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Police respond to early morning shooting at west Columbia gas station

May 15, 2020 11:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A release from CPD said police were called to the Petro Mart at 1004 N. Stadium Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.

Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations

May 15, 2020 8:50 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Columbia police arrest man wanted for alleged kidnapping

May 15, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jail records said a Columbia man accused of kidnapping and other felonies was arrested by police.

Police: Disturbance at Paris Road gas station involved a gun

May 14, 2020 1:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew reported seeing multiple vehicles with their lights on at the Fast Lane gas station in the 2100 block of Paris Road.

MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses

May 14, 2020 2:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.

Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones

May 14, 2020 7:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long

WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss

May 14, 2020 6:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Columbia man gets probation for violating Iran sanctions

May 14, 2020 5:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man will serve two years of probation after he pleaded guilty last year to falsifying records about shipments ultimately headed to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.

What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

University of Missouri to pay $175,000 to settle open records lawsuit

May 13, 2020 8:23 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. The Beagle Freedom Project asked the university for records pertaining to cats and dogs used for research. The university initially said the group would need to pay $82,222 for the

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year

May 13, 2020 4:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.

Crews close a portion of Clark Lane for two-vehicle crash

May 13, 2020 1:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia crews closed a portion of Clark Lane east of the connector for a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.

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Columbia man sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charge

May 13, 2020 7:45 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.

Search for missing Columbia woman ends for the week

May 12, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The search for a missing Columbia woman has wrapped up for the week because of expected rain and storms.

Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2020 11:33 AM Amber Tabeling

A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.