Columbia Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the Thomas Jefferson statue on the MU campus need an interpretive sign?

June 25, 2021 1:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

A task force recommended the sign and a QR code to scan for a link to a website with more information.

Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather

June 25, 2021 12:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to

Columbia leaders unveil new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader

June 24, 2021 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders wrapped the unveiling of a new marker to honor a prominent African-American leader. The marker memorializes Clara Miles. Miles helped establish the Miles Manor subdivision where that marker is located now. The subdivision brought housing to 10 local African American families in the late 1950s. Watch a replay of the

University of Missouri curators vote against sign for Jefferson statue

June 24, 2021 2:42 PM Leila Mitchell

The curators rejected a task force’s recommendation for the sign in a split vote.

Boone County law enforcement warn of flooding risks ahead of heavy rainfall predictions

June 24, 2021 6:20 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents of risks of flooding ahead of rainfall predictions over the next 72 hours. Officials from OEM said while in contact with the St. Louis National Weather Service, they are forecasting four plus inches of rain for Boone County over the next 72-hour

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County rescheduling mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday

June 24, 2021 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Compassionate release given to Columbia man incarcerated for marijuana and money-laundering felonies

June 24, 2021 3:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for 23 years was given compassionate release today by a U.S. District Judge. Eric McCauley was sentenced in 2012 for marijuana and money-laundering felonies. In his order, Judge Stephen Bough stated, “Upon review of the record, the Court finds further incarceration is not needed to

Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents about potential flooding of creeks and streams

June 24, 2021 3:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the National Weather Service out of St. Louis, to remind residents about the potential flooding of area creeks and streams. Forecasters are predicting four-plus inches of rain over the next 72 hours. Due to that prediction, officials report there is a

Columbia Water and Light prepares for severe weather expected overnight

June 24, 2021 2:22 PM Ben Fein

Columbia Water and Light advised residents in a Facebook post Thursday that expected severe weather could cause power outages in Columbia.

UM Curators to vote on adding sign next to controversial Thomas Jefferson statue on campus

June 24, 2021 6:13 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators is set to vote Thursday on the addition of a contextualization sign to the University’s controversial Thomas Jefferson statue. Over the past few years, there have been calls to remove the Thomas Jefferson statue on Mizzou’s campus, but instead of removing the statue, a task force has

The Business Loop Community Improvement District sign on Business Loop 70 East.

Lineworkers preparing for strong winds ahead of possible severe storms

June 23, 2021 9:38 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some lineworkers across Mid-Missouri were working Wednesday to stabilize poles ahead of Thursday’s possible incoming storms. The Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of possible severe storms Thursday night and things like power lines are a major cause for concern in windy conditions. “We’re trying to get a split

Driver dies after crash on Highway 63 closes part of Stadium Blvd. Wednesday afternoon

June 23, 2021 9:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police in Columbia confirmed one person was killed in a crash on Highway 63 near Stadium Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the driver, 39-year-old Wesley Griffith was not wearing his seat belt when he struck a median on Highway 63. Police say the car then vaulted off the overpass and landed

Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating reports of shots fired north of Columbia

June 23, 2021 7:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a shooting near north Creasy Springs and Sycamore Hills Road. According to a deputy on scene, two bullet holes were found at a home. Officials believe a third hole may be in the roof of the home. The homeowner reportedly heard three shots just after

Motorcyclist fatalities and helmet-less deaths increase in 2021

June 23, 2021 6:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, motorcyclist fatalities statewide have increased by 40% in 2021 and helmet-less deaths are up by nearly 800%. In August of last year, a law began in Missouri allowing licensed motorcyclists, 26 or older and with proof of health insurance, to ride without helmets. Cpt. Brian

Ruptured gas line and fire damages residence on Sussex Drive in Columbia

June 23, 2021 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a gas leak outside a residence on the 4700 block of Sussex Drive at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Once on scene, crews reported a fire in the yard had melted the siding on the house. Columbia Firefighters protecting a residence in the 4700 block of Sussex Drive