WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses COVID-19 case jump
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to talk about the rise in COVID-19 cases.
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University of Missouri faculty oppose outsourcing plan after ‘disruptive protests’
The University of Missouri Faculty Council approved Thursday a resolution that opposes the possible elimination of nearly 250 jobs.
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Hotel occupancy drops by half in May for Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The number of Columbia hotel rooms used in May dropped by 50 percent compared to May 2019, according to numbers obtained by ABC 17 News. The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau said hotels reported an occupancy rate of 30.8 percent of the month of May. That’s down from the 60.3 percent
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Mizzou warns workers after ‘disruptive’ protest over replacing custodial services
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The head of the operations division of the University of Missouri sent his staff an email threatening discipline after a protest over custodial and landscaping jobs became “disruptive.” In an email obtained by ABC 17 News, the vice-chancellor of operations Gary Ward said while the university respects the right to peacefully protest,
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University cutting positions to make up for COVID-19-related losses
Check back for state and local COVID-19 updates throughout the day.
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Traffic stop guidelines could shine light on disparities
The Columbia Police Department began limiting its traffic stops to primarily hazardous moving violations when the COVID-19 pandemic began in order to limit contact between officers and citizens. Now, the department has expanded those guidelines through the end of the year.
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Sports return in Columbia with a different look under COVID-19
Recreational sports in Columbia resumed last month, and so far most spectators and players have been diligent in following social distancing guidelines, a parks and recreation supervisor said.
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Columbia Regional Airport is seeing significant drops in traffic compared to 2019
The Columbia Regional Airport saw 95 percent fewer passengers last month compared to May 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed travel.
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COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.
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Boone County Commission orders property cleanup nearly 2 years after fire
Two years after a home east of Columbia burned, the Boone County Commission has approved the removal of the debris left behind.
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Lawyers in Columbia lawsuit tied to arson case argue before Missouri Supreme Court
The Missouri Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in a civil dispute tied to a 2014 Columbia arson case.
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.
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New Columbia/Boone County health order to go into effect Tuesday as cases continue climb
Columbia and Boone County will see a new health order go into effect on Tuesday despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit
Continue ReadingSUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
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Two teens shot in south Columbia
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after two people were shot in south Columbia Saturday morning. Law enforcement responded to a call for shots fired near the 500 block of South Scott Boulevard around 2 a.m. A police department news release said the two victims, 13- and 16-years-old, went to the hospital in two separate
Continue ReadingCharges dropped after Missouri man accused of threatening victims with nude photos
A Cuba, Missouri man was booked Thursday into the Boone County Jail on allegations that he threatened to post nude photos and videos of other people.
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Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump
A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.
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Columbia man charged with having child pornography
Boone County deputies arrested a Columbia man Friday after a raid on his home in which they allegedly found images and a video of children having sex.
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Cases of protesters hit by vehicles forwarded to Boone County prosecutor
Columbia police said Friday that they have submitted reports to the Boone County prosecutor’s office in the cases of two protesters hit by vehicles and are now investigating further.
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