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CPD: Shooting suspect found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

May 23, 2023 11:18 AM Erika McGuire

Two people have come out of the apartment where a possible suspect in a deadly Columbia shooting remained holed up Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Boone County man charged after allegedly threatening to release nude photos of woman

May 23, 2023 8:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man has been charged with first-degree harassment and invasion of privacy after allegedly threatening to send nude photos of a woman to someone else in October. Ben Johnson, 37, is being held in the Boone County jail on a $10,000 bond. He appeared in court by video from the jail

Columbia man charged after chase with law enforcement

May 23, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a chase through northeast Columbia on Sunday. Juwan Clark, 23, is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident – causing more than $1,000 worth of property damage, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, resisting arrest

Columbia announces extension of lunch programs over the summer for students

May 23, 2023 11:29 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Students across Columbia Public Schools will head out Tuesday afternoon for summer break.

Cole County new Emergency Medical Services headquarters bid awarded to GBH Builders

May 23, 2023 11:34 AM Avery Roehler

Cole County has chosen a contractor to build a new $4.8 million emergency medical services headquarters.

CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough

May 23, 2023 5:59 PM Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies are investigating reports of 18 salmonella infections linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough. The CDC said Tuesday that interviews with sick people show that raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake pizza stores may be contaminated. The CDC says

Columbia man charged, allegedly raped girl at gunpoint

May 23, 2023 5:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with several felonies after allegedly holding a girl at gunpoint and sexually assaulting her on Sunday. Qureshawn Grant, 27, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, first-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial

MUPD has new online portal for public comments

May 23, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department has announced – in a Tuesday press release — a new public comment portal. The portal is part of a new standard required by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, according to the release. Feedback made through the portal will go directly to CALEA. The

Another fraternity member in MU hazing case takes plea deal

May 22, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

One of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled took a plea deal on Monday.

Teen accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier at park near White House

May 23, 2023 9:03 AM Associated Press

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri man rented a U-Haul truck Monday evening and then crashed it into a security barrier across from the White House just a few hours later, authorities said Tuesday. The box truck’s driver smashed into the barrier near the north side of Lafayette Square on Monday

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you be on or in the water this Memorial Day weekend?

May 23, 2023 2:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is only a few days away.

One hurt in shooting in south Columbia neighborhood

May 22, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Police are investigating a shooting in south Columbia after officers were called to a robbery.

Elsberry man dies in Montgomery County crash

May 22, 2023 8:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln County man died in a crash Sunday in Montgomery County on Route E east of Lincoln Lane Road. Justin Riffle, of Elsberry, was declared dead at the scene, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. He was 43. The crash occurred as a 1975 Chevrolet Silverado –

Habitat for Humanity continues to build homes for those affected by 2019 Jefferson City tornado

May 22, 2023 7:39 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) May 22 marks the four-year anniversary of a tornado that ripped through Jefferson City. Following the monstrous tornado, Habitat for Humanity lent a hand to families who lost their homes, and continues to do so four years later. River City Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Susan Cook-Williams said the organization has

Over $10.3 million requested in ARPA funding to address community violence in Columbia

May 22, 2023 11:46 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Community organizations are asking for more than $10.3 million in pandemic stimulus money to carry out their proposals to reduce violence in Columbia.

Authorities emphasizing boating safety on Lake of the Ozarks ahead of Memorial Day

May 22, 2023 11:26 AM Avery Roehler

Authorities are encouraging people to keep boat safety in mind as they head out onto the water this Memorial Day.

New witness added in trial of Columbia man accused of killing wife in 2006

May 22, 2023 3:24 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers are interviewing witnesses to prepare for a jury trial against a Columbia man who is accused of killing his wife in 2006. Keith Comfort, 41, is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Comfort in 2019 allegedly admitted to police

Highway could be closed for days after Monroe County train crash

May 22, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

A state highway that was closed after a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and train Sunday in Monroe County will be closed until midweek, the local sheriff said Monday.

No injuries reported in Mexico garage fire

May 22, 2023 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Sunday garage fire in the 700 block of Holt Street in Mexico, according to a Monday press release from the Mexico Public Safety Department. Crews responded a house fire call at 10:49 a.m. Sunday. The garage had significant fire, heat and smoke damage, according to the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you enjoy Columbia summers?

May 22, 2023 3:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Life slows down a little in Columbia in the summer.