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Homecoming returns for Columbia College

October 13, 2021 9:43 PM Leila Mitchell

Homecoming festivities have made a comeback this year for Columbia College after the pandemic canceled last year’s events.

Former executive director of Voluntary Action Center to run for Fourth Ward City Council seat

October 13, 2021 8:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The recently retired executive director of the Voluntary Action Center announced he will run for the Fourth Ward seat on the City of Columbia’s city council.

Supply chain issues are affecting grocers across the nation, but locals say they have mostly been able to avoid issues

October 13, 2021 7:48 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Biden addressed ongoing supply chain problems on Wednesday, as major retailers warn of shortages and price hikes during the upcoming holiday season. Schnucks says because of the current trucker shortage, production facility labor shortages, and shortages of certain raw ingredients, select products are taking longer to get through the supply chain

Columbia Police officers are investigating the scene of an overnight shooting near the corner of Ninth and Locust Streets in downtown Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are city leaders doing enough to address Columbia’s violent crime?

October 13, 2021 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were shot on Ninth Street, a popular downtown Columbia thoroughfare, over the University of Missouri’s Homecoming weekend. Several shootings have taken place downtown and in other parts of the city over the past few weeks.

Columbia attorney to run for Boone County Circuit judge for family court

October 12, 2021 11:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia attorney announced her candidacy for Boone County associate circuit court judge for Division X. If elected, Kayla Jackson-Williams would be the first black judge in the county. Jackson-Williams says she is running because she believes her diverse background and legal experiences will offer a unique perspective. Judge Leslie Schneider, the

City leaders address downtown gun violence

October 12, 2021 10:17 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders say they are in communication with the Columbia Police Department and Chief of Police Jeff Jones and are working to curb some of the downtown shootings. With several gun violence incidents in the past few weeks, community members have expressed concerns and are calling on city leaders to step up.

Missouri attorney general said a half-billion settlement will help opioid victims

October 12, 2021 11:51 AM Kennedy Miller

All money received from the settlement will go directly toward treatment and many services for opioid addiction including support systems across the state.

Two people injured in Columbia shooting

October 12, 2021 12:33 PM Joushua Blount

Officers were sent to a report of a shooting at about 9:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of Orchard Lane, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. Officers found evidence of gunfire including damage to a home. Police have no suspect, according to the release.

Columbia couple plead guilty in federal court to selling counterfeit Disney movies on eBay

October 12, 2021 5:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia couple pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay.

COVID-19 cases across Missouri and nationwide continue to drop but health experts say we aren’t in the clear just yet

October 12, 2021 5:12 PM Chanel Porter

With case numbers falling, first and second-dose vaccinations are not continuing a steady upward trend.

Columbia lawyer’s license suspended

October 12, 2021 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The court issued its ruling Tuesday after hearing arguments last week.

Boone County hosting emergency community meeting on fatal drug overdoses

October 12, 2021 12:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The goal of the community meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent opioid fentanyl being found in multiple drugs.

Controversial Boone County Courthouse murals moved over holiday

October 12, 2021 11:39 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Art historians removed controversial murals depicting slavery, hangings and whippings in the Boone County Courthouse on Monday.

Columbia business owner running for Ward 4 council seat

October 12, 2021 9:04 AM Molly Stawinoga

Erica Pefferman, the owner of COMO Magazine and the Columbia Marketing Group, announced her candidacy for Columbia’s Ward 4 council seat.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Columbia Public Schools mask mandate remain in effect?

October 12, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some Mid-Missouri schools have rolled back their mandates as the delta-driven wave of new coronavirus cases has slowed.

Columbia closes top of Fifth and Walnut parking garage during safety improvement project

October 11, 2021 3:38 PM Joushua Blount

The structure has been a frequent site of suicides.

Columbia residents call on city to hire more police amid increased gun violence

October 11, 2021 9:48 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With four shootings in the span of a few weeks, members of the community in Columbia have expressed concerns about the increase in gun violence. The Columbia Police Department says it sends extra officers to patrol downtown on busy weekends. Still, there is a concern in the community that there are not

Columbia Board of Education to reevaluate COVID-19 safety plan and raises for school bus drivers

October 11, 2021 7:03 AM Meghan Drakas

At the Monday night board meeting, the Columbia Board of Education is set to review agenda items that include its COVID-19 safety plan and potential raises for school bus drivers.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports two new coronavirus-related deaths; 83 new cases

October 11, 2021 6:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia state rep will not seek reelection

October 11, 2021 10:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Democratic state Rep. Martha Stevens announced her decision via news release. She is ending her third term in office and was first elected in 2016 and would have been term-limited after another term. Her district includes parts of south and west Columbia.