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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases

March 3, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Man wanted in Cole County arrested in Miller County

March 3, 2021 2:40 PM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon man sought by Cole County sheriff’s deputies was in the Miller County Jail after a Wednesday vehicle and foot chase.

Emergency plans for severe spring weather constantly changing after major events, new technology

March 2, 2021 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the potential of severe spring weather on the way to Mid-Missouri, emergency management departments are looking over plans to make adjustments as needed. After the EF-3 rated tornado that tore through Jefferson City in May of 2019, Cole County emergency leaders put together an “after-action report,” detailing areas of improvement

Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for Eldon man accused of stealing a car

March 2, 2021 9:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s dept. is searching for a man accused of stealing a car in Eldon and attempting to steal a vehicle in Jefferson City. Officials say 31-year-old Jesse Scott is still at large. He ran from deputies around nine o’clock this morning near State Highway D. He’s accused of taking

Cole County health providers hopeful for Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocation

March 2, 2021 3:00 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Mid-Missouri health departments are hoping to be among one of those chosen to receive some of the 50,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine coming to Missouri this week.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses coming to Mid-Missouri just days after approval

March 1, 2021 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease

February 28, 2021 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.

Multiple vaccination events set to open in Mid-Missouri Friday

February 26, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

Both Cole and Phelps counties are among those scheduled to host vaccination events in Missouri on Friday.

Jefferson City man charged with arson after house fire

February 25, 2021 11:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged after he was accused of setting a home on fire. Fire crews were called to the 2700 block of Schott road just before 8 p.m. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s office, the 41-year-old man was found intoxicated and armed with a shotgun in

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

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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