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Schnucks to try new natural foods concept at old Lucky’s location

May 21, 2020 1:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Schnucks will try out a new store concept at the Lucky’s Market location in downtown Columbia.

Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement

May 21, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.

Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic

May 20, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.

Chuck Graham, former Columbia state legislator and disabilities advocate, dies

May 20, 2020 4:03 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chuck Graham, a former state representative and senator from Columbia, passed away overnight. Graham’s wife, Kate Graham, said on Facebook that the former legislator and advocate for people with disabilities died from an apparent heart attack. Chuck Graham was 55 years old. Graham served in the Missouri General Assembly from 1997 to

Columbia police investigating robbery, shooting

May 20, 2020 2:43 AM Brittany Wiley

Police are investigating a robbery and shooting in north Columbia early Wednesday.

Places of worship take different approaches under Columbia reopening order

May 20, 2020 1:15 PM Ben Fein

Two Columbia houses of worship — a church and a synagogue — are taking different approaches to deal with social distancing requirement and occupancy limits under the county’s reopening order.

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison in connection with 2018 Sylvan Lane killing

May 20, 2020 11:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

A woman was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a 2018 deadly shooting on Sylvan Lane.

Police arrest woman after stabbing outside Columbia Lowe’s

May 19, 2020 5:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police and a crime scene van were outside a Lowe’s store on Conley Road on Tuesday afternoon.

Boone County health director lays out three-month plan for reopening

May 19, 2020 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

The Boone County health department director laid out a three-month plan for reopening the county during Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting.

UM System budget scenarios include plan for escalated COVID-19 pandemic

May 19, 2020 11:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

The University of Missouri Board of Curators will hear about multiple financial scenarios related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a worst-case $500 million budget hole if the outbreak worsens.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Capitol Plaza Hotel furloughs 100-plus

May 19, 2020 10:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Boone County online COVID-19 hub offers more data

May 19, 2020 9:25 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia and Boone County leaders unveiled a new online hub for COVID-19 information Tuesday morning.

IN DEPTH: Boone County’s COVID-19 cases in May

May 18, 2020 8:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has kept its average daily case gains below one for throughout May. The county added nine cases of COVID-19 since May 1, but the seven-day average of cases over that time has remained below one, according to an analysis done by ABC 17 News. The county had reached an average

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 and budget

May 18, 2020 5:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.

WATCH: Columbia mayor addresses increase in COVID-19 cases

May 18, 2020 5:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece spoke with ABC 17 News on Monday as the city council met to discuss COVID-19 and its hit on the fiscal 2021 budget.

Expanded absentee voting amid COVID-19 likely won’t be available by June election

May 18, 2020 12:15 PM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved an expansion of absentee voting for the rest of 2020.

Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders

May 17, 2020 6:49 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated

Columbia City Council to discuss budget changes amid COVID-19

May 17, 2020 7:42 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council will hold a meeting Monday night at 7 p.m., in which both the budget and COVID-19 will be big talking points.

Officers investigate a scene on Derby Ridge in Columbia.

Columbia police searching for car after multiple shootings Saturday

May 16, 2020 5:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.

Local business owner not impressed with new health department update

May 15, 2020 9:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large