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Columbia kitchen fire leaves one injured

March 6, 2021 10:06 AM Ben Fein

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire in Columbia Friday night.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest to host ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival Saturday

March 6, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

The Ragtag Film Society is set to host both online and socially distanced events to commemorate the day The True/False Film Festival would typically kick off.

Columbia bars prepare for first weekend with normal hours of operation

March 5, 2021 4:53 PM Victoria Bragg

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department this week released a revised county health order that relaxes some of the restrictions on businesses.

Bomb threat evacuates Sturgeon school

March 5, 2021 2:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Sturgeon school building was evacuated because of a bomb threat school officials say.

Court documents: Dispute over $40 led to murder on W. Millbrook Drive

March 5, 2021 11:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say a dispute over $40 led to a fatal shooting on W. Millbrook Drive last month.

Suspect arrested for Feb. 15 Columbia murder

March 4, 2021 5:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyreese Perkins, 19, of Columbia, Thursday for the homicide of Jakob Cole. Cole was found shot on the 4700 block of west Millbrook Dr. on Feb. 15. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired on the evening of Feb. 15 in the area of W Millbrook Drive

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 26 new COVID-19 cases; active cases below 100

March 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia bars and restaurants happy for extended business hours under new health order

March 4, 2021 2:45 PM Zola Crowder

The new Columbia/Boone County health order is officially in effect with several changes in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.

Boone County to loosen restrictions on bars, restaurants Thursday

March 4, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia issued a new health order Monday that is set to go into place at noon on Thursday.

Columbia duo charged with exploitation of the elderly

March 3, 2021 11:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are accused of exploiting the elderly after allegedly doing bad overpriced work for couples around Boone County. According to court documents, Seth Webb and Austin Carter took money from two victims to complete work that was unsatisfactory. An industry professional told police that the work that was down was only

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Boone County Jail: Detainee allegedly snuck gun into jail

March 3, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday afternoon, Boone County Jail detention staff allege a detainee hid a gun in a body cavity and snuck it into the jail after finding it during a search of the housing unit. Officials report that Amy Wilhite was in possession of the gun in her belongs. Amy Wilhite Officials say

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves intersection improvement for Route 63 in Ashland

March 3, 2021 6:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved intersection improvements planned for Route 63 in Ashland between the junctions of Route Y/Route M and Route H. Officials awarded the project to S & A Equipment & Builders, LLC Wednesday, the company put in a low bid of $4,418,755.87. The project consists of

New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes

March 3, 2021 5:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather, and the newest additions John Warner Middle School is no exception.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases

March 3, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Black community hopes for more vaccination events in comfortable settings

March 3, 2021 12:22 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia/Boone County health department hosted a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church to reach members of Columbia’s Black community.

Duplex damaged in west Columbia fire

March 3, 2021 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both units of a west Columbia duplex were damaged in a fire Wednesday morning. Watch a replay of live video from the scene in the player below An ABC 17 News crew could see flames coming from the window of a duplex on Germantown Drive. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building

Outreach vaccination event held for Columbia’s Black community

March 3, 2021 8:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic Wednesday to “provide direct access for members of the Black community.”

Latest federal report shows only one Missouri county in the ‘red zone’

March 3, 2021 5:48 AM Ben Fein

Only one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.