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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases rise above the triple-digit mark

March 18, 2021 10:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson announces two appointments to the University of Missouri board of curators

March 18, 2021 7:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced two appointments to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The appointments will be submitted to the Missouri Senate on Monday upon return from the legislative spring break. The current board members will continue to serve on expired terms until their successors are confirmed. Todd P. Graves,

Local vaccine providers prepare for the upcoming large number of vaccine-eligible people

March 18, 2021 7:22 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced Missourians in Phase 2 of the state vaccination plan will become coronavirus vaccine-eligible on March 29. Phase 3, which includes all state residents, will be activated to receive a vaccine on April 9. The activation of Phase 2 is estimated to extend vaccine eligibility to 880,000 Missourians that

Columbia man arrested after more than 1,000 images of child pornography reported

March 18, 2021 4:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The sheriff’s department says an online tip from an internet service provider reported over 1,000 images of child pornography located on an account belonging to Gary Todd, 60.

Cole County adds more roads to flooded list

March 18, 2021 8:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County officials are closing more roads because of river flooding while saturated ground and high creeks have caused the state to close three Boone County highways.

MU moving construction crews into place for new Women’s and Children’s

March 18, 2021 11:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri will start moving construction crews over to the site of the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital next week.

Crews working to put out house fire west of Columbia

March 17, 2021 10:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District is on the scene of a fire on the 4400 block of W. Rockhampton Circle. An ABC 17 News crew is on scene reporting multiple trucks are on scene. ABC 17 News will update with new information as it becomes available.

Park officials warn people to stay out of flooded waters and be cautious of flooded areas

March 17, 2021 6:56 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Parks and Recreation, common areas that tend to flood are along the MKT Trail, The Hinkson Creek Trail, and the Grindstone Nature Area. It says as of Wednesday afternoon, most of those places were underwater. The Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation Mike Griggs says visitors should watch out

Drivers urged to avoid water as heavy rain leads to flooded roads

March 17, 2021 2:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Several roads around Mid-Missouri were closed Wednesday and a flood warning was in effect for a Missouri River tributary in Boone County as more storms threatened the area.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Nearly 25 percent of Boone County has received first coronavirus vaccine shot

March 17, 2021 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County judge orders bond investigation for Waffle House homicide suspect

March 17, 2021 1:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

Robinson will continue to be held without bond in the Boone County Jail.

Flood advisory issued for Boone, Audrain counties

March 17, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

Boone County Fire is asking drivers to look out for low lying areas Wednesday as storms roll into Mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City man killed in Tuesday crash on Range Line

March 16, 2021 11:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police say a 46-year-old Jefferson City resident died Tuesday after being hit by a car while lying on Range Line Street.

Local health and travel leaders urge caution when making spring break plans

March 16, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

The CDC is still recommending people do not travel during the pandemic, as it increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: CoMoHelps report on pandemic relief, impact on local nonprofits

March 16, 2021 8:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

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2021 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special

March 16, 2021 9:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local pharmacies report high demand as new coronavirus vaccine tier opens

March 16, 2021 4:36 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia-area pharmacies are helping in the effort to give out coronavirus vaccines to members of Missouri’s newly opened tier of eligible residents.

Columbia police arrest Waffle House murder suspect

March 16, 2021 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police said Tuesday they’ve arrested a man accused of fatally shooting another man at a Columbia Waffle House. The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers had arrested Leo B. Robinson Jr., 50, without specifying where or how he was arrested. Robinson was wanted on charges of second-degree murder

Severe weather warning sirens in place for possible upcoming storms

March 16, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.

Columbia City Council approves $200 million Italian meat plant

March 16, 2021 6:13 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia City Council approved Swift Prepared Foods’ $200 million Italian meat plant during its meeting Monday night.