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Columbia firefighters alerted administration to possible mold weeks before action was taken

October 17, 2023 10:57 AM Hannah Falcon

Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station 6 are bunking with Station 7 while the city assesses possible mold damage to ceiling tiles.

Columbia City Council recognizes union for water distribution workers

October 16, 2023 4:12 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia City Council unanimously approved to recognize positions in the Water Distribution Division of the Utilities Department as a part of the LiUNA Local 955 bargaining unit. This comes after the water distribution workers rallied outside City Hall last week, claiming that the city violated their rights under the

How to give money safely on GoFundMe and other crowdsourcing websites

October 16, 2023 6:57 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the war continues in the Middle East, some people may be looking at ways to financially help those who have been affected. GoFundMe spokesperson Leigh Lehman said she has seen an outpouring of support for emergency relief to the Middle East recently. There are also many active GoFundMes in Columbia this

Juveniles suspected of tampering, resisting arrest after Boone County chase in stolen car

October 16, 2023 4:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Two juveniles were taken into custody Monday north of Columbia after they bailed from a stolen car at the end of a chase, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Columbia man accused in June standoff with police pleads guilty

October 16, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of pulling a weapon on someone and having a standoff with Columbia police in June pleaded guilty last week to several charges. Jaytaj Moore, 21, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to second-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest and fourth-degree domestic assault. He

FBI report: Violent crime decreases to pre-pandemic levels, but property crime is on the rise

October 16, 2023 10:43 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Data in the FBI’s annual crime report released Monday shows that violent crime across the U.S. decreased last year, dropping to about the same level as before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But property crimes rose substantially. Violent crime dropped 1.7%, and that included a

Columbia politicians collect donations for United Auto Workers strike

October 14, 2023 5:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday marks one full month of the united auto workers strike. Four Columbia state house representatives were collecting donations Saturday afternoon for the picketing union workers. Several car factories nation-wide are striking until a deal is met between the union and auto-manufacturers. The four democratic house members representing Columbia were collecting donations outside

Dubois named new Boone Health CEO

October 13, 2023 8:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Health Board of Directors stated in a Friday press release that Brady Dubois will be Boone Health’s next CEO. The release states his start date is Monday, Nov. 20. The release states he has 16 years of experience in health care leadership and was recently the CEO of Detroit Medical

City of Columbia and firefighters union don’t see eye-to-eye on critical illness pool participation

October 13, 2023 11:10 AM Morgan Buresh

Jefferson City is part of a program that aims to help firefighters with cancer treatment while also saving the city some money.

Sister of Missouri native killed by Hamas shares last words before she was killed

October 13, 2023 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

Matias was an American citizen born in Boone County, Missouri, and living in Israel who was killed by Hamas gunfire while shielding her son from bullets, along with her husband, Israeli citizen Shlomi Matias, CNN previously reported.

Man involved in deadly Columbia shooting sentenced to one year in jail

October 13, 2023 12:53 PM Gabrielle Teiner

A Columbia man accused in a deadly spring 2020 shooting was sentenced Friday to a year in the Boone County Jail.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen a significant increase in your utility bills?

October 13, 2023 3:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The price of everything has gone up over the past year.

Candlelight vigils held in Columbia to support peace in Israel and Palestine

October 12, 2023 7:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vigils for the citizens of Israel and Palestine were held in Columbia on Thursday night as casualties continue to rise as violence continues in the region. One vigil took place on the University of Missouri campus at Speakers Circle and was organized by Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine. According to a

Columbia mobile shower trailer pilot program ends Friday, costs $100,000

October 12, 2023 10:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday is the last day of a pilot program in Columbia involving a mobile shower trailer. The trailer was set up last week at the Ashley Street Pavilion, according to an email from City of Columbia Senior Planner Kari Utterback. About eight people used the showers on Thursday and seven used it

Columbia woman injured in morning crash at Highway 63 intersection

October 12, 2023 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia woman suffered serious injuries when she crashed her small SUV at a Highway 63 intersection during the morning commute.

MU Faculty Council approves statement asking MU Health Care to ensure forms of transgender health care for minors

October 12, 2023 7:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MU Faculty Council on Thursday voted 22-1 in favor of a statement that opposes MU Health Care’s recent announcement that it would stop prescribing puberty blockers to current minor patients. MU Health Care made the announcement in August after a law banning gender-affirming care for Missouri youth went into effect. The MU

Columbia woman shares treatment journey during her battle with breast cancer

October 12, 2023 3:24 PM Morgan Buresh

It was a normal day at the gym for Columbia woman Leigh Ann Clayton when she noticed a couple of lumps around her armpit.

Mid-Missourians could see changes on their utility bills as weather gets colder

October 11, 2023 11:58 AM Morgan Buresh

It’s already beginning to feel more like fall outside, which will soon turn into winter, which will cause a hike in most people’s utility bills.

Local church group leaves Israel 40 hours before Hamas attack

October 12, 2023 6:35 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local church group escaped Israel 40 hours before Hamas’ initial attack over this past weekend. The Rev. Dan Metz, of St. Thomas More Parish and Newman Center Church in Columbia, and a group of 61 others are back in Missouri safely after a pilgrimage. “I was grateful, very, very grateful that

Vigils to be held at local synagogue, on University of Missouri campus

October 12, 2023 3:36 AM Gabrielle Teiner

On Thursday, Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. to pray for Israel as a war continues to rage throughout the country.