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Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds residents to get a coronavirus vaccination

July 2, 2021 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

City of Columbia trash and recycling collections to resume normal schedule Monday

July 2, 2021 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility will return to normal schedule for trash and recycling collections beginning Monday. The landfill also will be open to the public on Monday. Recycling for July 5-9 will run on the Green Triangle route. Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash app for collection

Settlement reached in 2018 Columbia Waffle House shooting

July 2, 2021 12:24 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement is in place between the family of a man killed at a Columbia Waffle House, the restaurant and the security guard that killed him. Attorneys for members of Anthony Warren’s family filed the proposed settlement with Judge Jeff Harris on Wednesday. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cities allow residents to shoot off fireworks for the July 4th holiday?

July 2, 2021 3:14 AM Karl Wehmhoener

According to a career data collection website called Zippa, Missouri shoots off the most fireworks in the United States. Remember fireworks are illegal to posses in the City of Columbia and can result in a misdemeanor charge. It is also illegal to shoot off fireworks in cities such as Mexico and Jefferson City. In the state

Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off

July 2, 2021 12:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s

Columbia police officer considered “low risk” in sentencing memo

July 1, 2021 8:28 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both prosecutors and defense attorneys said they are not concerned that a Columbia police officer is any risk as she awaits sentencing. A joint memo filed by special prosecutor Kevin Hillman said that Andria Heese is “a very low risk to reoffend or engage in any criminal behavior.” The memo notes that

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases rise to 270; total number of cases passes 19,000

July 1, 2021 3:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mechanic recommends routine maintenance ahead of busy travel weekend

July 1, 2021 3:15 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One mechanic shop recommends routine maintenance to avoid any vehicle issues on long road trips many have planned for the Fourth of July. Devin Kelley, Owner of All-Star Automotive says this is especially important with most mechanic shops being unusually busy ahead of holidays. According to Kelley, owners should take vehicles in

Columbia police issue citation to man for shooting a gun within city limits

July 1, 2021 11:45 AM Josie Anglin

The Columbia Police Department was called to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of Orchard Lane at 12:43 this morning.

Multiple alerts about water over roads in Boone County; driver able to leave vehicle after getting stuck in water on roadway

July 1, 2021 6:32 AM Molly Stawinoga

Rain Thursday morning caused more flooding issues in Mid-Missouri.

Boone County fire officials preach firework safety

June 30, 2021 9:04 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks this year, to do so safely. Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused

Police investigation at Columbia Break Time

Man charged after vehicle assault Tuesday

June 30, 2021 10:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man accused of using a car to assault a person Tuesday morning. Police arrested Darell Rogers. Darell Rogers He is charged with eight felony counts. His charges include first-degree assault, first-degree domestic assault, first degree property damage, tampering with a vehicle, leaving the scene of a wreck, driving

Columbia officials concerned about increasing COVID-19 cases, no plans for new health order

June 30, 2021 12:13 PM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in place for a new health order.

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.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 35 new coronavirus cases, active cases highest since Feb. 12

June 30, 2021 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 35 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 240 active cases in the county. That is an increase of 30. This is the highest number of active cases since Feb. 12 when 244 cases were reported. The county now has a reported total number

Crash blocks I-70 near Rocheport bridge

June 30, 2021 2:36 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Rocheport Missouri River Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Boone County crash blocks lane of Highway 63

June 30, 2021 2:11 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked at least one lane of Highway 63 in Boone County on Wednesday afternoon.

A crash is causing a major backup on I-70 EB Wednesday morning.

Traffic moving after crash on I-70 near Highway 63 connector in Columbia

June 30, 2021 5:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The interstate was open near the connector as of 11 a.m. A couple emergency vehicles remain at the scene but traffic is moving in the area. ORIGINAL: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in Columbia after a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the incident shortly before