Boone Archives

Union’s effect on tax-funded library’s budget not yet clear

May 24, 2022 1:57 PM Hannah Falcon

Members of Missouri’s first public library union are asking their employer for raises and increased benefits, but where would that money come from?

One hurt, homes damaged in Boone County shooting

May 24, 2022 3:57 AM Molly Stawinoga

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn’t say whether anyone was hurt.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases

May 24, 2022 4:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia bomb threat suspect remains in Kansas; extradition ordered

May 24, 2022 11:31 AM Matthew Sanders

The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare last week remained Tuesday in custody in Kansas, though he has now been ordered to return to Boone County to be tried.

One person hurt after wreck on Mexico Gravel Road

May 23, 2022 9:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person was hurt after a wreck on Mexico Gravel Road and Black Hills Road that happened around 7:30 p.m.

Columbia police investigating a crash on Rock Quarry Road

May 23, 2022 8:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a crash at Rock Quarry and Zoe Lane. Boone County Joint Communications reports Rock Quarry was blocked off due to the crash. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports the vehicle went into the woods and a tow truck was needed to get the vehicle out. Check

Daniel Boone Regional Library workers vote to form first public library union in Missouri

May 23, 2022 5:23 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) workers approved a proposal to unionize. Unofficial results from the Missouri State Board of Mediation show of the 165 eligible voters, 101 workers voted for and 55 others voted against the proposal to unionize under the name ‘DBRLWorkersUnited.’ The vote to unionize was held from Wednesday through

Autopsy set after Boone County child shooting death

May 23, 2022 11:20 AM Erika McGuire

Investigators have released few details about a shooting that killed an 11-year-old boy just north of Columbia on Saturday.

Experts warn of recession risks as home sales, construction show signs of slowing

May 23, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

Soaring inflation and rising interests have experts concerned about recession risks coming our way.

Fire department puts out Sunday afternoon apartment fire in east Columbia

May 23, 2022 5:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon with reports of animals trapped inside. Crews arrived at the Greens on Clark lane at 4:05 p.m. and saw visible smoke from the rear of a multiple-story apartment building. According to a release, firefighters brought the fire under control in

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 92 COVID cases added in past three days

May 23, 2022 3:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia woman charged after allegedly lighting man on fire

May 23, 2022 4:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman is facing a domestic assault charge after allegedly setting a man on fire Saturday morning.

MU to stop self-reporting of coronavirus cases

May 23, 2022 12:40 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri will stop asking workers and students to report their positive coronavirus test results, according to an email sent campus-wide Monday.

Columbia woman charged with trafficking in stolen identities

May 20, 2022 10:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is facing a charge of trafficking in stolen identities after a March investigation. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nikki Marie Boone with trafficking in stolen identities. Police arrested Boone on March 24 at the La Quinta Inn off I-70 for stealing and credit card fraud charges, according to

Columbia Public Schools hosting graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions

May 20, 2022 4:39 PM Erika McGuire

Families and scholars of Columbia Public Schools will be attending graduation ceremonies with no COVID-19 restrictions in place for the first time in three years.

Columbia and Jefferson City mayors hosting bike ride linking the cities

May 20, 2022 6:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Mayor Buffaloe and Mayor Tergin will both host one-way, guided bike rides to Hartsburg, MO.

Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend

May 20, 2022 4:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans attending regionals for Mizzou softball.

MoDOT gives behind the scenes of progress on Rocheport bridge

May 19, 2022 6:20 PM Leila Mitchell

Missouri Department of Transportation engineers and construction workers held a behind-the-scenes tour Thursday to show people the progress made on the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport.

Special Olympics Missouri 2022 Summer Games return to Columbia

May 20, 2022 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Special Olympics Missouri is set to host its annual summer games, as the organization is celebrating it’s first full event since 2018.

‘Silent epidemic’ of missing Missourians leaves families searching for answers and closure

May 19, 2022 4:18 PM Leila Mitchell

Hundreds of people are reported missing every year in Missouri, leaving families devastated and with many unanswered questions. While some missing persons cases are solved quickly giving families answers and closure, some cases turn cold.