Columbia Archives

Inside Faurot Field ahead of Saturday’s kickoff

September 24, 2020 6:55 PM Lucas Geisler

Mizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach

September 24, 2020 8:09 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.

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.

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

Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19

September 24, 2020 1:05 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.

Lane closure scheduled on Ashland Road Monday in Columbia

September 24, 2020 3:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Monday, a contractor for Bluebird Network, plans to locate an existing utility in Ashland Road. This will cause a lane closure of the westbound lane of Ashland Road between College Avenue and East Campus Drive, followed by the eastbound lane. The work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed

Football field at Rock Bridge High School

Columbia Board of Education strips name from Rock Bridge field

September 24, 2020 9:37 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.

Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field

September 24, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.

University of Missouri police arrest man with a knife early Thursday

September 24, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.

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.

Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend

September 23, 2020 3:20 PM Ben Fein

A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions

September 23, 2020 4:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for boards and commissions. If you want to apply, the City Clerk’s Office needs to receive applications by 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. Applications are available on the City’s website at CoMo.gov on the City Council page. Boards and commissions are a

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.

Superintendent: CPS needs to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop; school board to discuss return to class

September 23, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death

September 23, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.