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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

University of Missouri to pay $175,000 to settle open records lawsuit

May 13, 2020 8:23 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The University of Missouri will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an animal rights group over a public records request. The Beagle Freedom Project asked the university for records pertaining to cats and dogs used for research. The university initially said the group would need to pay $82,222 for the

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year

May 13, 2020 4:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.

Crews close a portion of Clark Lane for two-vehicle crash

May 13, 2020 1:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia crews closed a portion of Clark Lane east of the connector for a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.

Boone County Sheriff Cyber Crimes Task Force

Columbia man sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charge

May 13, 2020 7:45 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.

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.