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Kansas City man out on probation charged after high-speed Columbia chase

May 5, 2023 4:57 PM Nia Hinson

Boone County prosecutors on Friday charged a Kansas City man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase and tried to get rid of guns Thursday afternoon.

Columbia/Boone County PHHS looking to fill senior planner position

May 5, 2023 6:34 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A position opened yesterday within the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Humans Services for a senior planner, which will be tasked with human-service related issues but focusing mainly on homelessness. The department is accepting applications for this position for roughly 10 days. If there are no applications submitted by the end of

Columbia man accused of stabbing woman, charged with domestic assault, other felonies

May 5, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing a woman in the head. Trey Allen Keith, 26, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed-criminal action and parental kidnapping. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court date has yet to be set. The alleged

Central Missouri Humane Society out of kennel space

May 4, 2023 7:29 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is running out of space in its shelter and is calling on would-be adopters and foster parents to help lighten the load. The summer is one of the busiest times for CMHS with people bringing animals in. The shelter can only house about 200 animals and are

Boone County Sheriff’s Office seeks grant to fight internet crimes

May 4, 2023 12:10 PM Ethan Heinz

The Boone County Commission is expected to vote on a sheriff’s department application for a cyber crimes grant when it meets Thursday afternoon.

CPD plans DWI enforcement ahead of busy weekend

May 4, 2023 6:17 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will have increased DWI enforcement as Downtown Columbia prepares for a busy weekend. Downtown Columbia is expected to be busy as Columbia residents hit the town to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. University of Missouri Students will also be out of class Friday for the school’s Reading Day and

Two arrested following chase in Columbia

May 4, 2023 3:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested Thursday afternoon following a high-speed chase that ended in northwest Columbia. The chase allegedly began when the driver drove away from a traffic stop, according to police. The vehicle allegedly blew out a tire around the area near Grayson Drive. Two guns were found on Sunflower Street. At

Columbia Commission to discuss survey results on proposed changes to short-term rentals

May 4, 2023 6:19 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Thursday, Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission is set to discuss survey results on proposed changes to short-term rentals. This issue has been up for debate between city leaders since 2018 and commissioners have been working to prepare a final draft of proposed regulations since September. In Columbia, there are currently about 370 active short-term

MU not planning on renewing contract with Downtown apartment complex

May 3, 2023 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is not planning on renewing its Residential Life contract with The Rise on 9th apartment complex for next school year. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for the university, told ABC 17 News in an email that the school believes it can accommodate all students who are asking for on-campus housing. Basi says

CPS 2023-24 budget to include pay raises for employees

May 3, 2023 5:47 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday reviewed the potential 2023-24 school year budget, which among several things, includes a salary increase for CPS employees. CPS has $10,459,241 set aside to cover the total cost of salaries and benefits. With $6,431,491 being used for employee salaries, and $981,417 being used to cover

Some government offices to close Monday for Truman’s birthday

May 3, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some government offices in Mid-Missouri will be closed Monday in observance of President Harry S Truman’s birthday. Jefferson City announced in a Wednesday press release that city offices will be closed Monday. City offices will resume a normal schedule Tuesday. Boone County offices will also be closed for Truman Day, according

Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate

May 3, 2023 11:48 AM Ethan Heinz

Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.

CPD warns residents online about vehicles break-ins

May 3, 2023 6:29 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department on Monday morning posted on Facebook reminding residents to lock their vehicles to prevent car break-ins. The post included surveillance footage from an alleged car break in that occurred Monday in the 700 block of King Avenue. CPD also included a graphic in a second post regarding the

Second man charged in relation to April Hy-Vee gas station shooting

May 3, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man was charged Wednesday in relation to a shooting that occurred last month at the Conley Road Hy-Vee gas station. Royelle D. Hunt, 34, is charged with unlawful possession of a gun, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. An initial court appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday

Suspect in recent Columbia shooting arrested, police say

May 3, 2023 12:05 PM Nia Hinson

A suspect in a recent Columbia shooting was arrested Wednesday, a Columbia police official said at the scene.

City of Columbia’s plan to install accessible pedestrian signals at two intersections delayed

May 2, 2023 11:44 AM Nia Hinson

The project includes audible signals that will have countdown timers.

Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted

May 2, 2023 11:33 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.

Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit

May 2, 2023 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.

Part of Oak Street in Columbia to close Thursday

May 2, 2023 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility will close a part of Oak Street on Thursday between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street to replace a box culvert, according to a press release from the City. The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?

May 2, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.