CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend
Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.
Continue ReadingSome in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station parking lot on Friday night just before 10:30 p.m. Lt. Chad Gooch told ABC 17 News that police found shell casings in the lot, but do not know if anyone was hurt.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia continues to accept limited donations and hold appointment-only services during the pandemic. Lori Benson, the director of community relations for the Salvation Army says they hope to get back to their open-door policy as soon as possible. “Right now The Salvation Army is one of the only
Continue ReadingA new order announced Friday morning by the Columbia and Boone County Health Department will change some operations at Columbia parks. Starting Tuesday, city playgrounds will open again along with city spraygrounds at Stephens Lake Park, Flat Branch Park and Douglass Park, according to a news release. Stephens Lake Park beach will remain closed. The
Continue ReadingMore businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the next 10 days.
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man who led police on a foot chase Thursday with burglary and resisting arrest.
Continue ReadingAs an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department cruiser was heading to a foot chase Thursday when it was hit by an SUV at Providence Road and Grindstone Parkway. An officer was driving westbound on Grindstone at about 1:30 p.m. when another vehicle T-boned the cruiser at the Providence intersection, CPD Sgt. Brian Tate said at
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is seeking help from the public in finding motorcycles stolen from Mid America Harley-Davidson earlier this week. Officers responded to an alarm at the business on Freedom Drive around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators say they found broken glass at the scene and later discovered four motorcycles were stolen.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College have partnered to launch a new program to help students transition to Columbia College. According to a news release, students from MACC will be able to live on Columbia College’s campus while taking classes through MACC. Officials say the partnership will also allow students to
Continue ReadingBoone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to discuss the ongoing recovery from COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingTime is ticking for those who have taken advantage of the state’s grace period for driver’s license and license plate renewals.
Continue ReadingA home was damaged when shots were fired Thurday morning in west Columbia, police said.
Continue ReadingSchnucks will try out a new store concept at the Lucky’s Market location in downtown Columbia.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.
Continue ReadingA class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chuck Graham, a former state representative and senator from Columbia, passed away overnight. Graham’s wife, Kate Graham, said on Facebook that the former legislator and advocate for people with disabilities died from an apparent heart attack. Chuck Graham was 55 years old. Graham served in the Missouri General Assembly from 1997 to
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