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One in custody for domestic assault after large police scene in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police officers took one man into custody after an alleged domestic assault incident in north Columbia. A Columbia Police spokesperson tells ABC 17 News a man was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in minor injuries. No names are released at this time. ABC 17 viewers shared video The post One in custody for domestic assault after large police scene in north Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
First responder warns of dangers of downed power lines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders are warning people to avoid downed power lines in extreme weather, ahead of a chance for severe storms Saturday and Sunday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the chance of 60+ mph winds, hail, and tornadoes for some Western Counties. Boone County Fire Protection The post First responder warns of dangers of downed power lines appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Storm damage, power outages reported throughout Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri counties experienced damage as storms moved through Thursday night. Sedalia Fire Chief Matthew Irwin said the fire department started getting calls around 7 p.m. The department responded to 18 calls in 90 minutes. The calls included trees into homes, power lines down and lightning strikes. He said that there were The post Storm damage, power outages reported throughout Mid-Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Hearing on peace officer’s license of former Cooper County Jail staffer accused of manslaughter set for September
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cooper County Jail staff member who was accused of manslaughter will have an Administrative Hearing Commission hearing over the status of her peace officer’s license. A hearing for Rachel Atherton is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, according to AHC documents. Atherton...
Volunteers commemorate Katy Trail State Park 1990 opening with Founder's Day events
BOONVILLE — Officials with Missouri State Parks, Edward Jones and Westminster College Saturday celebrated the Katy Trail’s “Founder’s Day.” The event commemorated the anniversary of the trail’s opening in 1990. Missouri State Parks officials hosted several events along the Katy Trail in honor of...
Teen hurt in crash on Missouri 124 in Boone County
A 16-year-old Hallsville teen was hurt in a crash Thursday night in Boone County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online crash report states that the crash happened on Missouri 124 at Route U at 10:50 pm. The report states that the teen was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer eastbound.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Columbia man accused in gas station killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Thursday against a Columbia man who was accused of shooting and killing another man at Columbia gas station. Seth Andrew Brinegar, 18, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. According to The post Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Columbia man accused in gas station killing appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia's Citizens Police Review Board reviews policy on body-worn cameras
Columbia's Citizens Police Review Board is continuing its audit of police department policies. This time they were looking at the one on body-worn cameras and whether there are any suggestions for updates. Resident concerns centered on rules about when a camera is activated (providing examples of when it should have...
Thompson Center's new building to serve students with autism will open in 2026
A new building scheduled to open in 2026 will allow the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment to more than double its annual visits of the individuals with autism it serves. It's part of the University of Missouri. Official on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new building at...
Boonville gets new weather radar atop its water tower
Just west of Columbia in Cooper County, Boonville is now the new owner of a Climavision radar. The Louisville-based company uses x-band technology to get radar readings closer to the surface. X-band radars are smaller than the normal radars you would see in Kansas City or St. Louis, but they do have a higher target resolution, giving a finer picture to meteorologists of what is happening closer to the ground.
Columbia churches and volunteers revive history through cleanup efforts
Thousands of volunteers serviced and cleaned up various parts of Columbia on Saturday as part of ForColumbia's annual day of serving. ForColumbia was founded in 2015 with the goal of bringing people together to serve the community. More than 2,300 community volunteers and 57 churches partnered in the effort at...
Here's what you need to know: Friday, April 26
The threat for potential severe weather will begin on Friday morning. Round 1 on Friday looks to be the least concerning of the rounds. There will likely be thunder, with a limited potential for small, pea-sized hail. Every round of storms will have a domino effect for the rest of...
Salon is serving and affirming in Columbia
For many people going through the process of transitioning, a haircut is typically the first step in their journey. Danny Vaughn, a hairstylist at Studio Flair, strives to be a safe space for transgender people in Columbia.
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