Chanel Porter, Author at ABC17NEWS

More people continue to get vaccinated at outreach clinics across Mid-Missouri

July 28, 2021 7:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 20 doses were given out Wednesday at the food truck roundup in Columbia today, and although these are not the numbers…

Health experts give advice to avoid heat risks ahead of the upcoming heatwave

July 27, 2021 6:30 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat index on Wednesday and Thursday ranging from 100 to 110, health experts are advising people to take…

DESE: In-person learning is still a priority in light of new COVID-19 guidance for the upcoming school year

July 26, 2021 6:32 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released reopening and operating guidance for schools as…

SUNDAY UPDATE: Missouri’s Covid-19 positivity rate remains consistent

July 25, 2021 5:15 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 14.7% on Sunday. The increase in positivity comes along with 1,253 additional confirmed cases…

Sunday evening crash closes Grindstone Plaza Drive

July 25, 2021 5:01 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Grindstone Parkway and Grindstone Plaza Drive creates delays in the area. As of…

UPDATE: Man charged with a double homicide in Osage County

July 24, 2021 8:47 PM Chanel Porter

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chamois man was charged in connection with a double homicide at a residence in Osage County. Around noon on Saturday, two…

Motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

July 24, 2021 8:26 PM Chanel Porter

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcycle crash occurred Saturday at 11:25 a.m. in Montgomery County. Ronald Kleber of Seymour, Indiana was…

SATURDAY UPDATE: More than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases reported across the state Saturday

July 24, 2021 7:47 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 14.8% on Saturday. The increase in positivity comes along with 2,220 additional confirmed cases…

Missouri to offer cash prizes for coronavirus vaccine; new health director named

July 21, 2021 2:23 PM Chanel Porter, Matthew Sanders

The state will offer people 12 and older who have had at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine a chance to enter a drawing for $10,000 starting…

Boone County fair gains safety approval for carnival rides and food vendors as it returns to Columbia

July 20, 2021 7:04 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Fire Marshal and the Columbia/Boone County Health Department gave the Boone County Fair the green light to open the…

Health experts recommend COVID-19 mitigation strategies should return ahead of school year at the Jefferson City Council

July 19, 2021 6:53 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council met Monday to give a pandemic update on where to get vaccinated and where to get tested as…

Two dead in St. Louis after a crash involving a tow truck

July 18, 2021 4:59 PM Chanel Porter

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are dead after their vehicle crashed into a stopped tow truck along westbound I-70 and then was hit by another vehicle.…

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri Covid-19 numbers stay consistent

July 18, 2021 4:39 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 13.7% on Sunday. The increase in positivity from Saturday by 0.1% comes along with 1,031 additional…

SATURDAY UPDATES: 46% of Missouri residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine

July 17, 2021 3:46 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 13.6% on Saturday. The increase in positivity comes along with 1,771 additional confirmed cases…

Parson signs gas tax increase meant to boost transportation funding

July 13, 2021 3:27 PM Chanel Porter

The bill will provide about $500 million more each year to the Missouri Department of Transportation for roads and bridges by increasing the gas tax…

Columbia Board of Education met Monday to move forward with additions to virtual learning

July 12, 2021 4:20 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Columbia Board of Education met to approve a template to a new virtual learning option, as well as renew…

SUNDAY UPDATE: Missouri’s seven day positivity rate continues to rise

July 11, 2021 6:50 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 12.5% on Sunday. The increase in positivity comes along with additional confirmed cases bringing the…