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Closure of West Broadway in Columbia delayed

February 5, 2024 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

The eastbound lane of West Broadway in Columbia will be closed for about two-and-a-half hours on Feb. 14.

Columbia City Council finalizes short-term rental regulations

February 5, 2024 5:30 PM Nia Hinson

The Columbia City Council is expected to vote Monday on changes to the city’s code regarding short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO.

Columbia City Council to vote on $8.1 million sale of former IBM building to Veterans United on Feb. 19

February 5, 2024 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on the sale of the former IBM/Kyndryl Building to Veterans United at its Feb. 19 meeting, according to a Monday press release from the city. A first reading took place at Monday night’s meeting. The building – located at 2810 LeMone Industrial Boulevard – is an

MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic

February 5, 2024 3:58 PM Morgan Buresh

MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.

Kirksville man pleads guilty in 2022 Columbia Moser’s parking lot shooting case

February 5, 2024 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kirksville man who was accused in a 2022 fatal shooting at a Moser’s parking lot on North Keene Street in Columbia pleaded guilty to two felonies on Monday. Joshua Dudley, 24, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and first-degree attempted robbery, according to an email from Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson. He

One-time retention pay could be coming to Columbia city employees

February 5, 2024 6:27 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council Members will meet Monday night to review several agenda items, including one that would give all City employees a one-time retention pay bonus if approved. The proposed amendment to the city’s 2024 fiscal year budget would provide a one-time retention pay bonus to all permanent employees. The $2.5 million

Local businesses benefit from the Super Bowl

February 4, 2024 6:29 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 58th Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs’ impending game sparks a surge in customers like never before. The team’s stellar performance has transformed stores into a magnet for fans nationwide, all demanding Chiefs merchandise. “We have seen a huge influx in customers. Saturdays have never

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies respond to false alarm Saturday

February 3, 2024 8:48 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were sent to a home in north Columbia for what appears to be a swatting incident. ABC 17 crews went to the scene in the 5500 block of north autumn drive around 5 p.m. where they observed at least four Boone County deputies, an ambulance and fire response. A

One injury during Quail Drive shooting

February 3, 2024 6:45 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said one person was injured at a shooting-scene Saturday night, however it appears to not be from a gunshot wound. According to a Facebook post from Columbia Police, that person refused medical attention. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News Saturday night that no one was seriously hurt in the shooting

Woman killed in Friday night crash on Business Loop 70

February 3, 2024 1:10 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Business Loop 70 on Friday night, according to the Columbia Police Department. The crash happened near Hathman Place around 7 p.m. According to a press release, an SUV was slowing to turn from eastbound Business Loop 70 onto Hathman Place. A motorcycle behind

Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopens following crash

February 2, 2024 7:55 PM Ryan Shiner, Gabrielle Teiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Business Loop 70 in Columbia was closed off on Friday night near the intersection with Hathman Place for a crash investigation. Business Loop was closed from the Hathman Place Intersection to Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners. The crash was reported around 7 p.m. Friday and police tape began coming down around 8:53 p.m. An

Car flips in Columbia, closes Brown School Rd. Saturday morning

February 3, 2024 2:11 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Columbia has closed a portion of Brown School Rd in Columbia Saturday morning. Boone County Joint Communication sent an alert at 1:22 a.m. asking drivers to avoid the area as they respond to a car crash in the 300 block of West Brown School Rd. The crash closed the

No injuries reported in Boone County barn fire

February 2, 2024 8:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Friday night barn fire in the 5000 block of Route PP in Boone County. Several Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the fire. Boone County firefighters were called around 7:25 p.m. and flames were still going after 9 p.m. The cause of the fire

Man found guilty of Boone County rape to be sentenced in March

February 2, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty on Thursday of first-degree rape will be sentenced in March. William Thomas Jr., 49, was found guilty of raping a disabled girl in 2017. He will be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Boone County Courthouse. He is currently being held at

Columbia man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping

February 2, 2024 6:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Friday with a pair of felonies after authorities say he attacked another person and held them against their will on Nov. 17. Blake Tekotte, 36, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and second-degree kidnapping. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on Friday and no bond

Vehicle flips on Business Loop 70 in Columbia, westbound lanes reopen

February 2, 2024 4:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia were closed on Friday after a vehicle turned over around 4:20 p.m. The crash occurred near the Subway Restaurant across from Hickman High School. A reporter saw one person going into an ambulance. A second vehicle was involved in the crash. The flipped

Columbia man accused of making terroristic threat to Zimmer Communications

February 2, 2024 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with second-degree making a terroristic threat after authorities say he threatened to shoot employees at Zimmer Communications in Columbia. Parker John Boggs, 35, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 4:41 a.m. Friday, according to jail records. He was not listed on the jail roster on

Man dies after getting shot at gas station on West Boulevard, suspect arrested

February 1, 2024 8:54 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

A man died Thursday night after getting shot at a gas station near the intersection of West Boulevard and Interstate 70 Drive Southwest, police confirmed on their social media and at the scene.

Missouri AG warns of Super Bowl ticket scams

February 1, 2024 7:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warned Missourians of possible Super Bowl ticket scams in a Wednesday press release, over a week before the big game. According to the release, Bailey advises that people be vigilant when buying their tickets, and know that if a deal sounds too good to be true, it

Tuesday trash routes in Columbia start receiving roll carts

February 1, 2024 6:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia utilities customers who have their trash picked up on Tuesdays began receiving their roll carts on Thursday, the city wrote in a social media post. Distribution began on Monday. Back in March 2023 the city decided to switch its refuse pickup to an automated system that involves roll carts. The new collection system will