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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents

November 24, 2020 9:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible Listeria exposure

November 24, 2020 7:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC

Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday

November 24, 2020 9:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.

Ashland business owners react to Boone County mask order

November 24, 2020 6:49 PM Sydney Olsen

Many smaller communities in Boone County like Ashland and Centralia have seen rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.

ABC 17 News investigates how to spot fake online reviews.

How to spot fake reviews when online shopping

November 24, 2020 4:08 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Studies show people will be doing more online shopping this year than in years past, and a fake review could trick you into buying a product that is not what it seems. We’re talking about those gold stars next to a product or seller on Amazon, Google, or even Facebook Marketplace. Online

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year

November 24, 2020 12:17 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President

Columbia Police arrest suspect following an alleged drug deal

November 24, 2020 12:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard

November 23, 2020 9:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia PD K-9 helps catch person suspected of DWI

November 23, 2020 11:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County DWI traffic stop on Bonny Linn Drive leads to a foot chase into a wooded area. Officials say the suspect ran from the deputies into the wooded area and a Columbia Police K-9 help capture the suspect. Officials say the suspect is still back there and they are trying

Boone County traffic stop leads to multi-county chase

November 23, 2020 10:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a parked vehicle at a gas station leads to a multi-county chase and an arrest. According to court documents, a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driven by Devin Kempa. Kempa has a warrant out for his arrest for 1st-degree assault. Osage County Sheriff’s deputies

A mother and daughter walk through downtown Columbia while it snows.

Assistance agencies struggling to keep up with needs of less fortunate

November 23, 2020 5:16 PM Zach Boetto

According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.

Boone County Commission considering a 30-day trial period for mask mandate

November 23, 2020 3:35 PM Victoria Bragg

Commissioners brought up the mask ordinance in a conference call with local leaders from across the county Monday morning.

Local fire departments adjust to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 22, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.