Columbia Archives

Man accused of arson linked to Boone County house fire

September 30, 2020 12:18 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man faces an arson charge linked to Tuesday house fire north of Columbia.

Rapid testing could bring kids back into the classroom

September 30, 2020 11:51 AM Zola Crowder

President Donald Trump announced a plan to make rapid COVID-19 available for students and teachers but it’s unclear if the plan will have any effect for CPS.

Community flu vaccination events begin in Boone County

September 30, 2020 5:09 AM Ben Fein

Wednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.

Missouri Supreme Court rules against Columbia man in arson case

September 29, 2020 10:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man acquitted of paying someone to set a home on fire will not get a new trial in a lawsuit connected to the incident. The Supreme Court of Missouri ruled against a request today from lawyers for Mehrdad Fotoohighiam. A jury in Boone County found him not guilty last

A jump in absentee votes does not mean a change in election outcome

September 29, 2020 6:49 PM Sydney Olsen

It has been one week since mail-in ballots were sent out and absentee voting began in Missouri. Both Cole and Boone Counties have already seen a large amount of people vote absentee.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Environmental Health issues violation report on AMF Town and Country Lanes; Boone County adds 3 COVID-19 deaths

September 29, 2020 11:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone Hospital Center announces transition date from BJC system

September 29, 2020 8:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone Hospital Center Board of Trustees and BJC HealthCare have agreed to an April 1, 2021 date for Boone Hospital Center’s full transition from the BJC system. The date was originally set for January 1, 2021. The three-month adjustment change is largely a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “The Trustees

Online interested parties meeting for Holly Avenue traffic calming project scheduled for Oct. 5-16

September 29, 2020 8:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works department is requesting public feedback regarding the Holly Avenue traffic calming project. The project is intended to use traffic calming devices to lower operating speeds on Holly Avenue from Parker Street to Oakland Gravel Road. Holly Avenue is seventh on the 2018 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

Columbia Stormwater Utility hosting meeting regarding Hickman Sixth and Seventh Street Stormwater Improvements

September 29, 2020 7:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(COLUMBIA, MO) – The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility is holding an interested parties meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Columbia Public Schools parking lot near the intersection of Sixth Street and Hickman Avenue, to discuss the upcoming Hickman, Sixth and Seventh Street Stormwater Improvements Project. The purpose of this

MU's new COVID-19 antibody research project

MU starts a new data survey and COVID-19 antibody test research project to see how common the virus is on campus

September 29, 2020 6:32 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri is collecting random students, staff and faculty survey data and voluntary blood samples for a multidisciplinary research project to see how common COVID-19 antibodies are within the MU community.

Columbia Police release footage of Passions Adult Boutique armed robbery

September 29, 2020 3:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Police have released surveillance footage from Passions Adult Boutique on the early morning Sept. 24 armed robbery.

Firefighters: No one hurt in north Columbia house fire

September 29, 2020 2:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County firefighters said a Tuesday afternoon residential structure fire north of Columbia ended with no injuries.

Columbia Public Schools updates grab and go meal routes

September 29, 2020 12:26 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools announced updated routes for its grab and go meal delivery program on Monday.

University of Missouri not mass testing students

September 29, 2020 12:12 PM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri is not testing all students for COVID-19, only those who show symptoms or are close contacts.

Police: MU Alert connected to University Avenue burglary

September 29, 2020 9:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say a University of Missouri Alert sent out Monday afternoon was related to a burglary at a residence on University Avenue.

Boone County sheriff and county commissioner discuss thefts at Midway

September 28, 2020 7:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of larceny and burglaries in the are of Midway in Boone County over the last few weeks.

Boone County fire crews respond to north Columbia barn fire

September 28, 2020 9:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County fire crews are responding to a large structure fire north of Columbia. ABC 17 has crews on scene who say at least seven fire engines have responded to the scene on North Creasy Springs Road. ABC 17 crews report a barn caught fire. According to the man who called

Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order

September 28, 2020 7:21 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.

University of Missouri: Person with a knife in East Campus

September 28, 2020 2:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri officials say a person with a knife was seen Monday afternoon in East Campus.

CPS discusses success of online school

September 28, 2020 11:45 AM Zola Crowder

Some teachers and parents have struggled with online learning since the school year started.