Columbia Archives

Columbia city clerk calls for a special election on Aug. 2 to break Ward 3 tie

April 15, 2022 2:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia City Clerk Sheela Amin has called for a special election to be held on August 2 to break the Ward 3 tie between Karl Skala and Roy Lovelady.

Judge to hear motions to dismiss lawsuit against Phi Gamma Delta

April 15, 2022 11:12 AM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge could rule on several motions to dismiss a lawsuit against a former University of Missouri fraternity over a pledge’s hospitalization from alcohol poisoning.

Boone County library workers one step closer to unionizing

April 14, 2022 4:12 PM Hannah Falcon

Public library employees in Mid-Missouri are attempting to form the state’s first union for workers of their kind.

Columbia Housing Authority and partners to discuss plans for a comprehensive homeless services center

April 14, 2022 8:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) and its partners are inviting the public to help get feedback and plan for a Comprehensive Homeless Services Center on April 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Broadway Christian Church.

MU Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee gives update on children’s hospital construction

April 14, 2022 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

The MU Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee met Thursday to discuss multiple reports including an update on the children’s hospital construction.

Crash closes westbound Interstate 70 west of Columbia

April 14, 2022 3:28 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash has closed westbound Interstate 70 near the Highway 40 exit, the Missouri Department of Transportation reported Thursday.

Federal judge sentences Columbia woman for trafficking meth

April 14, 2022 2:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal judge sentenced a Columbia woman for trafficking meth after she received a large package of meth shipped from California to distribute locally in April 2019.

Boone County Commission to review use tax Thursday afternoon

April 14, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m., as the newly approved use tax for Boone County is set to go through its first reading.

Easter dinner will cost more this Sunday

April 13, 2022 11:52 AM Marina Diaz

Whether they stay home or go out to eat on Easter Sunday, consumers are going to see higher prices.

Emergency training exercise to be conducted at Columbia Regional Airport on Tuesday

April 13, 2022 6:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple law enforcement agencies and other first responders will be holding an emergency training exercise at Columbia Regional Airport Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Police investigating armed carjacking in Jefferson City, chase through Ashland reached over 100 mph

April 13, 2022 2:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A reported armed carjacking in Jefferson City went though Ashland on Wednesday morning.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest single COVID case increase since Feb. 28

April 13, 2022 2:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia Public Schools Foundation gives out $2,500 grants to schools

April 13, 2022 7:55 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) will give out thousands of dollars in grants to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On Wednesday, the foundation plans to visit Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary, Lange Middle School, and other schools to give out $2,500 grants. CPSF-Press-Release-25th-Anniversary-Grants-04-22Download “It’s our own version of the prize patrol,” said CPSF Board

Renters across the US facing sharp rent increases

April 12, 2022 7:14 PM Kennedy Miller

The pandemic may be slowing down but renters across the US are facing sharp increases.

Election judges certify April 5 Boone County election, Third Ward race remains tied

April 12, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Election judges certificated the April 5 election in Boone County.

Columbia Board of Education tables grant for gender-affirming closet

April 11, 2022 5:29 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education is considering a grant application to pay for a gender-affirming closet at Rock Bridge High School.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss coronavirus relief funds for nature school

April 11, 2022 1:09 PM Leila Mitchell

A proposal to spend millions of coronavirus recovery dollars for a “nature school” in Columbia will come before the Columbia Board of Education on Monday.