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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 16 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

June 21, 2021 12:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Highway KK blocked off due to transformer fire

June 21, 2021 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a downed power line and transformer fire in southwest Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative first reported an outage in the area around 9:38 p.m. and is currently affecting 77 customers. Boone Electric reports a tree in the line caused the damaged. The fire is reported to be

Debris along Business Loop 70 in Columbia on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Clean-up professionals say to leave big debris to experts

June 21, 2021 9:34 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’ve got some debris left on your property from the overnight storms, experts say call the professionals. Storm damage remained across Business Loop 70 East, Monday night. Experts say the small debris can be dropped at local recycle hubs but you should leave the big debris, like live wires and major

MoDOT seeking public comment on plans to resurface Highway 63 in Boone and Callaway Counties

June 21, 2021 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting residents and travelers to share their thoughts regarding the 2022 improvements along Highway 63 in Boone and Callaway Counties. The project will make several improvements along Highway 63 including resurfaced between Boone County Route B and Highway 54 in Callaway County, as well as

GPS data to be presented in case against Columbia man accused in 2017 killing

June 21, 2021 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing are now required to present GPS data by July 6th. The GPS data is crucial in the case against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts.

Man stabbed multiple times in southwest Columbia after a domestic disturbance

June 21, 2021 4:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is injured after a stabbing on the 4300 block of Bethany Drive at 1:30 p.m. According to Capt. Brian Leer, the victim was stabbed multiple times after a disturbance with the mother of the man’s unborn child. Capt. Leer says the wounds were not believed to be life threatening. The

Parents volunteer as Columbia preschool cleans up after severe weather

June 21, 2021 3:43 PM Hannah Falcon

Little Miracles Preschool closed Monday because of extensive damage from Sunday’s storm. Volunteers and teachers worked since 7 a.m. Monday to clean up the preschool’s backyard.

Utility workers race to restore power after Sunday night storms

June 21, 2021 2:42 PM Leila Mitchell

Downed trees have been one of the biggest problems, with several limbs and entire trees knocking over power lines. Storms went through Mid-Missouri late Sunday, bringing high winds with it and dropping several inches of rain.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the idea of wind turbines in Boone County?

June 21, 2021 3:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

The regulations are being considered as a renewable energy company plans to build a wind farm in Howard and Boone counties.

Columbia man arrested after multiple chases in Boone and Callaway County

June 18, 2021 11:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces multiple charges after a vehicle chase on June 9 in Boone County and then on Thursday in Callaway County. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy attempted to stop Davy Rasa for failing to display proper registration in a vehicle. Rasa drove off and the

Boone County firefighters respond to propane tank venting due to high temps

June 18, 2021 10:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews are reminding people to be mindful of propane tanks during the extreme heat. Boone County Fire crews worked to cool off a propane tank in the 2900 block of Bonne Femme Road after it overheated. Crews were called to the area after people reported hearing a sound coming from the

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the highest number of coronavirus cases since April 30

June 18, 2021 4:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone Electric dealing with power spikes amid extreme heat, but says no need to worry

June 18, 2021 2:47 PM Ben Fein

Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia said while they’ve seen some pretty high spikes in usage, it isn’t completely out of the normal for the summer months.

Fire officials warn of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry time

June 18, 2021 5:47 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning people of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry periods. According to Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Gale Blomenkamp, it’s safer to avoid controlled burns during these dry times. “This time of year right now we’re in, what we would call a

Columbia police investigating shots fired in east Columbia

June 17, 2021 11:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a report of shots fired in east Columbia near Godas & Valley Creek Ln. According police on scene, one person is in custody after police found evidence of shots fired. Officials say there is no property damage and no injuries reported.

Boone County leaders approve wind farm regulation final proposal

June 17, 2021 9:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County leaders approved the final proposal for wind farm regulations. Some of the proposed regulations include: Noise from wind turbines cannot exceed 50 decibels during the day or 40 decibels at night.Turbines will have to be built more than 1,700 feet off the nearest public roadThey will also have a height

One person injured after a wreck on Route B Thursday evening

June 17, 2021 9:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County Fire Protection District officials, two vehicles crashed head-on Route B near East Low Crossings road. At least one person was hurt in the crash. However, the extent of the injuries is unknown. The road was closed for about thirty minutes for the investigation. ABC 17 News crew saw

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health moving COVID-19 vaccinations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics

June 17, 2021 7:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone Health is moving their coronavirus vaccination locations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics. Officials report that appointments are required. To locate the nearest clinic and schedule an appointment, please visit www.boone.health/primarycare. Boone Health thanks the Columbia Mall and Veteran’s United Home Loans for their help with the mass vaccination clinics. Boone County reports

Triple digit temperatures hitting mid-Missouri this weekend.

City of Columbia makes cooling centers available to the public

June 17, 2021 6:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the high summer heat, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is reminding residents about the resources available to assist community members seeking relief from the weather and the health risks involved with extreme heat. Cooling centers are available to the general public during the building’s normal business hours.

COVID-19 test numbers dropping in Missouri

June 17, 2021 4:12 PM Lucas Geisler

The number of COVID-19 tests done in recent weeks in Missouri has steadily dropped, according to a review of the numbers by ABC 17 News.