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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.

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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St. Louis area resident dies after Jefferson City officer-involved shooting

January 3, 2021 1:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department responded to 3535 Missouri Boulevard around around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday for a disturbance investigation.

Jefferson City police take three people into custody after traffic stop

January 2, 2021 5:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police took three people into custody on Saturday after a traffic stop around 5:17 a.m.

Wrong-way DWI crash closes Highway 50 early New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021 8:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers say an early New Year’s Day DWI crash closed Highway 50 just outside of Jefferson City.

Cole County road crews prepare for icy road conditions

December 31, 2020 12:21 PM Victoria Bragg

Bryan Boyce, Cole County’s road superintendent, said crews will start pretreatment of roads at 10 p.m. and monitor the roads throughout the night.

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.

Cole County prosecutor seeks judgment on changing adult criminal age

December 30, 2020 5:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County’s prosecuting attorney has filed a lawsuit against another county official in the hopes of getting a court to say whether 17-year-old suspects will be treated as juveniles or adults starting Jan. 1.

Jefferson City police investigating deadly pedestrian crash

December 30, 2020 6:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Holts Summit woman died after being hit by a car in Jefferson City Tuesday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 90th COVID-19 related death

December 29, 2020 7:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Crashes down but deaths up during Missouri’s holiday counting period

December 28, 2020 10:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic crashes on Missouri’s highways during the Christmas holiday fell by more than 100 compared to last year, though more people died in this year’s crashes. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Monday that troopers investigated 175 crashes during this year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday and ended

Kansas City woman killed in Cole County crash

December 27, 2020 7:49 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews closed eastbound Highway 50 and Highway 63 near the Route M interchange in Jefferson City Sunday.

Cole County Sheriff’s Department responds to shooting

December 27, 2020 5:50 PM Sydney Olsen

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call reporting a possible home invasion and shooting Sunday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

December 26, 2020 1:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,756 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

December 25, 2020 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,076 new COVID-19 cases Friday.

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Shelters brace for the cold temperature amid the COVID pandemic

December 23, 2020 5:41 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shelters across the area are bracing for the coldest nights of the season, while also balancing COVID-19 safety protocols. The ABC17 Stormtrack weather team is tracking bitterly cold temperatures coming Wednesday night through Friday. Operating a shelter during a pandemic comes with its own challenges. Human Services Manager of the Columbia/Boone County

Concerns for home health care patients receiving the coronavirus vaccine

December 23, 2020 4:05 PM Victoria Bragg

As the vaccine distribution plans roll out, health care providers are concerned for their elderly patients who are receiving home health care.

WATCH: Jefferson City hospitals see small increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations

December 23, 2020 9:33 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City area hospital officials, the Cole County Health Department director, as well as, Jefferson City’s Mayor and the County Commission’s presiding commissioner all spoke on the call.