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THURSDAY UPDATES: MU reminds students, faculty and staff to report positive COVID cases

January 20, 2022 10:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Judge sentences Columbia man to 10 years in federal prison for enticing a minor

January 20, 2022 4:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal judge sentenced a Columbia man for attempting to meet a law enforcement officer who was posing online as a 14-year-old girl, for illegal sexual activity.

Columbia Board of Education approves temporary mask mandate, calendar changes and an increase in pay for some teachers

January 20, 2022 5:19 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Board of Education signed off on Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s temporary mask mandate during a special meeting Thursday morning.

Multiple schools across Mid-Missouri close doors citing sick staff and COVID-19 case increase

January 19, 2022 4:57 PM Leila Mitchell

Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines, due to problems created by the coronavirus surge.

Columbia homicide suspect claims he didn’t know gun was loaded; pleads not guilty

January 19, 2022 8:40 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing a man in northeast Columbia on Monday night says he didn’t know the gun was loaded. Shawn Long admitted to police in an interview on Tuesday that he picked up the gun and pointed it at Roberto Lauer, 18, in a “playful manner” before it

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri canceling Thursday COVID drive-through testing events

January 19, 2022 12:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone no longer requiring masks in any circumstance

January 18, 2022 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

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City of Columbia trash bag vouchers scheduled to arrive Monday

January 18, 2022 8:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Residents that use the City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility curbside trash pick will receive their refuse and recycling bag vouchers in the mail beginning Monday.

Columbia police reopen death investigation following family questions

January 17, 2022 8:27 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police will take another look at a 2020 death following questions raised by the deceased man’s family. Chief Geoff Jones wrote in a Dec. 8 letter that he would reopen both the death investigation and internal affairs investigation surrounding the death of Freddie McKee. The 37-year-old man was found dead outside

COVID-19 testing expands in Mid-Missouri

January 17, 2022 11:33 AM Erika McGuire

Two major Columbia medical providers are opening new coronavirus testing sites this week as demand for COVID-19 screenings surges along with new cases.

MoDOT begins construction of new Sorrels Overpass

January 17, 2022 5:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports construction began Monday on the new Sorrels Overpass.

Boone Health to open new COVID-19 testing site on Monday

January 17, 2022 6:03 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health will open a new COVID-19 testing site Monday at its Convenient Care location on Nifong Boulevard. This location will only administer COVID-19 tests. The testing site at 900 W. Nifong Blvd. will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In order to get tested at

Columbia set to open temporary warming center at Wabash bus station this week

January 16, 2022 10:40 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA , Mo (KMIZ) More cold temperatures are expected to come in the following days. When winter weather hits and temperatures get too low for people to be on the streets, warming centers are ready. The City of Columbia announced Sunday it will open a temporary overnight warming center at the Wabash bus on 126 N. 10th

WEATHER UPDATES: Basketball games at Harrisburg High School canceled due to snow

January 15, 2022 5:50 AM Zachary Farwell

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City maintenance organizations remind residents to move vehicles before snowfall

January 14, 2022 9:43 PM Joushua Blount

Snow will be coming back to Mid-Missouri and it’s expected to be a couple of inches of snowfall.

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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The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Former Columbia city employee is suing the city over resignation

January 13, 2022 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

A former Columbia city employee is suing the city over her resignation.

Mid-Missouri road crews preparing for potential snow Saturday

January 13, 2022 5:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Road crews with Jefferson City Public Works and Columbia Public Works are putting their plans in place to get the cities roads cleared as fast as possible.

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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Pressure on used car market leads to increase in personal property taxes

January 12, 2022 2:05 PM Hannah Falcon

The value of a car went up in the past year causing a personal property tax increase for car owners in Missouri.