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Missouri joins lawsuit to undo Biden pause on US oil and gas lease sales

March 24, 2021 2:06 PM Associated Press

Louisiana, Missouri and 11 other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.

Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible

March 23, 2021 6:10 PM Connor Hirsch

The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations

Missouri expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to dentists, vets, therapists

March 23, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to include dentists, midwives, optometrists, podiatrists, respiratory therapists and veterinarians.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County passes 50,000 residents receiving first dose of coronavirus vaccine

March 23, 2021 7:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?

March 23, 2021 1:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt’s seat

March 22, 2021 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County nearing 50,000 residents to receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine

March 22, 2021 9:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Man wants state to pay him for driving 282 miles for Covid shot

March 22, 2021 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KCTV/KSMO) — As more mass vaccination events are planned and underway in the St. Louis area, some residents said they’re still traveling hours to get an appointment. Michael Meredith, from Creve Coeur, said he was pre-registered with almost every health department and hospital system nearby. As

Boone County crash kills teen driver

March 22, 2021 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Ethan Simkins of Columbia died after the crash in the 1700 block of South Purdy Lane, near Millersburg.

Kehoe won’t pursue Senate but will run for governor in 2024

March 22, 2021 9:50 AM Associated Press

The field of potential candidates seeking to replace Sen. Roy Blunt has narrowed with Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe announcing he will not seek the Republican nomination in 2022 but will instead run for governor in 2024.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports over 600 new cases of COVID-19

March 21, 2021 2:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Health Department reported 609 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total to 485,997 cases throughout the pandemic. On Sunday, 4 new deaths were also reported, totaling 8,374 in the state. Missouri’s 7 day positivity rate continues to slowly fall, hitting 4.2 percent Sunday. The number of people hospitalized because of the

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri has administered more than 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

March 20, 2021 2:27 PM Connor Hirsch

In the state, 21.7 percent of the population, or 1,329,104 people, have started the vaccination process. 718,615 people have been fully vaccinated.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Over 1,700 vaccinated during Cole County vaccination event

March 19, 2021 9:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Study finds low virus spread in schools; taxes due in May

March 19, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is extending the deadline to file taxes this year, and a new pilot study shows transmission of COVID-19 was rare among some Missouri schools. Gov. Mike Parson on Friday announced individuals now have until May 17 to file state taxes, instead of April 15. Parson says his administration delayed the

Records: Missouri man took photos in Capitol during riot

March 19, 2021 4:08 PM Associated Press

CEDAR HILL, Mo. (AP) — Court records say a Missouri man charged in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol was identified after posting on Snapchat and Facebook that he was inside the building during the melee. The Kansas City Star reports that documents released in the case against 28-year-old Nicholas Burton Reimler, of Cedar

Phase 2 activation extends vaccine eligibility to those 'essential for economic recovery.'

Gov. Parson projects 40% of Missourians will not be interested in receiving the vaccine

March 19, 2021 3:52 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Parson said Thursday after announcing a timeline for Phases 2 and 3 that the state anticipated 60% of Missouri residents will be interested in receiving the coronavirus vaccine. That still leaves 40% of the state’s population that may not be interested in receiving the vaccine at all. “Even though natural immunity

Missouri musician pleads guilty to creating fake charity

March 19, 2021 3:12 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Federal prosecutors for Missouri say a Branson performer has pleaded guilty to a count of wire fraud, admitting in court that he created a fake charity for foster children to bilk his audience members of thousands of dollars. Prosecutors say in a news release that 65-year-old James Patrick Garrett pleaded guilty

ABC 17 News March 18 COVID-19 Roundtable

March 18, 2021 11:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held another roundtable discussion tonight. As coronavirus vaccine distribution continues across Mid-Missouri, ABC 17 News spoke with local health officials to help walk us through the mass vaccination process. Tonight’s conversation was over the new major vaccination rollout and who qualifies under this upcoming phase. The roundtable also spoke

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County active cases rise above the triple-digit mark

March 18, 2021 10:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson announces two appointments to the University of Missouri board of curators

March 18, 2021 7:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced two appointments to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The appointments will be submitted to the Missouri Senate on Monday upon return from the legislative spring break. The current board members will continue to serve on expired terms until their successors are confirmed. Todd P. Graves,