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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should mask mandates return to Columbia and Boone County?

July 29, 2021 3:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now advised everyone to wear masks indoors in coronavirus hot spots such as Mid-Missouri.

One person injured after a house explosion in Moniteau County

July 28, 2021 8:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JAMESTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was critically injured Wednesday evening after a house explosion near Jamestown. The Jamestown Rural Fire Protection District responded to a report of an explosion around 6 p.m. According to Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley, a woman was airlifted after the home explosion. The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the

More people continue to get vaccinated at outreach clinics across Mid-Missouri

July 28, 2021 7:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 20 doses were given out Wednesday at the food truck roundup in Columbia today, and although these are not the numbers that were being vaccinated at former mass vaccination sights, vaccinators say that every dose counts. “Every person counts, that is one less person that can contract Covid,” said Nurse Taylor

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Capital Region Medical Center opens coroanvirus triage testing

July 28, 2021 7:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Accidental fire in bedroom damages Columbia home

July 28, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(COLUMBIA, MO) – The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3400 block of Elm Grove Drive. Columbia firefighters first on the scene reported smoke from the front door. Officials report the fire was contained to a back bedroom. Fire investigators determined the fire originated in a back bedroom and was accidental.

Sterk to collect remaining pay and incentives in Mizzou exit

July 28, 2021 6:16 PM Matthew Sanders

He will be paid his base salary of $507,500 for each of the two years remaining on his contract with incentives and deferred compensation worth $450,00 for a total of $1.465 million.

Jefferson City man charged with murder after shooting at Lazy Gators May 29

July 28, 2021 4:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is charged with the shooting death of a man at Lazy Gators in Camden County over Memorial Day weekend. Officials allege Chad Brewer shot Vonza Watson in the abdomen after a fight May 29. Brewer was arrested at the scene after deputies allegedly found drugs in his

Dozens of Missouri workplaces meet 70% vaccinated benchmark

July 28, 2021 11:47 AM Hannah Falcon

Less than two weeks after the Missouri Chamber of Commerce announced its COVID Stops Here program, 100 businesses have achieved at least 70% vaccination.

Dangerous Mid-Missouri heat increases risks for pets

July 28, 2021 4:23 AM Ben Fein

As Mid-Missouri is expecting to see temperatures reach the upper 90’s this week, pets are at an increased risk for heat related illness or injury.

Rollover crash shuts down part of Highway 124 in Boone County

July 28, 2021 7:20 AM Molly Stawinoga

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people suffered minor injuries in a Boone County rollover crash Wednesday morning. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the crash shortly before 6 a.m. About ten minutes later, deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office closed down both directions in the 4100 block of Highway 124. Deputies at

More than 57,000 Missourians could be mandated to get vaccine pending White House decision

July 28, 2021 5:58 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The White House is strongly considering requiring federal employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or submit regular testing and wear a mask at all times. On Tuesday, Pres. Joe Biden said this was “under consideration,” and is expected to announce the mandate Thursday. According to data from Missouri’s Economic Research

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you follow the CDC’s new mask guidelines?

July 28, 2021 2:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

The new guidelines apply to people vaccinated against the coronavirus and those who aren’t. But many people remain opposed to wearing masks, including having their children wear them to school.

Boone County Health Department says ‘no plans for health order’ after new CDC guidance

July 27, 2021 9:47 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services says right now there are no plans to reinstate a health order despite new masking guidelines from the CDC. In a group call on Tuesday, the CDC said vaccinated people in some parts of the country should again start wearing masks indoors in public areas.

Flooding cancels 2021 Bicentennial Katy Trail Ride

July 27, 2021 9:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding along the Missouri River in July has caused Missouri State Parks to cancel the 2021 Bicentennial Katy Trail Ride set for Aug. 7. Flooding has damaged approximately 100 miles of Katy Trail State Park. Washouts, bridge damage, downed trees, debris, silt accumulation and inconsistent trail surfacing have damaged the trail.

Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

TUESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department launches back to school COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Team Audrain campaign for residents

July 27, 2021 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man does not qualify as a sex offender for “upskirting”

July 27, 2021 8:32 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged for a fifth time in a little over two months, and the sixth time in a year, for invasion of privacy, but he will not be charged as a sex offender. In the state of Missouri, the crimes that require an individual to register as a

Two injured in Randolph County wreck Monday south of Huntsville

July 27, 2021 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured after a wreck on County Road 2210 Monday afternoon in Randolph County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Ronald Nickerson was driving a 1995 GMC Sierra when it went off the right side of the road. The vehicle hit a road sign, then ran off

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

CDC recommends masks in schools and indoors in virus hot spots

July 27, 2021 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make an announcement regarding masking recommendations at 2 p.m.

Health experts give advice to avoid heat risks ahead of the upcoming heatwave

July 27, 2021 6:30 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat index on Wednesday and Thursday ranging from 100 to 110, health experts are advising people to take precautions during the heatwave. With heat being the leading weather-related killer, MU Health Care’s emergency medicine physician, Doctor Christopher Sampson, said people need to be cognizant of risks of dehydration, heat

No charges in Jefferson City fatal police shooting

July 27, 2021 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers shot and killed Clay Willingham of Moberly on June 7 during a stop for expired registration on Truman Boulevard near the Capital Mall. The Jefferson City Police Department said at the time that Willingham showed a rifle but did not listen to the officers’ commands to drop the rifle.