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Columbia City Council to discuss pedestrian safety

City Council will review pedestrian safety and potentially sign a contract to revise the city's action plan and Vision Zero.

Columbia man charged with stealing U-Haul

A Columbia man has been charged after he is accused of stealing a box truck and running from officers. Daylon Logan was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle, aggravated fleeing a stop and resisting arrest.

Trump ends Columbia River deal years in the making

The president said the move will protect hydropower in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental groups, state officials and tribes say he scrapped a settlement

Judge rules Columbia terror sympathizer Mahmoud Khalil cannot be deported or detained

DHS has until Friday to release professional rabble-rouser and anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil from custody. New Jersey federal Judge Michael Farbiarz granted a preliminary injunction blocking federal

One dead, one injured in Bradford County ATV Crash

An ATV was traveling northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it collided with a deer that had jumped out of the roadway.

How banks are navigating M&A as unrealized losses persist

Rising bond yields are putting fresh pain on some banks' bond portfolios, but that doesn't mean acquisitions of those lenders are off the table.

Who will South Carolina softball play in Columbia Super Regional? What to know about UCLA

South Carolina softball hosts UCLA in the Columbia Super Regional beginning on May 23. Here's everything to know about UCLA in the NCAA Tournament.

How to buy South Carolina softball tickets for 2025 NCAA super regional in Columbia

South Carolina softball is hosting a NCAA tournament super regional in Columbia from May 23-25. Here's how to buy tickets for the series vs UCLA.

Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees

Hundreds of federal employees managing the nation’s main hydropower corridor have retired, resigned or been released due to Trump orders and hiring freezes

Missouri Task Force One returns to Columbia after responding to deadly St. Louis storms

Missouri Task Force One returned to Columbia on Sunday afternoon following a two-day deployment to north St. Louis Friday in response to deadly storms. The 88-member emergency response team was sent to assist with recovery efforts after severe weather caused widespread damage across parts of the city.

Fired in British Columbia after challenging a demotion? 4 things employees must do

If you receive a severance offer from your employer, don’t sign anything before seeking legal advice, says a leading employment lawyer.

Columbia city council to discuss protections when complying with executive orders

The Columbia city council will discuss a resolution to protect city officials when engaging in duties related to federal grants and contracts in Monday night's meeting, addressing key pieces regarding the city's compliance with government-wide requirements.

Serial shoplifter busted again at Columbia Heights Target

A 52-year-old woman is facing over a year behind bars after being convicted Wednesday of felony-enhanced second-degree theft for stealing

What It Would Look Like if the Trump Admin Got Its Way in the Birthright Citizenship Case

The Supreme Court could create a patchwork of citizenship rules that echoes a dark time in the nation's history.

Heat and humidity continues with an isolated storm chance this evening

After a hot and humid afternoon to start the work week, we’re watching for an isolated storm or two to arrive this evening.

Trump Has His Law Firms Right Where He Wants Them

Even more than free legal help, what the president gets from the firms is the joy of publicly dominating and demeaning his adversaries.

Richland County deputies are using AI to review bodycam footage. Academics say it's solving issues.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is using AI to help audit body worn camera footage. USC researchers say it's nearly doubled their professionalism.

Who does South Carolina softball play in Columbia Super Regional? NCAA Tournament bracket update

South Carolina softball beat North Florida to advance to the NCAA super regionals. Here's who the Gamecocks will face next in the NCAA Tournament.

Committee brainstorming ways to celebrate citizen award recipients

Originally pitched as a medal program to acknowledge outstanding Prince George residents, members of the Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program have discussed other ways of recognizing recipients at their most recent meetings.

Large police presence, crime scene tape up near Nifong McDonald’s

There is a large police presence and crime scene tape up near the McDonald's on Nifong Blvd. An ABC 17 New reporter saw at least 10 Columbia Police Department vehicles, three Boone County Sheriff Office vehicles and several ambulances around 12:50 p.

Boys and girls soccer SCHSL state championship matchups, how to watch

Here are the matchups for the SCHSL boys and girls soccer state championship games to be held May 22-24 in Columbia.

Standout Mizzou infielder enters the transfer portal

The Mizzou softball team lost two of the biggest names on the roster, on Sunday afternoon. Just hours after news of pitcher Taylor Pannell entering the portal came out, ABC 17 Sports confirmed with a team spokesperson that infielder Madison Walker is throwing her name into the transfer portal,

South Carolina softball team advances to regional final with win over North Florida

The No. 8 seed South Carolina softball team (42-15) used late inning heroics to power a 3-0 win over North Florida (46-14) Saturday (May 17) at Carolina Softball Stadium in the Winner’s Bracket game of the NCAA Columbia Regional.

What Do Pro Skiers Do in the Summer?

Last summer, the post-production duties were all-consuming for Schirmer as he prepared to release Ski, a feature-length movie (check it out here) about his childhood friend Vegard Rye, who planned to climb and ski 27 mountains in northern Norway in one push.

UNF Ospreys advance to NCAA Regional final Sunday after come-from-behind win

The University of North Florida Ospreys softball team continues to make program history. Saturday night, UNF beat Virginia 6-5 in a come-from-behind victory to advance to the NCAA Columbia Regional final.

1A district boys soccer: Columbia-White Salmon tops Seton Catholic 1-0 for district title

Isaac Reynoso punched in the winning goal in stoppage time, lifting Columbia to a 1-0 win over Seton Catholic in the 1A District 4 championship game.

Who will pose toughest test for Missouri football’s offense in 2025? Ranking all 12 defenses

Who will give the Missouri football offense the biggest test in the 2025 season? We ranked all 12 defenses the Tigers will face in the fall.

DEI, Infrastructure, and Public Safety projects on the table for Columbia City Council Monday

More than 30 items are on the agenda for Monday's Columbia City Council meeting, ranging from million-dollar infrastructure projects to DEI initiatives.

Columbia Student May Be Deported Due to Misleading Affidavit in Court Case

ICE submitted a misleading affidavit to a federal judge in order to obtain a search warrant to target Columbia University students for deportation, and the affidavit was unsealed in court as part of a lawsuit filed by the students.

Lee Bollinger Whitewashes Elite-University Decay

On May 7, police arrested at least 44 Columbia University students and 13 Barnard College students – many were masked – for taking over the university library. “Once inside the agitators

Customizable Psychedelic Trips Are on the Horizon, Scientists Say. Thank the ‘Second Brain’ in Your Gut.

Scientists want to study the way your body’s gut microbes react and interact with psychedelic substances like magic mushrooms.

First Alert Weather Day Monday for periods of heavy rain and possible strong storms

Rain chances ramp up for the Midlands overnight into our First Alert Weather Day Monday. Heavy rain could pose a flash flood risk in addition to parts of the area seeing a few strong thunderstorms.

Undue Process

Students at Butler Library during Wednesday’s Gaza protest faced harsh consequences, though several had their suspensions lifted days later.

Can’t Choose Between Roads and Trails? Columbia’s $100 Konos Featherweight Does Both.

When running in the Columbia Konos Featherweight, the phrase that comes to mind is “ground feel.” The shoe is ultra lightweight—just as its name implies—with a thin protective barrier of foam underfoot.

Masked anti-Israel agitators who stormed Columbia library handed out pamphlets lionizing alleged Palestinian terrorist Bassel al-Araj

The masked anti-Israel rabble-rousers who stormed Columbia University’s library dished out flyers lionizing alleged Palestinian terrorist Bassel al-Araj as a “militant

New York police responds to protests at Columbia University

Palestinian demonstrators were arrested May 7 after taking over part of Butler Library at Columbia University to protest the war in Gaza.

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