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Columbia hotels continue to feel impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

October 21, 2020 7:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Hotels in Columbia continue to try and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many have stopped traveling.

Columbia city manager fires back at former Holiday Inn Executive Center owners, county commissioner

October 21, 2020 12:55 PM Ben Fein

City Manager John Glascock released a statement Wednesday afternoon in response to statements made by the former hotel managers — Ed and Kathy Baker — and Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions

October 20, 2020 2:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.

Two hopefuls plan run for Columbia City Council

October 20, 2020 8:38 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have signaled a run for spots on the Columbia City Council next April. Andrea Waner and Philip Merriman have filed paperwork with the Missouri Ethics Commission to run for the Second and Sixth Ward seats respectively in 2021. Neither have run for public office before this. Waner has experience with

Boone County Jail inmate on trial for 2nd-degree murder charged with assaulting another inmate

October 20, 2020 8:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Jail inmate is charged with 3rd degree assault after striking another inmate in the face allegedly. According to Boone County probable cause statment, Javion Lawhorn walked up to another inmate at the Boone County Jail and punch the victim in the head while the victim was sitting at a

TUESDAY UPDATES: City of Columbia opens small business recovery loan program due to COVID-19

October 20, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police say Columbia man sold drugs that led to deadly overdose

October 20, 2020 8:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Mark Conn, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and selling drugs in connection with the Sept. 4 death on Spencer Avenue in Columbia.

CPD to revise chokehold policy; new ordinance to be introduced banning restraints

October 19, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review a proposed ordinance Monday night that would ban Columbia police from using neck restraints.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County and other Mid-Missouri provide new information during pandemic

October 19, 2020 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

MU among first institutions to enroll patient in international COVID-19 clinical trial

October 19, 2020 7:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

New study will test combination treatment of concentrated antibodies and anti-viral drug remdesivir

Columbia Police looking for vehicle connected to shots fired call on Oct. 1

October 19, 2020 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are looking to identify the owner and the location of this gray Mercedes that is connected to a shots fired call on Oct. 1 near the intersection of S. 9th and Elm Streets. Image courtesy Columbia Police. Officials say the car has a temporary tag and a louder than normal

Two residents displaced after mid-day fire in Jefferson City

October 19, 2020 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital.

Parents drop off students as they return to in-person classes at Paxton Keeley Elementary.

Elementary students return to schools across Columbia

October 19, 2020 7:48 AM Zach Boetto

Elementary students across Columbia are returning to the classrooms Monday for the first time in seven months.

Boone County deputies arrest man suspected of multiple crimes in Harrisburg

October 19, 2020 12:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man suspected of recent crimes, including a shooting, in Harrisburg has been arrested.

CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

Columbia Public Schools staff members prepare for elementary students to return

October 18, 2020 7:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary schools will soon be full of students as Columbia Public Schools starts four-day week in-person learning on Monday amid COVID-19.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

October 18, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 156,696 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.

Vehicle fire causes backup on I-70

October 17, 2020 3:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at mile marker 123 on eastbound Interstate 70 Saturday.

Medical marijuana sales in Missouri begin

October 17, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The first legal sales of medical marijuana in Missouri began on Saturday between licensed dispensaries and qualified patients and caregivers.

Man arrested Wednesday for alleged child molestation over the summer

October 16, 2020 11:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement from Boone County reveals a child was molested allegedly during a time from July 5 and August 1. According to court documents, the investigation began on Wednesday after someone brought forth the allegations against Everett Roberson. During the investigation, a call was made to Roberson and police listened