Columbia Archives

Columbia and Jefferson City mayors hosting bike ride linking the cities

May 20, 2022 6:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Mayor Buffaloe and Mayor Tergin will both host one-way, guided bike rides to Hartsburg, MO.

Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend

May 20, 2022 4:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans attending regionals for Mizzou softball.

Mid-Missouri COVID-19 cases remain low, but steadily increase

May 20, 2022 11:22 AM Hannah Falcon

The Department of Health and Senior Services released new data showing coronavirus cases in Missouri are increasing, but still remain in the low transmission category.

MoDOT gives behind the scenes of progress on Rocheport bridge

May 19, 2022 6:20 PM Leila Mitchell

Missouri Department of Transportation engineers and construction workers held a behind-the-scenes tour Thursday to show people the progress made on the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport.

Special Olympics Missouri 2022 Summer Games return to Columbia

May 20, 2022 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Special Olympics Missouri is set to host its annual summer games, as the organization is celebrating it’s first full event since 2018.

‘Silent epidemic’ of missing Missourians leaves families searching for answers and closure

May 19, 2022 4:18 PM Leila Mitchell

Hundreds of people are reported missing every year in Missouri, leaving families devastated and with many unanswered questions. While some missing persons cases are solved quickly giving families answers and closure, some cases turn cold.

Daycare bomb threat suspect arrested in Kansas

May 19, 2022 8:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police is reporting that Alexzander Scott Green, 25, of St. Joseph, was arrested in connection with the bomb threat made at the daycare center on the 2400 block of West Ash Street on Tuesday.

CPS hosting graduation ceremonies for four high schools beginning Friday

May 19, 2022 7:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Public Schools will be hosting graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday for the 1,324 graduating seniors from the district’s four high schools.

Gas prices hit record high as travel ramps up for Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2022 11:59 AM Hannah Falcon

As mid-Missourians plan their Memorial Day trips, you may want to budget a little extra for gas this year.

Suspect in KinderCare bomb threat has previous charges

May 19, 2022 11:55 AM Marina Diaz

The suspect in this week’s bomb threat at a Columbia daycare has been prosecuted for other felonies in the past, including in connection with the shooting death of a family member.

Vigil held to share concerns about removal of oak trees from MU’s Francis Quadrangle

May 19, 2022 9:26 AM Zachary Farwell

A vigil Thursday morning hopes to bring attention to removing more than a dozen pin oak trees from the University of Missouri’s campus.

Mother donates breast milk to help mothers in need

May 18, 2022 8:30 PM Erika McGuire

As the baby formula shortage continues across the country, mothers are choosing to donate their breast milk. Not only are donations increasing but so is the demand.

Columbia liquor store’s license could be revoked after fatal crash

May 18, 2022 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

A downtown Columbia liquor store’s license to sell alcohol could be revoked next month after a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation found it sold to a minor who was then involved in a deadly crash.

Central Missouri Humane Society temporarily closes due to COVID

May 18, 2022 7:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Central Missouri Humane Society has temporarily closed due to a staffing shortage caused by the coronavirus.

Parents’ drive for better life inspires University of Missouri President Mun Choi

May 18, 2022 5:09 PM Deborah Kendrick

Choi sat down for an interview with anchor Deborah Kendrick to mark AAPI month.

Charges filed in Columbia daycare bomb threat

May 18, 2022 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors have filed charges in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare center.

Columbia Public Schools hopes insurance will help cover costs of lawsuit over face masks

May 18, 2022 9:19 AM Zachary Farwell

Through August 2021, the school district had spent $6,246 defending itself against the lawsuits.

Police confirm officers recovered inert grenade last week in downtown Columbia flowerbed

May 18, 2022 8:16 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed officers recovered an inert grenade in downtown Columbia last week. Police responded to the 700 block of East Broadway around noon on May 11. Witnesses at the scene told ABC 17 News the device was found in a flowerbed in front of Central Bank. A bomb

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should voters decide on Columbia’s roll cart ban?

May 18, 2022 1:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to rescind a ban on rolling trash bins instead of putting the question on the ballot.

City of Columbia wants residents’ help for ARPA fund spending

May 17, 2022 10:29 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is conducting a community engagement project to figure out the best way to spend the second half of its American Rescue Plan funding. The city has spent half of the $25 million in ARPA funds, but still has areas in need of the funds. For over a year