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Father and son charged with burglarizing a Cole County gun store

February 25, 2021 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A father and son are accused of burglarizing Bob’s Guns & Knives store in early February. According to a probable cause statement, Christopher McCombs Sr. and Christopher McCombs Jr. allegedly broke into the store and stole an unknown amount of merchandise and knives. Officials say one man used a concrete saw

More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri

February 25, 2021 1:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

Cole County among Mid-Missouri leaders in coronavirus vaccinations

February 25, 2021 11:40 AM Meghan Drakas

Cole County is in the top 20 among Missouri counties for the percentage of its population getting a coronvirus shot.

Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday

February 24, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.

Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election

February 23, 2021 6:34 PM Sydney Olsen

Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote absentee.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports three COVID-19 related deaths; two new cases

February 23, 2021 9:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hy-Vee in Columbia set to begin coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday.

Hy-Vee coronavirus vaccinations get started

February 23, 2021 5:11 AM Zach Boetto

Each Hy-Vee location in Columbia and Jefferson City has open reservations throughout the week and on Saturday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 175 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 22, 2021 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week

February 22, 2021 12:18 PM Meghan Drakas

Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.

State continues coronavirus vaccine clinics across Mid-Mo

February 22, 2021 5:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri National Guard and SEMA is moving forward with coronavirus vaccination clinics Monday. This comes as both the state and much of the nation faced distribution delays brought about by severe winter weather. Vaccination clinics are taking place in both Versailles

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases

February 21, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

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