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Columbia police respond to Rice Road early Wednesday morning.

Shooting leaves multiple homes damaged in northeast Columbia

October 7, 2020 4:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police were searching the area of Rice Road Wednesday morning.

Four-day week on table for Columbia Public Schools return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 6:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The head of Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday proposed a four-day week as an alternative to bringing students back into classrooms for two days in a hybrid plan.

Boone County Clerk’s office prepares for civilian ‘poll watching’

October 6, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

During the first presidential debate President Donald Trump urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and be on the lookout for voter fraud.

Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket

October 6, 2020 3:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by

Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.

Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help

October 6, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Midway residence

October 6, 2020 7:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing and burglary linked to an ongoing investigation in Midway.

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Police respond to second shots fired on Oak Street in Columbia, more than 40 shell casing found

October 4, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 400 block of Oak Street around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

Emergency crews help celebrate WWII veteran’s birthday

October 3, 2020 5:59 PM Sydney Olsen

Ed McComb, a World War II army veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday.

First weekend for CPD parking enforcement downtown

October 3, 2020 7:58 PM Riane Cleveland

This is the first weekend for the Columbia Police Department supervising downtown parking enforcement.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

City of Columbia purchases land for new fire station in southwest Columbia

October 2, 2020 8:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The purchase of land was finalized last week for a new fire station in southwest Columbia. The future home of Columbia Fire Department fire station 11 is at the northwest corner of Scott Boulevard and Route K. A 2018 Community Risk Analysis conducted by the Columbia Fire Department that included data analysis