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Police investigate shots fired in northeast Columbia

July 9, 2022 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a shots fired call that took place Saturday, in Northeast of Columbia on the 2100 block of Whispering Meadows Court. When ABC 17 News crews arrived around 4:15 am they saw at least three police units searching the area and an officer talking to a woman. After ABC 17

Mask mandates not on the table in Boone County public buildings despite rising COVID numbers

July 8, 2022 8:54 PM Kennedy Miller

Despite rising COVID-19 case numbers in Missouri, Columbia and Boone County Public Health and Human Services said Friday that officials haven’t had any conversations about bringing a mask mandate back to government buildings.

First of three teens accused of February Columbia shooting certified as adult

July 8, 2022 4:17 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Columbia teen accused of taking part in a deadly shooting in February will face charges as an adult. Judge Tracy Gonzalez sent the case against 16-year-old Samarion Robins to adult court on Friday afternoon. Robins faces charges of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action for

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County remains in high COVID-19 high category as average daily cases fall

July 8, 2022 5:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus in Missouri.

Police take man into custody after Columbia chase

July 8, 2022 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a man after a chase ended Friday afternoon in west Columbia.

Marshall man charged after allegedly going after Columbia officer’s gun

July 8, 2022 3:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors have charged a Marshall man with second-degree assault and resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to take a Columbia police officer’s gun.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you back to wearing a mask indoors?

July 8, 2022 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County has moved into the high transmission category for COVID-19, meaning the CDC recommends people wear masks indoors.

New omicron variant spreading across Missouri; COVID vaccine recommend on children as young as 6 months old

July 7, 2022 9:50 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia-Boone Health and Human Services reported there have been 1,622 COVID cases for children under the age of 5 in Boone County.

A boil advisory issued in a Mid-Missouri town shows the importance of a clean water supply

July 7, 2022 6:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

After a water boil advisory was given to the city of California during a heat wave, the advisory showed the importance of a safe supply of drinking water in Mid-Missouri.

Bond denied for mother after infant’s body found in 2019 identified

July 7, 2022 7:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County judge has denied bond for one of the two people charged in the death of an infant found in 2019.

Central Pantry in Columbia teaming up with DoorDash for pilot delivery program

July 7, 2022 7:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Pantry in Columbia is currently using a pilot delivery program through DoorDash. Anyone who is 60 years or older and lives within 10 miles of the Central Pantry is eligible. The program is first-come-first-serve to the first 50 people who call to schedule the service each month. Items are pre-selected

Columbia resident says Mediacom outage impacted his work-from-home

July 7, 2022 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

After two days of little to no internet access for some Mid-Missouri Mediacom customers, the outages appear to be resolved.

University of Missouri reaches settlement with former football assistant coach Dooley

July 7, 2022 5:15 PM Matthew Sanders

A trial in a former Mizzou football assistant coach’s lawsuit against the university has been canceled after the two sides reached a settlement, according to court records.

MoDOT seeking public comment on Interstate 70 in Boone County

July 7, 2022 3:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MoDOT is seeking public comment on a study of Interstate 70 through Columbia, including potential alternatives at the I-70/Highway 63 Connector.

Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal

July 7, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.