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Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

November 7, 2022 6:31 AM Joushua Blount

Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop

Two killed, one arrested in connection with Saturday night shooting in northeast Columbia

November 6, 2022 12:58 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide that happened in northeast Columbia late Saturday night. Police arrested Cadilac Derrick 35, in Moberly on suspicion of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Columbia Police Department social media post. Police

No injuries in two-story apartment fire in Columbia

November 6, 2022 7:34 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department tweeted that no one was injured in a two-story Columbia apartment that caught on fire Sunday evening. Columbia Fire was dispatched to North Garth Avenue just before 6 p.m. The two-story apartment building was engulfed and the blaze was threatening nearby houses. The response to the fire blocked off

DNA testing helps Columbia Police Department solve cold cases

November 5, 2022 5:05 PM Marina Diaz

A 1984 cold case was solved by the Columbia Police Department on Oct. 27 thanks to advancements in DNA testing.

Mizzou Saturday football game to cause traffic impacts

November 5, 2022 7:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou is set to kick off against the University of Kentucky at Faurot Field at 11:00 a.m Saturday. With more people in town, some traffic impacts are to be expected. Those attending the game will need to keep parking in mind, as spots can fill up quickly due to increased crowds. Several public

Police add more allegations of child sex crimes against Columbia man

November 4, 2022 4:44 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have added more allegations of child sex crimes against a 76-year-old man arrested this week on suspicion of having child pornography.

CPD to hold third public meeting about Fusus on Nov. 9

November 4, 2022 7:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will hold its third public meeting to answer community concerns about their possible policy and procedures related to the Fusus software next week. The meeting will be at 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive, according to a press release.

Charges filed in shooting at south Columbia roundabout

November 4, 2022 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Thursday with four felonies for an October shooting and crash at a busy south Columbia roundabout.

Recommendations for Columbia City Council include ending city logo trash-bag program next year

November 4, 2022 4:10 PM Kennedy Miller

The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.

Contracts awarded for resurfacing projects in Boone and Cole counties

November 3, 2022 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Major improvements will be coming to several roadways in Boone and Cole counties. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract at its monthly meeting for the milling, resurfacing and improvement of guardrail along Highway 50, between the Moreau River and Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. Also to be resurfaced:

Columbia Police Dispatch shows 15 shots fired calls for October; April leads 2022 with 21 calls

November 3, 2022 7:01 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After several shots fired incidents were reported the past few weeks, Columbia police and residents are concerned about the gun violence in the community. Residents have told ABC 17 News they are tired of all the gun violence, and a police official said after a Wednesday shooting in broad daylight people should

Columbia Water and Light announces lane closure on Forum Boulevard near Nifong for water line maintenance

November 3, 2022 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Update: The Columbia Water and Light Department reports crews were able to finish the work Thursday night. Original story: The City of Columbia Water and Light Department announced in a press release that it is immediately closing a portion of southbound Forum Boulevard to perform a water main replacement. The turn lane

Crowder Hall demolition put on pause

November 3, 2022 4:40 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to delay the demolition of Crowder Hall, a building that has been on campus for more than 80 years. Crowder Hall is MU’s Military Science Department and ROTC building. The winter season being just around the corner is the reason for the pause. “We’re coming up

Police: Man strangled, threatened to kill woman

November 3, 2022 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after police say he strangled and threatened to kill a woman he was in a relationship with for four years. Dominic Hunter, 37, allegedly strangled the woman for 30 seconds on Monday. The woman was heard screaming “let me go” by two witnesses, according to a

Columbia man arrested after business robbery

November 3, 2022 1:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with armed robbery and two other felonies after he allegedly threatened employees inside a business Tuesday.

Parson visits growing Columbia equipment rental company

November 3, 2022 6:01 AM Joushua Blount

Gov. Michael Parson visited a growing Columbia business Thursday morning.

Police: Child pornography found on Columbia man’s computer, photo album

November 3, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested an elderly northwest Columbia man Wednesday on suspicion of having child pornography.

Police: Columbia man charged with robbery after holding woman at gunpoint

November 2, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with first-degree robbery after he and three other men allegedly held a woman at gunpoint and took $400 from her. Kaeden Cunningham, 19, allegedly pointed a gun at the victim after he and the other men jumped out of a red Camaro. The alleged victim showed a

Police: Shell casings found after people in two cars shoot at each other near Clark Lane

November 2, 2022 5:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Police have closed part of a major artery in east Columbia.

Lynlee Renick plans appeal of murder conviction

November 2, 2022 5:35 PM Lucas Geisler

A Montgomery County woman convicted in the murder of her husband plans to appeal her case.