Waner wins Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
The chair of Columbia’s Human Rights Commission has won an open seat on the Columbia City Council.
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Columbia police identify remains as those of Mengqi Ji
Remains found last month at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park are those of a Columbia woman last seen in October 2019.
Continue Reading
TUESDAY UPDATES: South African coronavirus variant found in adult living in Jackson County
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading
Reclamite surface treatment to begin across Boone County Monday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Resource Management and contractor Corrective Asphalt Materials will begin reclamite surface treatment beginning next Monday at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day one lane at a time. While a lane is being treated, one-way traffic will be allowed on the opposite lane. No parking will be allowed on
Continue Reading
2 Jefferson City Council members keep their seats in re-election
The economy and public safety are two of the issues candidates are emphasizing in four contested Jefferson City Council races.
Continue Reading
88 pounds of meth seized during I-70 traffic stop in Saline County
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) After stopping a vehicle on Monday for a traffic violation, a state trooper found 88 pounds of meth, a gun and $5,505 in cash. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, a traffic stop occurred on Interstate 70 in Saline County. A probable cause search revealed the meth, gun and
Continue Reading
Live April election results
Polls close at 7 p.m.
Continue Reading
Cole County massage business named in civil lawsuit by Missouri attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City massage business calls a civil lawsuit from the Missouri Attorney General “slander and stereotypes against Asians.” Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said in a news release that his office filed four civil lawsuits against illicit massage businesses operating in Missouri, including Blue Lotus Asian Massage Therapy in Cole
Continue Reading
Columbia man sentenced to prison for attempted chemical purchase
A federal judge sentenced a Columbia man to prison Tuesday after he admitted to trying to buy a deadly chemical on the dark web.
Continue Reading
WATCH: Wrecker pulls school bus out of ditch off Clark Lane
A wrecker was called in to pull a school bus out of a ditch Tuesday morning on Clark Lane.
Continue Reading
FOUND: Jefferson City police looking for 17-year-old
Jefferson City police officers are looking for a 17-year-old who was last seen on Saturday.
Continue Reading
Shots fired in east Columbia neighborhood
Police say shots were fired late Monday in an east Columbia neighborhood.
Continue Reading
WATCH: CPS superintendent talks full return, student vaccinations
CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m. Tuesday to talk about the return.
Continue Reading
Four hospitalized, one arrested following wreck in Moniteau County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said four people were hurt after two vehicles collided on Route A in Moniteau County Monday night.
Continue Reading
What to expect at Boone County polling places for Tuesday’s municipal election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County polling places on Tuesday’s municipal election day will continue coronavirus safety protocols for the second year in a row. According to the Boone County Clerk, you’ll need a mask and an ID to vote at your polling place. On this year’s ballot, voters will be debating over school board positions,
Continue Reading
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the All-Star Game leave Georgia?
The decision comes as more corporations face pressure to take a stand against a new voting law in Georgia that critics say will suppress votes from minorities and the poor. Supporters of the law say those fears are overblown.
Continue Reading
DEFENDERS: Be careful when posting COVID-19 vaccination cards to social media
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As vaccine eligibility opens up to more Missourians and Americans, people are wanting to share the moment on their social media accounts. Some people have been posting a selfie with their vaccination card as proof they got the coronavirus vaccine. U.S. Health officials are warning of this very thing. Health officials say
Continue Reading
Sentencing hearing scheduled for fatal 2019 Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sentencing hearing is scheduled next month in a deadly 2019 Columbia shooting. Aaron Harris pled guilty late last month to first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of E’quan Spain. He’s expected to get sentenced at 9 a.m. on May 20th. Investigators say Harris was driving a car when Michael Anderson accidentally
Continue Reading
Columbia considering allowing downtown restaurants to seat guests in parking spots
The Columbia City council will hear an ordinance that would potentially allow businesses to expand seating capacity outside to parking spots.
Continue Reading
Aquapalooza changes venues this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An annual boating event at the Lake of the Ozarks will change locations this year. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the permit for Shady Gators to host Aquapalooza has been denied. Troopers say the permit was denied due to safety concerns on the water in that area of the lake.
Continue Reading