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Downtown Columbia prepares for busy holiday weekend as coronavirus remains active

July 2, 2021 2:57 PM Hannah Falcon

Large gatherings, no mask mandate and approximately 40% vaccination rate create a hot bed for possible COVID-19 transmission.

Columbia’s Fire in the Sky firework show prepares for its new location

July 2, 2021 5:19 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Fire in the Sky celebration in Columbia will be held Sunday at 9:15 p.m. at the American Legion Park after being held at Cosmo-Bethel Park last year during the pandemic. Erika Coffman, manager for Columbia Recreational Services, said planning the event was more difficult this year as there were many

Mid-Missouri cities celebrating Independence Day with events and firework displays

July 2, 2021 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area cities and are hosting multiple events for families and fireworks displays beginning Saturday night and ending on Sunday evening. COLUMBIA CoMo 200, the Mayor’s Task Force on Bicentennial Celebration Planning, is hosting a weekend of events culminating in its main bicentennial celebration on Sunday, July 4, which was co-organized with the

Two Columbia recycling drop-offs closing next week

July 2, 2021 2:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The drop-off centers are Moser’s stores at 900 N. Keene St. and 705 Business Loop 70 W. will close Wednesday, according to the release.

Settlement reached in 2018 Columbia Waffle House shooting

July 2, 2021 12:24 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement is in place between the family of a man killed at a Columbia Waffle House, the restaurant and the security guard that killed him. Attorneys for members of Anthony Warren’s family filed the proposed settlement with Judge Jeff Harris on Wednesday. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the

A DWI driver crashed into a power pole on West Blvd.

Police identify man arrested in central Columbia crash that broke power pole

July 1, 2021 9:49 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it arrested a Harrisburg man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Thursday night. Authorities closed West Boulevard between Ash Street and Hope Place around 9 p.m. to investigate the crash. ABC 17 News crews saw one car damaged and the bottom half of an electrical pole gone.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cities allow residents to shoot off fireworks for the July 4th holiday?

July 2, 2021 3:14 AM Karl Wehmhoener

According to a career data collection website called Zippa, Missouri shoots off the most fireworks in the United States. Remember fireworks are illegal to posses in the City of Columbia and can result in a misdemeanor charge. It is also illegal to shoot off fireworks in cities such as Mexico and Jefferson City. In the state

Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off

July 2, 2021 12:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s

Columbia police officer considered “low risk” in sentencing memo

July 1, 2021 8:28 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both prosecutors and defense attorneys said they are not concerned that a Columbia police officer is any risk as she awaits sentencing. A joint memo filed by special prosecutor Kevin Hillman said that Andria Heese is “a very low risk to reoffend or engage in any criminal behavior.” The memo notes that

Gas prices across the nation for the 4th of July weekend are the highest recorded since 2014

July 1, 2021 5:34 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA data shows that in Missouri and around the country, travelers during the 4th of July weekend should expect the highest gas prices since 2014. Nick Chabarra with AAA said 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day weekend, with 790,000 of them being in Missouri. Charbarra said this

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases rise to 270; total number of cases passes 19,000

July 1, 2021 3:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Mechanic recommends routine maintenance ahead of busy travel weekend

July 1, 2021 3:15 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One mechanic shop recommends routine maintenance to avoid any vehicle issues on long road trips many have planned for the Fourth of July. Devin Kelley, Owner of All-Star Automotive says this is especially important with most mechanic shops being unusually busy ahead of holidays. According to Kelley, owners should take vehicles in

Columbia police issue citation to man for shooting a gun within city limits

July 1, 2021 11:45 AM Josie Anglin

The Columbia Police Department was called to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of Orchard Lane at 12:43 this morning.

Boone County fire officials preach firework safety

June 30, 2021 9:04 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks this year, to do so safely. Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused

Police investigation at Columbia Break Time

Man charged after vehicle assault Tuesday

June 30, 2021 10:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man accused of using a car to assault a person Tuesday morning. Police arrested Darell Rogers. Darell Rogers He is charged with eight felony counts. His charges include first-degree assault, first-degree domestic assault, first degree property damage, tampering with a vehicle, leaving the scene of a wreck, driving

Columbia officials concerned about increasing COVID-19 cases, no plans for new health order

June 30, 2021 12:13 PM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in place for a new health order.

Jefferson City Police Department says missing teenage girl found safe

June 30, 2021 11:59 AM Josie Anglin

The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.

A crash is causing a major backup on I-70 EB Wednesday morning.

Traffic moving after crash on I-70 near Highway 63 connector in Columbia

June 30, 2021 5:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The interstate was open near the connector as of 11 a.m. A couple emergency vehicles remain at the scene but traffic is moving in the area. ORIGINAL: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in Columbia after a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the incident shortly before

Delta variant identified in several cities across Mid-Missouri

June 30, 2021 9:25 AM Zola Crowder

Data from the Missouri State Health Department sewershed project shows the delta variant in several locations across Mid-Missouri.

Man arrested in connection with Columbia vehicle assault

June 30, 2021 9:21 AM Josie Anglin

Police arrested Darell L. Rogers, 35, in connection with an assault at a Break Time convenience store on Tuesday.