Columbia Archives

U.S unemployment rate drops to 3.8% in February

March 4, 2022 11:45 AM Erika McGuire

The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February, with the country adding 678,000 jobs, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Third juvenile detained in Columbia shooting that killed teen

March 4, 2022 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

A third teenage boy has been detained in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a Columbia high school student last month, police said Friday.

‘Rolling roadblocks’ set for Sorrels overpass project

March 4, 2022 3:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Rolling roadblocks will take place next week as crews continue repairs to Sorrels overpass over Interstate 70 in Columbia.

Organization unveils plans for community center in northeast Columbia

March 4, 2022 8:46 AM Joushua Blount

United Community Builders unveiled plans for the $4 million Beacon Community Center on Friday.

Columbia mayoral candidates share views on key issues

March 4, 2022 12:22 PM Kennedy Miller

Five candidates are vying to become Columbia’s mayor in the April election, hoping to fill the seat being left vacant by Brian Treece.

WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia

March 4, 2022 3:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Parade set for second day of True/False Film Festival

March 4, 2022 4:47 AM Ben Fein

The second day of the 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Friday, with over 30 films and events set to take place throughout downtown Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the True/False Film Festival?

March 4, 2022 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

The True/False Film Festival draws thousands of people every year to downtown Columbia.

A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store in New York City.

Missouri residents having a hard time getting SNAP benefits

March 3, 2022 4:52 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri residents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are having a hard time receiving their benefits according to a lawsuit.

Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124

March 3, 2022 5:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash

City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection

March 3, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.

Moberly Area Community College in Columbia cuts ribbon on new lab

March 3, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new MACCLab-A Community Workspace and Mechatronics Center for Excellence, with Gov. Mike Parson as a guest.

True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival

March 3, 2022 5:32 AM Ben Fein

The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 3, 2022 5:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.

Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers

March 2, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.

WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor

March 2, 2022 5:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.

Missouri’s spring storms may cause storm anxiety for some

March 1, 2022 9:51 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There’s no stopping a severe storm from coming to Mid-Missouri and for many people, storms make them feel powerless and can cause storm anxiety. Arpit Aggarwal, MU Health Care child and adolescent psychiatrist said storm anxiety fears can range from a minor to severe. “For various reasons, sometimes the level of anxiety

Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes

March 1, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy

Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment

March 1, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.