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City Council unanimously approves CBA, Columbia Fire Department joins critical illness pool

June 17, 2024 4:49 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday unanimously approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055. The agreement includes different benefits for firefighters, including joining the critical illness pool. The MFFCIP is an insurance benefit that provides financial assistance for 17 different types of cancer. According to the council

Woman accused of stabbing man at Scott Boulevard Petro Mart charged with three felonies

June 17, 2024 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged with three felonies after she allegedly stabbed a man early Saturday in the parking lot of the Petro Mart on Scott Boulevard in Columbia. Kejon Jenise Ellis, 25, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. She is being held

Broadway Brewery owner charged with domestic assault in Callaway County

June 17, 2024 3:00 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The co-owner of Broadway Brewery in Columbia was charged on Monday with domestic assault in Callaway County. Walker Claridge, 49, was charged with second-degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic assault and fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. A court date has not been

Sidewalk closures announced through Friday for downtown Columbia

June 17, 2024 2:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Closures were announced for downtown Columbia sidewalks for repairs this week, according to a Monday press release from the City of Columbia. Tuesday: Intersection of Sixth and Cherry streets. Wednesday-Friday: Intersections of Tenth and East Walnut streets and East Broadway and Waugh Street A press release from earlier this month said the

Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorcycle safety after three crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2024 7:15 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the sun’s out and the skies are clear you may see more people bringing out their motorcycle for a ride. Sgt. Kyle Green, a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F, tells ABC 17 from late spring to early fall is the peak riding season. With more bikers out

Community activists highlight Juneteenth celebration and call for greater involvement

June 15, 2024 7:56 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A gathering was held in Douglass Park on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday symbolizing the liberation and ongoing journey toward equality and justice for African Americans in the U.S. Donna Clayborne, a community activist, played a crucial role in the celebration. “I believe you cannot figure out where you’re going if

Man hurt in motorcycle crash on Highway 63 in north Columbia

June 15, 2024 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

(Editor’s note, 6/16: An earlier version of the story misidentified the gender of the person involved in the crash.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A crash on Saturday evening closed part of a lane on Highway 63 in north Columbia and gave a man serious injuries. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report said 27-year-old Madison

Grand jury indicts Columbia double-murder suspect

June 15, 2024 4:04 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County grand jury indicted a man on Friday accused of killing his ex-wife and her mother. Randall Fox, 51, faces two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of tampering with evidence. The court set a new arraignment date for July 1 at

Two accused of murder in Rice Road shooting indicted by Boone County grand jury

June 14, 2024 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who were charged with murder for their alleged roles in a May 26 shootout that left a man dead were indicted by a Boone County grand jury on Friday. Quanina Lakeitha Lambert, 34, and Jordan Jerodisiah Brantley, 18, are being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Brantley was

Woman accused in Conley Road Walmart shooting charged with more felonies

June 14, 2024 6:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of shooting at another woman on May 24 in the parking lot of the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia had more charges filed against her on Friday. Whitney Eliesh Nevels-McKee, 35, of Columbia, was indicted by grand jury on Friday. She is now charged with two counts

More than 3,000 electric customers without power in Boone County, no timetable for restoration announced

June 13, 2024 8:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of power outages were reported in counties in Mid-Missouri on Thursday night as storms went through the area. A tornado warning was issued for Boone County before 9:30 p.m. It is expected to expire at 9:45 p.m. There are more than 2,900 customers affected by power outages reported in Boone County,

Boone County Democrats to make statement against violence, stand by Raithel following fight at Anchor Fest

June 13, 2024 7:48 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski, Ryan Shiner

Boone County Democrats will make a statement condemning violence following a local candidate’s involvement in a fight in Centralia, the group decided at a Thursday meeting.

Health department sees more people using cooling centers as temperatures rise in Columbia

June 13, 2024 6:41 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As the heat continues to hammer Mid-Missouri, more people are using cooling centers around Columbia. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokesman Austin Krohn said the department has noticed more people using the several cooling centers around the city. The centers are open to anyone in the community. Air temperatures this

Construction to start on I-70/Highway 63 interchange in about one month

June 13, 2024 4:18 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Hannah Falcon

Columbia drivers can expect to see construction on the Interstate 70-Highway 63 Interchange as soon as next month, according to the Improve I-70 project director.

CPD copes with staffing issues, slower response times; a number of applicants currently going through training

June 12, 2024 4:13 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is dealing with staffing issues that is causing slower response times, according to a CPD sergeant. The City of Columbia, Boone County and Love Columbia held a job fair Wednesday evening that CPD attended, which Sgt. Anthony Bowne said could help the department fill its vacant positions. According

Columbia Housing and Development Commission receives more than $2 million in requests for housing projects

June 12, 2024 10:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Housing and Development Commission has about $1 million to recommend for housing projects next year. On Wednesday, nine members held an hour-long discussion at City Hall to decide what recommendations they wanted to send to the City Council for the 2025 budget. Each organization that requested funding was given a score.

While inflation decreases, farmers and shoppers still feel its effects

June 12, 2024 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The latest inflation report shows the rising cost of goods is slowing, but the lasting effects from years of inflation are still impacting farmers and shoppers. The inflation report released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices remained relatively the same from April to May after prices fell

Taking breaks is important to stay safe while working outside in heat, lawncare workers say

June 12, 2024 6:35 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Outdoor workers are preparing to beat the heat in Mid-Missouri that will last into the weekend. Temperatures in Mid Missouri are expected to near 90 degrees Wednesday and hit ‘feels like’ temperatures of mid 90s up to 100 degrees Thursday and Friday, which prompted the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team to issue

Central Missouri Humane Society deals with high number of animal surrenders

June 12, 2024 11:48 AM Morgan Buresh

The Central Missouri Humane Society has introduced a new tool to get dogs out of the shelter as the shelter deals with overcrowding this summer.

Mid-Missouri group holds protest for 100th straight day asking for peace in Gaza; submits petition calling for ceasefire

June 12, 2024 6:09 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area nonprofit held its 100th consecutive protest and vigil outside of Columbia City Hall on Wednesday. For the past 100 days, Peaceworks has held a vigil calling for peace in Gaza. More than 40 people attended Wednesday’s gathering, many of which were from organizations, including Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Charlie