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High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard

March 14, 2022 11:55 AM Erika McGuire

Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Planned Parenthood offers free services for Medicaid patients in response to budget exclusion

March 14, 2022 12:47 PM Kennedy Miller

Planned Parenthood said last week that it still plans to care for Missouri patients for now, despite a state budget that doesn’t reimburse the organization for Medicaid services.

Columbia Public Schools makes COVID-19 policy changes as student cases drop

March 14, 2022 5:23 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is implementing changes to its COVID-19 policy as cases drop. The school district has seen new daily student cases in the single digits over the past month. According to the CPS COVID-19 Dashboard, the last time the district recorded new daily student cases in the double digits was on

Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving

March 13, 2022 7:30 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home smoke alarm batteries. Smoke detectors are an important part of home fire safety and save hundreds of lives each year. “Take this time when they’re changing their clocks change their smoke

Columbia fire crews respond to overnight residential fire

March 13, 2022 4:16 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday around 12:30 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department was called to the 4600 block of Royal Lytham Drive for a reported residential structure fire. Fire crews received reports of a fire in the garage of a single-family residence. The first crew arrived 5 minutes later and encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions

One person shot in northeast Columbia after reported burglary

March 13, 2022 5:25 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to a local hospital following a shooting on Godas Drive in northeast Columbia after officers responded to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday morning.

Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season

March 12, 2022 7:29 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he

Maria Oropallo drops out of Columbia mayoral race

March 12, 2022 3:15 PM Chanel Porter

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to cite the Columbia Missourian as the source of reporting. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maria Oropallo announced Saturday afternoon that she is dropping out of the Columbia mayoral race, the Columbia Missouri reported. This comes less than one month before the April 5 elections. Oropallo said she was dropping

City of Columbia partnering with Room at the Inn at Northeast Regional Park

March 11, 2022 2:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is working with Room at the Inn (RATI) to provide shelter at the City of Columbia Northeast Regional Park.

Centralia man charged after police investigated storage units break-ins

March 11, 2022 9:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Centralia man is facing multiple charges after police investigated storage unit break-ins in Columbia.

Columbia Regional Airport to add flight next month

March 11, 2022 12:36 PM Matthew Sanders

American Airlines will add another departing flight from Columbia Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport next month, the airport said Friday.

Winter storm closes dozens of schools Friday

March 11, 2022 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

Schools in Mid-Missouri have seen a flurry of snow days since the calendar turned, including another on Friday as inches of fluff fell overnight.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Traffic resumes on Interstate 70 east of Columbia after wreck

March 11, 2022 5:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia Public Works warns of continued slick roads despite some clearing

March 11, 2022 12:51 PM Kennedy Miller

The snow may have stopped but drivers should still expect slick road conditions all throughout the day, Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said Friday.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Multiple crashes reported in Boone County

March 10, 2022 5:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.

WEATHER CLOSINGS: Columbia Public Schools calls off Friday classes; Boonville to go virtual

March 10, 2022 6:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Public Schools is canceling Friday classes for safety measures.

Columbia City Council to consider repealing ban on roll carts in April

March 10, 2022 6:04 PM Lucas Geisler

The City Clerk’s Office tells ABC 17 News that it certified a citizen-led petition on Wednesday that will force the council to vote on removing its prohibition on the collection system.

Columbia proposes adding a use tax for online shopping

March 9, 2022 5:45 PM Kennedy Miller

Next year, people in Columbia may pay more in taxes when purchasing items online.

Police chase driver in central Columbia

March 10, 2022 12:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

An ambulance took a man away on a stretcher and he was accompanied on his trip to the hospital by a Columbia Police Department officer. A CPD spokesperson would only say the investigation is ongoing.

Highway patrol identifies driver hurt in head-on crash on Interstate 70 outer road

March 10, 2022 7:16 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a driver hurt in a head-on crash on Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 70 Drive NW near Cynthia Drive, according to the crash report. Troopers said Kenneth N. Hall, 26, of Steedman, Missouri, lost control of a dump truck.