Autopsy: manner of death of Boone County assistant fire chief ruled accidental
The Boone County Deputy Medical Examiner has ruled the cause of death of the Boone County Assistant Fire Chief who died in July as drowning.
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Traffic slows on I-70 after tractor-trailer turns over into median, driver has ‘significant injuries’
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says an Odessa man was seriously injured Wednesday evening after a crash on Interstate 70 in Cooper County. Christopher Wanager, 62, was driving a 2005 Freightliner Columbia westbound when it went off the left side of the road and hit the median cable barrier. The tractor-trailer then
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Columbia working on changes to city code amid new law impacting Citizens Police Review Board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is working on updating its city code to comply with a new law that officially went into effect on Wednesday, that will limit the power of the Citizens Police Review Board. Senate Bill 754, which was signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson in July, focuses on modifying
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Downtown Columbia businesses expect large crowds, increase security for Mizzou’s season opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers will face Murray State in its season opener on Thursday, which has some local businesses preparing for large crowds. On Wednesday, MU Athletics announced it had achieved its goal of extending its sellout streak to six straight games at Faurot Field. While many will be inside the stadium, others
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Education bill that will allow charter schools in Boone County goes into effect Wednesday
A new law goes into effect Wednesday that will raise teacher salaries and allow for charter schools in Boone County.
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Lane closures announced for section of West Broadway in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Repairs to a section of West Broadway in Columbia will require lane closures on Thursday, according to a Wednesday press release from Columbia Public Works. Crews will conduct repairs between Clinkscales Road and Maplewood Drive between 7 a.m.-noon Thursday. Work is expected to be completed at noon. At least one lane of
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Man accused of stealing bike from student in Hickman High School parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged after he allegedly took a bicycle from a student on Wednesday in a parking lot at Hickman High School. Benjamin Bowman, 48, was charged with stealing, drug possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $21,000
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Repair project to close Columbia bridge in for two weeks in September
Columbia Public Works is set to close both the driving lanes and the sidewalk on the East Boulevard Bridge starting Sept. 23 for repairs.
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Boone Health awarded $475K in ARPA funding to expand hospital unit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health was awarded $475,000 in ARPA funding from the Boone County Commission to expand its progressive care unit. Boone Health says that the money will help double the unit from 16 beds to 32. The hospital believes that this expansion will allow for a better flow of patients, while also helping
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Some Columbia residents optimistic about city’s transit study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Columbia bus riders say a transit study could be key to decreasing long wait times. On Tuesday, Columbia Public Works held its final open house for the Go COMO transit study at Wabash Bus Station. The city has held multiple open houses since the study began in August 2023, aimed at
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines available at Hy-Vee
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee, Inc. announced in a Tuesday press release that newly approved COVID-19 and flu vaccines are now available at its pharmacies. The announcement comes a day after officials said the updated vaccine from Pfizer will be available with MU Health Care after Labor Day. The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency
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Sidewalk repairs to close shoulder at Grindstone Parkway on Tuesday
Crews will construct a new sidewalk on the south side of Grindstone Parkway between Hyde Park Avenue and Norefleet Drive.
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Missouri vehicle theft rates climb; Insurance agents share tips to protect your car
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police still have no new information on a string of vehicle break-ins captured on video in northern Columbia earlier this month. CPD spokesman Brain McNeill told ABC 17 they don’t have any updates on an incident report that on Aug. 13 after ring camera video showed at least three people wearing
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Still no money spent from Columbia public inconvenience fee
Nearly eight years into the city charging developers for closing streets, sidewalks and parking downtown, Columbia has not spent any of the money collected.
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MU Health Care to receive updated Pfizer vaccine next month
MU Health Care will receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, according to the co-chair of the vaccine committee.
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Property damage reported after shots fired in West Columbia Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed Sunday afternoon shots were fired in West Columbia Friday night. In a social media post, the department said it responded to the 1000 block of Interstate 70 Drive Southwest for a report of shots fired at 7:37 p.m. The post states footage from a nearby business shows
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Columbia businesses react to report of shots fired Friday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Friday night. An officer at the scene told ABC 17 News police were not aware of any injuries related to the investigation. Around 7:40 p.m. Friday, an ABC 17 News reporter observed at
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Plea hearing set for man accused in Columbia baby’s death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A plea hearing is set for a man accused of killing a baby several years ago in Columbia. Judge Kevin Crane set a plea hearing for Aug. 30 at 1:30 p.m. for Staffone Fountain. He’s currently charged with felony murder, endangering a child and abandoning a corpse for the death of
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The Columbia Police Department investigated reports of shots fired in West Columbia on Friday night.
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Educators hope new Boone County Nature School will enhance CPS curriculum
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and the Missouri Department of Conservation cut the ribbon to officially open the Boone County Nature School on Friday. The new school will serve fifth-grade students from all six Boone County school districts through unique “place-based” education as well as the public through special conservation-related programming. According to CPS
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