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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

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County high schooler tests positive for COVID-19; 31 students in quarantine

September 23, 2020 2:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’

September 23, 2020 11:54 AM Zola Crowder

Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offering flu vaccines

September 23, 2020 3:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is now administering flu vaccines through school-based flu clinics, outreach clinics around Boone County, and curbside appointments. Experts say the flu vaccines is crucial this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a flu vaccine does not protect you against COVID-19, it can help

Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests

September 23, 2020 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on

Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail

September 23, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.

Some businesses found with no violations in the third week of September.

Most Boone County establishments clean in third week of September

September 23, 2020 10:43 AM Molly Stawinoga

In the third week of September, the Columbia/Boone County Health Department inspected at least 36 establishments across the county.

Local experts discuss concerns about voting by mail

September 22, 2020 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Tuesday marked the first day mail-in ballots were sent to voters.

Columbia man, charged in an April shooting, arrested again while out on bond

September 22, 2020 4:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police arrested a Columbia man Monday morning while he was out on bond for an April shooting. Officers say they recognized the man as a suspect in several thefts.