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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia employ mental health workers to go on police calls?

August 8, 2023 4:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man who was reportedly suicidal died last week after exchanging fire with officers, Columbia police have said.

Parts needed to repair traffic signal near Columbia Library to arrive late this week

August 7, 2023 8:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A damaged traffic signal in near the Columbia Library may not be fixed until late this week. A traffic signal at South Garth Avenue and West Broadway Street began operating as an all-way stop on Friday after a crash. One of the traffic signals became damaged from tjhe crash, according to an

Louisiana man arrested after child molestation charge filed in Boone County

August 7, 2023 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Louisiana man was booked into the Boone County Jail on Sunday night after a child-molestation charge was filed in June. Forrest D. Stevens, 61, of Hammond, Louisiana, was charged on June 1 with first-degree child molestation. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An court appearance was

Family of man who died in Columbia police shooting asks to see body cam footage

August 7, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

The family of the 22-year-old man who died Friday during an officer-involved shooting in Columbia has hired a lawyer and sent a letter to Columbia Mayor Barbra Buffaloe.

18 year old dies in three-vehicle crash in Columbia

August 6, 2023 4:06 PM Isabella Roberts

A teenager died Saturday night in a motorcycle accident in Columbia.

Man charged in deadly Douglass Park shooting pleads guilty to manslaughter

August 7, 2023 1:17 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged with first-degree murder for a 2020 shooting in Columbia’s Douglass Park pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Monday.

Columbia man accused of 2020 Douglass Park murder in court Monday morning

August 7, 2023 4:46 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The man accused of murder in a deadly shooting on Aug. 25 at Douglass Park is set to face a judge Monday morning for a pre-trial conference. Rickey Murry, 51, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after he’s accused of killing Corey Jordan in 2020. A Boone County assistant

Three hurt after a crash in Boone County Saturday

August 6, 2023 10:07 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people are in the hospital recovering from injuries after an afternoon crash in Boone County Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 63 at Peabody Road. Troopers say 59-year-old Curtis D. Hart, of Columbia Missouri, and Ahlea L. Rogers,

Columbia man dies in crash on I-70

August 5, 2023 7:09 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police shared the name of the man who died in a crash that shut down I-70 in Columbia. The eastbound lanes of I-70 near the U.S. 63 interchange are back open after they were shut down for about an hour Saturday evening for a deadly crash. Around 5 p.m. Missouri State

Police shoot at suicidal man after taking fire in Columbia; suspect killed

August 4, 2023 4:41 PM Ryan Shiner

A large police presence was seen Friday afternoon at a southern Columbia apartment complex and highway patrol troopers have been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

‘Agreement reached’ in trial for man accused in fatal 2020 Douglass Park shooting

August 4, 2023 9:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plea deal could be accepted by Monday for a man accused of shooting and killing a man in Douglass Park in 2020. Rickey Murry, 51, is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful gun possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Murry appeared in court Friday by

Missouri Missing postpones search for missing man because of weather

August 4, 2023 3:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Missing announced on its social media that it will be postponing a search for a missing man. The organization said it is postponing a search originally set for Saturday for Daniel Thompson due to recent rainfall totals and the likelihood of inclement weather. Thompson, 41, of Columbia, was reported missing on

Tree limb on power line causes Columbia house fire

August 3, 2023 10:55 PM Ryan Shiner

A falling tree limb ignited a house in south Columbia late Thursday.

Fiji member accused in Santulli case sentenced to probation

August 3, 2023 7:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the University of Missouri fraternity members accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case was sentenced Thursday at the Boone County Courthouse. Alec Bradley Wetzler, 21, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in April to supplying liquor to a minor and buying liquor as a minor, both misdemeanors. Wetzler was sentenced on

Eighth and Cherry parking garage in Downtown Columbia to reopen Friday

August 3, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Thursday press release that the Eighth and Cherry parking garage will reopen Friday. The parking garage has been closed since June for a renovation project. The City initially expected the project to be finished Friday, Aug. 11. Renovations, according to the press release, included: Waterproofing

Man found guilty of murder in 2020 Quail Drive shooting

August 3, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to say Dawson was found guilty by a jury. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting and killing Rod Jones in 2020 in the 2700 block of Quail Drive has been found guilty of two felonies. Bobby Dawson, 42, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia have enough recycling dropoff spots?

August 3, 2023 4:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia city government is thinking about putting a new recycling dropoff on the city’s north side.

Cause of deadly Columbia apartment fire undetermined; possibilities identified

August 2, 2023 5:20 PM Lucas Geisler

Fire investigators in Columbia could not fully determine how a deadly apartment blaze that killed two children started in December, according to a report obtained by ABC 17 News.

Man accused of murdering pregnant woman shows pattern of domestic violence

August 2, 2023 12:18 PM Hannah Falcon

The Columbia man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia Solid Waste schedules public meeting to discuss recycling center on Oakland Gravel Road

August 2, 2023 4:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility is hosting a public meeting next week to discuss a proposed recycling dropoff center on Oakland Gravel Road, according to a Wednesday press release. The meeting will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Conference Room 1C at Columbia City Hall. Public comments can also