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Bars can stay open until midnight under new Columbia, Boone County health orders

February 10, 2021 2:41 PM Zola Crowder

Restaurants that serve alcohol, cars and entertainment venues can stay open until midnight in Boone County starting Feb. 12.

Warming centers continue to welcome guests during bitterly cold temperatures

February 10, 2021 11:59 AM Chanel Porter

Warming centers remain open as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to stay in Mid-Missouri through the weekend.

Experts warn of injury from cold exposure during low temperatures

February 9, 2021 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Temperatures in mid-Missouri have plummeted to the single digits, and health experts are warning the conditions can lead to frostbite or hypothermia.

American Airlines flight from Columbia makes emergency landing in Springfield

February 9, 2021 11:02 AM Associated Press

An American Airlines jet has made an emergency landing in southwest Missouri after experiencing trouble with its landing gear.

Grand jury indicts woman for December drive-thru killing

February 9, 2021 6:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Moberly woman accused of killing a man at a Columbia drive-thru. Angelica Benitez is charged with 2nd-degree murder and armed criminal action after she allegedly shot Marqukis Hayes in the drive-thru line at McDonald’s. A probable cause statement says Benitez was in a pickup truck in December

Boone County Road and Bridge and MoDOT fight bitter cold while working to clear roads

February 9, 2021 2:09 PM Meghan Drakas

Boone County crews were in overnight and were relieved by a day crew that took over at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Columbia independent living facility gives first in-house coronavirus vaccine clinic

February 9, 2021 12:27 PM Chanel Porter

Solstice Senior Living became the first independent living facility in Columbia to host a coronavirus vaccine clinic for its residents and workers Tuesday.

Boone Hospital waiting for state approval to continue CPS staff vaccinations

February 9, 2021 12:08 PM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is at a standstill, waiting for coronavirus vaccines from the state health department to continue vaccinating Columbia Public School staff.

Columbia police arrest 1 linked to late-night robbery call

February 9, 2021 9:44 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say one person was arrested on suspicion of a late Tuesday night robbery on the Business Loop.

Lettered highways and residential streets still covered in snow as winter weather continues

February 9, 2021 5:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Around Mid-Missouri, residential streets and lettered highways were still covered in snow as winter weather continues to move through the area.

Details emerge after 17-year-old charged as an adult in July 2020 second-degree murder case in east Columbia

February 8, 2021 11:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police release more information regarding a 17-year-old that is being charged as an adult with two counts of 2nd-degree murder. According to court documents, Columbia police responded to the area of Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane on July 5, 2020. Once on scene, officers found five gunshot victims. Two of the

Low temperatures could cause black ice to form on roads overnight

February 8, 2021 5:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Boone County Road and Bridge and Columbia Public Work have crews treating roads due to freezing drizzle and light snow.

University of Missouri Police Department names interim chieif Brian Weimer as chief of MUPD

February 8, 2021 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Police Department Interim Chief Brian Weimer has been named chief of MUPD. Weimer took over as interim chief in July, replacing former Chief Doug Schwandt, who retired Aug. 3, 2020, after 20 years of service to the department. MUPD is the primary law enforcement response agency for MU and

WATCH REPLAY: Coronavirus update on Columbia Board of Education agenda

February 8, 2021 4:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Among the agenda items is a coronavirus update from Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.

WEATHER CONDITION UPDATES: Wreck reported on I-70 near Providence; Troop F reports injury wreck in Callaway County

February 8, 2021 4:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 W near Providence Rd. Officials say the driving lane will be shut down. Troop F is reporting an injury wreck on southbound US 63 south of County Road 395 in Callaway County. Names released in fatal Osage Beach wreck Osage Beach police are reporting