Katie Greathouse

Columbia

Assistant News Director at KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO)

Assistant News Director at ABC 17 News.

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Columbia police officers make two dozen arrests during MU's 'Reading Day'

3 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Columbia police officers make two dozen arrests during MU’s ‘Reading Day’ Two dozen people were arrested Friday as parties were held during the University of Missouri’s Reading Day. Officers responded to 45 incidents in the East Campus neighborhood, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers arrested 24 people and issued 25 summonses.
No injuries reported after food truck catches fire in Hallsville

1 month ago | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

No injuries reported after food truck catches fire in Hallsville No one was injured after a food truck caught fire in Hallsville on Wednesday afternoon. The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the scene, which was located in the Dollar General parking lot in the 400 block of Route B. The fire started around 3:20 p.m.According to Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp, the owner of Trail Boss BBQ said the fire started after a generator backfired.
Lincoln University updating policies to 'reflect government guidance'

Mar 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Lincoln University updating policies to ‘reflect government guidance’ JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Lincoln University is updating its rules and regulations to reflect government guidance, according to university officials. In a statement Thursday, Lincoln University President John Moseley said that the school will not need to make “significant adjustments” to comply with public policy changes. The statement did not say what exact changes were made.
Columbia police investigate report of shots fired on Business Loop 70

Mar 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Columbia police investigate report of shots fired on Business Loop 70 Columbia police were investigating reports of shots fired on Business Loop 70 near Interstate 70 in Columbia on Thursday night. Several police vehicles responded to the scene, with officers searching along Business Loop 70, from Creasy Springs Road to Sexton Road. Officers were seen in the middle of the street, walking up and down an exit ramp and searching an underpass with flashlights.
Amber Alert issued for three missing children

Mar 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Amber Alert issued for three missing children topAn Amber Alert was issued in parts of Missouri on Thursday night for three children missing from Moscow Mills. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the suspect is Lauren Castellana, 33. Investigators say she made threats to the children and then left the home with them on Tuesday. Authorities said no contact has been made with Castellana or the children since then.
Police investigate assault in north Columbia

Mar 6, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Katie Greathouse

Share Columbia police responded to north Columbia for reports of an assault on Thursday night. At least five police vehicles responded to the 1200 block of Elleta Boulevard around 6:15 p.m. Columbia Police Department spokesperson Sarah Yoro-Massad said in an email that the case is "classified as an assault" and that no further information was available. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Police investigate assault in north Columbia

Mar 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Columbia police responded to north Columbia for an assault on Thursday night. At least five police vehicles responded to the 1200 block of Elleta Boulevard around 6:15 p.m.Columbia Police Department spokesperson Sarah Yoro-Massad said in an email that the case is "classified as an assault" and that no further information was available. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
City seeks community input on Strawn Park improvements

Mar 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

City seeks community input on Strawn Park improvements The city of Columbia is seeking public input on proposed improvements to Strawn Park. The city held a meeting Wednesday night to present the upgrades to Harmony Bends Disc Golf Course. Potential improvements include replacing boulder crossings with low water crossings, improving drainage on parts of the course, adding a drinking fountain and ADA sidewalk improvements.
Columbia man charged with child molestation

Mar 5, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Columbia man charged with child molestation A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child molestation. Prosecutors charged Timothy Maggard, 31, with first-degree child molestation on Tuesday. According to court documents, Maggard had sexual contact with a child in December 2024. The Columbia Police Department said the assault was reported to officers on Feb. 17. Investigators said someone confronted Maggard about the alleged assault over Facebook Messenger.
Man accused of sending teenager sexual messages

Mar 4, 2025 | abc17news.com | Katie Greathouse

Man accused of sending teenager sexual messages Maries County prosecutors charged a Bland, Missouri man on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to solicit a minor into sexual conduct and give her alcohol. Scott Gene Birmingham, 52, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, resisting arrest, third-degree assault and second-degree sexual misconduct.