Shelters brace for the cold temperature amid the COVID pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shelters across the area are bracing for the coldest nights of the season, while also balancing COVID-19 safety protocols. The…
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Columbia police to host policy review meeting next Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police will host its next policy review session on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall.…
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Columbia police arrest barricaded man after a four-hour standoff
Columbia police officers responded to a trailer park on the south side of the city on a report of a barricaded…
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Police warn about package theft due to increase in online shopping
Police are asking people to be aware of package theft with an increase in online shopping this…
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Columbia woman arrested after allegedly assaulting a person with brick, kicking an officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is arrested Tuesday for assault after allegedly hitting someone in the face with a brick and kicking an officer…
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Concerns for home health care patients receiving the coronavirus vaccine
As the vaccine distribution plans roll out, health care providers are concerned for their elderly patients who are receiving home health…
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Boone County businesses paid fines for COVID-19 violations
ABC 17 News obtained court documents detailing businesses in Boone County that violated COVID-19 guidelines.…
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Hospitals say first round of vaccinations was successful
Local hospitals in mid-Missouri have been providing COVID-19 vaccinations to staff as they received the first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine.…
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University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students
University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to…
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional officials express grief and hope during pandemic
Check back for updates on the COVID-19…
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Local company donates food, money, and gifts to local students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A company is working with Columbia Public Schools to help those in need ahead of the holidays. EquipmentShare and Battle High…
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South Columbia road opens back up after crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local first responders are working a crash in south Columbia. Firefighters were called to Forum Boulevard and West Old Plank…
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Autopsy ordered after inmate dies Sunday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An autopsy is planned after an inmate from the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center died. The State Department of Corrections…
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Columbia police investigate Monday night shooting on Sylvan Lane
Columbia police officers investigated a shooting in the 1400 block of Sylvan Lane Monday night, according to release sent out Tuesday…
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Boone County Commission plans to allocate remaining CARES Act funding before years end deadline
Boone County Commission is planning to allocate its remaining CARES Act funding before the year-end deadline next…
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Columbia’s first medical marijuana shop opens
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis, a medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors in Columbia Tuesday. It’s Columbia’s first marijuana…
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Morning wreck on I-70 closes a westbound lane
A Tuesday morning wreck on Interstate 70 West closed a lane of…
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MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with…
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Vaccinations for some a moving target
City leaders and staff at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department are working on plans to make vaccinations easily available to Boone County…
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Columbia Police investigate possible shooting near 1400 block of Sylvan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was investigating after shots were fired in the 1400 block of Sylvan. An ABC 17 News crew on scene…
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