Columbia Video Archives

Amazon employee gives details on the night of the deadly tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois

December 13, 2021 7:29 PM Chanel Porter

As lives were lost that night, Quigley said he was one of the lucky ones that got his route down early.

Red Cross responds to tornado damage in affected Missouri areas

December 12, 2021 7:37 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After devastating tornados tore through six states including Missouri, The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas coordinated with local and state emergency management to sent out crews to assist communities affected by the devastating tornadoes. Responders were sent to the Greater St. Louis area including St. Charles County where homes were

Jury suspends deliberation in Lynlee Renick trial

December 8, 2021 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The defense called Lynlee Renick to the stand as the third day of her trial at the Boone County Courthouse began. The trial is being heard here on a change of venue with a jury brought in from Clay County, Missouri.

The Biden administration announced a new strategy to counter corruption and illicit finance

President Biden to speak on $1 trillion infrastructure bill Wednesday in Kansas City

December 7, 2021 9:36 PM Chanel Porter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden will travel to Kansas City Wednesday to deliver remarks on a new infrastructure bill and how it will impact the state of Missouri. The President will land at Kansas City International Airport around 1 p.m. tomorrow before heading to the Kansas City Transportation Authority to give remarks at

Alleged co-conspirators testify in trial over Montgomery County snake breeder’s murder

December 6, 2021 10:34 AM Matthew Sanders

Lawyers for a woman accused of killing her snake breeder husband in Montgomery County blamed Ben Renick’s death on his wife’s ex-boyfriend during opening statements in her murder trial Monday.

Local football coaches say the game has been made safer over time as MU Health care aims to continue the protocol process

December 5, 2021 7:36 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local football coaches recognize that rules and protocols have progressed over the years to make the game safer, and MU Health Care aims to continue addressing the issue with the opening of a sports concussion clinic. The center, which is now opened in Columbia, is designed to accommodate a patient as early

Advocates for safely storing guns speak out after Michigan school shooting

December 1, 2021 7:07 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the details were released that the suspect’s father purchased the semi-automatic gun used in a Michigan high school shooting four days before the incident, advocates for safely storing guns offer advice. Adam Duncan with North Star Training said storing guns in the home is broken down into two categories; home defense

Giving Tuesday marks the start of CoMoGives to support non-profits across Mid-Missouri

November 30, 2021 6:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Giving Tuesday marks the start of CoMoGives, a nearly decade long program dedicated to raising funds for non-profits across Mid-Missouri. This year marks the ninth campaign of CoMoGives and the program that started with 30 organizations and raising $62,400 has now turned into 148 organizations and last year raised $1.6 million. John

Staffing issues result in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter not accepting walk-ins

November 29, 2021 5:29 PM Chanel Porter

Monday through Friday this week there will be limited access to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter due to staffing issues.

How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates

November 24, 2021 5:37 PM Chanel Porter

Package thefts are the most common form of theft during the holidays, and this problem has only grown over the past year with more online purchases during the pandemic.

Staffing issues may affect winter clearing of state, local roads

November 10, 2021 6:58 PM Chanel Porter

The Missouri Department of Transportation said it’s several hundred employees short of typical staffing levels going into winter — when MoDOT crews are likely to be called on to keep roads clear of snow and ice.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some Missouri teachers are getting an extended Thanksgiving break while others are left frustrated

November 22, 2021 6:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving breaks began for some schools across Mid-Missouri Monday after some districts decided to extend the holiday break this year to provide some relief to staff and students. Jefferson City and Southern Boone are two of many that extended their break, saying that the demands of the past 18 months have worn

Columbia-based defense attorneys David Tyson Smith and Jennifer Bukowski weigh in on the Rittenhouse verdict.

Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict

November 19, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the

Major Missouri employers take stance against OSHA’s vaccine mandate

November 17, 2021 4:49 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday that they have suspended all activities related to requiring employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccination or COVID-19 testing. This comes just five days after three major Missouri employers, Missouri Farm Bureau, MFA Oil, and Doyle Equipment Manufacturing, filed suit claiming

Columbia police investigate Sunday morning after an officer involved shooting leaves one dead outside of Vibez Lounge.

Leaders of Columbia and community members question whether security training should increase in Downtown Columbia

November 16, 2021 4:49 PM Chanel Porter

After eight shootings have happened in the Downtown Columbia area within the past two months, Columbia leaders and community members have begun conversations about if security training should increase in the area.

Sister of man killed by police wants justice for brother’s death

November 15, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

A woman who identified herself as the sister of the man shot and killed by Columbia police Sunday morning wants more answers from police about what happened.

Man charged in connection with Sunday shooting in downtown Columbia

November 15, 2021 2:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after Sunday’s shooting at Vibez Lounge.

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones and the owner of Vibez address downtown violence issues after one man was killed

November 14, 2021 7:14 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After one man was killed during an officer involved shooting at Vibez Lounge in Downtown Columbia early Sunday morning, a community briefing was held where the owner of the Lounge exchanged words with CPD Police Chief Geoff Jones about the violence in the area. R’Velle Fair, owner of Vibez Lounge, said Sunday

Murder suspect’s wife reacts after he’s captured in Iowa

November 10, 2021 12:18 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mark Achterberg was taken into custody Wednesday night in Creston, Iowa. Boone County prosecutors charged Achterberg on Tuesday with first degree murder in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidman. “This is such a sad and preventable situation,” said Kerra Prohaska, Achterberg’s wife. “My heart goes

Deputies searching for man charged with first-degree murder after Columbia shooting

November 9, 2021 5:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man in connection with a deadly shooting.