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Police respond to early morning shooting at west Columbia gas station

May 15, 2020 11:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A release from CPD said police were called to the Petro Mart at 1004 N. Stadium Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.

Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations

May 15, 2020 8:50 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Columbia police arrest man wanted for alleged kidnapping

May 15, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jail records said a Columbia man accused of kidnapping and other felonies was arrested by police.

Police: Disturbance at Paris Road gas station involved a gun

May 14, 2020 1:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew reported seeing multiple vehicles with their lights on at the Fast Lane gas station in the 2100 block of Paris Road.

Hundreds in Mid-Missouri without power after early morning storms

May 15, 2020 6:16 AM Zara Barker

Power outages have been reported across Mid-Missouri a night after storms swept through the area.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible through late tonight

May 12, 2020 4:01 PM Kevin Schneider

Thursday Night Update: A line of strong storms capable of producing damaging winds is pushing into our far northern counties along Highway 36 and will continue to pose a damaging wind and large hail threat into the overnight hours. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5AM for areas along and west of Highway

MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses

May 14, 2020 2:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.

Woman charged in attempted kidnapping investigation

May 14, 2020 9:34 PM Katie Greathouse

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a New Hampshire woman for allegedly planning to kidnap a child in Monroe County. According to a news release, Erica Johnson, 20, came to Monroe County from Boston on April 25 to meet an 11-year-old. Johnson allegedly talked to the child for about four months over social media and

Missouri to receive more vials of antiviral drug being used to treat COVID-19

May 14, 2020 2:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri is set to receive enough vials of a drug being used to treat COVID-19 to give to all of the state’s ventilated residents, the state health department director said Thursday.

Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones

May 14, 2020 7:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long

WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss

May 14, 2020 6:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway, Cole counties keep COVID-19 numbers steady

May 14, 2020 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man gets probation for violating Iran sanctions

May 14, 2020 5:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man will serve two years of probation after he pleaded guilty last year to falsifying records about shipments ultimately headed to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.

Jim Sterk gives updates on MU Athletics navigating COVID-19

May 14, 2020 4:58 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, MO. – Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk spoke with media members about procedures and plans for how MU Athletics has dealt and will deal with COVID-19.

Auxvasse man accused of claiming to have coronavirus and coughing on deputies

May 13, 2020 4:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Callaway County prosecutors filed multiple charges against an Auxvasse man after deputies say he claimed to have coronavirus and coughed on them.

UM president to give update on system standing, students returning in the fall

May 14, 2020 5:20 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.

County commissioner says colleagues tried excluding him from COVID-19-related meeting

May 13, 2020 10:52 PM Katie Greathouse

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A conference call scheduled for elected officials in Boone County was canceled Wednesday after its legality was brought into question. Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry claims fellow commissioners, Janet Thompson and Dan Atwill, tried to leave him out of the call. He told ABC 17 News he had no knowledge of

Governor highlights importance of expanding COVID-19 testing in Missouri

May 13, 2020 9:37 PM Connor Hirsch

As the governor said the data is looking good for the state of Missouri on Wednesday, he expressed the importance of continuing to expand testing across the state.

What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.