Columbia Video Archives

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed

December 10, 2020 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.

VIDEO: Car catches fire in downtown Columbia

December 3, 2020 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The white sedan burst into flames in a parking lot near Mizzou Credit Union in the 100 block of East Broadway.

LIVE: Virtual celebration of African American Heritage Trail

December 3, 2020 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An online event Thursday marked the completion of a trail that commemorates the history of African Americans in Columbia. The virtual event celebrated the the African American Heritage Trail. The two-mile trail through central Columbia includes 22 markers. Thursday’s event included the unveiling of a new marker to be installed at Flat

Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme

December 1, 2020 6:08 PM Sydney Olsen

An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.

True/False to hold 2021 film festival in Stephens Lake Park

November 25, 2020 7:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Ragtag Film Society, the nonprofit that organizes the annual True/False Film Festival in Columbia, will hold the bulk of the fest in Stephens Lake Park in 2021.

Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday

November 24, 2020 9:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.

Crews close lane of Interstate 70 West because of semi fire in Columbia

November 16, 2020 8:09 AM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed a lane of Interstate 70 West because of a Monday morning semi-truck fire in Columbia.

Columbia health order extended for three weeks

November 13, 2020 1:39 PM Ben Fein

Local officials are set to announce a new health order during a community briefing Friday at 3 p.m. Both the City of Columbia and Boone County leaders will attend the event.

Columbia police could expedite shooting investigations with new technology

November 10, 2020 6:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has responded to at least 68 shootings so far in 2020, and getting shooters off of the streets could soon become easier for the department.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks plans amid COVID-19 spike

November 9, 2020 2:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

The CPS superintendent joined ABC 17 News This Morning Monday.

Presidential race, Amendment 3 drive Columbia voters to polls

November 3, 2020 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Long lines formed at Columbia polling places as they opened Tuesday morning.

MU faculty council votes to keep spring break as is

October 29, 2020 5:30 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri Faculty Council voted on Thursday not to change spring break citing many complications with a proposed change to the academic calendar

CPS working to adjust grading student’s failing classes

October 28, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ High School and Middle School students will get a second chance to improve their grades this fall with a new grade adjustment.

CPS High School students discuss challenges faced and hopes for future

October 27, 2020 8:06 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ high school students voice their opinions on how virtual learning has impacted them, as they hope to return to in-person learning soon.

Columbia Public Schools secondary students could get date for return to classrooms next month

October 22, 2020 7:15 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia’s public middle and high school students could learn next month when they’ll return to classrooms.

WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19

October 19, 2020 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.

Parents drop off students as they return to in-person classes at Paxton Keeley Elementary.

Elementary students return to schools across Columbia

October 19, 2020 7:48 AM Zach Boetto

Elementary students across Columbia are returning to the classrooms Monday for the first time in seven months.

A stalled search: One year later, Columbia mother Mengqi Ji remains missing

October 8, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

One year after Mengqi Ji, a Columbia mother, went missing police continue the search for her. Police announced on Tuesday Wednesday they would begin searching the Lamine River for Ji once again while removing part of the levee they built because the water level was so low.

Columbia police, dispatchers implement changes after Volunteer Drive shooting

September 20, 2020 10:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police and Boone County Joint Communications are working to improve communication after it broke down during a shooting in north east Columbia. This prevented EMS crews from entering the scene to provide help to victims.

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.