Boone Archives

WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected

February 28, 2022 3:55 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview with the candidate here.

CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri

February 28, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are

MU Health Care closes COVID-19 testing site amid falling cases

February 27, 2022 7:08 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s COVID-19 testing clinic on Keene St. has closed its doors, but the health system still offers tests. Eric Maze, spokesman for MU Health Care, said the hospital’s incident command team based on case data and community prevalence felt like it was a good time to close the clinic. “Our

Second suspect arrested in connection to Talon Road shooting

February 25, 2022 4:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A large police presence is being reported in northeast Columbia.

Missouri American Water acquires Hallsville wastewater system

February 25, 2022 9:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri American Water has acquired the Hallsville wastewater system, which serves approximately 700 customers in Boone County.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate below 8%

February 25, 2022 10:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Winter weather sending some people to the hospital

February 24, 2022 4:40 PM Kennedy Miller

MU Health hospital is reporting the recent winter storm is sending even more people to the hospital than the last snowstorm.

Highway patrol identifies Ashland man killed in rollover crash on Highway 63

February 25, 2022 7:21 AM Zachary Farwell

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Thursday night after a crash on Highway 63 in Ashland. Troopers said the rollover crash happened in the northbound lanes of the highway near Forsee Road just before 7:40 p.m. John D. Forsee, 54, lost control of his pickup truck after he

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions

February 25, 2022 6:21 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,

Jury acquits Columbia woman of trespassing that protested in a tree

February 24, 2022 9:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

A jury acquitted a Columbia woman that protested the city’s building of a trail.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service

February 24, 2022 5:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

Police detain second teenager in deadly McKee Street shooting

February 24, 2022 11:54 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has detained a second teenager after a deadly shooting on McKee Street. Police said Thursday that the 16-year-old boy was taken into custody on possible charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and assault. @ColumbiaPD Columbia Police detain a second juvenile involved in homicide at a residence in

A CPS student was hit walking to the school bus Wednesday morning.

Columbia Public Schools to start two hours late; JC Schools on snow routes in Callaway

February 24, 2022 4:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Lingering ice and snow will have Columbia Public Schools students going to class late Friday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County report a new coronavirus-related death; 22 new cases

February 24, 2022 3:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

People feel fatigued after several snowstorms this season

February 23, 2022 8:36 PM Leila Mitchell

This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued.

Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:48 PM Kennedy Miller

Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Courts will remain open during winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health Department reports drop in COVID-19 patients at Boone County hospitals

February 23, 2022 2:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices

February 23, 2022 7:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.

Columbia opening overnight warming center through Friday as homelessness discussions continue

February 23, 2022 5:31 AM Ben Fein

The emergency overnight warming center located at the Wabash bus station in Columbia is set to open through Friday, according to a press release, as the city deals with below freezing temperatures.