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Missouri Department of Conservation reports hemorrhagic disease in Missouri deer

October 2, 2020 5:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reporting low levels of hemorrhagic disease (HD) in deer tested in Boone, Camden, Cole, Jackson, Linn, and Osage counties. HD is a naturally occurring virus that infects deer through the bite of a native midge fly. It is common in Missouri between July and

Animals seized during animal cruelty investigation in CamdenCounty

September 25, 2020 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A deputy told ABC 17 News, “There were over 100 animals on property.”

MU Health set to begin drive-thru flu shots

September 19, 2020 4:58 AM Ben Fein

Mu Health Care is set to launch the service Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and plan on offering the shots every Saturday through October 31st.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Boone County could see jump in COVID-19 cases due to Labor Day weekend travel

September 13, 2020 7:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County could see COVID-19 cases spike this week due to possible exposure of the virus during Labor Day weekend.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Macon R-1 School District reports COVID-19 outbreak

September 6, 2020 2:48 AM Zach Boetto

MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Macon County R-1 middle school students will move to all online classes after the district reported multiple cases of COVID-19 via Twitter on Saturday. COID 19 at Macon R-1 pic.twitter.com/CefWy7ts0I— Macon R-1 Schools (@MaconTigers) September 6, 2020 According to a tweet from the Macon Tigers’ twitter account, after contact tracing is completed

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020 9:05 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.

Safety measures in place for Columbia’s “Food Trucks in the Park” event

September 2, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Parks and Recreation held “Food Trucks in the Park” events at parks throughout Columbia on Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place.

The Broadway Diner in Columbia has handed out more than 8,000 free meals during the pandemic.

One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids

September 2, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.

Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order

September 1, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.

Columbia Board of Education decides to begin year online-only as COVID-19 case surge continues

August 31, 2020 12:57 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.

DEFENDERS: FTC warns of scams as COVID-19 stimulus talks drag on

August 24, 2020 2:51 PM Deborah Kendrick

As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

USDA official to talk COVID-19 aid at Columbia food bank

August 21, 2020 5:17 AM Ben Fein

USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach is set to speak at Columbia’s Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Friday morning.

Boone County Commission approves internet hot spots for six school districts

August 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission will decide Thursday whether to use CARES Act funding to make internet hotspots available to students in all six county school districts.

Two Jefferson City fast-food joints lead food code violations; 10 establishments have clean reports

August 19, 2020 10:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Jefferson City Environmental Health Services Department found violations at 25 establishments inspected in the month of July.

Columbia, Jefferson City movie theaters reopen amid COVID-19

August 15, 2020 7:43 AM Ben Fein

As Missouri continues to deal with COVID-19 throughout the state, many places are starting to see entertainment venues such as movie theaters open back up in their city.

DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers

August 10, 2020 9:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has

CPS Board of Education to talk about return plans

August 10, 2020 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will talk about students’ and teachers’ return to classes at its meeting tonight.

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.

Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage well-child visits and vaccinations

July 28, 2020 11:22 AM Zola Crowder

Health department officials are encouraging parents to take their children for well-child visits and recommend getting kids vaccinated.