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Columbia PD K-9 helps catch person suspected of DWI

November 23, 2020 11:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County DWI traffic stop on Bonny Linn Drive leads to a foot chase into a wooded area. Officials say the suspect ran from the deputies into the wooded area and a Columbia Police K-9 help capture the suspect. Officials say the suspect is still back there and they are trying

A mother and daughter walk through downtown Columbia while it snows.

Assistance agencies struggling to keep up with needs of less fortunate

November 23, 2020 5:16 PM Zach Boetto

According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.

Boone County Commission considering a 30-day trial period for mask mandate

November 23, 2020 3:35 PM Victoria Bragg

Commissioners brought up the mask ordinance in a conference call with local leaders from across the county Monday morning.

Local fire departments adjust to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia police detain 16-year-old suspected of recent burglaries

November 23, 2020 2:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police have detained a teenager on suspicion of multiple recent burglaries around the city.

Police find evidence of shots fired in northeast Columbia

November 23, 2020 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Officers were sent to a report of shots fired near Moniteau Court at about 11:20 p.m. and found casings in the 2200 block of Ballenger Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.

University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus

November 23, 2020 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 22, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.

Boone County Commission set to meet to discuss COVID-19

November 22, 2020 5:24 AM Ben Fein

The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the county.

Boone County chase suspect arrested after chase ends east of Linn

November 20, 2020 5:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a Jefferson County, Missouri, man after a chase Friday afternoon.

Inmate who escaped from Reality House turns himself in to authorities

November 21, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Tyrone McClain Jr. turned himself into the Boone County Jail Saturday morning.

Saturday updates: State COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

November 21, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported

Columbia Health Department shares Thanksgiving safety guidance

November 21, 2020 5:21 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising against most travel in their Thanksgiving guidance.

Columbia man arrested after allegedly stealing items from Fearfest

November 20, 2020 10:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An investigation by Boone County Sheriff’s department leads to an arrest of a man accused of stealing from Fearfest. According to court documents, Fearfest owner William Schnell reported several items had been stolen from storage buildings on his property on Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon, Boone County sheriff’s deputies stopped Chad Strauss. During

City of Columbia: Road and sidewalk closure scheduled on South Eighth Street Tuesday

November 20, 2020 7:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Tuesday at 5 a.m. a contractor plans to install new rooftop heating and cooling units on South Eighth Street between East Broadway and Cherry Street thus closing the sidewalks and roads. Anyone traveling that area is urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone and find alternate routes if

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines could be available soon, each still needs to be approved

November 20, 2020 1:40 PM Victoria Bragg

Multiple pharmaceutical companies have plans to seek emergency authorization for their COVID-19 vaccines. It could take weeks before the vaccines are approved and distributed.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City mayor endorses state’s ‘Public Health Warning’

November 20, 2020 5:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Rock Quarry back open after Columbia Police close it off at Stadium

November 20, 2020 6:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police has reopened Rock Quarry Road at Stadium. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reported that Rock Quarry Road was closed in both directions after 6 p.m. Crews report that they can see a line of cars on the other side through the trees and no cars other than emergency

Health department says COVID-19 pandemic combined with flu season could be ‘imperfect storm’

November 20, 2020 4:33 PM Zola Crowder

Local health officials are urging people to take the coming flu season seriously as the coronavirus pandemic heightens.