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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s mask decision?

August 10, 2021 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.

Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate

August 9, 2021 6:19 PM Zach Boetto

Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 109 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

August 9, 2021 7:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Slater man dies after a wreck Sunday evening in Saline crash

August 9, 2021 8:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Slater man died Sunday night after a wreck on Highway 240 in Saline County. According to the crash report, a 2002 Chevy Blazer rear-ended a 2004 GMC Yukon and a trailer that was parked on the side of the highway with no lights on partially blocking the eastbound lane of

Ashland Board of Aldermen roll back decisions on entertainment complex

August 9, 2021 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen reversed decisions it made for an outdoor entertainment complex. The board voted to rescind two variances given to the Lakeside Ashland development that’s been met with a lawsuit. That takes away variances from the city’s code allowed to the project, such as a gravel parking lot and

Highway patrol find a missing man’s body Monday afternoon at Lake of the Ozarks

August 9, 2021 9:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Divers were searching at the 20-mile marker of the lake’s main channel near Osage Beach.

Mid-Missouri counties with higher COVID-19 rates than Boone remain without masks as Columbia discussed new mandate

August 9, 2021 5:52 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several counties in Mid-Missouri counties have higher COVID-19 case rates than Boone County but don’t seem to have a mask mandate discussion. The City of Columbia met Monday night to vote on bringing a mask mandate back to the area. The council voted 3-3 and the emergency ordinance did not pass. Cases

Health experts encourage masks regardless of vaccination status as Columbia City Council prepares for vote

August 9, 2021 11:33 AM Leila Mitchell

Emerging data indicate that vaccinated individuals infected with the delta variant have similar viral loads as those who are unvaccinated and can transmit the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say the coronavirus vaccines remain safe and effective in preventing severe COVID-19 complications like hospitalization and death.

Columbia police seek man in connection with knife attack

August 9, 2021 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers were sent to the 300 block of Hickman Avenue in central Columbia at about 1:20 a.m. Monday.

Missing man last seen in Moberly is found

August 9, 2021 8:23 AM Josie Anglin

The department sent out an endangered silver advisory alert for Earl D. Hutchinson early Monday.

One killed, two injured during ATV crash in Camden County

August 9, 2021 8:51 AM Josie Anglin

A fatal crash involving three people occurred on Sunday at Turn Bridge Lane in Camden County at 6:50 p.m.

Return to Learn back-to-school coverage kicking off with state education commissioner

August 9, 2021 6:27 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the school year approaches, there are a lot of factors that go into the ‘Return to Learn’. ABC 17 News will sit down with education leaders from all across Mid-Missouri in the upcoming weeks. In the special ‘Return to Learn’ segments, ABC 17 News will speak with school officials about how

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Mask requirement in Columbia city buildings could extend to all of city in Monday night vote

August 9, 2021 5:42 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, the City of Columbia will require masks in all city buildings, regardless of vaccination status. However, the mandate could be expanded to the rest of the city pending a Monday night vote. The Columbia City Council is holding a special meeting Monday night to discuss and vote on requiring face

Columbia Chamber of Commerce advocates against a mask mandate for businesses

August 8, 2021 7:03 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce sent a letter on Friday to city council regarding a possible business mask mandate. The letter advocates for businesses asking that they not be responsible for enforcing a new mask order. The letter says they must make known the numerous concerns from the business community about enforcing

SUNDAY UPDATES: 1,335 new Covid-19 cases were recorded across Missouri

August 8, 2021 4:14 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 14.9% on Sunday. The increase in positivity comes along with 1,335 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 586,860 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 433 new probable cases with a total number of 114,742 antigen test results being positive. One new

Broadway to Highland Drive in Columbia reopen after being closed due to car accident

August 8, 2021 7:54 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County Joint Communications, Broadway to Highland Drive in Columbia is closed due to a vehicle accident. ABC News crews on the scene report seeing one car that ran into a pole along Broadway and Stadium Blvd. A woman was seen being seen put on a stretcher. Another person was

Bicentennial celebrations in Columbia come to a close with COVID-19 precautions in place

August 8, 2021 3:04 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday with a third and final day of events on Sunday. According to organizers, all visitors are required to follow the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 safety regulations at the festival. The, “Together for ’21 Fest” kicked off Friday, with Governor Parson

A motorcycle crash in Montgomery County leaves one woman dead

August 7, 2021 7:38 PM Chanel Porter

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman is dead after a motorcycle crash in Montgomery County Saturday at 3:55 p.m. on westbound I-70 near mile marker 181.2. A motorcycle experienced a tire malfunction causing the driver to lose control. The motorcycle then struck the ground and ejected both people. The driver, 63-year-old Charles Hamilton, experienced serious

Hazardous materials incident temporarily shuts down Ashland pool

August 7, 2021 5:14 PM Chanel Porter

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday, Southern Boone Fire responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Ashland pool. When crews arrived, they found a strong smell of Chlorine in the air. The pool and surrounding area were evacuated and the Columbia fire department hazardous materials team was asked to respond. It was

SATURDAY UPDATES: Covid-19 patients in the ICU and on ventilators continue to rise

August 7, 2021 4:14 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 15% on Saturday. The increase in positivity comes along with 2,110 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 585,525 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 655 new probable cases with a total number of 114,309 antigen test results being positive. Eight new