Columbia Archives

As Missouri clears SAFE kit backlog, old cases find closure

May 31, 2022 1:11 PM Hannah Falcon

A Boone County man pled guilty to sexual assault in a case over a decade old due to DNA evidence found thanks to the Missouri attorney general’s SAFE Kit Initiative.

Initial court appearance set for suspect in Rock Bridge High School employee’s shooting death

May 31, 2022 1:42 PM Erika McGuire

An Illinois man accused of killing his father — an employee of Columbia Public Schools — at a Tennessee rest area was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday.

Change in prosecutor in case for man accused of killing wife in 2006

May 31, 2022 4:54 PM Leila Mitchell

A new prosecutor was requested in the case of a man who told police he killed his wife in 2019 in Columbia and reported her missing in 2006.

Man on parole for Columbia homicide accused of illegal gun possession

May 31, 2022 12:03 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a 24-year-old Columbia man on a violation of his parole for manslaughter early Tuesday, also accusing him of illegally having a gun.

Hundreds attend vigil Monday, for Columbia Public School employee killed in East Tennessee shooting

May 30, 2022 3:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Rock Bridge High School community will be hosting a vigil Monday night at the Rock Bridge High School Stadium from 7 to 8 p.m. to honor Michael Monroe Woods, Jr. of Columbia, a RBHS home school communicator.

Columbia College honors fallen marine with scholarship in her name

May 30, 2022 5:23 PM Hannah Falcon

Pichardo was an online student at Columbia College who gave her life serving in the Marines. Veterans United Foundation endowed $50,000 to Columbia College to start a scholarship in her name.

At least 100 people attend Wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Boone County Courthouse to commemorate Memorial Day

May 30, 2022 2:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its 95th annual wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse plaza Monday to honor Boone County veterans who fought for America’s freedom. You can view the order of events in the

Columbia man seriously hurt after morning wreck on Highway 22 in Boone County

May 30, 2022 3:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man was seriously hurt Monday morning after a wreck on Highway 22 west of Route 7 in Boone County.

Court date set for daycare bomb threat suspect

May 30, 2022 10:29 AM Hannah Falcon

The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare is now in custody in Boone County and expected to appear in court.

Police investigating shooting that left property damage on Typhoon Court

May 27, 2022 5:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Joint Communications is reporting Fenimore Dr in north Columbia is being shut down due to a police incident at 5:47 p.m.

Albert-Oakland pool to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, as officials remind residents of safe practices

May 28, 2022 4:43 AM Ben Fein

Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday, that the Albert Oakland pool in Columbia would open its doors for Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday.

Man charged with murder in connection with 2020 Cosmo Park homicide

May 28, 2022 7:37 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old Maurice D. Banks, Jr. in Las Vegas for his involvement in the death of Jermaine Spain. Banks is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action in connection with Spain’s death at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The Boone County Prosecutor’s

Columbia couple help open NRA Convention Friday morning

May 27, 2022 8:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia couple Brenda and Larry Potterfield helped open up the NRA’s convention Friday with an officials ribbon cutting.

Missouri traffic stop disparity falls for Black drivers during pandemic but remains high

May 27, 2022 4:25 PM Matthew Sanders

A measure of how often drivers of different races pulled over compared to their population levels shows disproportionate traffic stops for Black drivers dropped during the pandemic.

Jefferson City Police Department adds incentives to bring potential officers in

May 27, 2022 5:43 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For some time now, the Jefferson City Police Department has struggled to fill vacant officer positions, but the department was recently given resources to help bring employees in. The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed some incentives that will be included for new hires. Some perks potential candidates could look forward to

Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions

May 27, 2022 12:34 PM Hannah Falcon

Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.

City of Columbia refuse, recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive the week of June 13

May 27, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility residential curbside customers will begin receiving vouchers for refuse and recycling bags in the mail during the week of June 13.

Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers

May 27, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report

Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons

May 26, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.

Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident off Providence Wednesday

May 26, 2022 9:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after an incident involving a knife on Wednesday off of Providence and Nebraska. A Boone County prosecutor has charged D’Shawn McDonald with third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault, second-degree property damage and