Boone County health director lays out three-month plan for reopening
The Boone County health department director laid out a three-month plan for reopening the county during Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting.
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UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri Board of Curators will hear about multiple financial scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a worst-case $500 million budget hole if the outbreak worsens.
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New Boone County online COVID-19 hub offers more data
Columbia and Boone County leaders unveiled a new online hub for COVID-19 information Tuesday morning.
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IN DEPTH: Boone County’s COVID-19 cases in May
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has kept its average daily case gains below one for throughout May. The county added nine cases of COVID-19 since May 1, but the seven-day average of cases over that time has remained below one, according to an analysis done by ABC 17 News. The county had reached an average
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Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 and budget
The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.
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WATCH: Columbia mayor addresses increase in COVID-19 cases
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece spoke with ABC 17 News on Monday as the city council met to discuss COVID-19 and its hit on the fiscal 2021 budget.
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Expanded absentee voting amid COVID-19 likely won’t be available by June election
Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved an expansion of absentee voting for the rest of 2020.
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Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues
Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.
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Centralia man sentenced to four years in prison after vehicle chase
A Centralia man pleaded guilty to several charges after a vehicle chase that ended in Boone County.
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Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders
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
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Columbia police searching for car after multiple shootings Saturday
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
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
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Chase involving multiple agencies ends in arrest
A chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended in an arrest Friday night.
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Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations
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.
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MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses
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.
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Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones
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
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
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.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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County commissioner says colleagues tried excluding him from COVID-19-related meeting
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
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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