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Woman settles years-long lawsuit with special Columbia taxing district

June 10, 2021 4:58 PM Lucas Geisler

Each side agreed Tuesday to drop the lawsuit that Jennifer Henderson brought against the Business Loop 70 Community Improvement District in 2016.

Columbia city manager to retire in January

June 10, 2021 3:12 PM Matthew Sanders

John Glascock will retire on Jan. 14, 2022, the city said in a news release.

Show-Me State Games bring post-pandemic hope to Columbia residents, city leaders

June 10, 2021 2:38 PM Ben Fein

Columbia city leaders, residents, participants and vendors say they are thrilled to see large-scale events like the Show-Me State Games and Missouri State Senior Games return to Columbia.

Boone County deputies searching for vehicle and driver after chase

June 10, 2021 10:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said a man is on the run after leading deputies on a chase Wednesday night.

Emergency crews respond to the intersection of Worley Street and Providence Road in Columbia after a crash.

Car causes little damage after crashing into Columbia home

June 10, 2021 8:06 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Worley Street in Columbia was closed off Thursday after a car crashed into a home around 7:30 a.m. Officials with the Columbia Police Department told ABC 17 News crews at the scene that two cars were involved in a fender bender at the intersection with Providence Road. One car crashed

The Show-Me State Games’ return expected to benefit Columbia economy

June 10, 2021 6:15 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Show-Me-State Games are coming back to Columbia. This return will impact hospitality businesses that benefit from large events bringing people into the city. Back in 2019, the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau reported more than 20,000 athletes were involved, bringing a total

Columbia pool opens after staffing shortages cause delay

June 9, 2021 9:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia pool is back open after a delay due to staffing shortages. The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opened Wednesday and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. Each day there are two sessions, noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City of Columbia’s Parks and Rec Department says

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone Health to host Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on June 19

June 9, 2021 4:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone Health will be hosting a Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Boone Hospital and it is open to anyone 18 and older. Boone Health also hosts a vaccination site located at the Columbia Mall where you can receive the Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson

Boone County Fire Protection District and the City of Columbia agree to an alternative emergency route

June 9, 2021 7:32 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District and the City of Columbia agreed on an alternative emergency route for first responders during construction for a new roundabout at Sinclair, Old Plank and Route K. Construction on the roundabout first started on Monday. At that time the Fire Protection District did not have an

Chance of motorcycle crashes increases with warmer weather

June 9, 2021 3:48 PM Leila Mitchell

Officials said Wednesday — the day after a deadly motorcycle crash near Columbia — that the possibility of such crashes will only grow with warm weather.

MU Campus Dining workers complain about cut in summer hours, but university says they were offered other jobs

June 9, 2021 4:24 PM Ben Fein

Campus Dining workers at the University of Missouri are set to hold a news conference Wednesday to air grievances about having hours cut during the summer.

Columbia Public Schools projected to spend $4.6 million more than it’s bringing in during the 2021-22 school year

June 9, 2021 3:19 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools held a public hearing Wednesday for its 2021-22 school year budget. Meeting documents project the district will spend nearly $4.6 million more than it will bring in. Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur reviewed the budget for the school year and members of the community commented after the presentation. The

Shots-fired call on Demaret Drive turns up no evidence of damage, injuries

June 9, 2021 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies were called to the 700 block of Demaret, just east of Columbia, at about 6:40 p.m. on reports of a large crowd gathering and shots being fired.

MU Health care to shift focus, as mass vaccination clinics close

June 8, 2021 5:19 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Faurot Field will host its last COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic Thursday, as MU Health Care says they will now shift their focus to smaller outreach clinics in primary care clinics. Brad Myers with MU Health Care said the hope is that in bringing the vaccine closer to residents, they will be able

Columbia man killed in Old Plank Road motorcycle crash

June 9, 2021 9:32 AM Matthew Sanders

A 31-year-old Columbia man was speeding on his motorcycle when he died in a head-on crash Tuesday on Old Plank Road, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Columbia airport travel up 500% in May, though still not back to pre-pandemic levels

June 9, 2021 5:41 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport saw a 500% increase in travelers last month compared to May of last year, but traveler numbers are still not back up to pre-pandemic levels. In May, the Columbia Regional Airport saw 13,672 passengers travel through the airport, which was a 506.3% increase in travelers compared to May

Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

TUESDAY UPDATE: Cole County to adds coronavirus vaccine sites with mobile pantry locations

June 8, 2021 4:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County will be adding more locations at mobile pantry locaitons in the month of June. SATURDAY, JUNE 5Helias Football Stadium – Lower Level1305 Swifts Highway in Jefferson City9 – 11 a.m.COVID Vaccines availableTUESDAY, JUNE 8Trinity Lutheran Church13007 Route C in Russellville1:30 – 3:30 p.m.COVID Vaccines availableTHURSDAY, JUNE 10Knights of Columbus1822 Tanner Bridge in Jefferson

Local hospitals reporting more COVID-19 hospitalizations as transmission rates spike in northern Missouri

June 8, 2021 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hospitals in Mid-Missouri are reporting a small increase in people battling COVID-19, as transmission rates go up and vaccinations continue to decline. According to the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, 30 people were dealing with COVID-19 infections in hospitals. Of those, 18 are in the ICU, and nine are on ventilators. Only four

No charges filed against drivers, protesters involved in 2020 incidents in downtown Columbia

June 8, 2021 4:16 PM Lucas Geisler

Assistant prosecutor David Hansen laid out his reasoning in an 11-page letter to Columbia police Chief Geoff Jones on Tuesday.

MU Health Care starts select location vaccine distribution

June 8, 2021 5:55 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care started its new select location coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday. According to a press release from MU Health Care, instead of offering large, centralized vaccination events moving forward, MU Health Care will instead provide the coronavirus vaccine at select clinics and pharmacies. MU Health Care will offer vaccinations at different locations