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Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2021 10:50 AM Deborah Kendrick

Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus related deaths; 90 new cases

September 10, 2021 6:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposes Biden’s vaccine plan, says it raises more questions than answers

September 10, 2021 12:42 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced its opposition to President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan on the basis that it takes away businesses’ freedom of choice.

Parson weighs special session to respond to Biden COVID plan

September 10, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is considering calling a special legislative session to challenge President Joe Biden’s plan to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for many workers. Parson told the Kansas City Star in an interview on Friday that Missouri will oppose the White House initiative on “multiple fronts.” He

Missouri politicians comment on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans

September 9, 2021 11:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Several state and local politicians have expressed their opinions on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans.

The 9/11 attack changed airport security for good

September 9, 2021 10:43 PM Chanel Porter

Going through airports before the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, was a much simpler process, but stricter policies still continue to be enforced even 20 years after the incident.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 600 active coronavirus cases

September 9, 2021 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 627 active cases in the county, an increase of 65 from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of 23,581 COVID-19 cases. The county reported 22,808 cases removed from isolation, an increase of 42. Boone County

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces second round of MoVIP winners

September 8, 2021 6:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Coronavirus pandemic still creating need for more substitutes in Missouri schools

September 8, 2021 5:17 PM Hannah Falcon

Public schools in Missouri have been struggling to hire enough substitute teachers since the beginning of the pandemic.

WATCH: Section of I-70 closes for Missouri Marine’s procession

September 7, 2021 1:23 PM Associated Press

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Vaccines available Wednesday to meet registration deadline for third drawing of ‘MO VIP’

September 8, 2021 5:35 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The third of five drawings for a chance to win $10,000 will take place Friday, with the deadline for new entries being Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the deadline can enter for the drawings. In order to make the deadline

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 132 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

September 7, 2021 6:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Reentry Opportunity Center helps Boone County residents reassimilate after prison

September 7, 2021 4:43 PM Hannah Falcon

In2Action’s Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC) held its grand opening for the new location on Paris Road in Columbia Tuesday morning.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Fatal crashes over Labor Day weekend lower compared to last year

September 7, 2021 11:12 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the preliminary statistics for the holiday weekend from 6 p.m. Friday, through 11:59 p.m. Monday in a release Tuesday.

Doctor says it is safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other shots

September 6, 2021 4:08 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As flu season approaches and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, some people might be concerned about getting vaccinated against different viruses too close together. Dr. Christelle Ilboudo with MU Health Care said although the original studies said different vaccines should be spaced out by two weeks, that is no longer the

MONDAY UPDATES: Coronavirus numbers drop in Columbia Public Schools

September 6, 2021 8:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Health officials concerned holiday travel could cause spike in COVID-19 cases

September 6, 2021 4:14 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials are concerned Labor Day travel could cause another spike in COVID-19 cases, especially among the unvaccinated population. This comes as the start of the school year has brought an uptick in cases among children who are not vaccinated. Dr. Nancy Tofil, the Director of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care

SUNDAY UPDATES: 600 Missourians are in the ICU with Covid-19

September 5, 2021 7:04 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 11.6% on Sunday, The change in positivity comes along with 1,230 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 639,439 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 277 new probable cases with a total number of 131,089 antigen test results being positive. No new

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is on high alert as traffic increases across mid-Missouri roadways throughout Labor Day Weekend.

Troopers on high alert for Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2021 5:05 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are out on high alert as the organization expects more traffic on highways and waterways for the Labor Day weekend. “I think over the next several days there’s gonna be a significant increase in traffic on all the major highways and interstates throughout the state and throughout

Full capacity and tailgates return to Faurot Field for the season opener

September 4, 2021 8:18 PM Hannah Falcon

For the first time since 2019, the stadium allowed for full capacity and tailgating.