Burglary investigation at south Columbia apartment complex
Several officers including a K9 unit were called to the Arch Apartments on Rock Quarry Road.
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State committee monitoring case of Columbia psychologist charged with sodomy
Although Columbia psychologist Kurt Bumby is facing charges of sexual abuse, he still has his professional license to practice psychology. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is responsible for the licensing of psychologists. Lori Croy, the director of communications at the department, said the State Committee of Psychologists is monitoring the case. “The State
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Pizza deliverer robbed by 2 suspects at Campus View Apartments
Scene at Campus View Apartments ABC 17 News has confirmed a Papa Johns employee was assaulted at the Campus View Apartments in south Columbia. Columbia Police Department officials said the Papa Johns employee was delivering pizza when two men wearing dark clothes approached her car. BREAKING NEWS: CPD and MSHP are looking for 2 suspects
Continue ReadingNeighborhood Watch Program encourages residents to work together
In 2018 there were almost 550 burglaries in Columbia alone. Many of those are from burglars walking through unlocked doors.
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Husband of missing woman pleads not guilty to child abuse, endangerment
Joseph Elledge, the husband of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji, pleaded not guilty to three felony charges.
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Columbia psychologist accused of sexual abuse bonds out of jail
Kurt Bumby, a Columbia psychologist, was released from the St. Louis County Jail after posting an $100,000 cash-only bond.
Continue ReadingSalvation Army serves thousands of community members
The Salvation Army in Columbia provides food for over five thousand members of the community as the Christmas program increased by 58 percent this year and another four thousand in Jefferson City, including 500 children.

State health department certifies 21 medical marijuana transportation facilities
Missouri Alliance for Veterans Care LLC. in Doolittle is the only certified transportation facility located in Mid-Missouri.
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Unattended stoves linked to two of three Jefferson City area fires
Firefighters responded to three separate blazes in Jefferson City and Cole County in a span of four days. Preliminary reports show two were caused or connected to equipment found in a kitchen.
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JCPD: Stabbing suspect arrested, charged following early morning chase
Jefferson City officers said Monday a 30-year-old Jefferson City man was arrested suspected of stabbing a woman and leading police on a chase.
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Man charged in Boone County accused of burglary, domestic assault
Boone County prosecutors charged a 35-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a woman’s residence and assaulting her on Friday.
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One person dead after early-morning Phelps County fire
Mid-Missouri firefighters say at least one person was killed after a fire was reported in Phelps County early Monday morning.
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Human remains found in Mokane positively identified
A release from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says the remains of Matthew Beauchamp were found west of Mokane on Saturday.
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Spring-like temperatures continue Christmas week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies, lows fall near 35. TOMORROW: Another beautiful December day. Temperatures warm quickly into the 50s by lunch, into the mid and upper 50s by 2pm. EXTENDED: Temperatures will remain 20-30 degrees above normal through Christmas, with partly cloudy skies each day. Travel across the nation looks mostly delay free during this time as
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Columbia armed robbery suspects charged in Boone County
Two people suspected of an armed robbery at a Columbia Steak ‘n Shake each face a county of first-degree robbery.
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Several agencies warn against spike in crime over the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many are busy buying gifts and and traveling in December, which leaves opportunities for people to take advantage of vulnerable situations. Several agencies warn of car thefts, home burglary and package thefts over the holiday season. According to a study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, people carrying more
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Warmer weather sticks around through Christmas
TONIGHT: Clear skies and chilly. Lows near 30. SUNDAY: After a cool start, we warm up quickly with lots of sunshine. Temperatures rise in the mid 50s by the afternoon! EXTENDED: Southerly winds will continue to pump in mild air across mid-Missouri through Christmas day. Travel weather looks easy-going for a majority of the nation.
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Five people arrested after Maries County search
Two people are facing felony drug charges after a search Thursday night. According to a Facebook post from the Maries County Sheriff, the Maries County Sheriff’s SWAT team and the Lake Area Narcotics Drug Task Force served a warrant Thursday. The search resulted in the arrest of five individuals. James Czeschin was charged with possession
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No White Christmas for Mid-Missouri
TODAY: We’ll see a cool morning transition into a warm afternoon with highs in the mid 50s. TOMORROW: A few clouds will return to the area, however plentiful sunshine in addition to a southerly wind will continue to warm Mid-Missouri. EXTENDED: The unseasonable warm temperatures remain through Christmas Day. Travel throughout the Midwest should be relatively calm
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Macon man killed in crash with 18-wheeler
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash Saturday morning on U.S. 63 Northbound, just south of Highway M.
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