Columbia Archives

Columbia man accused of mutilating dog as sacrifice

June 17, 2022 2:27 PM Zachary Farwell

Brandon Harris, 37, is charged with a felony count of animal abuse as a second offense.

University of Missouri Health Affairs Committee discusses the future of operations

June 16, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

The University of Missouri Health Affairs Committee met to discuss the future of it’s operations on Thursday.

Firefigthers put out an apartment fire east of Columbia

June 16, 2022 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters were on the scene of a house fire just east of Columbia. Online dispatch records show Boone County firefighters responded to the scene on Interstate 70 drive northeast around 6:15 p.m. An ABC 17 News crew was on scene and reported four fire trucks, three Boone County

Columbia airport facing setbacks due to national pilot shortage

June 16, 2022 3:38 PM Sarah Higgins

Columbia’s airport is not immune to the nationwide pilot shortage.

Prominent PACs endorse Fourth Congressional District candidates

June 16, 2022 5:19 PM Joushua Blount

Prominent Missouri political organizations are throwing their support behind candidates in the Republican race for the Fourth Congressional District.

Murder suspect brought back to Columbia

June 16, 2022 2:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect charged in a 2020 murder who was arrested in Las Vegas is in the Boone County jail Thursday night. Maurice Banks is charged with three felonies in connection with the death of Jermaine Spain in November 2020. He is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The

Cooling centers available in Boone and Cole counties

June 16, 2022 11:56 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) To help residents beat the heat, organizations in both Boone and Cole County are reminding the community of its available cooling centers. “It’s a good place just to come in and take a few minutes if they need it or its a place where people can spend as long as they want

Gov. Parson signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation

June 16, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson is set to sign multiple bills into law Thursday, in a bill signing ceremony set to get underway at 11 a.m.

City of Columbia launches pilot program offering free Wi-Fi in Douglass Park

June 16, 2022 5:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is offering free Wi-Fi access for the public at Douglass Park in a pilot program through the City’s park system.

Judge dismisses attorney general’s mask lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools

June 16, 2022 3:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge dismissed the Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools over mask mandates Thursday, saying there was no “live controversy” at hand.

Columbia woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from Hy-Vee

June 16, 2022 1:14 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Columbia woman with stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from a gas station where she worked.

Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75% could benefit the housing market

June 15, 2022 7:09 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Federal Reserve made the largest interest rate increase since 1994 on Wednesday. The increase comes as a response to the record-high inflation rates. The Consumer Price Index reported that inflation increased to 8.6% in May, and CPI reported that Shelter has risen by 0.6% putting it at 5.5%. Joe Haslag, a

Flooding at Yellowstone National Park affects Columbia Public School students’ trip

June 15, 2022 9:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Over four weeks, more than 600 Columbia Public School students take part in four trips to the Grand Teton National Park with one day set to visit Yellowstone National Park.

DESE lists ways to keep students safe following a Kansas City mass shooting threat

June 15, 2022 6:23 PM Kennedy Miller

A suspect has now been taken into custody, after making threats to commit a mass shooting in the Kansas City metro area.

Energy companies share ways customers can save money and energy

June 15, 2022 11:37 AM Hannah Falcon

Boone Electric Cooperative is asking members to conserve energy Thursday and Friday due to high temperatures.

City of Columbia awarded multiple upcoming MSHSAA events

June 15, 2022 5:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia will host four upcoming statewide events for multiple years for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). The city of Columbia will host: MSHSAA State Basketball Championships (2023/24 through 2027/28)MSHSAA State Boys Wrestling Championships (2024/25 through 2028/29)MSHSAA State Cross Country Championships (2024/25 through 2028/29)MSHSAA State Music Festival

Weekly event planned for Wednesdays at free lunch sites in Columbia

June 15, 2022 5:40 AM Ben Fein

Powerhouse Community Development is set to host its first Summer Weekly Pop-Up, an event to give out free food to families with multiple activities weekly.

Columbia city offices to be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth

June 15, 2022 3:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia will close offices on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.

Heat creates challenges for first responders working outside

June 14, 2022 12:19 PM Hannah Falcon

Under about 45 pounds of protective gear, firefighters may find themselves in a hot situation when temperatures outside are over 100 degrees.

Health experts say COVID cases are slowing down just in time for the summer

June 14, 2022 5:46 PM Kennedy Miller

After more than two years since the start of the pandemic, some hospitals in Missouri are starting to see cases slow down just in time for the summer.