Boone Archives

Columbia-based construction company makes shortlist for Missouri River bridge replacement project

March 2, 2021 3:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

MoDOT has started reviewing construction company proposals for the $240 million project to replace the Missouri River bridge in Rocheport.

Rollover crash slows traffic on Interstate 70 near Midway

March 2, 2021 11:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A rollover crash led authorities to close the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 in the Midway area Tuesday morning.

First-dose clinic at the Village of Bedford Walk

Visitor restrictions in hospitals and senior living communities ease up as coronavirus case numbers decrease

March 2, 2021 11:54 AM Chanel Porter

Hospitals and senior living centers are welcoming more visitors as the number of active coronavirus cases in Boone County sinking below 100 and vaccine distribution rolls on.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should officials continue to ease coronavirus restrictions?

March 2, 2021 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County health department said Monday it is easing some of the business restrictions in coronavirus health orders.

New health order says restaurants and bars may resume normal operating hours

March 1, 2021 3:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Bars and restaurants in Boone County will no longer have to close early starting Thursday.

State representative defends encouraging CPS to tell Columbia teachers’ union to ‘go to hell’

March 1, 2021 8:38 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state representative from Boone County said he feels the Columbia Public School District should push back against influence he feels a local teachers’ union has on its decision-making. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) made the comment in an email on Jan. 31. Basye was responding to an email from Lynn Barnett,

Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help with homebound, homeless and other hard-to-reach groups

March 1, 2021 12:37 PM Meghan Drakas

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose and can be stored at normal refrigeration temperatures compared to extremely cold refrigeration temperatures required for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.

MONDAY UPDATES: MU Health Care announces 6,200 doses coming this weekend

March 1, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Boone County Health Department to provide update on new health order

March 1, 2021 3:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Boone County Health Department will announce a new health order Monday afternoon.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses coming to Mid-Missouri just days after approval

March 1, 2021 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.

Police searching for suspect after they shot through a door

February 28, 2021 2:40 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Jacobs Place around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease

February 28, 2021 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.

Police arrest man following an assault on Hirth Avenue

February 27, 2021 10:51 PM Sydney Olsen

There was a large police presence on Hirth Avenue Saturday around 10:30 p.m.

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, new city app

February 28, 2021 5:33 AM Ben Fein

City council is set to meet Monday to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, a new app for the city and CARES Act funding, among other items.

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus

February 27, 2021 7:32 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.

Crash shuts down New Haven Road

February 27, 2021 10:24 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash where a vehicle was on its side Saturday night around 10 p.m.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Troopers use spike strips to end vehicle pursuit

February 27, 2021 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One person has been taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit that ended outside of Columbia.

SATURDAY UPDATES: FDA issues emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine

February 27, 2021 2:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 478 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total up 477,950.

A crash leaves an MU Police cruiser damaged near Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd.

Crash leaves MU Police car damaged outside Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 10:34 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MU Police cruiser was damaged in a crash in Columbia Saturday morning. It happened in the intersection of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd. around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in the crash. MU Police said there were no injuries. Our crews saw police conducting a field sobriety test on the

Rescheduled vaccinations continue at Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 4:47 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care will continue rescheduled vaccinations at Faurot Field Saturday.