Columbia Video Archives

Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant

July 8, 2020 11:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the establishment three times regarding COVID-19 guidelines

Health officials clarify what a mask is

July 7, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials clarify what is considered a mask less than a day after Columbia City Council approved a mask-wearing ordinance.

Columbia mayor hopes masks slow spread of COVID-19

July 2, 2020 9:28 AM Lucas Geisler

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece hopes masks slow the quickening rate of new COVID-19 cases in Columbia.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 case jump, mask requirement

July 2, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry said Thursday that he supports face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge locally.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live interviews.

woods fire along i-70 near rangeline exit

Crews clear the scene of rubbish fire along I-70 in Columbia

July 2, 2020 6:03 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia fire and police officials said a rubbish fire broke out Thursday morning along Interstate 70.

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.

Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one

July 1, 2020 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.

Columbia family sues Boone County over investigation into man’s death

June 30, 2020 6:33 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia family claims Boone County is breaking the state’s open records law in their year-long fight to get records involving a man’s death.

Columbia police will still be present in schools after contract for resource officers expires

June 30, 2020 5:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia’s contract with Columbia Public Schools for school resource officers expires at midnight on Tuesday.

Increasing Boone County COVID-19 cases may cause delay in contact tracing

June 30, 2020 10:58 AM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said new COVID-19 cases may cause delays in tracking down possible other cases.

CPS holds meeting to discuss parents’ mask concerns

June 27, 2020 2:05 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to host a zoom meeting Saturday afternoon to address parent’s concerns regarding the districts mask wearing recommendation for in-person classes this fall.

Misuse of fireworks could result in legal charges, serious injuries

June 26, 2020 8:34 PM Amber Tabeling

The misuse of fireworks within city limits is illegal, but according to Columbia Police Dispatch Records nearly seventy fireworks related calls have been reported in Columbia since June 20th.

City manager discusses recommendation to end school resource officer contract

June 26, 2020 10:35 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager John Glascock said Thursday he will recommend to the city council that the city end its contract with Columbia Public Schools that puts police officers in some district buildings. “Some or all” of the officers, known as school resource officers, will be moved to the Columbia Police Department’s Community

Police: Evidence of shooting found near ‘fireworks war’

June 25, 2020 10:57 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia police said they found shell casings after a “fireworks war” in east Columbia.

City of Columbia may cut jobs, end school resource officer contract

June 25, 2020 4:50 PM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia will cut 78.5 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an economic slowdown, pending approval by elected officials.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses COVID-19 case jump

June 25, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to talk about the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks

June 24, 2020 11:24 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.

CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students

June 23, 2020 3:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.

Juneteenth organizers speak out about Columbia shooting

June 20, 2020 9:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Juneteenth organizers speak out as one man was shot after the event ended Friday at Douglass Park in Columbia.