Columbia Archives

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents

November 24, 2020 9:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Power restored for 1,300 Columbia Water and Light customers

November 24, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

UPDATE 9:22 P.M.: According to Columbia Power and Light, a tree fell on lines knocking out power for at least 1,300 people. Power was restored just after 9 p.m. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities warned drivers Tuesday afternoon of heavy traffic in the area of Forum and Stadium boulevards after traffic signals lost power. Boone County

Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible Listeria exposure

November 24, 2020 7:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC

Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday

November 24, 2020 9:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.

Columbia chiropractor’s office and barbershop cited for violating health order

November 24, 2020 2:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia/Boone County health department said two local businesses were cited for not following the city’s mask order recently.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year

November 24, 2020 12:17 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President

Columbia Police arrest suspect following an alleged drug deal

November 24, 2020 12:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.

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