Local News Archives

Columbia resident says Mediacom outage impacted his work-from-home

July 7, 2022 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

After two days of little to no internet access for some Mid-Missouri Mediacom customers, the outages appear to be resolved.

Weather Alert Day: Heat subsiding, but severe storms possible tonight

July 7, 2022 3:21 PM John Ross

BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through late tonight as the threat for severe storms increases this evening. Storms with the potential of producing large hail, damaging winds, and the threat of an isolated tornado. SETUP: An active upper pattern has developed rounds of storms across the upper

University of Missouri reaches settlement with former football assistant coach Dooley

July 7, 2022 5:15 PM Matthew Sanders

A trial in a former Mizzou football assistant coach’s lawsuit against the university has been canceled after the two sides reached a settlement, according to court records.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County health care system capacity moves to yellow status

July 7, 2022 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indiana man charged after drugs seized during traffic stop in Montgomery County

July 7, 2022 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Muncie, Ind. man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested on the morning of June 28 after a traffic stop.

MoDOT seeking public comment on Interstate 70 in Boone County

July 7, 2022 3:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MoDOT is seeking public comment on a study of Interstate 70 through Columbia, including potential alternatives at the I-70/Highway 63 Connector.

Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal

July 7, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.

Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia Thursday morning

July 7, 2022 5:25 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after shots were fired on Premier Lane early Thursday morning.

Woman seriously injured after golf cart crash in Camden County

July 6, 2022 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A woman was seriously injured after a golf cart crash at the Golf Club at Deer Chase in Linn Creek Wednesday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the FDA ban Juul sales?

July 7, 2022 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The FDA briefly banned Juul sales last month but now says it will delay that decision.

Columbia man sentenced after downtown shooting

July 6, 2022 11:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is sentenced to eight years in prison for assault after he shot at police in downtown Columbia in Jan. 2021.

Four injured after two-vehicle crash in Callaway County

July 6, 2022 11:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on Route WW on Wednesday afternoon in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Erynn Knight, 18, of Fulton, was driving a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am and pulled out from a private drive in front of a 2007 Jeep

CDC recommends Boone County residents to wear masks indoors

July 6, 2022 9:54 PM Marina Diaz

There has been an uptick in Boone County’s COVID-19 numbers according to the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings

July 6, 2022 7:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.

Preparations begin at Columbia VA for free housing and assistance to help veterans get care

July 6, 2022 8:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Site preparations began for a new Fisher House location on the campus of Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Two separate crashes on Wednesday morning temporarily close Highway 63

July 6, 2022 6:46 AM Siobhan Harms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two morning crashes three hours apart slowed traffic on Highway 63 on Wednesday. At 4:09 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department responded to a crash at Highway 63 at Grindstone Parkway. The first Columbia Fire crew arrived just before 4:20 a.m. found a dump truck on its side in the northbound lanes of

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID cases

July 6, 2022 5:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat and humidity continues through tomorrow

July 2, 2022 5:39 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATE: Wednesday Evening Update: This blog has an updated forecast video and heat index tracker through Friday. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Thursday as dangerous heat is expected to impact much of the country, including Mid-Missouri. Heat index values could be in excess of 105 degrees,

Mediacom reports wide outages for second straight day

July 6, 2022 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Internet provider Mediacom reported widespread outages in Missouri and Iowa for the second day in a row Wednesday.

Columbia man charged after alleged assault involving a knife

July 6, 2022 4:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly injured a person early Wednesday morning with a razor.