CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19
All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.
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Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays
Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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Columbia man arrested at Midway scene not part of federal case
A man arrested Tuesday morning at a Midway police scene was not part of a federal insurance fraud case.
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Plea deal reached in fatal Columbia hit-and-run case
Stephen Wyse, the attorney for Lukas S. Evans, said Evans will enter his plea and be sentenced Tuesday.
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No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events
The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools students be in classrooms?
Columbia Public Schools students started the year online-only and that situation will continue until at least next year.
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Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme
An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.
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CARES act applications open for Boone County businesses Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County officials are set to start the process of distributing CARES act funding. The online portal for small businesses to submit applications opens on Thursday morning at 8 and runs through Friday, closing at 5 in the evening. The county aims to distribute $10,000 grants to 49 different businesses. Those businesses
Continue Reading Boone County budget warns of pandemic compounding existing revenue problems
Boone County government officials are warning that cuts in staff and services might be necessary down the road if the pandemic-depressed economy does not improve.
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Police arrest two in connection with Columbia hotel assault
Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a Monday night assault at a Columbia hotel.
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Columbia police complete search for remains of missing mom in debris from Lamine River
The Columbia Police Department has finished its search for the remains of missing Columbia mother Mengqi Ji.
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Man escapes house fire without injuries in central Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 600 block of McBaine Avenue early Tuesday morning.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the
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Columbia Police investigating assault at Best Western on Clark Lane
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia Police are at the Best Western Plus Columbia Inn on Clark Lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, there are eight to nine police vehicles including a K-9 unit at the hotel. Our crew on scene are reporting none of the vehicles have lights
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Shooting and burglary reported at Leeway Drive apartment building
Columbia police responded to a shooting and burglary at a Leeway Drive apartment building Sunday night.
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Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the
Continue Reading Columbia police respond to shot fired through second story floor
Columbia police confirmed a shot was fired in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive Sunday night.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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Car crashes into house in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are no reported injuries after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. Firefighters examine the damage after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was called to the 3700 block of Southridge Drive around 11:15 p.m. after receiving calls for a
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