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Boone County Sheriff’s Office holds active-shooter training at Midway Heights Elementary

March 29, 2023 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday held “active assailant training” at Midway Heights Elementary, the office announced on its Facebook page. “Heights Elementary with the Boone County Fire Protection District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, University of Missouri Police Department, Hallsville Missouri Police Department, Ashland, Missouri Police Department, Centralia Missouri Police Department,

Two drivers suffer minor injuries; two semis totaled in Cooper County crash

March 29, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men suffered minor injuries in a crash that involved two semi-trucks Wednesday morning near the 96-mile marker on Interstate 70 in Cooper County. A 2018 MACK CXU – driven by Markell McCottrell, 40, of St. Louis – was traveling westbound on Interstate 70 when it exited the left side of

Columbia school board candidate interview: John Potter

March 29, 2023 3:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.

Miller County woman faces child endangerment and drug charges

March 29, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuscumbia woman has been charged after the Miller County Sheriff’s Office says she was found with fentanyl on Monday. Chanda Stouch, 50, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less and possession of a controlled substance. She is being

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Democrats and Republicans reach a budget deal?

March 29, 2023 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Washington is in a budget crisis with the two major parties at loggerheads over spending and the debt ceiling.

Bond issue for Boone County Fire Protection District on April 4 ballot

March 28, 2023 8:51 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An $8 million bond issue for the Boone County Fire Protection District will be on the April 4 ballot. If passed, it could mean major renovations for local fire stations and allow it to purchase better equipment. This is how the money will be spent: $5 million will go towards building a new fire

Library books become part of Missouri budget debate

March 28, 2023 12:26 PM Hannah Falcon

Libraries, their funding and local control figured heavily into a state House debate Tuesday morning, acting as a preview for what was to come later in the day when lawmakers take up the state budget.

Orscheln Moberly locations to be sold, affecting jobs

March 28, 2023 11:36 AM Nia Hinson

An Orscheln/Tractor Supply Co. operation will be sold in May, affecting 122 jobs according to a notice posted on a state website.

Boone County dispatchers train for ‘swatting calls’

March 28, 2023 11:49 AM Ethan Heinz

When news started to spread nationwide Monday that six people had been killed in a Tennessee school shooting it appeared to set off “swatting” calls in districts around the state.

Columbia man accused of making terroristic threat at bank

March 28, 2023 4:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man faces multiple charges after police say he was found with a knife on Thursday at a Columbia bank. Jonathan Travis Carpenter, 40, is charged with second-degree making a terroristic threat and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $5,000 bond. An

Columbia school board candidate interview: Chuck Basye

March 28, 2023 3:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.

Fulton police search for suspect in Break Time robbery

March 28, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

The Fulton Police Department is searching for someone accused of robbing the Break Time on North Bluff Street on Saturday night. A man wearing dark clothing and a blue ski mask pulled out a weapon and demanded money, according to a press release. He ran away after getting the money. The amount was not determined.

Police tape off north Columbia strip mall after shooting; report another shooting scene

March 28, 2023 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have taped off part of a parking lot outside a small north Columbia strip mall.

Camden County shooting suspect in custody

March 28, 2023 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Tuesday press release that a man accused of shooting another man has been arrested. James C. Mark was arrested Tuesday. Charges have yet to be filed. He is being held at the Camden County Jail, according to the release. Deputies on Monday night responded

Some 911 calls from Nashville’s Covenant School shooting are released

March 30, 2023 9:37 PM CNN

By Mallika Kallingal, Nouran Salahieh and Eric Levenson, CNN Some of the 911 calls from The Covenant School shooting have been released by the City of Nashville, capturing some of the tense moments as the carnage played out. One woman who says she is in the building as the shooting is happening tells the operator,

BBQ benefit to be held for family of fallen Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith

March 28, 2023 8:02 AM Erika McGuire

ROSEBUD, Mo. (KMIZ) A BBQ benefit will be held by the Alumni of the Missouri Sheriff’s Academy Class No. 146 to raise money for the family for fallen Hermann Sgt. Mason Griffith. The benefit will be held April 22. at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rosebud, Missouri. Sgt. Griffith was a graduate

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel ready if severe weather strikes?

March 28, 2023 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

We’re entering the prime time of year for severe weather in this part of the country.

‘Our heart is broken,’ Nashville mayor says as city comes together to grieve 6 killed in school shooting

March 29, 2023 10:37 PM CNN

By Eric Levenson, Jeff Winter and Nouran Salahieh, CNN Grief-stricken Nashville residents came together for a vigil Wednesday to mourn three 9-year-old children and three adults killed in the mass shooting at a private Christian school. First lady Jill Biden was in attendance as community members honored the victims, prayed and shared in the heartache.

Reporting threats and suspicious behavior can prevent school shootings, according to experts and law enforcement

March 27, 2023 7:35 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the wake of the recent shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday, advocacy groups and local law enforcement are stressing the importance of reporting behavior sooner than later. CNN reported Monday’s shooting was the 19th school shooting of the year. “The first, and best, line of defense is a

April candidates give final fundraising update before election

March 27, 2023 8:56 PM Lucas Geisler

(Editor’s note, 3/28: This story has been updated with Columbia Board of Education candidate James Gordon’s filing.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Candidates for area City Councils and school boards gave their last update on how much money they’ve raised and spent before the April 4 election. Those running in the April election filed their fundraising