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Room at the Inn to open its doors tomorrow

December 12, 2020 7:41 PM Victoria Bragg

The Room At the Inn winter shelter opens its doors for the season Sunday at 7 p.m.

Missouri’s phased COVID-19 vaccinations could start next week

December 12, 2020 4:57 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will soon enter phase one of their vaccine roll out plan after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The state says their plan revolves around three principles; vaccination, coordination, and communication. The first phase of that plan will begin in limited numbers, before the end of the year.

Police arrest Columbia woman for assault and resisting arrest

December 12, 2020 3:44 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is being held in the Boone County Jail Saturday after being arrested for assault. Columbia Police arrested 22-year-old Jerika D. Owens, of Columbia for assault and resisting arrest Friday. CPD was dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to the 300 block of Brewer Drive for a report of a disturbance. According

Columbia man charged with murder after May 2020 shooting in St. Louis

December 11, 2020 6:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with 1st-degree murder and other charges after allegedly shooting the victim during a drug deal. According to court documents, Jamar Burns went to a St. Louis Taco Bell to buy marijuana from Darion Powell. During the purchase, Burns allegedly shot Powell and told another person to

Columbia man sentenced 15 years for 2019 shooting

December 11, 2020 5:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison for in a shooting of a man on June 26, 2019. Cortez Brimmage pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges for his role in the shooting. Cortez got into a fight in the 1500 block of Tupelo Place in Columbia

Columbia housing program makes thousands in CARES Act grants available for local nonprofits

December 11, 2020 2:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Housing and Community Development is offering thousands in grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to area residents.

Car damaged in shooting at W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection

December 11, 2020 10:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say a car was damaged in a shooting near the W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection Thursday night.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning

December 10, 2020 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inmate who escaped Reality House charged with rape, other charges

December 10, 2020 11:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the three inmates who escaped Reality House is now charged with rape, three counts of domestic assault and one count of unlawful use of weapon. According to court documents, Lawrence Johnson was found at a motel on Nov. 27 in the 3400 block of I-70 Drive SE. The victim told

Columbia police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium

December 10, 2020 10:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a possible shooting at the intersection of Broadway and Stadium. Columbia Police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium on Dec. 10, 2020. An ABC 17 News crew is reporting a large group of police on scene as well as a CSI van. Our crew can see evidence

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed

December 10, 2020 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.

Columbia police arrest man in connection with weekend shooting on Orchard Lane

December 10, 2020 10:59 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man Thursday in connection with a weekend shooting in the northeast part of the city.

Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large

December 10, 2020 3:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t

Large police presence reported in northeast Columbia

December 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of local law enforcement is at the intersection of McKee St. and Orchard lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, both Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department units are at the location. McKee St. is currently blocked off. An ABC 17 News crew is

Appeal of traffic stop findings comes before Citizens Police Review Board

December 9, 2020 4:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board is reviewing a traffic stop from September that gained attention on social media and called into question the police officer’s response.

Boone County Commission announces plan for remaining portion of CARES Act funding

December 9, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees

December 9, 2020 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia man charged in Friday morning shooting

December 9, 2020 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is now charged for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive last Friday. In the court document, Anthony Jones was looking for money from someone at a home on Greeley Drive and went to the front door. According to court documents, Jones had a confrontation