Columbia Video Archives

I-70/Highway 63 connector a ‘massive concern’ for pedestrian safety

March 1, 2021 1:22 PM Chanel Porter

“That area is a massive concern,” said Lawrence Simonson with PedNet Coalition in Columbia. “It has a lot of issues. It’s an incredibly poorly designed area.”

Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election

February 23, 2021 6:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote absentee.

Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business

February 22, 2021 7:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri teachers continue waiting for coronavirus vaccine while 28 other states move forward

February 18, 2021 12:15 PM Chanel Porter

School teachers and staff are allowed to receive coronavirus vaccine shots in at least 28 states plus and Washington DC as of Thursday. However, Missouri is not one of them.

Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.

Some coronavirus vaccine clinics still happening after weather cancels state events

February 17, 2021 11:15 AM Chanel Porter

Boone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.

Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns

February 16, 2021 5:35 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.

Electric companies advise Mid-Missouri customers to save energy amid blackouts elsewhere

February 16, 2021 12:18 PM Chanel Porter

Utility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.

Death reported in Boone County crash with snowplow; roadway back open

February 15, 2021 4:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

At least one person is dead after a crash involving a snowplow near Sturgeon.

Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating homicide near W. Millbrook Drive

February 15, 2021 8:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple Boone County Sheriff’s department vehicles are on scene of a shooting on the 4700 block of W. Millbrook Drive.

Columbia senior living communities hold successful coronavirus vaccine clinics

February 12, 2021 1:33 PM Chanel Porter

Residents at an assisted living community in Columbia received their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine — while residents at two other facilities got their first doses.

Case rates decline but substitute pool still an issue for Columbia Public Schools

February 11, 2021 1:12 PM Chanel Porter

Columbia Public Schools still lacks the number of substitute teachers willing to come into the classrooms that it needs as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Local bars hopeful they have made it through worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic with new order

February 10, 2021 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

olumbia businesses are rejoicing after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported it was lifting restrictions on hours for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on Wednesday.

Warming centers continue to welcome guests during bitterly cold temperatures

February 10, 2021 11:59 AM Chanel Porter

Warming centers remain open as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to stay in Mid-Missouri through the weekend.

Experts warn of injury from cold exposure during low temperatures

February 9, 2021 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Temperatures in mid-Missouri have plummeted to the single digits, and health experts are warning the conditions can lead to frostbite or hypothermia.

Columbia independent living facility gives first in-house coronavirus vaccine clinic

February 9, 2021 12:27 PM Chanel Porter

Solstice Senior Living became the first independent living facility in Columbia to host a coronavirus vaccine clinic for its residents and workers Tuesday.

Low temperatures could cause black ice to form on roads overnight

February 8, 2021 5:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Boone County Road and Bridge and Columbia Public Work have crews treating roads due to freezing drizzle and light snow.

WATCH REPLAY: Coronavirus update on Columbia Board of Education agenda

February 8, 2021 4:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Among the agenda items is a coronavirus update from Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.

MU Health pharmacy head and Boone County Health Department spokeswoman answer coronavirus questions

February 5, 2021 12:06 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care held its first mass vaccination clinic today giving over 2,000 people their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. ABC 17 News spoke with MU Health pharmacy head Brad Myers and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokeswoman Sara Humm today and they answered questions live on air about

WATCH REPLAY: Columbia City Council, school board candidates at forum

February 3, 2021 3:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.