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WATCH REPLAY: Health director updates Columbia City Council on coronavirus efforts

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The council meets at 7 p.m.

Electrical fire causes $100,000 worth of damage at Columbia home

January 18, 2021 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The fire at 2707 Rain Tree Court started with faulty electrical wiring in a shed next to the home, the Columbia Fire Department said in a news release Tuesday.

Two Columbia businesses issued COVID-19 related violation notices

January 18, 2021 7:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to documents, The Vault at 5965 E. Clark Lane Suite A and Black and Gold at 2102 Business Loop 70 E. each violated health orders.

Columbia traffic will be impacted by MU and CPS students returning

January 18, 2021 6:20 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.

MONDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri continues free COVID-19 community testing across state

January 18, 2021 9:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency crews respond to crash on EB I-70 Sunday morning.

Head-on crash in Columbia sends two to hospital

February 16, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several police officers, firefighters and ambulances responded to Interstate 70 near the Midway exit Sunday morning.

Missouri launches Tier 2 of Phase 1B to begin vaccinating those at high risk of catching COVID-19.

State launches Phase 1B Tier 2 coronavirus vaccinations

January 18, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

People in Tier 2 of Missouri’s vaccination Phase 1B can start getting vaccinated Monday.

Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return

January 18, 2021 11:24 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 2:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia

January 17, 2021 7:25 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake

The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 16, 2021 7:38 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings

Woman arrested after barricading herself inside of home on Carol Drive

January 16, 2021 6:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to Carol Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday.

Columbia police: Missing teen found

January 15, 2021 7:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are reporting the missing 14-year-old has been found. The teen was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the area of Bray Court when he went for a walk.

Boone County Sheriff’s Department’s Explorer Program discontinued after December 2020

January 14, 2021 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say one reason for the decision was because active membership had dwindled over the years.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the health order extension?

January 15, 2021 1:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services extended coronavirus health orders for the city and county Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post

January 14, 2021 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MoDOT issues warning ahead of snow, high winds

January 14, 2021 3:30 PM Meghan Drakas

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of high winds over much of the state Friday, including possible whiteout conditions in northwest Missouri.

Substitute teacher issue remains as Columbia Public Schools returns to in-person classes

January 14, 2021 12:57 PM Chanel Porter

Middle and high school students have not been in the classroom since last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic started.

Missouri enters next phase of vaccination plan; Boone County begins to vaccinate Phase 1B Tier 1

January 14, 2021 1:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.

Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated

January 14, 2021 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the vaccine.