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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports potential COVID-19 scam

January 5, 2021 8:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City students back in person as Columbia Public Schools remains online for now

January 5, 2021 11:59 AM Victoria Bragg

In one district, students are back in their school buildings. In the other, they’re learning online for at least two more weeks.

Columbia City Council approves funding for vaccination education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Health leaders in Columbia and Boone County are continuing efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic on a local level. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and city leaders are looking at way to education people on the importance of getting vaccinated to fight the virus.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cooper County Health Center warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Deon’s Bar and Grill

January 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to consider $200,000 coronavirus vaccine education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:23 AM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia will consider an agreement for a coronavirus vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia police block road following crash

January 3, 2021 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to a crash at Park De Ville Drive at West Ash Street around 6 p.m. Sunday.

Columbia police searching for 12-year-old

January 3, 2021 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating Jewely Clark, 12, of Columbia.

I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.

I-70 back open after rollover crash sends two to hospital

January 3, 2021 12:14 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) I-70 Westbound near the connector is back open Sunday after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital Saturday evening. I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a

Driving checklist prepares travelers for icy conditions

January 3, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

After a New Year’s Day ice storm in Mid-Missouri caused road conditions to deteriorate in the area, impacts are still being seen days later.

Crews respond to vehicle fire in Columbia

January 2, 2021 4:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at Garth Ave and Ash Street around 4:15 p.m. Saturday.

Columbia crews continue treating roads

January 2, 2021 2:11 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with the City of Columbia reported in at 7 a.m. to continue to respond to winter weather.

The Missouri health department reported over 2,000 new cases of the virus and three new virus related deaths Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri health department reports 2,100+ new COVID-19 cases

January 2, 2021 10:39 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri state health department reported more than 2,100 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. Health officials said total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic were up to 399,456 Saturday — 2,157 more since Friday’s dashboard update. The health department included three more virus-related deaths to the dashboard bringing the pandemic total up to 5,543 fatalities.

STORM UPDATES: Ameren reports 56 Boonville residents without power

January 1, 2021 1:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Department of Transportation said crews blocked off the westbound lanes of Highway 54 in Fulton because of power lines across the roadway.

Columbia woman charged on multiple counts after allegedly stealing from multiple places

December 31, 2020 11:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is arrested Wednesday after allegedly burglarizing items from several businesses. According to multiple probable cause statements, Lacee Adams is accused of burglarizing Robinson’s Cleaners, McKnight Tires, Break Time and JD Byrider to name a few. Adams is accusing of taking $100 worth of stolen items and confronting an employee

Crash at Sam’s Club sends one to hospital with life-threatening injuries

December 31, 2020 5:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A wreck Thursday morning at Sam’s Club sends one person to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Columbia police, Patrick Giberson was driving a Mitsubishi Montero south in the driving lane in front of Lowe’s when it hit the concrete median divider separating a driveway on the south side of

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports sixth death this week related to COVID-19

December 31, 2020 9:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Aldred swearing-in makes Boone County Commission fully Democratic

December 31, 2020 4:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) New Southern District Boone County Commissioner Justin Aldred was sworn in Thursday, meaning all three commission seats are under Democratic control. Aldred prevailed in November’s election over incumbent Fred Parry, the commission’s lone Republican, by about 2,500 votes. Aldred’s victory means a Democrat sits in every county elected office, not counting the

Mid-Missouri prepares for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19

December 30, 2020 12:14 PM Ben Fein

Both Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Highway patrol investigates crash in northern Boone County

December 31, 2020 8:20 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers investigated a single-vehicle crash in northern Boone County Thursday morning.

Missouri State laboratory looking for new variant of COVID-19

December 30, 2020 5:33 PM Connor Hirsch

Director of the State Health Department Dr. Randall Williams said at the Governor’s state briefing Wednesday the state lab has the capacity to look for the strain and is in the process of expanding it.