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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 46 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

July 26, 2021 6:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Missouri medical association expects hospitals to mandate coronavirus vaccination

July 26, 2021 11:44 AM Leila Mitchell

The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association have all called for health care organizations to require their workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Former worker says city manager abused power in doling out discipline to employees

July 26, 2021 4:10 PM Lucas Geisler

Colleen Spurlock had been on the job for about a year for the city of Columbia. She was working as a fellow in the city manager’s office, learning the ins and outs of government and helping with special projects and city council requests.

More charges filed in Columbia shots-fired incident

July 26, 2021 3:40 PM Matthew Sanders

D’Nozea Spain, 20, of Charlotte, N.C., was charged Saturday with shooting at a person, vehicle or home, armed criminal action and felony drug possession in connection with the shooting on Rice Road in northeast Columbia. Police reported no injuries in the incident.

Columbia police investigating reported road rage shooting

July 26, 2021 10:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Police were sent at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday to a report of shots fired near South Providence Road and East Nifong Boulevard, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Many in Columbia are asking for health orders to return, while others still oppose

July 25, 2021 8:38 PM Ben Fein

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the month of July, many have begun to put masks back on in Boone County.

Sunday evening crash closes Grindstone Plaza Drive

July 25, 2021 5:01 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Grindstone Parkway and Grindstone Plaza Drive creates delays in the area. As of 5 p.m. on Sunday, Grindstone Plaza Drive is blocked off of the vehicles are still blocking the intersection. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. No other information is available at

Cooling centers are open to help beat the heat

July 25, 2021 5:09 AM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army has several cooling center locations in Columbia and Jefferson City to help beat the heat during heat advisory conditions. The cooling center at the ARC is open to anyone experiencing overheating. Cooling centers in the past have been helpful for the homeless population, but they are also open to

One man shot in Columbia Saturday night

July 24, 2021 11:58 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was shot in the 3300 block of Dove Drive in Columbia on Saturday night according to the Columbia Police Department. CPD initially responded to a shots fired call along Dove Drive around 8 p.m. on Saturday night. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man with a serious gunshot

Officials remind residents of dangerously hot weather as Boone County’s fair winds down

July 24, 2021 7:53 PM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding fair goers and all those looking to go outdoors in the next week of the dangers during hot temperatures.

Emergency services warn of heat exhaustion ahead of this weekend’s Show-Me State Games

July 24, 2021 4:33 AM Hannah Falcon

As Show-Me State Game participants pack up their cleats, rackets and frisbees, they need to remember lots of water, too!

Triple digit temperatures hitting mid-Missouri this weekend.

MU Health Care doctor shares heat safety

July 23, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat indices expected to reach triple digits this weekend, an MU Health Care doctor says it’s important to be prepared to cool yourself and your loved ones down. According to the Stormtrack Weather Team, between noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday is expected to be the hottest of

Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating an accidental shooting in east Columbia

July 23, 2021 7:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting Deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Demaret Dr. just after 5 p.m. Friday. Boone County Joint Communications received a report the person had been shot at a residence. Deputies reported the 32-year-old male has

Columbia heats up for final days of Boone County Fair

July 23, 2021 12:37 PM Hannah Falcon

Feels like temperatures are over 100 degrees for the final days of the Boone County Fair.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County active coronavirus cases drop for the first time in two weeks; remains above 700

July 23, 2021 9:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Vehicle, home damaged when shots fired near Columbia

July 23, 2021 2:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Deputies were called to a shots-fired incident in the 4400 block of West Bellview Drive late Friday morning, sheriff’s office Capt. Brian Leer said. A home and a vehicle were hit by bullets but no one was injured, he said.

Columbia assistant coach accused of distributing child pornography

July 23, 2021 10:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

Online records show Benjamin Melvin, 25, was being held Friday in the Boone County Jail without bond.

Columbia man arrested for November shooting

July 23, 2021 10:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man in connection with a shots fired incident in November 2020. Prosecutors filed charges against Aaron Jones, 20, on July 14, more than seven months after police say they identified Jones as the suspect in the case. According to court documents obtained by ABC 17 News, police responded

Columbia police: online reporting system temporarily down

July 22, 2021 9:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is reporting technical difficulties with its online reporting system. System administrators are working to fix the problem quickly. If you need to report a crime, please contact Joint Communications at 573-442-6131 for non-emergency reporting, or call 9-1-1.

Columbia police Silver alert canceled; woman found

July 22, 2021 9:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Silver Alert was canceled after a woman was located. The woman was reported missing Thursday evening. The woman was last seen at 1 p.m. by her son.