Columbia Archives

Columbia city manager says city in ‘fine financial position’ as he unveils budget

July 29, 2021 10:59 AM Hannah Falcon

City Manager John Glascock will present his version of the Columbia city budget for the 2022 fiscal year at noon on Thursday.

Judge denies bond for invasion of privacy suspect, calling him a ‘danger to community’

July 28, 2021 11:01 AM Leila Mitchell

A man facing an invasion of privacy charge for the fifth time in a little over two months has a bond hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

CDC recommends sunscreen as dangerously hot weather blankets Mid-Missouri

July 29, 2021 4:01 AM Ben Fein

Columbia and counties across Mid-Missouri are expected to see weather flirt with triple digits on Thursday, as the CDC recommends wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should mask mandates return to Columbia and Boone County?

July 29, 2021 3:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now advised everyone to wear masks indoors in coronavirus hot spots such as Mid-Missouri.

More people continue to get vaccinated at outreach clinics across Mid-Missouri

July 28, 2021 7:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 20 doses were given out Wednesday at the food truck roundup in Columbia today, and although these are not the numbers that were being vaccinated at former mass vaccination sights, vaccinators say that every dose counts. “Every person counts, that is one less person that can contract Covid,” said Nurse Taylor

Accidental fire in bedroom damages Columbia home

July 28, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(COLUMBIA, MO) – The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3400 block of Elm Grove Drive. Columbia firefighters first on the scene reported smoke from the front door. Officials report the fire was contained to a back bedroom. Fire investigators determined the fire originated in a back bedroom and was accidental.

Sterk to collect remaining pay and incentives in Mizzou exit

July 28, 2021 6:16 PM Matthew Sanders

He will be paid his base salary of $507,500 for each of the two years remaining on his contract with incentives and deferred compensation worth $450,00 for a total of $1.465 million.

More than 57,000 Missourians could be mandated to get vaccine pending White House decision

July 28, 2021 5:58 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The White House is strongly considering requiring federal employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or submit regular testing and wear a mask at all times. On Tuesday, Pres. Joe Biden said this was “under consideration,” and is expected to announce the mandate Thursday. According to data from Missouri’s Economic Research

Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

TUESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department launches back to school COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Team Audrain campaign for residents

July 27, 2021 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Columbia man does not qualify as a sex offender for “upskirting”

July 27, 2021 8:32 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged for a fifth time in a little over two months, and the sixth time in a year, for invasion of privacy, but he will not be charged as a sex offender. In the state of Missouri, the crimes that require an individual to register as a

Health experts give advice to avoid heat risks ahead of the upcoming heatwave

July 27, 2021 6:30 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat index on Wednesday and Thursday ranging from 100 to 110, health experts are advising people to take precautions during the heatwave. With heat being the leading weather-related killer, MU Health Care’s emergency medicine physician, Doctor Christopher Sampson, said people need to be cognizant of risks of dehydration, heat

Boone County Sheriff’s Office: SWAT team assisted in Tuesday morning drug investigation

July 27, 2021 7:44 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they served a search warrant at a Columbia home Tuesday morning. ABC 17 News crews saw several deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office in the 1100 block of Jewell Avenue near the intersection with Highview Avenue at 7:30 a.m. An armored vehicle was

Columbia man charged with invasion of privacy for the sixth time in two months

July 26, 2021 11:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged for the sixth time in two months for invasion of privacy after allegedly taking unwanted pictures of women. According to a probable cause statement, Ronald Dameron is most recently accused stalking and attempting to take pictures up a woman’s skirt on July 7 at the Daniel Boone

Stadium Boulevard roadwork impacting I-70 ramps through Thursday

July 27, 2021 6:10 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s project to improve the driving surface of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia is impacting entrance and exit ramps on I-70 throughout the week. The I-70 eastbound exit ramp and the westbound entrance ramp were closed Monday night through the morning and will be closed again Tuesday starting at 7

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 46 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

July 26, 2021 6:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Missouri medical association expects hospitals to mandate coronavirus vaccination

July 26, 2021 11:44 AM Leila Mitchell

The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association have all called for health care organizations to require their workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Former worker says city manager abused power in doling out discipline to employees

July 26, 2021 4:10 PM Lucas Geisler

Colleen Spurlock had been on the job for about a year for the city of Columbia. She was working as a fellow in the city manager’s office, learning the ins and outs of government and helping with special projects and city council requests.

More charges filed in Columbia shots-fired incident

July 26, 2021 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

D’Nozea Spain, 20, of Charlotte, N.C., was charged Saturday with shooting at a person, vehicle or home, armed criminal action and felony drug possession in connection with the shooting on Rice Road in northeast Columbia. Police reported no injuries in the incident.

Columbia police investigating reported road rage shooting

July 26, 2021 10:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Police were sent at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday to a report of shots fired near South Providence Road and East Nifong Boulevard, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Many in Columbia are asking for health orders to return, while others still oppose

July 25, 2021 8:38 PM Ben Fein

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the month of July, many have begun to put masks back on in Boone County.