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Columbia Public Schools reports 13 students with active COVID-19 cases

October 27, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is now reporting the number of student COVID-19 cases in elementary school, middle school and high school.

Columbia police shut down roundabout after morning crash

October 27, 2020 7:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers shut down a roundabout on Mexico Gravel Road after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

City of Columbia needs survey responses for Community Development Block Grant

October 26, 2020 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is going to receive an additional $737,588 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) due to Congress passing of the CARES Act. City of Columbia Housing Programs Manager Randy Cole says “We are entering into a public engagement and

Troopers respond to multiple wrecks this evening

October 26, 2020 9:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ice is to blame for at least one crash on Highway 63 this afternoon according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report shows an SUV slid on an ice-covered bridge near Silver Fork Creek around 3:30 this afternoon. Troopers say it went across the

Rain delays treatment of Columbia roads as wintry mix falls

October 26, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

Rain that mixed in with the snow Monday made it impractical to apply anti-freezing treatment to Columbia’s road, an official said.

No one injured after gun fired during reported Columbia home invasion

October 26, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police are investigating after a man reported an intruder firing a gun during an early Saturday home invasion.

Columbia police investigate a shots fired call in south Columbia.

Police respond to homicide in south Columbia

October 25, 2020 2:17 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to shots heard in the 300 block of West Brookside Lane around 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The man was identified as 17-year-old Bryant R. Wilks II of Columbia. Officers, investigators and detectives

Police confirm shots fired on McKee Street

October 24, 2020 11:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.

Crews work to clear crash at Rangeline and Blue Ridge Road

October 24, 2020 8:43 PM Sydney Olsen

Police responded to a crash at Rangeline and Blue Ridge Road around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases

October 24, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services added 2,918 new cases of COVID-19, 113 deaths and 24,470 tests on the state dashboard.

Parents of students with individualized education programs testify to state leaders

October 24, 2020 5:08 PM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from families struggling with online school, especially parents with kids who have individual education programs on Friday.

Ashland police stop vehicle in high speed chase

October 24, 2020 2:50 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.

Boone County probable cause statement gives insight into fatal hit and run investigation

October 23, 2020 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement reveals why prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with manslaughter and other charges after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night. Court documents reveal after the hit and run, Columbia Police began looking for a 2019-2020 white Volkswagen Jetta. Three days later

Columbia Parks and Recreation and Cumulus plan Drive-Boo Trick-or-Treat event

October 23, 2020 6:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Drive-Boo is being offered as a safe and low-contact trick-or-treating experience this Halloween.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports the largest increase in daily COVID-19 cases

October 23, 2020 11:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mother of state Rep. Basye dies after contracting COVID-19

October 23, 2020 5:46 PM Matthew Sanders

The mother of state Rep. Chuck Basye died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19 that lasted more than a month.

Legislative committee questions Columbia Public Schools leaders over COVID-19 response

October 23, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from parents upset with Columbia Public Schools’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Owner hopeful Boone County champion bur oak will survive lightning strike

October 23, 2020 10:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County crews were called out to a fire Friday morning after the tree in McBaine was struck by lightning.

Columbia Public Schools Foundation donates more than $59,000 for student school supply kits

October 22, 2020 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Foundation donated more than $59,000 as part of its Kits for Kids campaign to give elementary student school supplies at Columbia Public Schools. The foundation and donors help raise the money so families that couldn’t purchase a pre-packaged school supply kit could still receive one. “The foundation is proud

Boone County commissioners ‘disavow’ fellow commissioner’s comments on health department

October 22, 2020 8:40 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Boone County commissioners rebuked their fellow official on Thursday over comments he made about the county’s health department director. A letter from Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill and District 2 Commissioner Janet Thompson to Columbia city manager John Glascock criticized District 1 Commissioner Fred Parry’s reaction to the ownership change at the