WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Father of man killed by police at Columbia apartment complex in August calls CPD officers at scene ‘negligent’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Marquis Rivera — a man who was killed by police at a Columbia Apartment complex in August — claim they have been told that charges will not be filed against the Columbia police officers involved. Marquis Rivera, 22, was shot and killed by Columbia police officers on Aug. 4
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Bill aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts approved by Missouri House committee
The Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Emerging Issues approved a bill Wednesday that aims to deter catalytic converter thieves by ruining their market.
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True/False announces film lineup
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The True/False Film Fest in Columbia announced the lineup of movies that can be viewed at this year’s fest in a Wednesday press release. The annual festival will take place Feb. 29-March 3 in downtown Columbia. Thirty-one feature films and 25 short films were picked out of about 1,400 submissions, according to
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Two from Columbia indicted on federal armed robbery charges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people Columbia and a Kansas City man were indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to commit a series of armed robberies across the state, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Kahvaseon Z. Smith, 25, and Janaia R. Cason, 26,
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Columbia Public Schools to hold meeting on addressing attendance areas for new elementary school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee is set to hold a meeting Wednesday to discuss attendance areas, as they are planning to build a new elementary school in South Columbia. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building on W. Worley St. Those who attend
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Discrimination lawsuit against CPS claims student was punched by staff, isolated from class
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the parent of a Columbia Public Schools student claims the child suffered abuse from district staff. The lawsuit – filed by Chrystal Blauvelt – accuses CPS of disability discrimination and violating the Missouri Human Rights Act. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said later on Tuesday that
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Man who threatened people at Columbia bar with gun sentenced to five years in prison
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California man who threatened a downtown Columbia bar with a gun in September pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies on Monday. Gamaliel Martinez, 34, of Fresno, California, pleaded guilty on Monday to first-degree making a terroristic threat and unlawful gun possession. He was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department
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Closure of West Broadway in Columbia delayed
The eastbound lane of West Broadway in Columbia will be closed for about two-and-a-half hours on Feb. 14.
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Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations
The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.
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Columbia City Council to vote on $8.1 million sale of former IBM building to Veterans United on Feb. 19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on the sale of the former IBM/Kyndryl Building to Veterans United at its Feb. 19 meeting, according to a Monday press release from the city. A first reading took place at Monday night’s meeting. The building – located at 2810 LeMone Industrial Boulevard – is an
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MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic
MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.
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Kirksville man pleads guilty in 2022 Columbia Moser’s parking lot shooting case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kirksville man who was accused in a 2022 fatal shooting at a Moser’s parking lot on North Keene Street in Columbia pleaded guilty to two felonies on Monday. Joshua Dudley, 24, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and first-degree attempted robbery, according to an email from Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson. He
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One-time retention pay could be coming to Columbia city employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council Members will meet Monday night to review several agenda items, including one that would give all City employees a one-time retention pay bonus if approved. The proposed amendment to the city’s 2024 fiscal year budget would provide a one-time retention pay bonus to all permanent employees. The $2.5 million
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Local businesses benefit from the Super Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 58th Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs’ impending game sparks a surge in customers like never before. The team’s stellar performance has transformed stores into a magnet for fans nationwide, all demanding Chiefs merchandise. “We have seen a huge influx in customers. Saturdays have never
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Boone County Sheriff’s deputies respond to false alarm Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to a home in north Columbia for what appears to be a swatting incident. ABC 17 crews went to the scene in the 5500 block of north autumn drive around 5 p.m. where they observed at least four Boone County deputies, an ambulance and fire response. A
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One injury during Quail Drive shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said one person was injured at a shooting-scene Saturday night, however it appears to not be from a gunshot wound. According to a Facebook post from Columbia Police, that person refused medical attention. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News Saturday night that no one was seriously hurt in the shooting
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Woman killed in Friday night crash on Business Loop 70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Business Loop 70 on Friday night, according to the Columbia Police Department. The crash happened near Hathman Place around 7 p.m. According to a press release, an SUV was slowing to turn from eastbound Business Loop 70 onto Hathman Place. A motorcycle behind
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Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopens following crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Business Loop 70 in Columbia was closed off on Friday night near the intersection with Hathman Place for a crash investigation. Business Loop was closed from the Hathman Place Intersection to Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners. The crash was reported around 7 p.m. Friday and police tape began coming down around 8:53 p.m. An
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Car flips in Columbia, closes Brown School Rd. Saturday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Columbia has closed a portion of Brown School Rd in Columbia Saturday morning. Boone County Joint Communication sent an alert at 1:22 a.m. asking drivers to avoid the area as they respond to a car crash in the 300 block of West Brown School Rd. The crash closed the
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