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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?

March 25, 2022 5:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two more rural hospitals in Mid-Missouri have closed, at least temporarily — in Mexico and Fulton.

Residents speak out after Noble Health suspends operations at Audrain, Callaway Community Hospitals

March 25, 2022 7:49 AM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Members in the Audrain and Callaway Community will now have to make the journey to Columbia or Jefferson City to seek emergency services, whether that be by ambulance or driving themselves after Noble Health suspended operations at two Mid-Missouri hospitals. Noble Health Corporation announced on Facebook all services at the Audrain Community

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Services to be suspended Friday evening at Callaway and Audrain Community Hospitals

March 24, 2022 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain and Callaway Community Hospitals will be suspending services Friday evening at 5 p.m. to restructure operations and become financially viable, according to a release by Noble Health. In a release, both hospital CEO’s said the hospitals need to “reassess our operations and structure so we can create a more sustainable

Mexico woman charged after allegedly assaulting officers

March 23, 2022 11:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Mexico woman is charged after she allegedly assaulted Mexico public safety officers.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5

March 22, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Salary employees at Noble Health in Missouri speak up about no pay

March 20, 2022 6:52 PM Kennedy Miller

Callaway County, MO. (KMIZ.) Several community members in both Callaway and Audrain county are speaking out against the company’s recent announcement of temporarily limiting services because of IT issues. Some argue IT issues are not the case and the hospital is just struggling to keep up with its finances. While others say the hospital is

Audrain and Callaway community hospitals limit services due to IT issues

March 19, 2022 8:03 PM Chanel Porter

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain Community Hospital and the Callaway Community Hospital will be temporarily limiting services because of an IT issue. Noble Health released the news Saturday afternoon saying that inpatient admissions will be stopped and EMS services will be diverted. “We’re prioritizing patient care above all else. Please know we’re working tirelessly to

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths, seven new cases

March 18, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri

March 18, 2022 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.

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