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Centralia man sentenced to four years in prison after vehicle chase

May 17, 2020 7:04 PM Sydney Olsen

A Centralia man pleaded guilty to several charges after a vehicle chase that ended in Boone County.

Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders

May 17, 2020 6:49 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated

Officers investigate a scene on Derby Ridge in Columbia.

Columbia police searching for car after multiple shootings Saturday

May 16, 2020 5:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.

Local business owner not impressed with new health department update

May 15, 2020 9:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large

Chase involving multiple agencies ends in arrest

May 15, 2020 8:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended in an arrest Friday night.

Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations

May 15, 2020 8:50 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses

May 14, 2020 2:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.

Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones

May 14, 2020 7:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long

WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss

May 14, 2020 6:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

County commissioner says colleagues tried excluding him from COVID-19-related meeting

May 13, 2020 10:52 PM Katie Greathouse

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A conference call scheduled for elected officials in Boone County was canceled Wednesday after its legality was brought into question. Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry claims fellow commissioners, Janet Thompson and Dan Atwill, tried to leave him out of the call. He told ABC 17 News he had no knowledge of

What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

Search for missing Columbia woman ends for the week

May 12, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The search for a missing Columbia woman has wrapped up for the week because of expected rain and storms.

Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2020 11:33 AM Amber Tabeling

A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.

Police: Missing Columbia teen found safe

May 12, 2020 5:49 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say a teen who was reported missing has been found and is safe.

Man accused of causing two small explosions in Columbia residence

May 12, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors filed an arson charge against a Columbia man accused of setting off two explosions on Monday.

Man wanted in Boone County arrested in New York state

May 12, 2020 9:46 AM Matthew Sanders

A man wanted in a February burglary that led to an officer-involved shooting was arrested Monday in New York state.

Boone County business owner sues health director over COVID-19-related restrictions

May 11, 2020 4:40 PM Lucas Geisler

A Boone County daycare owner sued the area health department Monday over local COVID-19 regulations on businesses, asking a judge to put an end to those restrictions.