Columbia Archives

Missouri’s at-home COVID-19 test kit program to end Thursday amid transition to endemic phase

March 31, 2022 4:16 AM Ben Fein

Missouri announced earlier this month that the state would end the at home COVID-19 test kit program Thursday, citing a drastic drop in demand.

Pandemic worsens staffing issues at children’s advocacy center

March 30, 2022 9:01 PM Leila Mitchell

The Rainbow House, a local 24-hour children’s shelter and advocacy center, has struggled for months with not enough staff to serve the children it helps.

Man charged with child abuse after infant taken to hospital with broken ribs

March 30, 2022 10:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County man is accused of fracturing an infant’s ribs dozens of times is being held in the Boone County Jail on no bond.

Boone County prepares to enter the endemic phase after Gov. Parson announced change

March 30, 2022 7:43 PM Chanel Porter

Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday that Missouri will be shifting to an endemic phase of the COVID pandemic on Friday.

Police investigating home invasion in south Columbia

March 30, 2022 7:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police are investigating a home invasion after responding to a reported burglary Tuesday night on the 1400 block of Grindstone Plaza Drive.

Central Bank of Boone County to remove public art piece “People”

March 30, 2022 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Central Bank of Boone County is removing public artwork “People” due to deterioration of the piece over time has caused irreparable damage.

Nearly 400 customers’ power restored in Columbia early Wednesday morning

March 30, 2022 4:44 AM Ben Fein

Over 400 people were without power early Wednesday morning in Central and West Columbia, according to the city’s outage map.

Intentional police deaths at 20 year high due to distrust and other factors

March 29, 2022 8:05 PM Leila Mitchell

Intentional killings of law enforcement officers hit a 20 year high in 2021, and criminologists say that number is only increasing.

Columbia police report missing 19-year-old male found

March 29, 2022 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Police is looking for Nathaniel Reed, 19, who was last seen on Sunday evening.

Omicron BA.2 COVID variant detected in Missouri

March 29, 2022 11:55 AM Marina Diaz

The new omicron sub-lineage known as BA.2 has been detected in Missouri’s sewage.

First court appearance set for truck driver accused in Boone County fireman’s death

March 28, 2022 11:25 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kansas City truck driver accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

Teen jailed, charged in central Columbia shooting

March 28, 2022 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old with assault in a September shooting in central Columbia.

Man charged in Boone County fire official’s death now behind bars

March 27, 2022 7:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City truck driver charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County Fire Protection District official is now behind bars. Kevin Lee Brunson Kevin Brunson was indicted by a grand jury for his role in the death of Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney. He was killed

Local dog rescue to hold microchip clinic in Columbia

March 27, 2022 4:28 AM Ben Fein

Pet owners, can get their furry friends microchipped Sunday for free at an event held by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.

Boy seriously hurt in Saturday morning shooting along Highway 63 in Columbia

March 26, 2022 11:03 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Police, a boy was seriously hurt after getting shot along Highway 63 on Saturday morning. CPD states around 12:05 a.m. they were called to the area of Highway 63 and Paris Rd. for a report of shots fired. At the scene, they found a boy who had been shot

Columbia mayoral candidates forum on racial discrimination, privacy rights

March 26, 2022 4:08 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s Mayoral candidates are all set to take part in a forum, hosted by the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society to honor local Boy Scouts

March 25, 2022 7:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society named Columbia Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet with the Citizen Honors Awards. Diener and Viet, both Boy Scouts from Troop 6 in Columbia, were selected following a national search for individuals and an organization whose service or act of heroism greatly distinguished themselves. The teenagers are being honored

Columbia man charged after Thursday night shooting

March 25, 2022 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man was charged with multiple crimes after a Thursday night shooting and car chase.

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Congressional map approved by Missouri Senate splits Boone County in two

March 24, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Senate was split for months trying to find a compromise on the new maps for U.S. House of Representatives districts. Now that a compromise has been reached, it’s Boone County that finds itself split.