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Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

TUESDAY UPDATE: Cole County to adds coronavirus vaccine sites with mobile pantry locations

June 8, 2021 4:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County will be adding more locations at mobile pantry locaitons in the month of June. SATURDAY, JUNE 5Helias Football Stadium – Lower Level1305 Swifts Highway in Jefferson City9 – 11 a.m.COVID Vaccines availableTUESDAY, JUNE 8Trinity Lutheran Church13007 Route C in Russellville1:30 – 3:30 p.m.COVID Vaccines availableTHURSDAY, JUNE 10Knights of Columbus1822 Tanner Bridge in Jefferson

Local hospitals reporting more COVID-19 hospitalizations as transmission rates spike in northern Missouri

June 8, 2021 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hospitals in Mid-Missouri are reporting a small increase in people battling COVID-19, as transmission rates go up and vaccinations continue to decline. According to the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, 30 people were dealing with COVID-19 infections in hospitals. Of those, 18 are in the ICU, and nine are on ventilators. Only four

No charges filed against drivers, protesters involved in 2020 incidents in downtown Columbia

June 8, 2021 4:16 PM Lucas Geisler

Assistant prosecutor David Hansen laid out his reasoning in an 11-page letter to Columbia police Chief Geoff Jones on Tuesday.

MU Health Care starts select location vaccine distribution

June 8, 2021 5:55 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care started its new select location coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday. According to a press release from MU Health Care, instead of offering large, centralized vaccination events moving forward, MU Health Care will instead provide the coronavirus vaccine at select clinics and pharmacies. MU Health Care will offer vaccinations at different locations

No injuries after unattended cooking fire at Aria Apartments

June 8, 2021 3:05 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Everyone is safe after an early morning Tuesday fire at Aria Apartments. The Columbia Fire Department says unattended cooking caused the fire. Fire crews were called to the 3655 building of the Aria Apartments around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday. A Columbia Fire Department firetruck responded to the unattended cooking fire at the Aria

Columbia man charged after shooting gun downtown Sunday night

June 7, 2021 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after police say he fired a gun downtown. Andre Lee is accused in the Sunday night’s shooting just before midnight. No one was hurt. Lee is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. Lee

Trial date set for man accused of 2017 Columbia homicide

June 7, 2021 9:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial date is set for a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing. The trial against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams has been set for August 13th through September 3rd. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts. Roberts died at a home off

Woman charged after trying to hit a man with a vehicle in the Columbia Mall parking lot

June 7, 2021 9:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman faces several charges after allegedly trying to hit a person with her car in west Columbia. Prosecutors charged Lacee Adams with first-degree assault, stealing, property damage and leaving the scene of an accident. Adams is accused of trying to hit a man with her car after stealing belongings from his

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

City of Columbia recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive next week

June 7, 2021 7:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents should expect their recycling and trash bag vouchers in the mail next week. Solid waste customers will get two vouchers which are for 26 count rolls of black trash bags and an 18 count roll of blue recycling bags. The vouchers are perforated, and customers are asked to separate them

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 51 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

June 7, 2021 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri DHSS has added 51 COVID-19 related deaths after the state’s disease surveillance system analyzed several death certificates. Officials say the deaths will be captured and reported publicly through the dashboard Tuesday morning. Of the 51 deaths: one in Augustone in Octoberthree in Novemberthree in Decembertwo in Januarytwo in Februaryone in Marchtwo in April36 in

Intersection of Route K, Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road closing Monday

June 7, 2021 4:24 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of Route K at Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road will be closed starting Monday through August 16, weather permitting, for construction of a single-lane roundabout. During the closure, Sinclair Road will be inaccessible from Route K. However, drivers will be able to access Old Plank Road from the west side of the intersection using

A power pole in Columbia was knocked down in a Monday morning DWI crash.

Power pole knocked down in DWI crash

June 7, 2021 1:59 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water & Light is working to get a power pole back up Monday morning after a man allegedly driving while intoxicated crashed into it, knocking it down. It happened around 1 a.m. on West Worley Street between Oak Street and McBaine Avenue. A Columbia Police officer on scene said the man

Some Columbia businesses beginning to find employees, others still struggling

June 6, 2021 5:41 PM Ben Fein

As mask mandates end and residents begin venturing back to businesses in larger volumes, many are still looking to hire employees.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council to review new name for airport and add new city committee

June 6, 2021 6:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to address a handful of topics at Monday’s meeting including the renaming of the Columbia Regional Airport and adding a new city committee. Renaming the Columbia Regional Airport At Monday’s meeting, the city council will be presented with the topic of renaming the Columbia Regional Airport.

Gun rights and gun violence activists speak out about the recent increase in gun related crimes

June 5, 2021 7:58 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two homicides have happened in Columbia within the past two weeks that has shined light on the growing nationwide issue of gun violence. Sgt. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said gun violence is definitely picking up. “We do see this every now and then it seems like in the

I-70 back open after crash sends one to hospital Saturday afternoon

June 5, 2021 3:13 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE (4:05 p.m.): Both lanes of I-70 are back open. The Boone County Fire Protection district said during the investigation, they found that the troopers car was not hit. No information about the cause of the crash has been released. UPDATE (3:20 p.m.): One lane is back open. The Boone County Fire

One person arrested after shots fired near Plush Lounge in Columbia

June 5, 2021 12:26 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Columbia Police arrested 27-year-old Kendell Damar Harris, of Columbia, for armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. According to a press release, Harris has been booked into the Boone County Jail. CPD responded to the area of the 900 block of East Business Loop 70 on Saturday at 12:15

Multiple losses in the CPS community are being grieved for this week

June 4, 2021 5:29 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools has lost three of its own within the last week after the deaths of an elementary school teacher, a student of Rock Bridge High School, and a recent 2020 graduate of Battle High School. Early Friday morning, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a homicide in the 4300 block

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County coronavirus active cases moves above 50

June 4, 2021 4:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 17 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 53 active cases in the county, a nine case increase from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 18,575. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from

Work begins on new BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia

June 3, 2021 6:25 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Remodeling is underway at two downtown Columbia stores for a new barbeque restaurant and bar. The storefronts at 304 S. Ninth Street will soon host Bud’s BBQ, a venture from business owner Jason Paetzold. The place will take the spots of the old Ingredient and Pickleman’s stores across from the University of