Columbia Video Archives

Vaccinations for some a moving target

December 21, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

City leaders and staff at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department are working on plans to make vaccinations easily available to Boone County residents.

Columbia Police investigate possible shooting near 1400 block of Sylvan

December 21, 2020 8:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was investigating after shots were fired in the 1400 block of Sylvan. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reported crime scene tape up by police. The crew also saw evidence markers on the road and found a shell casing in the area. Officials shut down Sylvan Lane

Long-term care communities and families prep for incoming vaccine

December 17, 2020 7:20 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the FDA committee recommending Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine approval, long term care facilities in the state are one step closer to getting doses. Residents of long-term care facilities in Missouri could receive Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine as early as next week, according to Missouri’s top public health official. Dr. Randall Williams, director of

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases

December 17, 2020 4:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health experts discuss herd immunity as COVID-19 vaccinations begin

December 16, 2020 5:32 PM Sydney Olsen

During the Coronavirus pandemic, health experts have talked about reaching herd immunity.

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.