LATEST NEWS
Woman accused of assaulting Columbia shelter employee
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was charged on Wednesday after she was accused of assaulting a shelter employee on Tuesday. Yolanda Blakey, 38, was charged with first-degree assault. Casenet describes her as a Columbia resident, but her address is listed as “unknown.” She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial The post Woman accused of assaulting Columbia shelter employee appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Moberly residents mourn layoffs at local radio stations
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly residents are mourning the loss of a staple in their community, after layoffs reportedly occurred at local radio stations KWIX, KRES, KIRK and KTCM. Some former employees bid farewell to the stations on Tuesday on their social media accounts. The stations, which are owned by Alpha Media Group reportedly laid off The post Moberly residents mourn layoffs at local radio stations appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
South Columbia residence 'significantly damaged' after early morning fire
COLUMBIA — A trailer home is significantly damaged after an early morning fire in South Columbia. The Boone County Fire Fire Protection District responded to the home on Ponderosa Street at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, when smoke was found coming out of a back bedroom. The first crew began extinguishing...
Minor injuries reported in two-car crash on Highway 63
A two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 63, five miles south of Moberly, at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, leading to minor injuries for one of the passengers. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2020 Chrysler Voyager, driven by 39-year-old Amber D. Sickler of Moberly, Missouri, collided with the rear of a 2004 Dodge Ram operated by 83-year-old Carl E. Heuer of Clark, Missouri. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of the incident.
Request made for more residential lots near Richland, Olivet roads in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a plan to build more residential lots near the intersection of Richland Road and Olivet Road. The plan would have to be approved by the City Council. A public hearing for the City Council is set for...
Columbia introduces DIVERT Program, Homeless Outreach Team to help connect people with social programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Wednesday formally introduced its DIVERT Program and Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) to the public. The program and HOT are aimed at weaving social services into the city's public safety and justice system. According to Human Services Manager Steve Hollis, of the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human The post Columbia introduces DIVERT Program, Homeless Outreach Team to help connect people with social programs appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Kraft Heinz tax break could still bring new tax revenue to Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Food company Kraft Heinz is seeking a 75% property tax break on new equipment for its Columbia plant on Waco Road. It is planning a $92 million expansion that would replace up to three manufacturing lines and "decarbonize" the facility. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick -- who signed a letter in The post Kraft Heinz tax break could still bring new tax revenue to Boone County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia man charged with drug trafficking after Boonville traffic stop
A Columbia man made an initial court appearance in Cooper County Court on Wednesday, after being charged with drug trafficking. Prosecutors charged Gregory Gramm Kespohl with Second Degree Trafficking Drugs. Court documents state that Boonville Police pulled Kespohl over on May 2. The officer said that he found a magnetic...
Neighbors shook up after Monday's shots fired incident on Rice Road
Melanie Camden, a Columbia resident and a middle school teacher, says it's been a scary week, after she was nearly caught in the crossfire during a shots fired incident at Rice Road Monday night. No one was hurt during the incident, according to Columbia police. However, it was a close...
Tracking the exit of severe storms, nicer and cooler weather the rest of the week
TONIGHT: Severe weather exits the area before sunset. Clouds gradually clear with lows falling into the lower 50s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a chance for a few sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: Severe thunderstorms are possible south of I-70 through about 7:00...
Columbia to install 15-minute curbside parking signs, meters on Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parking Utility will begin installing 15-minute curbside pickup parking signs and meters in downtown Columbia on Monday, according to a press release from the city. Nineteen curbside-parking meter locations were picked in collaboration with members of the Downtown Community Improvement District, the release states. A map provided by The post Columbia to install 15-minute curbside parking signs, meters on Monday appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.