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Columbia man facing assault charge for May shooting

July 6, 2020 11:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors filed new charges against a man in jail tied to a May shooting. Daniel Ayers, 18, is now charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for an alleged shooting that took place on May 21. Ayers was arrested by Columbia police in the

Car flips on side after crash in central Columbia

July 6, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car flipped on its side in central Columbia Monday night.

Columbia police detain teenager in connection with double homicide

July 6, 2020 12:16 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones said the medics chose not to respond to the scene on Volunteer drive where the shooting took place.

CPS parents can still make a decision for in-person classes if Monday deadline is not met

July 6, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools’ parents have one last day to decide if their children will attend classes in-person or online in the fall.

A car crash blocks part of Rangeline Street early Monday morning.

Driver leaves scene of Columbia crash blocking off part of Rangeline Street

July 6, 2020 3:42 AM Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash early Monday morning shut down part of Rangeline Street in Columbia.

One person detained after vehicle chase ending in Camden County

July 5, 2020 9:37 PM Sydney Olsen

One person was taken into custody after they led troopers on a chase in two counties.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County over holiday weekend

July 5, 2020 4:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase of 221 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

UPDATE: Overnight double homicide details released by CPD

July 5, 2020 2:07 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia police said Sunday that an early morning shooting in which five people were hit is a double homicide.

Columbia fireworks show raises some concerns from residents

July 3, 2020 7:50 PM Amber Tabeling

People are expected to flock to south Columbia Saturday night for the Cosmo-Bethel park firework show, but some residents say they have concerns.

SATURDAY UPDATES: One new death related to virus in Missouri

July 4, 2020 3:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri Saturday.

Fire in the Sky event causes parking at Cosmo-Bethel Park and nearby schools to close

July 4, 2020 3:09 PM Zola Crowder

Cosmo-Bethel Park will be closed Saturday night to keep the public safe during the Fire in the Sky celebration.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 case jump, mask requirement

July 2, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry said Thursday that he supports face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge locally.

Appeals court denies bid to re-hear Columbia murder conviction

July 2, 2020 5:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

The appeal was filed in the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals on June 23.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live interviews.

woods fire along i-70 near rangeline exit

Crews clear the scene of rubbish fire along I-70 in Columbia

July 2, 2020 6:03 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia fire and police officials said a rubbish fire broke out Thursday morning along Interstate 70.

Columbia woman accused of leaving child alone in hot car

July 2, 2020 7:54 AM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a woman Wednesday after she allegedly left an 8-year-old child alone in a vehicle while she went inside a store.

Columbia pool could face closures amid staffing issues

July 2, 2020 5:18 AM Amber Tabeling

Douglass Family Aquatic Center reopened for the first time this summer Tuesday as Columbia Parks and Recreation is facing short staffing.

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.