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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 25 COVID patients in the hospital, lowest since omicron surge

March 17, 2022 3:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Chase ends in Mexico after driver crashes

March 17, 2022 4:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man was arrested after he was pulled over Wednesday night and then drove off from an officer before he crashed. A Mexico Public Safety Department officer stopped Christopher Welch, 33, who was driving a vehicle in the 600 block of Muldrow just after 11 p.m. In a release, Welch attempted

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County nears 60% of residents fully vaccinated

March 16, 2022 3:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 30% compared to last week; positivity rate is 3.5%

March 15, 2022 11:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch

March 14, 2022 10:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools changing contact tracing and exposure protocols beginning Monday

March 11, 2022 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of under 10 new coronavirus patients

March 9, 2022 3:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Audrain County Sheriff’s K-9 helps catch suspect that ran into the woods

March 3, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man is charged with several crimes after running away from Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers after a traffic stop Wednesday night on Highway 54 near Audrain Road 844. David Lee Fuget Jr. is charged with driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and front-seat passenger failing to wear

CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri

February 28, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are

Vandalia man dies after crash on Highway 54 in Audrain County

February 18, 2022 8:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a Vandalia man has died after a wreck on Highway 54 east of County Road 448 in Audrain County Friday afternoon. The crash report states that Kevin Murray lost control of his 2002 Chevrolet Blazer and crossed over the center line and hit a

MONDAY UPDATES: Audrain County offering free at-home COVID test kits at drive-thru event Thursday

February 14, 2022 3:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 336 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

February 7, 2022 2:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 115 new coronavirus cases

February 1, 2022 10:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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More charges filed against Audrain County man accused of sex crimes against children

January 31, 2022 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County prosecutor has filed more charges against a man accused of sex crimes against children.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly half of 530 new coronavirus cases under 30-years-old

January 31, 2022 10:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 350 new coronavirus cases; hospitalizations down

January 28, 2022 2:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health reducing COVID testing hours over the weekend

January 27, 2022 9:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Audrain County armed robbery suspect arrested in Jefferson City

January 5, 2022 9:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County armed robbery suspect was arrested in Jefferson City following a weeks-long investigation.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Audrain County Health Department and the State of Missouri warn about an imposter health inspector

January 4, 2022 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Audrain County Health Department is warning the public about an impostor health inspector going around the state.

Jefferson City woman seriously injured in Audrain County crash

December 18, 2021 10:46 AM Meghan Drakas

AUDRAIN, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman from Jefferson City was seriously hurt in an Audrain County crash on Thursday afternoon. 50-year-old Michael Metz was slowing down to make a turn along U.S. 54 Westbound at Route HH when he was hit by 29-year-old Siri Wagner. Wagner was seriously injured in the crash and taken to University