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Springfield man accused of robbery in Columbia

January 4, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

A Springfield man was charged after being accused of robbing two people on Monday in the 500 block of East Nifong in Columbia.

Columbia man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

January 3, 2023 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Columbia man accused of accidentally killing his best friend pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday at the Boone County Courthouse. A sentencing hearing for Shawn Long is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Long allegedly told police in January 2022 that he picked up the gun and

Local Crisis Center offers hope for people battling addiction

January 1, 2023 7:59 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States life expectancy has dropped for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses. According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the U.S. dropped from 77.0 to 76.1 years. In 2020, the average life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years, resulting in the lowest life expectancy since

Local law enforcement encourages New Year’s revelers to find sober rides home

December 30, 2022 7:22 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Before you go out to ring in the New Year, make sure you have a safe and sober ride home. The Jefferson City Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Columbia Police Department and several other local law enforcement agencies will have extra officers on the roads looking for drunk drivers this New

Teenager charged in October shooting near Indian Hills Park in Columbia

December 30, 2022 7:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager has been charged and arrested in relation to an October shooting in the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive near Indian Hills Park. Anthony Smith Jr., 17, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. No court date

Columbia seeks comment on housing and development needs at Jan. 11 public hearing

December 30, 2022 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will hold a public hearing 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in rooms 1A/1B of city hall. The City estimates it will receive about $1 million in Community Development Block Grant and $600,000 in HOME funds in fiscal year 2024, according to a press release from the city. The

A look back at 2022 in Mid-Missouri

December 30, 2022 4:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Here is a look at some of the top stories of 2022, as chosen by the ABC 17 News staff:

More buildings on MU’s campus with reported damage from pipe bursts

December 30, 2022 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Faurot Field was not the only area on the University of Missouri campus to experience damages over the weekend, according MU spokesman Christian Basi. Earlier this week, “significant damage” was reported at the football stadium on MU’s campus after pipes burst due to the extreme cold temperatures that affected Mid-Missouri. The reported

Missouri Highway Patrol to begin New Year’s counting period Friday

December 30, 2022 6:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are increasing the number of troopers and officers on the roads for the New Year’s holiday counting period. The increased law enforcement presence is an effort to ensure people are celebrating the holiday safely. The counting period is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.

Missouri considers raising teacher pay to increase retention

December 29, 2022 8:07 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Half of Missouri teachers leave the profession by their fifth year, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The state is hoping increased salaries will prevent that. The DESE has proposed several ways to extend pay raises for teachers. Missouri still sits at the bottom nationwide when it comes

Missouri personal property tax payments due Saturday

December 29, 2022 6:32 PM Chris Bryant

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Time is running out for Missourians to get their personal property taxes paid before the Dec. 31 deadline. Whether you choose to drop off your property taxes in person, drop box, by phone or online, you have until 11:59 pm Saturday night to avoid any extra penalties. Friday is the last day to

Police arrest youth following crash and chase near Providence Road and Interstate 70

December 28, 2022 11:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a teenager following a chase and crash near the on-ramp heading on eastbound Interstate 70 on Wednesday night. Police identified a vehicle near Business Loop 70 and Providence Road on Wednesday night that was reported stolen, according to a CPD spokesman. Police tried to enact a traffic stop, but

Hearing for man charged in Clark Lane shooting

December 29, 2022 5:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to online court records, Columbia resident Noah Solbrekken has a court hearing on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing at Boone County Court House. Solbrekken is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. According to Columbia Police, Solbrekken is charged in connection with the Nov. 2 shooting

Basye plans to file a lawsuit against CPS for rejecting his school board candidacy filing

December 28, 2022 11:10 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Chuck Basye said he plans to meet with a lawyer Thursday morning to discuss pursuing a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools. Basye, R-Rocheport, said he attempted to file for a position on the school board on Tuesday. Basye said he made the decision to file after speaking to a former

Bond set for woman charged in relation to gas station shooting in Columbia

December 28, 2022 9:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bond was set for a woman charged with assault in relation to a Dec. 19 shooting at a gas station in Columbia. Jasmine B. Bell, 26, is charged with first-degree assault. The Columbia Police Department said on Dec. 19 that it was looking for Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, on suspicion

Emergency crews pull out truck from river near Cooper’s Landing

December 28, 2022 7:28 PM Chris Bryant

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rescue crews from Boone County spent Wednesday afternoon near Cooper’s Landing working to remove a truck spotted in the Missouri River. Chuck Leak – assistant fire chief with the Boone County Fire Protection District — told ABC 17 News before 1 p.m. that rescue crews from several area fire and law enforcement

Catholic Charities of Central and Northeast Missouri temporarily closes office due to pipe burst

December 28, 2022 5:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Catholic Charities of Central and Northeast Missouri had to close its office in north Columbia because of severe water damage, according to a press release. A pipe froze over the holiday break and flooded the building on East Brown School Road. Repairs could take several weeks, and it’s not safe to access right now. The

Culvert pipe replacement to close one lane on North Stadium Drive on Thursday

December 28, 2022 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District tweeted on Wednesday that it will be closing one lane of North Stadium Drive at Cottle Drive to replace a culvert pipe. MoDOT Maintenance crews will close one lane of Route E in north Columbia on Thursday (Dec. 29) to replace a culvert pipe at

‘Significant damage’ caused at Faurot Field after pipe burst on Christmas Eve

December 27, 2022 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

Water pipes that burst over the weekend caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field, according to a University of Missouri spokesman.

Two taken to hospital in northeast Columbia crash

December 28, 2022 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people were hospitalized after a crash Wednesday in northeast Columbia.