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Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri

February 25, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community

February 24, 2021 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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FDA reports Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot effective against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 3:15 PM Zola Crowder

During clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration found the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases.

Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday

February 24, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.

Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election

February 23, 2021 6:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote absentee.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports three COVID-19 related deaths; two new cases

February 23, 2021 9:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Hy-Vee in Columbia set to begin coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday.

Hy-Vee coronavirus vaccinations get started

February 23, 2021 5:11 AM Zach Boetto

Each Hy-Vee location in Columbia and Jefferson City has open reservations throughout the week and on Saturday.

Police: Domestic assault call led to crash into Columbia creek

February 23, 2021 4:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A chase that led to a crash into a Columbia creek started with a Tuesday morning domestic assault call, police said Tuesday afternoon. Columbia Police detained two people after a crash on the 2700 block of Forum Blvd. Tuesday morning before 9, Columbia Police responded to a report of a domestic assault

Hartsburg man accused of shooting that hit 1 in the head

February 23, 2021 2:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Hartsburg man faces multiple charges in Boone County after a Saturday shooting left one person hurt.

Coronavirus vaccine clinics back on after weather delays; MU Health Care receives shipment

February 23, 2021 11:20 AM Chanel Porter

MU Health Care received confirmation Monday that it will be receiving the vaccines that were delayed.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 175 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 22, 2021 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business

February 22, 2021 7:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Boone County Fire District responds to two Sunday structure fires

February 22, 2021 9:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to two fires on Sunday. At 12:41 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to W. Route F for a reported structure fire. After arriving on scene, the homeowner told firefighters a fire started in the flu of the chimeny and the owner used a garden

Columbia man charged with arson with family inside home

February 22, 2021 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged after a fire in Columbia. Police arrested 28-year-old Seth Vaughn early Sunday morning at a home in the 2000 block of Ammonette street. Vaughn could appear at a court hearing scheduled on Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, Vaughn set stuff on fire in the kitchen of

MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week

February 22, 2021 12:18 PM Meghan Drakas

Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.

Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall

February 22, 2021 11:42 AM Chanel Porter

With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.

Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week

February 21, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.

Emergency crews respond to large barn fire east of Columbia

February 21, 2021 5:46 PM Connor Hirsch

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District is working to put out a large barn fire Sunday. The department tweeted around 5:30 p.m. crews were still trying to put out a fully involved barn. https://twitter.com/BooneCountyFire/status/1363633492719005701 ABC17 News crews on the scene said the barn was destroyed by the flames. Photos from Sunday

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases

February 21, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.