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COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri

March 10, 2021 1:28 PM Zola Crowder

Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.

Missouri moving to vaccine allocation by ‘eligible population’ while leaders expect sharp rise in doses

March 9, 2021 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

Information about the plan was shared during a meeting with vaccine distributors and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee hears update on study of traffic stop disparities

March 9, 2021 4:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has been working to review disparities in traffic stops among certain groups of the community.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri releases new information on sewershed surveillance of COVID-19 variants

March 9, 2021 8:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County Fire District reports battles 35 fires last three days

March 9, 2021 8:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District reported fighting 35 fires over the last three days. Officials report the first fire was on Saturday at 11:09 a.m. when firefighters began battling large natural cover fires across Boone County. Officials report crews battled as many as five fires at the same time. Volunteer firefighters reported

Second suspect arrested in Boone County homicide

March 9, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a second man in connection with a February killing in west Columbia. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release that deputies arrested Malik Townsend, 22, of Columbia, for the murder of Jakob Cole. Cole died after being shot in the 4700 block of

Downed power line may have caused Rocheport fire

March 9, 2021 7:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Today’s strong winds may have caused another grass fire in western Boone County. Firefighters responded to the area off of Highway 40 near Rocheport around 11:30 a.m. Boone Electric Cooperative reports a power line came detached from an insulator that caused the fire. A spokeswoman says the windy conditions may have caused

Portion of MKT Trail to be closed Thursday

March 9, 2021 6:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of the MKT Trail will be closed Thursday, for maintenance. The affected trail is west of the trailhead at Scott Boulevard, near the 3.5-mile marker. MKT Temporary ClosureDownload Crews will be working to repair an unstable slope. The trail will be closed to ensure safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The

Authorities evacuate Sturgeon school because of threat

March 9, 2021 2:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

It’s the second time in two weeks that the K-8 building has been evacuated because of threats.

April 6 election registration ends Wednesday.

Voter registration for April 6 election ends Wednesday

March 9, 2021 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents interested in voting in the April 6 school and municipal election will have to register by Wednesday. Boone County residents can register to vote at the Boone County Government Center located at 9th and Ash streets in Columbia from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. They can also

Columbia Board of Education votes in favor of five-day week

March 8, 2021 8:36 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will

Truck, hay fire closes Boone County road

March 8, 2021 4:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

A truck and hay caught on fire Monday afternoon, closing part of a small Boone County road.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds dozens of new coronavirus cases to total

March 8, 2021 8:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Coronavirus vaccine distributors transition to direct vaccine appointment scheduling

March 8, 2021 1:37 PM Chanel Porter

Some vaccine providers are switching to a direct vaccine appointment scheduling system.

Although educators are not eligible to get their vaccine through the state's plan, they can get vaccinated right now at a few major pharmacies like Walmart through a federal program.

Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks

March 8, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Missouri drop again

March 7, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 291 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. There have been 480,643 cases of the virus in the state.

Fire officials warn against controlled burns

March 7, 2021 4:35 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 natural cover fires on Saturday, with the largest fire consuming 45 acres of grass and trees.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to 11 fires

March 6, 2021 8:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 fires Saturday.

Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic

March 6, 2021 5:24 PM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Health Department continues to seek to host a mass vaccination clinic with the Missouri National Guard, as it struggles with vaccine supply.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 400 new COVID-19 cases

March 6, 2021 2:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 386 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. There have been 480,352 cases reported in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.