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Body identified at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area

August 8, 2022 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

Searchers have found a body believed to be a missing man in Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation area north of Columbia.

Boone County House candidate files ethics complaint against opponent; opponent says he reported limited activity

August 8, 2022 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

The Democratic candidate for the 50th House District has filed a campaign finance complaint against his Republican opponent, his campaign said in a news release Monday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 COVID cases since the pandemic started

August 8, 2022 4:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Man charged after allegedly burglarizing Midway Antique Mall

August 8, 2022 2:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Sunday at 9:11 a.m., a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a suspect that allegedly burglarized the Midway Antique Mall Sunday morning.

Authorities search for missing person at Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area

August 7, 2022 6:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The scene location has been corrected. The Boone County Fire District and Boone County Sheriff’s Office are searching the Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area in Columbia on Sunday, for a person who went missing while fishing. Search and rescue teams told ABC 17 News crews they arrived at the state park around

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ends Sunday

August 7, 2022 5:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for families to take advantage of the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday here in Missouri. The holiday for the state takes place every year, allowing families to save on school related items purchased during the first weekend of August. Items included in the School Tax Free

Troop F responds to fiery crash Saturday afternoon

August 6, 2022 2:56 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F investigated a crash on I-70 that had a car in flames.

Multiple back-to-school events scheduled in Columbia Saturday

August 6, 2022 4:43 AM Joushua Blount

Multiple back to school events will be taking place in Columbia Saturday, set to offer free goods and services to students and parents as back-to-school preparations begin.

Columbia and Jefferson City opt out of back-to-school tax holiday for the last time

August 5, 2022 12:23 PM Sarah Higgins

Columbia and Jefferson City are among the Missouri cities opting out of the back-to-school tax holiday again this year.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations up again

August 5, 2022 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

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Columbia police, feds seize $180,000 worth of methamphetamine, documents say

August 5, 2022 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police seized 20 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $180,000 on the street along with suspected fake pills that might contain fentanyl and guns Wednesday, according to court documents.

Free summer lunch program in Columbia to end this month

August 5, 2022 6:27 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A free summer lunch program for children and teenagers in Columbia will end this month. Workers with the “Lunch in the Park” program are scheduled to end meal service at Douglass Park on Friday. The lunches are available for anyone up to 18 years old from noon to 1 p.m. While meal

Beyond Meat will lay off 40 people after multi-million dollar loss

August 4, 2022 8:49 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Plant-based food company Beyond Meat announced it’s laying off 40 people after a multi-million dollar loss, but the company didn’t say if the layoffs would affect the company’s Columbia plant. In a press release, the company reported its second largest quarter ever in terms of money made in the second quarter of 2022,

THURSDAY UPDATE: COVID-19 hospitalizations jump in Boone County

August 4, 2022 5:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The number of people with COVID-19 in Boone County hospitals rose about 20% between Wednesday and Thursday, according to numbers reported by the county health department.

Columbia woman to serve five years probation after 2021 robbery

August 3, 2022 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman will serve five years probation following her role in an April 2021 assault.

Former top assistant sworn in as Boone County prosecutor

August 3, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The only candidate for Boone County prosecuting attorney was sworn in to the job Wednesday, a day after the primary election.

Medical emergency causes crash near Missouri River bridge in Boone County

August 3, 2022 2:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A medical emergency caused a crash near the Missouri River Bridge construction site. The driver, Benjamin Hall, 53, of Libby, Montana was driving westbound on I-70 when the medical emergency occurred causing a 2000 Ford F350 to travel off the side of the road and hit a rock bluff. The area is

Newcomer Roy Lovelady wins Third Ward Columbia City Council seat over incumbent Karl Skala

August 2, 2022 5:23 PM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady, the 38-year-old co-founder of a non-profit and small business owner, has won the Third Ward seat for Columbia’s city council over incumbent Karl Skala in a historic special election.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 48 new COVID cases

August 3, 2022 5:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia company seeking tax incentives for expansion

August 3, 2022 11:15 AM Matthew Sanders

Equipment rental company EquipmentShare applied with Boone County for Chapter 100 bonds last week.