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Changes to roadways due to University of Missouri move-in

August 12, 2023 8:30 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Students at the University of Missouri are moving in this week, leading to temporary changes in roadways

Walk to Defeat ALS held Saturday morning at Cosmo-Bethel Park

August 12, 2023 5:33 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning, people will gather in Cosmo-Bethel park to walk for a cure for ALS. Several teams have raised money for the cause. Money raised today will go towards local care service programs, global ALS research, and nationwide advocacy. Anyone is able to participate in Saturday’s walk – the walk is wheelchair accessible. There isn’t a fee

Crews to fix traffic signal near Columbia Library on Monday

August 11, 2023 9:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Crews are planning to repair a traffic signal in central Columbia on Monday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings this year

August 11, 2023 9:19 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings in 2023 as of Aug. 8.

Missouri State Highway Patrol trains to respond to potential threats

August 11, 2023 9:07 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Possible charges await 22-year-old James Lolley after he allegedly made a threat to Boone Hospital Thursday night. The hospital was in lockdown for two and a half hours before the threat was cleared. Friday morning Columbia Police Department announced officers had arrested Lolley and he bonded out of the Boone County Jail. Threats like these

Columbia begins recruiting candidates for police chief

August 11, 2023 6:07 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department officially began advertising its police chief position Friday.

80-year-old woman recovering after being flown from crash scene

August 11, 2023 3:41 PM Madison Stuerman

Troopers said she was flown in a helicopter to University Hospital with serious injuries

Columbia Police arrest suspect in connection to Boone Hospital threat

August 11, 2023 9:49 AM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police have confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection to the threat made to Boone Hospital Thursday night. Police believe James Dean Lolley, 22, of Fulton, made a threat that put the hospital on lockdown for more than an hour. Lolley was booked into the Boone County Jail for

Boone County’s health department expands Social Services unit

August 11, 2023 8:25 AM Madison Stuerman

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will now offer services in the Mezzanine of Columbia’s City Hall.

Columbia Parks and Recreation seeks budget increase

August 10, 2023 7:38 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is looking for increased funding in the 2024 fiscal year. The department is asking for a total 19.4 percent increase from last year’s budget with a total proposal of $19,831,225. However, their anticipated budget is $18,877,923. Highlights/significant changes• Personnel – Addition of three FTE positions;

Missouri Task Force One members heading to Hawaii for search-and-rescue efforts

August 10, 2023 5:17 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri Task Force One are heading to Hawaii to assist with search-and-rescue efforts following a deadly wildfire that has swept through Maui. According to the Associated Press, at least 53 people have died from the wildfires and much of the historic Town of Lahaina has been destroyed. A state

Charges filed on man accused in central Columbia shooting in June

August 10, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors filed felony charges on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of shooting another man on June 21 the 900 block of Jewell Avenue. Latreon S. Fulton, 20, is charged with second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster. A warrant was ordered Thursday and

Man accused of setting fire to garage, shooting into home and leading law enforcement on 16-hour manhunt in June faces more charges

August 10, 2023 3:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was arrested in June following a 16-hour manhunt is facing more charges. Brandt Feutz, 34, is facing several felony charges following a grandy jury indictment on Friday. He is now charged with second-degree arson, first-degree harassment, two counts of resisting arrest, unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a

MU Health Care doctor says there are no new health risks for children as school year approaches

August 10, 2023 2:38 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new school year approaches, an MU Health Care doctor has assured the health risks children face should be familiar to parents. “There is no new risk to their children. The risk has always been there when we bring a lot of children together who get into a similar classroom, and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you shop at the Columbia Mall?

August 10, 2023 6:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Mall continues to draw crowds when malls in other areas are shutting their doors.

Stephens describes interim police chief duties at CPRB meeting, permanent chief expected to be hired in November

August 9, 2023 4:14 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss the Police Department’s hiring process for a new Police Chief according to the agenda. The search for a new chief comes after former Chief Geoff Jones retired. Stephens began serving as the Interim Chief of Police at the end

‘Not in our neighborhood’: Possible recycling center on Oakland Gravel Road met with skepticism by residents at meeting

August 9, 2023 3:57 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Solid Waste hosted a meeting on Wednesday night about a possible new recycling drop-off center on Oakland Gravel Road. More than a dozen residents showed up to voice their opinions. The proposed recycling drop-off center would be placed on City-owned property on Oakland Gravel Road, north of the intersection

Columbia Public School Foundation awards $100 grants to new CPS teachers

August 9, 2023 9:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public School Foundation awarded new teachers with a $100 grant to prepare for the new school year during a Wednesday breakfast at Gentry Middle School. It’s part of the Foundation’s new program – new educator grants, this award is for first time teachers as well as teacher who are new

BCFPD: Boone County barn fire caused by spontaneous combustion

August 9, 2023 8:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials said on Wednesday a University of Missouri barn that caught fire on Tuesday was started by spontaneous combustion. Firefighters on Tuesday responded to a barn fire in the 9600 block of Highway 40 in Boone County. Gale Blomenkamp, Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, told ABC 17 News on

Columbia Mall looking to expand consumer options beyond retail stores

August 9, 2023 7:58 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Mall is looking to expand itself beyond its current shopping experience by adding entertainment and other businesses into the mall. Discussions of the malls future retail and infrastructure plans were discussed during the Regional Economic Development Inc. meeting on Wednesday. Rusty Strodtman, senior manager of the Columbia Mall, said infrastructure