MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week
Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.
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Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall
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.
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Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week
Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.
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Emergency crews respond to large barn fire east of Columbia
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
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.
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One man arrested for Columbia arson
Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.
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Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re
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Friday night wreck brings down traffic light on Garth and Broadway
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: East Broadway is back open as of 2 a.m. after crews cleared the road. ORIGINAL: A Friday night wreck at South Garth Ave. and East Broadway has brought down a traffic light just before midnight. A Columbia police officer said the driver fled from the scene but no injuries were reported.
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Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia
Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.
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One arrested, four sought in northeast Columbia car chase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s department reveals new details about a Friday night chase that ends in one arrest and law enforcement looking for four other occupants of a stolen vehicle. Just before 6:30 p.m., a Boone County deputy was alerted by an automated license plate reader of a stolen vehicle near the intersection
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson: Regional mass vaccination events will be held next week
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Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than
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Man accused of killing a Columbia teen is sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Columbia man accused of killing a 13-year-old in 2019 has been sentenced to prison time.
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ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on teacher prioritizations and others about COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Dr. Randall Williams of the Missouri Health Department, Commissioner Margie Vandeven from the State Board of Education and Head of Pharmacy Denny Hamilton with Capitol Region Medical Center. The group answered your questions regarding teacher prioritization, how the
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 75th COVID-19 related death
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Federal report shows Missouri out of the ‘red zone’ for COVID-19 cases
According to the state profile report, Missouri is now reporting 86 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties report 15 COVID-19 related deaths
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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
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Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls
Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.
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Boone County Fire District responds to three structure fires Tuesday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to three fires Tuesday across the county. According to a release, the first fire happened just after 5:30 p.m. on W. Route K. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story house with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. Firefighters took control the fire and entered
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