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FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Conservation Headquarters and Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City to close to the public Monday

December 11, 2020 8:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning

December 10, 2020 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Inmate who escaped Reality House charged with rape, other charges

December 10, 2020 11:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the three inmates who escaped Reality House is now charged with rape, three counts of domestic assault and one count of unlawful use of weapon. According to court documents, Lawrence Johnson was found at a motel on Nov. 27 in the 3400 block of I-70 Drive SE. The victim told

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed

December 10, 2020 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.

Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large

December 10, 2020 3:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t

Large police presence reported in northeast Columbia

December 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of local law enforcement is at the intersection of McKee St. and Orchard lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, both Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department units are at the location. McKee St. is currently blocked off. An ABC 17 News crew is

Appeal of traffic stop findings comes before Citizens Police Review Board

December 9, 2020 4:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board is reviewing a traffic stop from September that gained attention on social media and called into question the police officer’s response.

Boone County Commission announces plan for remaining portion of CARES Act funding

December 9, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees

December 9, 2020 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia man charged in Friday morning shooting

December 9, 2020 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is now charged for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive last Friday. In the court document, Anthony Jones was looking for money from someone at a home on Greeley Drive and went to the front door. According to court documents, Jones had a confrontation

Funeral home not in distress despite more COVID-19 deaths

December 9, 2020 2:12 PM Ben Fein

The Parker Millard Funeral Home held a press conference Wednesday morning to update the community on how it is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputies arrest man after chase in northern Boone County

December 9, 2020 11:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Tuesday afternoon after a chase in the northern part of the county.

Nearly all Missouri counties currently in COVID-19 ‘red zone’

December 9, 2020 7:56 AM Zola Crowder

According to the latest White House ‘red zone’ report, obtained by ABC News, 95 counties in Missouri are currently in the “red zone,” including Boone, Cole and Callaway counties.

Columbia police arrest a suspect in the Friday morning shooting in northeast Columbia

December 8, 2020 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested Anthony D. Jones, 44, of Columbia, for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive on Friday. Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at 1:30 a.m. and when officers arrived they found a 29-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from the shooting. Jones was

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports three COVID-19 related deaths

December 8, 2020 8:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Regional Airport sees large drop in Thanksgiving travel; confident numbers will rebound

December 8, 2020 7:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport released flight numbers for the month of November on Tuesday which showed a major drop from the previous year. Despite the challenges the airport has faced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, COU is confident things will bounce back.

One treated for injuries after Boone County chase ends in crash

December 8, 2020 4:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The driver of a vehicle that sped away from a Boone County traffic stop was taken to a hospital after the chase ended in a crash, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said Tuesday.

Columbia Police looking for missing man

December 8, 2020 4:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police is asking for help locating 32-year-old Thomas Lee Spalding. Spalding was last seen after being dropped off for work at the Columbia Mall Car Wash on Nov. 13. If you have any information, please contact CPD at 573-874-7652.