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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday

March 10, 2021 9:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Online comment now open for Howard and Boone County bridge replacements project

March 10, 2021 4:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE/HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts on the possible replacements of the Route 240 spur bridge over Moniteau Creek, near Rocheport, and the Route 40 bridge over Salt Creek and the Katy Trail. Officials report the the 58-year-old Moniteau Creek bridge and

Fayette man charged with manslaughter in shooting death of 15-year-old son

March 2, 2021 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Howard County prosecutors have charged a Fayette man in connection with the shooting death of his 15-year-old son.

Health officials ask for leftover doses of coronavirus vaccine to go to eligible Missourians

March 2, 2021 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

As mass vaccination clinics continue throughout Missouri, thousands of eligible people are still waiting to receive the vaccine. However, reports have surfaced that some clinics are ending up with extra doses and allowing anyone to get the shot.

18-year-old has minor injuries after wreck in Howard County

February 25, 2021 6:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol reports an 18-year-old driver has minor injuries after a wreck on Route FF near Fayette. The online crash report says Alexander Scott was drove off the side of the road and overcorrected causing his 1999 Honda Civic to overturn and hit a tree. Scott was wearing a seat

FRIDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson: Regional mass vaccination events will be held next week

February 19, 2021 9:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties report 15 COVID-19 related deaths

February 17, 2021 11:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 287 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 10, 2021 9:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Howard County man suffers serious injuries in one-vehicle crash

January 25, 2021 12:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Fayette man was rushed to a Columbia hospital with serious injuries after crashing his truck on Highway 240 in Howard County early Monday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County provides community with latest information

January 19, 2021 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Three people face charges in Howard County after a child injured

December 30, 2020 5:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Howard County Sheriff’s Department began an investigation after a child in Fayette was placed on a ventilator due to exposure to marijuana and “essential oils” on Nov. 18. According to court documents, the child was found unresponsive and taken to the hospital where Tristan Easley told hospital staff that “he left the

East Central Drug Task Force arrest two in Fayette for drug trafficking and child endangerment

December 22, 2020 9:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) The East Central Drug Task Force served a search warrant at an apartment on the 500 block of south Cleveland leading to the arrest of two people. According to court documents, law enforcement found mushrooms, prescription drugs, meth, digital scales, a glass pipe and other items used in the prep and consumption

3 hurt in Howard County wreck on Highway 40

December 18, 2020 11:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say three people were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck in Howard County Wednesday night.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases

December 17, 2020 4:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Three injured in Wednesday evening wreck in Howard County

December 17, 2020 6:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening in Howard County. According to the crash report, both vehicles were traveling westbound on Highway 40 when Thomas Schnell attempted to turn around in the middle of the roadway. Officials say that is when the second vehicle hit the first one.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

November 30, 2020 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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The Missouri health department reported a jump in over 2,000 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports jump in cases

November 28, 2020 10:30 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:00 P.M.: The Chariton County Healthy Center reported 24 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 454 cases of the virus in the county. On Saturday, 115 were active. UPDATE 4:30 P.M.: The Howard County Sheriff’s Department posted to its Facebook page Saturday saying the jail is temporarily closed. The post