Jefferson City Archives

MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week

February 22, 2021 12:18 PM Meghan Drakas

Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.

Wastewater testing finds UK variant ‘widespread’ in Missouri

February 22, 2021 1:37 PM Associated Press

The number of new Missouri cases of the coronavirus continues to decline, but state officials say wastewater samples indicate the fast-spreading U.K. variant is “widespread” across the state.

Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week

February 21, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Contents of Cole County coronavirus package

Cole County holds payment for coronavirus ‘care packages’ not sent to homes

February 19, 2021 2:36 PM Meghan Drakas

Cole County is holding off on paying a medical supply company after coronavirus care packages were not delivered to each home in the county.

New coronavirus vaccine may help with supply shortage

February 19, 2021 12:25 PM Chanel Porter

Two coronavirus vaccines have been approved in the US, but, pending federal approval, a third vaccine developed by Johnson and Johnson could be available in early March.

WATCH: Cole County leaders to give update on COVID-19 pandemic

February 18, 2021 10:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County leaders are expected to give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at 11 a.m.

National retailer acquires Moberly-based Orscheln Farm and Home

February 17, 2021 10:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Tractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.

Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues

February 17, 2021 2:30 PM Meghan Drakas

A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.

Road agencies ready plows ahead of more snow overnight

February 16, 2021 11:50 AM Victoria Bragg

Road crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.

Road crews plow and lay treatment Tuesday despite subzero temperatures

February 16, 2021 9:36 AM Meghan Drakas

Road crews were still out in full-force Tuesday morning working on roads despite the sub-freezing temperatures.

Jefferson City firefighters respond to early morning house fire

February 16, 2021 4:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City firefighters responded to a house fire on Beck Street early Tuesday morning.

Jefferson City road crews facing issues with equipment as snow and cold batters area

February 15, 2021 6:31 PM Connor Hirsch

ABC17 News previously reported that about 10 out of the Jefferson City Public Works Department’s 24 snowplows were past their life expectancy.

Health leaders say listening, transparency key to assuring minority populations on vaccines

February 15, 2021 8:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State and local health leaders are using different outreach methods to overcome coronavirus vaccine hesitancy within communities of color. Agencies from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to MU Health Care are using various partnerships to address racial minorities who may be skeptical of the vaccines. That includes linking up

Snow covers roads across Mid-Missouri. Crews using salt and sand mixture

February 15, 2021 5:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

As snow continues to fall across Mid-Missouri early Monday morning, many roads have already been covered.

Salvation Army almost at capacity in Columbia and Jefferson City

February 12, 2021 8:06 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Salvation Army shelter locations in Columbia and Jefferson City are becoming near capacity with bitterly cold temperatures. Lori Benson, Regional Director of Community Relations of the Midland Salvation Army, said there’s been a significant increase in guests at the shelter since the low temperatures began. Benson said the shelters in both Columbia

Mid-Missouri COVID-19 testing and vaccination updates

February 12, 2021 3:39 PM Meghan Drakas

For the week ending on Thursday, 161,991 doses have been administered — it’s an average of around 23,141 people per day.

Cole County health leaders plan for accessibility issues for coronavirus vaccine during winter weather, other barriers

February 11, 2021 5:31 PM Connor Hirsch

Director of the Health Department Kristi Campbell said the numbers of cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, but vaccine supply also continues to be low.

Mid-Missouri Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies to start coronavirus shots Friday

February 11, 2021 1:41 PM Meghan Drakas

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in Mid-Missouri will start giving coronavirus vaccine shots Saturday as part of a federal program to increase the number of coronavirus vaccinations across the country.

WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing

February 11, 2021 12:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County government and medical leaders held their weekly coronavirus news conference Thursday. The group includes representatives from city and county governments, the county health department and the city’s two hospitals. Watch a replay of the news conference in the player below.