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Boone County sheriff and county commissioner discuss thefts at Midway

September 28, 2020 7:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of larceny and burglaries in the are of Midway in Boone County over the last few weeks.

Boone County fire crews respond to north Columbia barn fire

September 28, 2020 9:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County fire crews are responding to a large structure fire north of Columbia. ABC 17 has crews on scene who say at least seven fire engines have responded to the scene on North Creasy Springs Road. ABC 17 crews report a barn caught fire. According to the man who called

Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order

September 28, 2020 7:21 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two more COVID-19 related deaths; 2 Morgan County residents die from coronavirus

September 28, 2020 5:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County Courthouse resumes phase 3 operations

September 28, 2020 5:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The 13th Judicial Circuit Court announced today it returned to phase three from phase one of its operational plan.

Boone County deputies investigate shooting north of Columbia

September 28, 2020 3:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews blocked off a road north of Columbia Monday afternoon for a law enforcement situation.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports fifth COVID-related death

September 27, 2020 2:29 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a total of 123,406 COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday.

Columbia business sees successful weekend, health department gives no suspensions

September 27, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

One local business saw a successful weekend after the University of Missouri’s first home football game, while the local health department did not suspend any operating permits in Columbia on Saturday.

Columbia firefighters work extrication crash downtown

September 26, 2020 4:50 PM Molly Stawinoga

Fire crews responded to a crash in downtown Columbia Saturday around 4:45 p.m.

Judge favorable to release for woman accused of Montgomery County murder

September 25, 2020 4:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge said he’s inclined to release a woman accused of her husband’s killing from jail, but wanted more details on the plan. Judge Kevin Crane said at a Friday court hearing that he would grant Lynlee Renick’s request to get out of jail on her own recognizance. That

Columbia police partner with private lab to help solve 2019 Baby Doe Case

September 24, 2020 7:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in

State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19

September 24, 2020 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three counties report 20+ recoveries in daily reporting

September 24, 2020 11:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools

September 24, 2020 5:26 PM Riane Cleveland

Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.

Contractor causing lane restriction scheduled on East and West Briarwood Lane Friday

September 24, 2020 4:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Beginning Friday at 9:30 a.m., CAM, LLC, City of Columbia Public Works contractor, plans to apply a product called CRF on a section of East Briarwood Lane and West Briarwood Lane. This will result in a lane restriction until 12:30 p.m. the same day, weather permitting. CRF is an asphalt maintenance product

Columbia Police investigate Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Boutique

September 24, 2020 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of

Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law

September 23, 2020 5:55 PM Sydney Olsen

On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.

Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County

September 23, 2020 10:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene