City, school district navigate public bid process after Jefferson City tornado
The Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City School District has shelled out $2,379,939 in property damage repairs as a result of the May 22 tornado.
Continue ReadingGregory Pierson submitted petition to run for Columbia’s First Ward council seat COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First Ward voters could see a contested city council election on their April ballots. Columbia City Clerk Sheela Amin tells ABC 17 News that Gregory Pierson turned in a petition for a chance to represent Columbia’s First Ward. The election
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is looking at using the Neighbors app by Ring to alert communities about crime in their area. Assistant Chief Jeremiah Hunter says other departments have had success using the app. The police department would utilize what is called the neighbor portal on the app. “It allows people in
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is
Continue ReadingRiley Auto Group owners speak about their experience following destruction from an EF3 tornado Riley Auto Group took a hard hit the night of the May 22 tornado.The entire dealership ended up with tens of millions of dollars in damage that night. Owner Kevin Riley said talking about the storm is still hard, even six months later.
Continue ReadingElectric scooter manufacturer Bird pulled its product from the streets of Columbia this week but says it is looking forward to working with the university and the city in the future.
Continue ReadingGLASGOW, Mo. (KMIZ) Glasgow’s mayor, city collector and public works superintendent have resigned. The city’s attorney confirmed the city offices were vacated on Monday and Thursday morning. Randall Barron said the Glasgow mayor and public works superintendent announced their resignation at a meeting Monday. He also said the city’s collector resigned Thursday morning. According to
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Committee discussed a possible $20 million bond issue at its meeting on Wednesday. The money, if approved by the school board and voters, will go toward continued growth, athletic facility improvements, building maintenance, accessibility, building renovations and safety and security needs, said CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark. Â
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Fire Department said Thursday that an errant ember from an intentionally set fire on city property caused a blaze Wednesday on the roof of a Missouri State Penitentiary building.
Continue ReadingA Columbia man pleaded guilty on Thursday morning in connection with a fire that was intentionally set to the Planned Parenthood in Columbia in February. Wesley B. Kaster, 42, pleaded guilty before to one count of maliciously using explosive materials to damage a building owned by an organization that receives federal financial assistance, and one
Continue ReadingFirefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Holts Summit Fire Department responded to a fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to the building on Capitol Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and as of 6:10 p.m., some units remained on scene. Officials said the cause of the fire is under
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri spokesman said Wednesday the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was under a temporary suspension. MU spokesman Christian Basi said the university is looking into an incident reported recently. Basi also said the suspension could last a few days. According to Basi, the suspension of activities is normal procedure for
Continue ReadingA Columbia police source tells ABC 17 News detectives were in Cooper County on Wednesday to follow up on leads in the case of a missing Columbia woman. The police source would not specify the location being searched. Mengqi Ji Elledge, 28, went missing Oct. 8. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, reported her missing a day
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors charged a man with being a felon in possession of a firearm after a chase in north Columbia led to three arrests Tuesday. Joseph Luckett, 25, was charged Wednesday after federal investigators said he was investigated accused of selling heroin. A special agent with Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco said Luckett
Continue ReadingEmployees will return to work at the Harry S Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City on Thursday after a battle with bed bugs, according to the Office of Administration. ABC 17 News reported Wednesday that bed bugs were found in a second-floor office of the building. A spokesperson with the office said employees in four suites
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri Police Department spokeswoman said a pedestrian was taken to the hospital and a driver was ticketed after a crash on University Avenue in Columbia on Wednesday. Columbia firefighters and MUPD responded to the 1100 block of University Avenue just before 9 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash. MUPD
Continue ReadingCharles Bentley, 55, arrested on multiple felony warrants CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said deputies went to the 3000 block of Hilltop Drive near Fulton for a fugitive investigation. Charles Bentley, 55, of Fulton allegedly had numerous felony warrants out of Callaway County for charges of unlawful possession of a firearm,
Continue ReadingThanksgiving dinner means turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casseroles and tons of food, usually sitting out for hours.
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Continue ReadingThe United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing decommissioning plans for the demolition of Pickard Hall.
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