Nia Hinson

Columbia

Multimedia Journalist at KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Columbia Board of Education to review budget on Wednesday

2 days ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Columbia Board of Education to review budget on Wednesday The Columbia Board of Education will have discussions about how it plans to spend money for the upcoming school year and the impact it will have on the district's five-year plan. The district's funds includes total fund balances for the district, as well as its operating funds, comprised of general and teacher funds. According to meeting documents, CPS experienced a nearly $7 million decrease in its fund balance.
Columbia man works to spread message to end youth violence as movement grows throughout city

3 days ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Columbia man works to spread message to end youth violence as movement grows throughout city What started out as a simple effort inspired by his son has now grown into an outpouring of support for one Columbia man. Daniel Edwards moved to Columbia when he was 12 years old and said he's witnessed firsthand the lasting effects gun violence -- especially involving children -- can have on a family. Tuesday marked his cousin's birthday, who was killed back in 2018 at 19-years-old.
Neighbors push back against proposed Jefferson City subdivision over traffic concerns

4 days ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Neighbors push back against proposed Jefferson City subdivision over traffic concerns JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Some residents of a southwest Jefferson City neighborhood are worried a proposed construction project will cause traffic congestion in the area. The city is proposing building the "Walnut Hills Subdivision" off of Route C near Liverpool Drive and Rock Ridge Road.
Local pools delay opening in anticipation of cool, rainy weather

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Local pools delay opening in anticipation of cool, rainy weather JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Those looking to lay out by the pool on Memorial Day Monday in Columbia and Jefferson City may run into some trouble. According to a social media post from Jefferson City Parks and Rec, the city will delay opening the Memorial Aquatic Center and Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool until Wednesday, May 28, weather permitting. The post says the delay is due to low air and water temperatures.
New Violent Crime Abatement Team looks to curb violence in Mid-Missouri

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

New Violent Crime Abatement Team looks to curb violence in Mid-Missouri Mid-Missouri is taking steps toward curbing violence through collaborative efforts between local, state and federal agencies. The Violent Crime Abatement Team -- which began in Jan. 1 -- looks to discuss recent violent crimes and arrests in the area during monthly meetings at the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Large police presence, crime scene tape up near Nifong McDonald’s

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nia Hinson

Share Two people were shot near the Nifong on McDonald's Sunday afternoon. A CPD police officer on scene told ABC 17 News one person has life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. One man was detained, he said. CPD said they believe they have all people involved in the shooting either in custody or at the hospital.
Large police presence, crime scene tape up near Nifong McDonald's

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Large police presence, crime scene tape up near Nifong McDonald’s There is a large police presence and crime scene tape up near the McDonald's on Nifong Blvd. An ABC 17 New reporter saw at least 10 Columbia Police Department vehicles, three Boone County Sheriff Office vehicles and several ambulances around 12:50 p.m.Several evidence markers were also seen in the parking lot of the McDonald's. ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Check back for updates to this developing story.
St. Ann man injured in Camden County crash Saturday morning

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

St. Ann man injured in Camden County crash Saturday morning CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)A St. Ann man was seriously injured when his van crashed in Camden County Saturday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the 60-year-old man was driving a 2013 Ford Transit on St. Croix drive just after 5 a.m. The crash happened when his van crossed the center line-- went off the left side of the road-- and hit two trees.
Nonprofit works to connect with youth to prevent violence, crime

3 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Nonprofit works to connect with youth to prevent violence, crime The Boone County Juvenile Justice Center currently houses 19 youth, although the facility holds 45 beds. Justice Center Superintendent Tara Eppy said she thinks there's discussions every few years about whether detention is intended to be correctional, restorative or rehabilitative. She said she thinks it's a mix of them all. "I think first and foremost it's for safety and security.
Juveniles who escaped from center this month climbed recreation area fence, documents say

3 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Nia Hinson

Juveniles who escaped from center this month climbed recreation area fence, documents say Two juveniles who escaped from the Juvenile Justice Center in northern Boone County earlier this month did so by climbing a recreation fence, court documents revealed. Documents claim one of the juveniles involved in the escape is 17-year-old Ja'mez Thompson-Bey. Documents allege that he, along with another juvenile, climbed over a fence in the recreation area and ran away from the center.