Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days
Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.
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51-year-old Columbia man killed in late-night shooting at Waffle House
Columbia police say one person was killed in a late Sunday night shooting at the Waffle House restaurant on Vandiver Drive.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than a dozen Columbia Police vehicles were seen responding to a scene a north Columbia Waffle House on Vandiver. ABC17 News crews on the scene saw crime scene tape and several police officers on the scene just after 11 p.m. Sunday night. A ambulance and fire truck were also on the
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Vaccinators encourage the public to take any vaccine that is available as thousands become eligible Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care experts are advising eligible people to not turn down any coronavirus vaccine if it becomes available, while vaccine supply still continues to be an issue. “Take what’s available to you when it’s your turn to sign up because you don’t know when that’s going to come again,” said Dr. Robin
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Local vaccinators preparing for phase 1B tier 3 to open Monday
Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will begin on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine.
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday
Columbia’s health department said in a press release it plans on opening vaccination appointments on Monday, the first day tier three residents will be eligible.
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Deadly head-on crash closes Route K, Old Plank Road
A head-on crash closed Route K and Old Plank Road on Friday evening.
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will be activated on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine. Boone County hosted its first mass vaccination clinic in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Friday. The clinic is expected to administer 2,300
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University of Missouri settles knee surgery lawsuit
The University of Missouri has settled several lawsuits over its “BioJoint” knee surgeries for a reported $16.2 million.
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Columbia College to hold graduation at Mizzou Arena
A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.
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Columbia police investigating Thursday night robbery on Stadium Boulevard
The Columbia police department has opened an investigation into a robbery on N. Stadium Boulevard.
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Police investigate Break Time assault
Columbia police say a thief hit a woman with his car as he fled a convenience store late Thursday.
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Manslaughter plea in Columbia shooting nets 7 years in prison; family of victim ‘upset’ by outcome
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Nadria Wright, an 18-year-old woman who was killed in a September 2019 Columbia shooting, feels like justice wasn’t served today. “I was told explicitly how they [the prosecution] feel about it,” Hamilton said. “That they don’t represent me and my family and now that I know that, I’m gonna
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County uses 1,802 out of 2,300 vaccine doses during today’s event
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rape suspect charged after an investigation on Paris Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A rape allegation leads to charges after an investigation of a residence on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to court documents, Jay Strausbaugh allegedly had sex with the victim and then wrote a note apologizing for it last Friday. The victim told police that she was drunk and fell asleep
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Mid-Missouri health officials: More resources needed to achieve President Biden’s ‘return to normalcy’
In a primetime address to the nation on Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced his plan to have all US adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and to get the country closer to normal by July 4.
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Boone County to host National Guard mass vaccination clinic Friday
The Missouri National Guard partnered with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to host a mass vaccination clinic Friday at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse.
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Columbia police: Search warrant issued in special victims investigation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating an incident at an apartment on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to a sergeant on scene, it is a special victims investigation. After a warrant was served, detectives have been gathering evidence. Columbia police reported a suspect was arrested but would not comment if the victim
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Columbia Public Schools superintendent candidates answer public’s questions during forum
These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).
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ABC 17 News March 11 COVID-19 Roundtable
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held another roundtable discussion tonight. Tonight the topic was how Columbia Public Schools plans to prepare for a return to classrooms in the coming weeks, preparations as Phase 1B Tier-3 vaccinations officially begin tomorrow and changes in making vaccine appointments that you may want to know. Tonight’s roundtable discussion
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