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Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri

October 22, 2021 12:01 AM Hannah Falcon

Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.

Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August

October 21, 2021 11:37 AM Zach Boetto

Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

3M employees speak out against vaccine mandate

October 20, 2021 12:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The White House could issue its employee coronavirus vaccination and test mandate any day, The Associated Press reports, as employers wait to get details on a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan to boost vaccination rates.

Columbia Board of Education member announces candidacy for mayor

October 21, 2021 8:31 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A member of the Columbia Schools Board of Education has announced his plans to run for mayor of Columbia. David Seamon released Thursday morning he expects to run for the position in next year’s election. He was elected to the board of education in June 2020. According to a press release from

WATCH: Boone County Nature School moving into second phase of construction

October 21, 2021 2:28 AM Molly Stawinoga

A $4.5 million project to take learning outdoors is celebrating the completion of its first phase.

MU reviewing Greek system after alcohol poisoning incident

October 21, 2021 5:31 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has halted all fraternity activities, including any social events, effective immediately. The university said this was due to a freshman participating in a social event at the Phi Gamma Delta house who was hospitalized due to concerns about alcohol poisoning. A spokesperson for the university, Christian Basi, said

Protesters at fraternity after MU suspends activities after report of alcohol poisoning

October 20, 2021 6:13 PM Matthew Sanders

MU leaders announced the decision in an email to the campus Wednesday evening.

Firefighters, police called to apparent Columbia apartment fire

October 20, 2021 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Multiple Columbia police and fire trucks were called Wednesday morning to an apartment building on Towne Drive for an apparent fire.

Confusion amounts surrounding Columbia park sales tax vote

October 20, 2021 11:43 AM Hannah Falcon

Some Columbia residents expressed confusion toward the language on the special election ballot, so ABC 17 reached out to the Parks and Recreation Department for an explanation on the vote.

All lanes now open on Interstate 70 at Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning that the closed westbound lane at Sorrels Overpass had reopened. Crews finished work to stabilize the overpass, which was damaged when a raised boom on a Waste Management truck hit it Monday. The truck driver suffered serious injuries but his condition has improved.

Driving lane of westbound I-70 open as crews continue work on Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 6:13 AM Ben Fein

westbound I-70 is now open as work continues on the Sorrels Overpass, with the passing lane now being closed according to a Tweet from MODOT.

Downtown District to install life-size “Columbia” art piece

October 20, 2021 5:26 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Downtown Community Improvement District is set to install a life-size “Columbia” art piece on Wednesday. The City of Columbia plans to close the east sidewalk of South Providence Road to unload and install the sculptures on Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. According to the Downtown CID, the sculpture will

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have I-70 traffic delays affected you?

October 20, 2021 2:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

A crash knocked part of the concrete from an overpass, damaging the road and leading officials to close one lane. More closures will be needed later for demolition and construction of a new overpass.

Emergency community meeting to address increase in fatal drug overdoses

October 19, 2021 6:47 PM Leila Mitchell

The goal of the meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent drug fentanyl and to educate the community on the use of Narcan.

Some citizens are concerned about travel times now that Sorrels Overpass is closed

October 19, 2021 8:08 PM Joushua Blount

Some residents that use the Sorrels Overpass say that traveling is now difficult for them when they leave their homes since the overpass’ closure on Monday.

I-70 westbound lane closed through Thursday at Sorrels Overpass; MoDOT to rehabilitate overpass sooner than expected

October 19, 2021 1:04 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closure a little after noon in a tweet. The closure was needed to reduce traffic heading west toward the area of Sorrels Overpass, the agency said. The overpass was damaged when a tractor-trailer hit it Monday and MoDOT plans to have it demolished.

Federal officials celebrate ‘magic’ of new MU health research facility

October 19, 2021 9:14 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch a livestream of the grand opening ceremony here.

MoDOT set to demolish Sorrels Overpass but exact timeline is still in the works

October 19, 2021 8:37 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT said it’s set to demolish the Sorrels Overpass as soon as possible after a crash that damaged the bridge on Monday. According to MoDOT crews at the Overpass on Tuesday morning, the department is scheduled to meet this morning to talk about further action on the overpass. MoDOT wasn’t able

Columbia police determine bomb threat at City Hall is unfounded

October 19, 2021 8:55 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have determined a bomb threat in Downtown Columbia Tuesday morning was unfounded. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the Daniel Boone Building for the reported bomb threat at 7:10 a.m. Police said a bomb detection dog from the University of Missouri Police Department helped officers search the area.

MoDOT working with a contractor for the immediate demolition of Sorrels Overpass after truck wrecks into bridge

October 18, 2021 3:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. Traffic was also restricted on the overpass. Traffic cameras showed a long backup on westbound I-70 from the crash.