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Coronavirus pandemic increases human trafficking

January 21, 2022 11:47 AM Erika McGuire

According to the U.S State Department, an estimated 24.9 million adults and children are subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Library and curbside pickup to closed through Wednesday due to staffing shortage

January 21, 2022 12:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Jefferson City School District leader to retire at end of the year

January 21, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

The leader of the Jefferson City School District will retire at the end of the school year, the district said Friday.

Ameren Missouri crews restore power to Mid-Missouri customers

January 21, 2022 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 7:40 a.m. Update: Ameren Missouri crews have restored the power to thousands of customers on Friday morning. More than a dozen outages reported between 4:07 to 4:09 a.m. left about 10,740 customers without power. The utility provider told ABC 17 News on Friday morning an equipment malfunction in Moberly caused the

JC Schools Board of Education to hold closed meeting

January 21, 2022 5:18 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to meet behind closed doors Friday morning, to discuss personnel.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the definition of fully vaccinated be changed?

January 20, 2022 5:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends boosters for all adults and many medical experts believe the definition of fully vaccinated should be changed to include boosters.

MU Health Care requiring COVID-19 booster for staff and students

January 20, 2022 8:28 PM Leila Mitchell

MU Health Care announced Thursday, it will require a booster shot as part of its COVID-19 vaccination rules for staff.

Local mechanic provides tips for winter car prep

January 20, 2022 7:34 PM Hannah Falcon

With low temperatures and wind chills bringing mid-Missouri into the negatives, many complications can arise. One thing that commonly causes problems in the cold weather is cars.

Panel approves new Missouri state house districts

January 20, 2022 10:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A panel of 20 in the Missouri House approved a new map for the chamber’s 163 seats.

Man files lawsuit against Cole County Jail after he allegedly shot himself while in custody

January 20, 2022 9:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man that was shot while in custody at the Cole County Jail has filed a lawsuit saying he didn’t get adequate medical care after the shooting in Nov. 2019. Brandon McNeese alleges the Cole County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff John Wheeler did not give the highest degree of care in

Fulton man charged with animal neglect after dog found dead in a house

January 20, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man with animal neglect after an investigation began in early December.

Nearly 150 pounds of marijuana seized during I-70 traffic stop in Boone County

January 20, 2022 8:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Tampa, Florida man for drug possession after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Boone County.

Boone County Fire officials say afternoon house fire caused by a propane heater

January 20, 2022 7:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Fire officials are warning against using propane heaters following a house fire in Boone County Thursday afternoon.

THURSDAY UPDATES: MU reminds students, faculty and staff to report positive COVID cases

January 20, 2022 10:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

MU Health shifts staff as omicron surge keeps going

January 20, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

Like many other hospitals, MU Health Care is facing staffing concerns. The hospital is now reassigning nurses from non-clinical areas to bedside shifts.

Auxvasse man sentenced for growing marijuana and gun possession

January 20, 2022 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal judge has sentenced an Auxvasse man for growing marijuana and illegally possessing dozens of firearms.

Cole County hospital leaders say coronavirus hitting unvaccinated hard

January 20, 2022 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County health leaders said Thursday that an overwhelming majority of patients they’re seeing in their overloaded hospitals with coronavirus are unvaccinated.

Columbia Board of Education approves temporary mask mandate, calendar changes and an increase in pay for some teachers

January 20, 2022 5:19 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Board of Education signed off on Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s temporary mask mandate during a special meeting Thursday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the attorney general sue schools that bring back masks?

January 20, 2022 2:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several schools across the state have brought mask mandates back this week, saying they need to take such actions to slow the spread of the omicron variant and keep the doors open amid major staff shortages.

Multiple schools across Mid-Missouri close doors citing sick staff and COVID-19 case increase

January 19, 2022 4:57 PM Leila Mitchell

Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines, due to problems created by the coronavirus surge.