Columbia Video Archives

A resident at The Bluffs in Columbia gets the COVID-19 vaccine.

Many older Missourians face coronavirus vaccine access barriers

February 3, 2021 12:11 PM Chanel Porter

Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

MU Alerts: All clear given after reports of shots fired near 5th and Turner

February 1, 2021 9:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Alerts reported gunshots were fired at 5th and Turner in downtown Columbia just before 9 p.m. last night. ABC 17 News crews saw Columbia police and EMS are scene. More than a dozen MUPD and CPS vehicles were on the scene. About 20 minutes after the original MU Alert, the university

Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits

February 1, 2021 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.

MU Health plans to vaccinate 1k people per day by early February

January 28, 2021 11:57 AM Meghan Drakas

The goal is among the information that will be presented to a UM Board of Curators committee by Dr. Richard Barohn, MU’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs. The open meeting begins at 1 p.m.

No children hurt in Columbia school bus crash

January 28, 2021 3:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Public Schools is reporting no one was injured after a wreck involving a bus and a vehicle.

Columbia and Boone County crews continue to treat roads

January 27, 2021 3:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Road conditions in Columbia and Boone County began to improve as the weather warmed up Wednesday afternoon, but crews were still out clearing roads and preparing for them to possibly refreeze overnight.

WEATHER CONDITION UPDATES: Multiple crashes called out across Columbia

January 27, 2021 7:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the winter weather conditions around Mid-Missouri.

Missouri launches Tier 2 of Phase 1B to begin vaccinating those at high risk of catching COVID-19.

Boone County health providers waiting on more shipments before vaccinating people in Tier 2

January 25, 2021 6:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The state of Missouri began vaccinating people who fall under phase 1B tier 2 on Jan. 18, but vaccines have not been readily available to people in that tier in Boone County.

Health care providers make plans for public coronavirus vaccinations

January 22, 2021 11:57 AM Chanel Porter

Thousands of Boone County residents and University of Missouri Health Care patients have already signed up to say they’re interested in getting the coronavirus vaccine.

Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic

January 22, 2021 11:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their telehealth appointments and more schoolchildren are learning from home.

Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations

January 21, 2021 2:35 PM Chanel Porter

People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson City police spokesman said after a man was accused of kidnap and rape.

Boone County law enforcement begins getting COVID-19 vaccine

January 20, 2021 6:44 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees of the Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department have been getting the first in the series of COVID-19 vaccine this week.

Susan Blackburn, VP of Columbia Board of Education drops out of reelection race

January 20, 2021 1:50 PM Meghan Drakas

The current VP of the Columbia School Board has decided not to run for reelection.

Many in Mid-Missouri wait for coronavirus vaccine amid limited supply

January 20, 2021 12:29 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s governor is warning about limited vaccine supplies and local health-care providers are behind in vaccinating vulnerable people as a new administration takes over the presidency with promises to speed up the process. New President Joe Biden has promised to provide 100 million coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office.

Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds

January 19, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly force.

Substitute teacher shortage remains as Columbia Public Schools students go back to classrooms

January 19, 2021 1:52 PM Meghan Drakas

As Columbia Public Schools students return to their classrooms this week a situation still looms that could send them back online at least temporarily: a lack of substitute teachers.