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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths; 64 new cases

February 8, 2022 2:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Truck driver broke driving hours rule at time of crash that killed fire official

February 7, 2022 6:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State investigators said the truck driver that hit and killed a Boone County fire official in December drove beyond the amount of time allowed by federal rules. A crash report written by the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Kevin Brunson had exceeded “the maximum driving time allowed by federal regulations at the

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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David Tyson Smith to run for Missouri House of Representatives District 46

February 7, 2022 9:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State representative David Tyson smith announced he will file as a candidate in Missouri house district 46 instead of 45. Smith said in a news release he will be filing as a candidate for house district 46 to maximize the opportunity for other democratic candidates to file in the five newly redistricted areas. Smith was

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations dropping in Missouri and Boone County

February 7, 2022 12:11 PM Kennedy Miller

Just weeks ago Missouri was in the grips of the omicron wave, setting records for new cases and hospitalizations. Now the wave appears to have crested.

Rally held against a proposed Congressional district map

February 7, 2022 7:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Around 100 people gathered at the Missouri capitol building in a rally against a proposed congressional district map.

Masking changes for Jefferson City and Columbia Public Schools

February 7, 2022 5:20 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District and Columbia Public Schools are making changes to their masking policies. Starting Monday, Jefferson City will move into its ‘green protocols’ phase and will no longer require face masks while indoors. CPS announced it will extend its mask mandate an additional week through this Friday. Jefferson

Medical Director of Capital Region Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Unit brings awareness to healthcare challenges created by the pandemic using photos

February 4, 2022 11:19 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) “Broken” is a project that was created by Dr. David Lancaster, Medical Director of Capital Region Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Unit in Jefferson city. He asked healthcare, administrator workers, who have worked during the pandemic and patients who experienced COVID-19 to hold up a piece of paper and use one word to describe how

FRIDAY WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: MSHP Troop F responded to over 200 calls for service

February 4, 2022 7:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 10 new coronavirus-related deaths due to records adjustment

February 4, 2022 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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City of Columbia to open temporary warming center Sunday night at Wabash Bus Station

February 4, 2022 2:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia will open a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station on Sunday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to forecasted temperatures under 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plow crews continue to work on Columbia roads

February 4, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia Public Works snow response crew is set to continue work on city roads throughout the day Friday, as many roads in the city are still covered in snow.

Public works hopes to have neighborhood streets cleared by Friday night

February 3, 2022 9:46 PM Hannah Falcon

Flurries have stopped in Mid-Missouri, but snow and ice still cover the roads and sidewalks.

Columbia residents help Texas truck driver stuck in the snow

February 3, 2022 11:03 PM Hannah Falcon

Fortunately, he was able to get it out of the snow with the help of some friendly neighbors.

THURSDAY UPDATE: MU scientist helps detect COVID variants in NYC wastewater

February 3, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Parents of Missouri student sue fraternity over hazing

February 2, 2022 12:21 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) The parents of a University of Missouri student from Minnesota are suing a fraternity after their son suffered serious brain injuries during a pledge party. Authorities say Daniel Santulli’s blood alcohol content was more than six times the legal limit for driving on Oct. 20 when he was found unresponsive in a

THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates Thursday on the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Dog, person rescued after falling into ice in Columbia

February 3, 2022 6:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia firefighters rescued a dog and a person that fell through the ice on a frozen lake on the 2600 block of Carrera Drive. Crews reported that due to recent snowfall, hazardous road conditions access to the lake were difficult to get to. Crews found that one person had fallen in self-rescued

WEDNESDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: 18-wheeler removal shuts down I-70 from St. Charles to Highway 63 connector

February 2, 2022 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Businesses stay open amid winter storm

February 2, 2022 9:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to stick around in the Mid-Missouri, several businesses in the area have had to make the decision on whether to stay open or close.