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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

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Columbia, Jefferson City public schools reinstate mask mandates as coronavirus cases set records

January 13, 2022 1:37 PM Zachary Farwell

Each district announced the changes in letters to parents and news releases Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools to require masks as coronavirus cases maintain record levels

January 13, 2022 2:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Supreme Court blocks nationwide vaccine and testing mandate for large businesses, allows health care rule to take effect

January 13, 2022 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine or testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide.

University of Missouri Board of Curators votes down temporary face mask recommendations

January 11, 2022 8:56 AM Zachary Farwell

Board members met virtually at 8 a.m. to talk and vote on the recommendations from President Mun Choi. The board voted the first recommendation down with 3 to 6. Board members voted 2 to 7 against the second recommendation.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 222 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

January 10, 2022 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Elledge sentenced to 28 years in prison

January 7, 2022 3:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County judge has sentenced Joseph Elledge to 28 years in prison for the murder Mengqi Ji.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of record new and active coronavirus cases

January 6, 2022 1:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports record-setting day of new and active coronavirus cases for second day in a row

January 5, 2022 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia man, Hallsville woman killed in Paris Road crash

January 5, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Columbia man killed in Rock Quarry crash

January 4, 2022 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Caleb Wheeler died when his Volkswagen Jetta went off the road in the 2400 block of Rock Quarry Road, hit a tree and overturned, landing back on the road, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Columbia Public Schools roll out new coronavirus protocols

December 30, 2021 5:04 PM Matthew Sanders

The district will require those who test positive for coronavirus to stay home for five days or until symptoms resolve, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty in sex trafficking trial

December 29, 2021 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

A jury has reached a verdict in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and close associate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict will be read in court shortly.

Family, fellow firefighters, public pay respects to fallen firefighter Bryant Gladney

December 28, 2021 10:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A large crowd is expected for the service, which is also being streamed online via Zoom. Organizers also expect people to line the procession route down Stadium Boulevard, Providence Road and Business Loop 70.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 153 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

December 27, 2021 12:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Mizzou men’s basketball coach tests positive for COVID-19

December 27, 2021 3:52 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin has tested positive for COVID-19. He announced the news on social media Monday afternoon. Coach Martin said in a Tweet, “Encouraging everyone to stay safe during this holiday season. I’ve tested positive for Covid. Feeling well and thankful for our athletic training staff following protocol and

Ex-officer Kim Potter found guilty of two counts of manslaughter for fatally shooting Daunte Wright

December 23, 2021 1:19 PM CNN Newsource

A jury on Thursday reached an outcome in the manslaughter trial of Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who testified she mistook her service weapon for a Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright in April. The outcome will be read in court shortly.

Fire district official killed in Interstate 70 crash in Boone County

December 22, 2021 5:27 AM Zachary Farwell

The district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.