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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Boone County hosts first solidarity walk to mark Juneteenth
Boone County hosts several events to celebrate Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States on Friday.
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Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia
The Columbia Police Department confirmed shots were fired early Friday morning.
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Boone County ready to relax more COVID-19 restrictions
The Columbia/Boone County health director unveiled Thursday a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect next week.
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Man charged in deadly Columbia shooting claims innocence
A man accused of being an accessory to a Columbia killing says he was at the scene of the alleged crime but was not part of the shooting.
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner talks about next step in reopening
Southern District Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry will appear live on ABC 17 News at 5 and 6 to answer questions about the county’s COVID-19 recovery.
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WATCH: Boone Hospital chief medical officer talks state reopening
Watch live as ABC 17 News speaks with the chief medical officer at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Continue Reading City of Columbia working to help minority-owned, woman-owned businesses
The city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.
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Man charged with reckless driving near downtown Columbia protesters
A Fayette man has been charged in Columbia’s municipal court after an incident during a downtown protest this month.
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Realtors: Columbia housing market remains stable despite drop in sales
Columbia saw a decline in houses sold and houses on the market in May.
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Woman dies after Centralia hit-and-run crash
A woman was killed after a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Centralia.
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Three charged with selling heroin in Boone County
Three people face drug charges in Boone County after allegedly leading police on a chase Monday.
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Ashland Board of Aldermen appoints new police chief
The Ashland Board of Alderman will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Boone administration building.
Continue Reading Boone Hospital allows all patients to have visitors
Boone Hospital Center said in a news release Tuesday morning it’s allowing all patients to have at least one visitor.
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Vehicle crashes through building in north Columbia
Firefighters say a building on Paris Road was damaged after an SUV crashed through it late Monday night.
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Public talks to Columbia City Council about inequity, racial injustice
The Columbia City Council heard from several members of the public about their frustrations with police and support of protests during the council’s Monday meeting at City Hall.
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Columbia Public Schools releases graduation plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools released more information on 2020 graduation plans. The district plans to hold several in-person graduation ceremonies from July 30th-August 2nd. Dates of in-person graduation ceremonies: Rock Bridge High School, Thursday, July 30 (with Friday, July 31 for additional ceremonies if necessary based on student participation)Douglass High School, Friday, July
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County active COVID-19 cases decrease
Updates about COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri and the state will be posted here.
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Boone County to remain under health order as state rules expire
Much of Missouri will no longer be under any COVID-19 health orders starting Tuesday.
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