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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held Saturday at Derby Ridge Elementary

May 5, 2021 9:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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True/False Film Festival prepared for rain or shine

May 5, 2021 3:50 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,

Woman who admitted to causing fatal crash gets 10-year prison sentence

May 5, 2021 2:26 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to causing a crash last May that killed a Columbia man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Judge Jeff Harris sentenced Regine McCracken to 10 years in prison for manslaughter. McCracken pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter and three misdemeanors — fourth-degree assault, careless driving

Police investigate possible accidental shooting in northeast Columbia

May 5, 2021 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the shooting around 2:34 a.m. near the Interstate 70 and Highway 63 connector.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Missouri Hospital Association announces new vaccine redistribution site

May 4, 2021 8:03 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Hospital Association introduced a new vaccine redistribution database for vaccinators to list extra vaccine doses they may have on hand, during the state’s weekly vaccinator call. In efforts to ensure that no vaccine dose goes to waste the Missouri Hospital Association has created an easy tool for vaccinators to share

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

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