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Columbia police respond to shot fired through second story floor

November 29, 2020 10:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police confirmed a shot was fired in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive Sunday night.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 29, 2020 2:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 3,193 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a house on Southridge Drive on Saturday.

Car crashes into house in Columbia

November 29, 2020 12:13 AM Zach Boetto

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

Shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia

November 28, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police responded to the 5000 block of Kelsey Drive Saturday night around 7:30 p.m.

Crash on I-70 closes eastbound lanes

November 28, 2020 1:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol worked a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 70 Saturday around 2 p.m.

Small business Saturday to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

November 28, 2020 3:36 PM Zola Crowder

The District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities respond to a vehicle fire on South Highway 63 in Columbia

Authorities shut down Highway 63 after multi-vehicle crash

November 28, 2020 10:23 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities shut down South Highway 63 near Highway AB due to a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. BCJC: Correction vehicle fire Northbound Highway 63 at Highway AB. Smoke creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 28, 2020 Our crews saw three vehicles that looked

Armed robbery at Columbia Waffle House leads to one arrest

November 28, 2020 10:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken into custody following an armed robbery at a Columbia Waffle house early Friday morning.

Dispensary says they’ve received a warm welcome after opening in Moberly

November 28, 2020 7:18 AM Ben Fein

COCO Dispensary in Moberly opened earlier this month and are offering a variety of THC and CBD products to patients in Mid-Missouri.

Black Friday sign outside Tallulahs in Columbia

Some local shops notice fewer Black Friday customers during coronavirus pandemic

November 27, 2020 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

Fringe Boutique in downtown Columbia saw less foot traffic Friday than in previous years.

Third man who escaped Reality House booked into Boone County Jail

November 27, 2020 11:55 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Jail’s inmate roster on Friday showed Lawrence M. Johnson, 35, of Columbia had been booked on an escape from jail charge.

Lines form for Black Friday while health officials urge for caution

November 27, 2020 5:19 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.

Coronavirus forces Everybody Eats Thanksgiving meal to go curbside

November 26, 2020 10:57 AM Victoria Bragg

The Almeta Crayton Community Program was able to provide citizens with more than 1,300 meals Thursday.

Columbia police arrest man who escaped from Reality House

November 26, 2020 5:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested one of the three men Thursday who escaped from a halfway house and private jail earlier this month. According to a news release, police arrested Jamale Marteen, 37, around 1:10 p.m. at a home on Omaha Court. He had an active no bond warrant in connection with the

Curbside Thanksgiving meals at Salvation Army in Jefferson City

Mid-Missouri Salvation Army facing increased holiday need during COVID-19 pandemic

November 26, 2020 12:27 PM Connor Hirsch

The pandemic has forced many to lose their jobs. In Cole County, 5,669 people have filed for unemployment because of the virus.

Rotary Club of Columbia hosts turkey fry

November 26, 2020 4:13 AM Ben Fein

The Rotary Club in Columbia is hosting a turkey fry this Thanksgiving to benefit several local initiatives.

Emergency crews prepare for rush of holiday travelers

November 25, 2020 6:42 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Boone County households under mask mandate this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 11:24 AM Victoria Bragg

The updated health order requires anyone over age 10 to wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible and when around people who don’t live with them.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County

November 25, 2020 9:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Water and Light report power restored for over 1,000 customers

November 25, 2020 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is reporting power is restored this evening. The city of Columbia’s power outage map showed over 1,000 customers without power in parts of Columbia just after p.m. Boone County Joint Communications reported the power outage in the Providence/Stadium area causing a traffic hazard. The outage map reports 1,079