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Columbia kitchen fire leaves one injured

March 6, 2021 10:06 AM Ben Fein

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire in Columbia Friday night.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest to host ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival Saturday

March 6, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

The Ragtag Film Society is set to host both online and socially distanced events to commemorate the day The True/False Film Festival would typically kick off.

Columbia bars prepare for first weekend with normal hours of operation

March 5, 2021 4:53 PM Victoria Bragg

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department this week released a revised county health order that relaxes some of the restrictions on businesses.

MU Health Care to build Boonville clinic

March 5, 2021 8:44 PM Matthew Sanders

MU Health Care has signed a long-term lease needed to open a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville, the organization said Friday.

Two accused of taking items worth more than $15,000 in Columbia burglary

March 5, 2021 10:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say two people were arrested and booked into the county jail on suspicion of a January burglary.

Some Columbia residents receive high utility bills following dangerously cold weather

March 5, 2021 12:03 PM Meghan Drakas

Some Columbia Water and Light customers have seen large increases in their monthly utility bills.

Pharmacies prepare for consistent shipments of coronavirus vaccines

March 5, 2021 12:28 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday that 15% of Missouri’s weekly vaccine allotment will be sent to pharmacies.

Court documents: Dispute over $40 led to murder on W. Millbrook Drive

March 5, 2021 11:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say a dispute over $40 led to a fatal shooting on W. Millbrook Drive last month.

CPS reports lowest case rate ahead of vote on five-day-a-week in-person learning

March 5, 2021 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The CPS Board of Education is set to discuss and vote on a motion that would bring students back to the classroom, full time.

Suspect arrested for Feb. 15 Columbia murder

March 4, 2021 5:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyreese Perkins, 19, of Columbia, Thursday for the homicide of Jakob Cole. Cole was found shot on the 4700 block of west Millbrook Dr. on Feb. 15. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired on the evening of Feb. 15 in the area of W Millbrook Drive

Boone Hospital vaccinated up to 1,000 people at Columbia Mall

March 4, 2021 10:01 AM Meghan Drakas

Boone Hospital Center officials are set to vaccinate 1,000 people with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Thursday.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 26 new COVID-19 cases; active cases below 100

March 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia bars and restaurants happy for extended business hours under new health order

March 4, 2021 2:45 PM Zola Crowder

The new Columbia/Boone County health order is officially in effect with several changes in place for bars, restaurants and large gatherings.

Boone County to loosen restrictions on bars, restaurants Thursday

March 4, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia issued a new health order Monday that is set to go into place at noon on Thursday.

Columbia duo charged with exploitation of the elderly

March 3, 2021 11:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are accused of exploiting the elderly after allegedly doing bad overpriced work for couples around Boone County. According to court documents, Seth Webb and Austin Carter took money from two victims to complete work that was unsatisfactory. An industry professional told police that the work that was down was only

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Boone County Jail: Detainee allegedly snuck gun into jail

March 3, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday afternoon, Boone County Jail detention staff allege a detainee hid a gun in a body cavity and snuck it into the jail after finding it during a search of the housing unit. Officials report that Amy Wilhite was in possession of the gun in her belongs. Amy Wilhite Officials say

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Parkade without power after semi knocks out electric pole

March 3, 2021 12:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Parkade Plaza in Columbia had no power Wednesday morning after a semi-tractor trailer hit an electric pole.

New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes

March 3, 2021 5:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather, and the newest additions John Warner Middle School is no exception.