Motorcyclist dies after Columbia crash
A spokesman with MU Hospital said Thursday that 36-year-old Candace Stevenson has been pronounced dead.
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Dementia patients and caregivers face new challenges with COVID-19
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.
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Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it
City of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
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No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one
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CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause
Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
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Red Cross braces for drop in donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak
While Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Online grocery shopping increases amid COVID-19 pandemic
Stay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.
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Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner
The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.
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Teen accused in connection with deadly February shooting
A juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a deadly February shooting on Doris Drive.
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Judge sets trial date in Columbia murder case
The Columbia man accused of murdering his wife will head to trial in June.
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VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new
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Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19
While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.
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Missouri COVID-19 outbreak projected to peak April 19
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts the peak for COVID-19 in Missouri will hit on April 19 — 22 days ahead of previous projections that predicted a peak on May 11.
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City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport
City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Non-profits allowed to apply for SBA loans as COVID-19 pandemic continues
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag down businesses the public has been told to avoid, non-profits are also trying to stay afloat and provide services.
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Bad wiring leads to house fire in central Columbia
Faulty wiring caused a fire at a central Columbia home Tuesday, fire officials said.
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Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans
A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.
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VIDEO: MU Health Care Dr. talks about new data that pushes Missouri peak COVID-19 cases into April
Dr. Wakefield discussed the current availability of personal protective equipment for staff at MU HealthCare and how to take care of your own masks, according to new guidelines from the CDC.
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City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings
The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. instead of attending the meeting.
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