Columbia Archives

Search for missing Columbia woman ends for the week

May 12, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The search for a missing Columbia woman has wrapped up for the week because of expected rain and storms.

Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2020 11:33 AM Amber Tabeling

A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.

University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget

May 12, 2020 5:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.

Police: Missing Columbia teen found safe

May 12, 2020 5:49 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say a teen who was reported missing has been found and is safe.

Man accused of causing two small explosions in Columbia residence

May 12, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors filed an arson charge against a Columbia man accused of setting off two explosions on Monday.

Man wanted in Boone County arrested in New York state

May 12, 2020 9:46 AM Matthew Sanders

A man wanted in a February burglary that led to an officer-involved shooting was arrested Monday in New York state.

Boone County business owner sues health director over COVID-19-related restrictions

May 11, 2020 4:40 PM Lucas Geisler

A Boone County daycare owner sued the area health department Monday over local COVID-19 regulations on businesses, asking a judge to put an end to those restrictions.

Columbia man accused of child abuse

May 11, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boon County prosecutors charged a Columbia man in connection with a child abuse investigation. According to a probable cause statement, Columbia police officers responded to University Hospital for a report of a three-month-old child with rib fractures. Doctors believed the child had new fractures and healing fractures. Investigators looked over medical records

Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances

May 11, 2020 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.

Columbia Parks and Recreation begins to slowly reopen for sports

May 11, 2020 2:17 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Parks and Recreation began the slow reopening of fields and courts on Monday after COVID-19 halted all play.

Fire causes major damage to Columbia Dollar General store

May 11, 2020 12:06 PM Matthew Sanders

A fire at a Columbia Dollar General store caused an estimated $600,000 in damage Monday, the Columbia Fire Department said.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

Boone County expanding COVID-19 testing with mobile operation

May 11, 2020 12:49 PM Molly Stawinoga

People in Boone County can now access coronavirus testing without a doctor’s note, and those efforts will continue to expand in coming weeks.

Employee at Columbia nursing home tests positive for COVID-19

May 10, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

Residents of the Neighborhoods by TigerPlace in Columbia are under quarantine after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

SUNDAY UPDATES: 482 COVID-19 related deaths in Missouri

May 10, 2020 2:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 100 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County.

Authorities attempt to get a suspect to surrender on North Willowbrook Road in Columbia.

Suspect arrested after hours-long barricade in Columbia

May 10, 2020 1:56 AM Molly Stawinoga

Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday night, a man barricaded himself in a home on North Willowbrook Road in Columbia.

Florists finding new ways to deliver orders for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2020 7:36 PM Zach Boetto

Flower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.

Local farmers market taking measures to ensure safety

May 9, 2020 7:24 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ag Park off of Ash Street.

Authorities continue search for Mengqi Ji at the Lamine River

May 8, 2020 7:51 PM Zach Boetto

Crews returned to the De Bourgmont Access at the Lamine River near Highway 41 in search for a missing Columbia mother.

WATCH: Health care workers gather at University Hospital for B-2 flyover

May 8, 2020 5:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A B-2 stealth bomber flew over Columbia on Friday evening as part of a trip around the state to honor health care workers amid the COVID-19 fight. Watch video of the flyover at University Hospital in the player below.

Boone Hospital follows new mask policy, resumes some services

May 8, 2020 2:39 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone Hospital Center and other BJC HealthCare facilities announced Wednesday that employees, patients and visitors are being required to wear masks to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19.