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Boone County government phones, internet crash

March 16, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County government’s phone lines and internet service went down Thursday morning but 911 was still active.

City of Columbia wraps up its part of homeless camp cleanup near mall

March 16, 2023 11:19 AM Nia Hinson

The city of Columbia finished cleaning up a homeless encampment near the Columbia Mall on Thursday morning.

Columbia to propose a new roundabout for Route K and Old Plank Road intersection

March 16, 2023 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the City of Columbia leaders is scheduled to meet to get the community’s input on a proposed roundabout in South Columbia. The meeting is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. The construction of the new roundabout is anticipated to take place in the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was the Mizzou men’s basketball team seeded correctly?

March 16, 2023 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou men’s basketball team is back in the NCAA Tournament, this time as a No. 7 seed.

Boone County firefighters called to help in Cooper County

March 15, 2023 6:25 PM Matthew Sanders

A fleet of first responders from two counties was called to a house fire on Highway 98 in Cooper County on Wednesday.

City of Columbia plans to clean out homeless camps following complaints

March 15, 2023 8:41 PM Nia Hinson

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been change to correct where notice of a camp cleanup will be posted. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia says it’s planning to clean out a homeless encampment after receiving complaints from both the Department of Natural Resources and residents. The encampments are typically full of trash, leading to

Suspect in Hermann police shooting pleads not guilty to murder, other felony charges

March 15, 2023 10:51 AM Ethan Heinz

The man accused of killing a Hermann police officer and gravely wounding another appeared Wednesday by video for his first court hearing on murder and four other felony charges.

Fayette man charged in spring 2022 shooting in Columbia

March 15, 2023 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A Fayette man was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday on accusations that he was among the suspects who shot into three homes last year.

Local city appeals decision in police chief firing case

March 15, 2023 5:22 PM Nia Hinson

A Missouri appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in a local city’s appeal of a judgment in favor of its fired police chief.

Mexico man sentenced in federal case involving high-speed chase and crash

March 15, 2023 3:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico, Missouri, man accused of being part of a high-speed chase last March that ended with a crash into several vehicles was sentenced to prison Wednesday.

Miller County woman flown to hospital after crash

March 15, 2023 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

A Miller County woman was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after a car did a U-turn in front of her vehicle.

Mizzou football’s spring game changed to indoor practice, now closed to public

March 15, 2023 11:39 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to expected low temperatures, Mizzou football’s spring game on Saturday is now moved to an indoor practice at the Devine Pavillion and will be closed to the public due to limited space. Saturday’s forecast is calling for morning lows in the 20’s, strong winds and a wind chill factor in the

Boone County Fire Protection District starts information campaign for April bond issue

March 15, 2023 1:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Fire Protection District has begun its information campaign about an $8 million bond issue the district has put on the April ballot.

Moberly doctor accused of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid

March 15, 2023 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

A Moberly doctor admitted Tuesday in federal court to a scheme to steal from taxpayers by using his father’s name to bill Medicaid and Medicare.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Mizzou men win their first-round NCAA tournament game?

March 15, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers are back in the tournament.

Mexico Gravel Road reopens after police respond to shots-fired call

March 14, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Streets were blocked off by police Tuesday afternoon in northern Columbia following a shots-fired call to the area. Mexico Gravel Road and Pioneer Road near the Mystic Pine Townhomes were blocked off by Columbia police. The street was reopened around 4 p.m. Police tape and shell casings were seen in the area.

Columbia man indicted for drug and gun charges

March 14, 2023 8:36 PM Ryan Shiner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday, according to a press release. Walter Antwine Moore, 42, was arrested twice, once on Jan. 7 in St. Joseph and once on Feb. 10 in Kansas City. In St. Joseph, he was allegedly found with methamphetamine and a gun. Law

Fire in Miller County put out within 30 minutes

March 14, 2023 6:52 PM Ryan Shiner

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lake Ozark Fire Protection were dispatched to mobile-home fire at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday near Route V in Miller County, the district wrote on its social media. The fire protection district had the fire under control within 30 minutes. One person was treated for injuries at the scene and refused additional

Suspect in Hermann police killing charged with murder, assault

March 14, 2023 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A vigil will be held Tuesday for the Hermann police officer shot and killed late Sunday and he will be laid to rest over the weekend.

Understanding Blue Alerts

March 14, 2023 8:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Blue Alert is a message sent to devices alerting residents about a person who either killed, seriously injured or could be a threat to any law enforcement officer. The history of blue alerts dates back to 2014, when two New York City officers were killed in an ambush attack. Following the