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MoDOT asks for public comment on 2022 Sorrels overpass bridge rehabilitation project

May 4, 2021 7:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the rehabilitation of the Sorrels Overpass bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. MoDOT officials say the rehabilitation of the 63-year-old bridge is necessary to extend the life and usability of the bridge by up to 30 years. Crews will close

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active coronavirus cases in nearly a month

May 4, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MoDOT to begin improvements on Interstate 70 Wednesday night in Callaway County

May 4, 2021 4:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will be making pavement upgrades along Interstate 70 in Callaway County over the next several months beginning Wednesday. Crews will begin with eastbound lanes going from the Boone/Callaway County line and to Kingdom City. The overall project will include resurfacing the lanes and ramps between Kingdom

Second woman charged in Columbia attack

May 4, 2021 1:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Shaunasty Townsend, 33, of Columbia was charged Tuesday with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in connection with the attack April 16 on Elm Grove Drive in northeast Columbia.

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed

May 4, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

Tellers manager Tera Eckerle said the restaurant’s biggest problem has not been limited business, but trying to find staff.

Columbia Public Schools begins vaccinations on high school campuses

May 4, 2021 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools students will have the opportunity to get vaccinated Tuesday at Battle High School.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local health orders be allowed to expire?

May 4, 2021 2:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Coronavirus health orders in Columbia and Boone County will expire next week and will not be replaced with new ones.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 66 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

May 3, 2021 7:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local businesses react to news of Columbia, Boone County health orders expiring

May 3, 2021 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is the right time to “turn back the dial” on restrictions.

DESE says Columbia Public Schools relaxing quarantine and mask requirements is being done the right way

May 3, 2021 7:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

As more than 400 Columbia Public Schools students are either isolating or quarantining for COVID-19, the district is relaxing some virus protocols.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update

May 3, 2021 5:22 AM Zach Boetto

Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders Monday.

Columbia City Council to hear community oriented policing program proposal

May 2, 2021 5:37 AM Ben Fein

Columbia City Council is set to hear a proposal regarding a new community oriented policing program, aimed at helping officers further integrate and understand the communities they serve.

Columbia health leaders explain what factors into COVID-19 health order updates

May 1, 2021 6:49 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will host a community briefing to give an update on the current COVID-19 numbers and future plans of the Boone County health order. Scott Clardy, assistant director of the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, said when making updates to the health order, the city is focused on three main

Vaccine appointments available ahead of MU Health Care clinic at Faurot Field

May 1, 2021 5:35 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care is set to host a vaccine clinic Saturday at Faurot Field, offering vaccinations to all Missourians age 16 and older.

Columbia College 2021 graduates get a COVID-19 safe commencement at Mizzou Arena

May 1, 2021 5:38 AM Ben Fein

Columbia College will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday, with over 350 graduates participating.

Deputies respond to a motorcycle collision in Columbia.

Motorcycle crash sends one to hospital

May 1, 2021 3:38 AM Zach Boetto

One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash just before midnight on Friday.

Columbia Public Schools to host its first student vaccine clinic Tuesday

April 30, 2021 9:57 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will host it’s first student vaccination clinic at Battle High School on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students looking to receive a vaccine at CPS clinics must be at least 16 years old and have a signed parental consent form. The clinics are in partnership with Columbia/Boone

FRIDAY UPDATES: City of Columbia to host community briefing on COVID-19 Monday afternoon

April 30, 2021 9:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia medical marijuana dispensary sues city over development issues

April 30, 2021 8:11 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia medical marijuana dispensary claims the city’s development rules conflict with the laws voters approved. A lawsuit filed by GRD Columbia, LLC asked a Boone County judge to stop the city from requiring changes to the property based on its development code. That includes landscaping and traffic design rules that the

Some MU students could face disciplinary action after a campus protest Thursday

April 30, 2021 7:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some MU students could face disciplinary action after protests on campus. Dozens of students protested the restructuring of the university’s social justice centers Thursday. MU spokesperson Christian Basi confirmed that demonstrators walked through Jesse Hall and a student union after being told that disruptions were not allowed there. He says that any