Molly Stawinoga, Author at ABC17NEWS

Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant

July 8, 2020 11:23 am Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the…

A car crash blocks part of Rangeline Street early Monday morning.

Driver leaves scene of Columbia crash blocking off part of Rangeline Street

July 6, 2020 3:42 am Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash early Monday morning shut down part of Rangeline Street in…

Several CPD officers are searching for a suspect who ran away on foot.

Man leads police on foot chase in north Columbia

July 3, 2020 4:21 am Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police are searching for a man who led them on a chase early Friday…

Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America vendors taking extra precautions amid COVID-19

July 2, 2020 10:35 am Molly Stawinoga

The annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July festival will take place without any COVID-19 health orders in…

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 am Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live…

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 am Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News…

CPD responds to Bodie Drive Friday morning.

Police: Woman hurt in Bodie Drive shooting

June 26, 2020 6:17 am Molly Stawinoga, Matt Ragsdale, Zola Crowder

Columbia police officers say one person was injured in a shooting on Bodie Drive early Friday…

Police respond to the area of Scott Boulevard and Arlene Drive early Friday morning.

Columbia police investigate shots fired on Scott Boulevard

June 26, 2020 4:19 am Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department confirmed shots were fired near Scott Boulevard and Arlene Drive early Friday…

Police investigate shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia.

Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia

June 19, 2020 2:57 am Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department confirmed shots were fired early Friday…

WATCH: Boone Hospital chief medical officer talks state reopening

June 18, 2020 5:17 am Molly Stawinoga

Watch live as ABC 17 News speaks with the chief medical officer at Boone Hospital Center in…

VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 am Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m.…

MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism

June 5, 2020 8:03 am Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of…

A car flips onto its roof in a suspected DWI crash in Columbia.

Underage man arrested in DWI crash

June 3, 2020 8:43 am Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia man, 20, is being held in the Boone County Jail on suspicion of driving while…

Protesters set fire to a police car in Kansas City.

Protests rock St. Louis and Kansas City

May 31, 2020 7:11 am Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Groups gathered in Kansas City and St. Louis overnight Saturday, joining the nationwide protests against the death of George…

Columbia police investigate a shooting off of Circus Ave.

Police investigate shooting in central Columbia

May 31, 2020 3:00 am Molly Stawinoga

Columbia Police Department responded to shots fired off of Circus Ave. in…

SATURDAY UPDATES: Reservations full, waiting list available for Boone testing event

May 30, 2020 7:38 am Molly Stawinoga

Reservations for community testing event in Boone County are…

From May 4 through May 25, COVID-19 cases increased from 96 to 123 in Boone County.

Boone County continues phased reopening as COVID-19 cases rise

May 26, 2020 11:31 am Molly Stawinoga

The total number of confirmed cases in Boone County is now at 123. Twenty-two of those are…

Only one arrest made in at least nine Columbia May shootings

May 25, 2020 3:20 pm Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police have responded to at least nine shootings in May, but only one resulted in an…

One person drowned in Lake Taneycomo Friday night.

Man drowns in lake near Branson as holiday weekend begins

May 23, 2020 7:47 am Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a man drowned Friday night in Rockaway Beach,…

UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic

May 19, 2020 11:07 am Molly Stawinoga

The University of Missouri Board of Curators will hear about multiple financial scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a worst-case…