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Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after 14-day deployment in Kentucky

August 12, 2022 6:58 PM Kennedy Miller

The rescue team was sent to Kentucky at the end of July to help with disastrous flooding.

Boone County prosecutor wants refocus on shootings, homicides

August 12, 2022 6:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s new prosecutor wants the office to refocus its efforts on investigating and pursuing shooting and homicide cases. Roger Johnson said the 14 lawyers that make up the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office have 26 homicide cases to deal with right now. Each one of them, Johnson said, compounds the work the

Gov. Parson appoints former Columbia mayor to state commission

August 12, 2022 6:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Gov. Mike Parson announced the former Columbia mayor and another man were appointed to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.

Columbia city council to meet for special budget work session Saturday

August 12, 2022 5:30 PM Hannah Falcon

All of Columbia’s city council members will sit through a presentation Saturday morning on the significant changes in the proposed the fiscal year 2023 budget.

Food bank to collect donations Friday for Boone County students

August 12, 2022 5:55 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable broadband internet?

August 12, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Broadband internet remains out of reach for some people in rural areas of Mid-Missouri.

Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams asking for drivers for athletic events

August 11, 2022 6:52 PM Kennedy Miller

Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams are asking for help to get kids to and from athletic events this year.

More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability

August 11, 2022 1:09 PM Hannah Falcon

Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.

Hundreds expected to attend conference in Columbia about substance abuse disorders

August 11, 2022 6:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An organization that helps people fight substance abuse disorders will gather in Columbia Thursday and Friday. The Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP) is scheduled to hold its Central Region Conference at the Stoney Creek Hotel. Events and speakers are expected to start at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m.

Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board airs disagreements at meeting

August 10, 2022 7:52 PM Marina Diaz

Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board met on Wednesday to discuss where the board stands following a string of contentious meetings.

Viral video shows the importance of helmet safety in youth sports

August 10, 2022 4:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

Following a viral video of a little leaguer getting hit in the head by a pitch and then hugging the pitcher, it’s helpful to know which helmets are best for kids to keep them safe.

Columbia man charged after allegedly breaking windows in over 700 cars in Boone County

August 9, 2022 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia is facing multiple charges after he allegedly damaged 705 cars by breaking their windows over several days at A1 Auto.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns about latest phone scam

August 9, 2022 6:38 PM Erika McGuire

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the latest phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money.

Man charged after allegedly stealing over $8,000 worth of merchandise from Midway Antique Mall

August 9, 2022 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Koshkonong, Missouri man who allegedly stole over $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Midway Antique Mall on Sunday morning was arrested and charged on Monday.

Fire chief finalists announced for Columbia

August 8, 2022 7:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia has announced three finalists in their search for a new fire chief for the Columbia Fire Department.

Body identified at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area

August 8, 2022 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

Searchers have found a body believed to be a missing man in Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation area north of Columbia.

Boone County House candidate files ethics complaint against opponent; opponent says he reported limited activity

August 8, 2022 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

The Democratic candidate for the 50th House District has filed a campaign finance complaint against his Republican opponent, his campaign said in a news release Monday.

Man charged after allegedly burglarizing Midway Antique Mall

August 8, 2022 2:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Sunday at 9:11 a.m., a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a suspect that allegedly burglarized the Midway Antique Mall Sunday morning.

Authorities search for missing person at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area

August 7, 2022 6:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The scene location has been corrected. The Boone County Fire District and Boone County Sheriff’s Office are searching the Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Columbia on Sunday, for a person who went missing while fishing. Search and rescue teams told ABC 17 News crews they arrived at the state park around

Volunteers hand out free school supplies at Rock the Community back-to-school event

August 6, 2022 5:41 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock the Community held its annual back-to-school event on Saturday to supply members of the Columbia community with free school supplies and clothing. Vendors from across the city set up tents or donated supplies to the event. The supply drive was scheduled from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., but due to the