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Columbia set to open temporary warming center at Wabash bus station this week

January 16, 2022 10:40 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA , Mo (KMIZ) More cold temperatures are expected to come in the following days. When winter weather hits and temperatures get too low for people to be on the streets, warming centers are ready. The City of Columbia announced Sunday it will open a temporary overnight warming center at the Wabash bus on 126 N. 10th

Columbia still dealing with leftover impacts from Saturday’s winter weather

January 16, 2022 4:17 AM Ben Fein

Drivers in Columbia will still want to be cognizant, as leftover snow and ice from Saturday’s winter weather storm are still impacting some roads in the city.

Stuck in black ice? Here’s what to do

January 15, 2022 8:18 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Slippery and slushy roads conditions aren’t the only issue Missourians will have to deal with tonight. As temperatures begin to drop below 20 degrees, Missouri Public Works is warning people to be attentive and drive slow. “Don’t assume that the roads are clear, there some drying occurring but temperatures are falling and

Juvenile male shot in central Columbia

January 15, 2022 5:23 PM Chanel Porter

*Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect that the shooting happened in central Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have confirmed that a juvenile male has been shot in central Columbia Saturday evening. Columbia Police was dispatched to the area of the 900 block of 8th Street in reference to a report of a

Firefighters battle overnight house fire in central Columbia

January 15, 2022 5:11 AM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in central Columbia early Saturday morning.

Parents, students, teachers react to Columbia Public Schools adding extra teacher workdays due to COVID spread

January 14, 2022 6:33 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Public Schools canceled several days of classes in January and added two early release days in an effort to relieve pressure put on educators during the current surge of new COVID-19 cases.

City maintenance organizations remind residents to move vehicles before snowfall

January 14, 2022 9:43 PM Joushua Blount

Snow will be coming back to Mid-Missouri and it’s expected to be a couple of inches of snowfall.

University of Missouri to tear down Mizzou North

January 14, 2022 8:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is now planning to tear down “Mizzou North.” At one point MU was considering selling the property, but will now keep the land and demolish the building instead. This is part of a larger plan the university announced last March to save millions of dollars that plan included

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

City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee announces meetings on ward redistricting

January 14, 2022 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia ward reapportionment committee is hosting four public information meetings. The meetings will be held on: Wednesday, Jan.19, 2022, in Room A, Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), 1701 West Ash Street, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at John B. Lange Middle School, 2201 Smiley Lane, 5 to

FRIDAY UPDATES: CDC updates latest guidelines on what type of masks or respirators Americans should wear

January 14, 2022 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man convicted of illegal firearm possession after police chase

January 14, 2022 5:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was convicted by a federal jury of illegally possessing the stolen firearm that he threw out of his car during a police chase. Cecil Jason Robinson, 42, was found guilty on Thursday of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Law enforcement attempted to stop Robinson, who

Columbia Public Works to call in snowplow crew overnight

January 14, 2022 4:49 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17’s Stormtrack team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday because of the chance for snow.

American Red Cross to pair with local law enforcement to host annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive

January 14, 2022 5:43 AM Ben Fein

The American Red Cross is set to partner with both the Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to host the annual Molly Bowden Blood Drive, set to take place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Former Columbia city employee is suing the city over resignation

January 13, 2022 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

A former Columbia city employee is suing the city over her resignation.

States hope relaxed substitute teaching requirements will ease omicron labor crunch

January 13, 2022 11:57 AM Kennedy Miller

As coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide, many school districts in Mid-Missouri are finding it difficult to keep teachers inside the classroom.

CPS students protested in favor of mask mandate

January 13, 2022 3:05 PM Erika McGuire

Students returned from winter break last week after the Columbia Board of Education voted for the mask mandate to end Jan. 4.

Mid-Missouri road crews preparing for potential snow Saturday

January 13, 2022 5:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Road crews with Jefferson City Public Works and Columbia Public Works are putting their plans in place to get the cities roads cleared as fast as possible.