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Extreme cold, snow and ice cause more, deeper potholes

January 24, 2024 11:51 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Potholes are appearing and expanding after rounds of extreme temperatures and wintry precipitation hit Mid-Missouri over the past few weeks.

Columbia doctor indicted for allegedly lying to Medicare

January 24, 2024 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Columbia doctor on charges that he lied to Medicare by placing bogus orders for tests and medical equipment.

Shell casings found after shooting on Rainbow Drive; nearby home hit

January 23, 2024 10:08 PM Ryan Shiner, Jazsmin Halliburton, Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded shots fired call on Tuesday night to the 200 block of North Rainbow Drive in Boone County. Captain Brian Leer with the department told ABC 17 News deputies found shell casings in the road and one home with damage from the shooting. No injuries were reported. Investigators

Ethics complaint filed against mayor, Columbia City Council members

January 23, 2024 8:00 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An election violation complaint has been filed against multiple Columbia City Council members and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe after comments that were made during a Jan. 16 council meeting. Anthony Willroth, of Hold Como Accountable, said he has filed complaints to the Missouri Attorney General and Ethics Commission over comments made by Mayor

Sentencing hearing set for woman accused in ARC fight

January 23, 2024 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sentencing hearing for a Columbia woman who was accused in a June fight at the Activity and Recreation Center is set for 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 11. Lakeisha R. Thomas, 37, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault. She was initially charged with second-degree assault, third-degree assault, unlawful use of a

Boone County Commission puts senior property tax break on ballot

January 23, 2024 10:52 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Commission on Tuesday added a question to the April ballot about whether seniors’ property taxes should be frozen.

Ice skating, fishing end at Columbia parks

January 23, 2024 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Ice skating and fishing at Columbia parks came to an end Tuesday.

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Man dies after getting hit by semi early Monday on I-70

January 22, 2024 7:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter ice storm.

Curbside recycling in Columbia could resume by the end of February

January 22, 2024 3:51 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Curbside pickup for recycling in Columbia could resume as early as next month. The Columbia City Council and Solid Waste Utility held a work session on Monday and the topic of recycling was included on the agenda. According to the Utilities Director Dave Sorrell, staffing for the department needs to be at

Waitlist, repair requests growing at Columbia townhome complex where two children died in fire

January 18, 2024 8:52 AM Lucas Geisler

As Columbia Square Townhomes embarks on its city rental license inspection for safety, the time its owners are taking to fix problems reported by tenants is growing.

Weathering the cold: Columbia, Boone County firefighters tackle surge in house fires

January 22, 2024 7:56 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials from the Columbia Fire Department and Boone County Fire Protection District say the amount of fires they respond to on any given week is random. However, the recent cold front that swept across Mid-Missouri may have played a role in a number of house fires that broke out. Columbia Fire and

Columbia murder, arson suspect appears in court

January 22, 2024 11:02 AM Matthew Sanders

A neighbor saw the suspect in a murder and arson moving things out of a southwest Columbia home the night of the fire, according to court documents.

Woman accused of stealing nearly $6,500 from employer in December

January 22, 2024 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged on Friday in Boone County with stealing after she was accused of taking $6,400.55 from her employer in December. Bonita Foster, 61, was charged with two counts of stealing more than $750. A warrant for her arrest was requested and a $10,000 bond was set, according to

Firefighters train for ice rescues during freezing weather

January 21, 2024 3:15 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY , Mo. (KMIZ) Every winter, fire departments throughout central Missouri routinely handle ice rescues. Fire departments emphasize that most cases involve incidents where individuals attempt to rescue their pets that have fallen into the water. This often leads to a chain reaction, with the owner, and sometimes a bystander, getting into trouble. Correy

Missouri Department of Transportation, Columbia Public Works prepare roads for freezing rain

January 21, 2024 8:21 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri are expected to receive freezing rain Monday morning that could lead to slick road conditions, according to authorities. District Maintenance Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation Jason Shafer said the department began preparations Saturday night in anticipation of a dangerous Monday morning commute. Maintenance will continue through Monday,

Firefighters save pet cat at 12th structure fire this week

January 21, 2024 4:14 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters were able to save a cat’s life at a house fire Sunday afternoon. Columbia Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Citadel Drive around 2 p.m. Sunday for a house fire. According to dispatch records, this was the 12th structure fire in Boone County this week. Firefighters said the fire

Firefighter injured at one of three house fires Saturday

January 20, 2024 7:40 PM Hannah Falcon, Euphenie Andre, Gabrielle Teiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect new information ABC 17 learned after publishing. Firefighters put out three house fires on Saturday, and one firefighter was injured while responding. The first fire happened just before 1 p.m. in the 6400 block of Cobble Creek Drive. ABC 17 News has reached out

Water main break on Chapel Hill leads to boil water advisory for residents

January 20, 2024 5:00 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works crews were seen working on a water main in Columbia Saturday afternoon. The water main break is on Chapel Hill across the street from the Cedarhurst Assisted Living facility. ABC 17 crews observed several cars getting caught in the quickly-freezing water as drivers navigated the work zone. Customers in

Columbia man arrested in connection with deadly house fire

January 20, 2024 4:20 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a suspect in a deadly house fire Friday. Steven Martin Strumpf, 31, is in custody in the Boone County Jail after a deadly house fire in the 3900 block of Deerfoot Way. Strumpf is facing murder, arson and weapons charges, according to Columbia Police Department. Steven Martin Strumpf, 31Courtesy:

Body discovered after southwest Columbia house fire

January 19, 2024 3:30 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Matthew Sanders

Firefighters found a person dead at a southwest Columbia house as they were investigating for hot spots Friday morning.