Columbia Archives

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.

Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia Thursday morning

July 7, 2022 5:25 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after shots were fired on Premier Lane early Thursday morning.

Columbia man sentenced after downtown shooting

July 6, 2022 11:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is sentenced to eight years in prison for assault after he shot at police in downtown Columbia in Jan. 2021.

CDC recommends Boone County residents to wear masks indoors

July 6, 2022 9:54 PM Marina Diaz

There has been an uptick in Boone County’s COVID-19 numbers according to the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings

July 6, 2022 7:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.

Columbia public works respond to rising natural gas prices

July 6, 2022 8:56 PM Kennedy Miller

Over the past several months natural gas prices have been on the rise in Mid-Missouri.

Preparations begin at Columbia VA for free housing and assistance to help veterans get care

July 6, 2022 8:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Site preparations began for a new Fisher House location on the campus of Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Two separate crashes on Wednesday morning temporarily close Highway 63

July 6, 2022 6:46 AM Siobhan Harms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two morning crashes three hours apart slowed traffic on Highway 63 on Wednesday. At 4:09 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department responded to a crash at Highway 63 at Grindstone Parkway. The first Columbia Fire crew arrived just before 4:20 a.m. found a dump truck on its side in the northbound lanes of

Mediacom reports wide outages for second straight day

July 6, 2022 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Internet provider Mediacom reported widespread outages in Missouri and Iowa for the second day in a row Wednesday.

Columbia man charged after alleged assault involving a knife

July 6, 2022 4:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly injured a person early Wednesday morning with a razor.

Voter registration deadline hits for Missouri’s upcoming primary election

July 6, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

Missourians looking to vote in the upcoming August 2 primary, must be registered to vote by Wednesday, July 6.

Columbia City Council table proposed downtown event, residents express concerns after latest mass shooting

July 5, 2022 9:50 PM Leila Mitchell

The city of Columbia has several summer events that bring many people from all over to the city, on the heels of several mass shootings, Columbia residents feel uneasy.