Omicron exacerbates supply chain problems, raising prices and emptying shelves in some places
Bare shelves — a sign of supply chain disruptions that plagued stores and consumers earlier in the pandemic — are back in some places.
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COVID-19 testing expands in Mid-Missouri
Two major Columbia medical providers are opening new coronavirus testing sites this week as demand for COVID-19 screenings surges along with new cases.
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Grant for minority-owned businesses announced in efforts to bring more diversity to the Downtown Columbia area
The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) announced a minority-owned business grant Monday to take steps towards making the Downtown Columbia area more diverse.
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MoDOT begins construction of new Sorrels Overpass
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports construction began Monday on the new Sorrels Overpass.
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WATCH: Columbia NAACP celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
The Columbia chapter of the NAACP hosted a ceremony Monday to memorialize Martin Luther King Jr. at a local site named for him.
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Boone Health to open new COVID-19 testing site on Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health will open a new COVID-19 testing site Monday at its Convenient Care location on Nifong Boulevard. This location will only administer COVID-19 tests. The testing site at 900 W. Nifong Blvd. will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In order to get tested at
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Columbia set to open temporary warming center at Wabash bus station this week
COLUMBIA , Mo (KMIZ) More cold temperatures are expected to come in the following days. When winter weather hits and temperatures get too low for people to be on the streets, warming centers are ready. The City of Columbia announced Sunday it will open a temporary overnight warming center at the Wabash bus on 126 N. 10th
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Columbia still dealing with leftover impacts from Saturday’s winter weather
Drivers in Columbia will still want to be cognizant, as leftover snow and ice from Saturday’s winter weather storm are still impacting some roads in the city.
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Stuck in black ice? Here’s what to do
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Slippery and slushy roads conditions aren’t the only issue Missourians will have to deal with tonight. As temperatures begin to drop below 20 degrees, Missouri Public Works is warning people to be attentive and drive slow. “Don’t assume that the roads are clear, there some drying occurring but temperatures are falling and
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Juvenile male shot in central Columbia
*Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect that the shooting happened in central Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have confirmed that a juvenile male has been shot in central Columbia Saturday evening. Columbia Police was dispatched to the area of the 900 block of 8th Street in reference to a report of a
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Firefighters battle overnight house fire in central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in central Columbia early Saturday morning.
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Parents, students, teachers react to Columbia Public Schools adding extra teacher workdays due to COVID spread
Columbia Public Schools canceled several days of classes in January and added two early release days in an effort to relieve pressure put on educators during the current surge of new COVID-19 cases.
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City maintenance organizations remind residents to move vehicles before snowfall
Snow will be coming back to Mid-Missouri and it’s expected to be a couple of inches of snowfall.
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University of Missouri to tear down Mizzou North
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is now planning to tear down “Mizzou North.” At one point MU was considering selling the property, but will now keep the land and demolish the building instead. This is part of a larger plan the university announced last March to save millions of dollars that plan included
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City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee announces meetings on ward redistricting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee is hosting four public information meetings. The meetings will be held on: Wednesday, Jan.19, 2022, in Room A, Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), 1701 West Ash Street, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at John B. Lange Middle School, 2201 Smiley Lane, 5 to
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FRIDAY UPDATES: CDC updates latest guidelines on what type of masks or respirators Americans should wear
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Columbia man convicted of illegal firearm possession after police chase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was convicted by a federal jury of illegally possessing the stolen firearm that he threw out of his car during a police chase. Cecil Jason Robinson, 42, was found guilty on Thursday of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Law enforcement attempted to stop Robinson, who
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Columbia Public Works to call in snowplow crew overnight
ABC 17’s Stormtrack team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday because of the chance for snow.
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American Red Cross to pair with local law enforcement to host annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is set to partner with both the Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to host the annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive, set to take place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Continue Reading Former Columbia city employee is suing the city over resignation
A former Columbia city employee is suing the city over her resignation.
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