COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center reopened to the public Friday after being closed for four days due to issues with its filtration system. Columbia Aquatic Recreation Supervisor Sydney Philpot said the repairs have been completed along with the pool being vacuumed to clear up the water. Philpot said the reason for the pool
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed that it has received “several” reports about a bear being spotted in St. James. The St. James Police Department shared photos of a black bear in the area on Wednesday and Thursday. A Department of Conservation spokeswoman told ABC 17 News in an email that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that seven bars and restaurants in the city are partaking in the “Adopt-A-Team” program for the FIFA World Cup. The program enables the business to be an “official home base” for fans of their chosen teams, according to the application webpage. The bars and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport is rolling out a new shuttle service starting Monday as airport leaders work to accommodate growing travel demand. Airport officials announced travelers parked in the new south parking lot will now be able to take a shuttle directly to the terminal. The change comes after the airport added
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roughly 170 employees at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City will see a delayed payment for their overtime. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections said the affected employees can wait until June 15 to receive their payout or get a paper check this week that could have some additional income tax
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City woman is suing Missouri’s secretary of state and multiple lawmakers over language used for a potential ballot question this fall. The lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday, surrounds House Joint Resolution 173/174, which would put a question on whether to eliminate income tax in the state before Missouri voters.
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Buy now, pay later. It can seem like a great deal for more than a quarter of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Make a purchase today, and split the cost over about four interest-free payments. The “Buy Now, Pay Later” payment plan is growing rapidly in popularity as consumers face higher prices and tighter budgets. Recent data shows nearly half of Americans have turned to BNPL services. And some statistics are startling experts like Jared Reynolds, CEO and Founder of Freedom Wealth Planning in Columbia.
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Broadway Christian Church is opening its doors once again for Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity’s 36th annual garage sale.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority is replacing the roofs on all of its units at Bear Creek, it announced in a Wednesday social media post. Roof replacements are occurring on all 35 duplex buildings and will cost nearly $448,000. There will also be sidewalk and accessibility improvements in front of the community building.
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COLUMBIA, (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday passed several projects to improve Columbia Regional Airport. The city approved roughly $13.1 million in projects around the airport, with federal funding covering a large portion. The first of which includes renovations to its northern parking lot, which includes paving the existing lot and adding about 250
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on paper currency, the Treasury Department announced in a Thursday press release. Paper money typically has the signatures of the Treasurer of the United State and the Secretary of Treasury. It will be the first time a sitting president has had his signature on U.S. currency,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Wendy’s locations in Columbia have closed, the company confirmed to ABC 17 News in an email. The locations near the mall on Bernadette Drive and on Ninth Street are no longer listed on the company’s website. The business still has franchise locations in town on Scott Boulevard, East Nifong Boulevard and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is down one animal hospital Friday. The closure was announced last week and many pet owners say the sudden shutdown is unfortunate and concerning. A reason for the closure has not been provided. Jada Sievers, a veterinary student and with two dogs, doesn’t use Columbia Animal Hospital herself but she understands
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews plan to permanently close a portion of the North Jefferson City Recreation Area on March 13, according to a Thursday press release. Crews will close the paved parking lot and playground for tree removal. The trees must be cleared by March 31 because of environmental concerns, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Copper Kettle in Ashland will have a follow-up health inspection after it reportedly had nine violations, seven of which are critical. The inspection report said management was using the same cutting board for raw sausage and for ready-to-eat food. The health inspector also found expired food in the coolers and improper hand-washing practices
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses rescued from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Wednesday night are recovering after being treated by veterinarians. A friend of the horses’ owners said the animals were at the vet until about 3 a.m. to ensure they made it through the night. They are being treated with antibiotics to
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MU Health Care is inviting people to stop by the Columbia Activity and Recreation Center on Saturday morning to check on their heart health.
Attendees will have access to free screenings and information on heart disease prevention.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Applebee’s location near Stadium Boulevard in west Columbia has closed. The corporation confirmed to ABC 17 News in a Thursday email that the location on Interstate 70 Drive Southwest closed for good on Wednesday. “Our Applebee’s restaurant in Columbia, MO (I-70 Drive SW) closed on Wednesday, February 18. We greatly appreciate
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Inflation is easing, but living costs and bills remain high.
The annual rate in the U.S. has hovered around 2.6-2.7% in 2026. That’s down about 0.3 percentage points from 2024’s rate and significantly lower than the 8% peak recorded in 2022.
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The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation is set to break a personal record Saturday at the group’s 5th annual Valentine’s for Veterans event.
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