, 2023 6:09 PM Avery Roehler

Fired Shangri-La employees were on the picket line Tuesday.