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Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, new city app

February 28, 2021 5:33 AM Ben Fein

City council is set to meet Monday to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, a new app for the city and CARES Act funding, among other items.

A crash leaves an MU Police cruiser damaged near Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd.

Crash leaves MU Police car damaged outside Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 10:34 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MU Police cruiser was damaged in a crash in Columbia Saturday morning. It happened in the intersection of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd. around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in the crash. MU Police said there were no injuries. Our crews saw police conducting a field sobriety test on the

Suspect on the run after crashing car into ravine

February 27, 2021 12:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is searching for a suspect after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a ravine in Columbia late Friday night. After a short pursuit ended in a crash, CPD detained one juvenile passenger and set up a perimeter around the Columbia Mall area to find the driver, who

Experts say the public shouldn’t panic about COVID-19 variants found in state’s sewer water just yet

February 26, 2021 8:39 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released information Friday of traces of the California and UK COVID-19 variant being found in wastewater samples across Missouri. The state has partnered with the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to monitor and trace signs of various COVID-19 variants

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 1st dose vaccination rate is up to 16%

February 26, 2021 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

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St. Louis prosecutor seeks to take back McCloskey case

February 26, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has asked the Missouri Supreme Court to restore her authority to prosecute a couple accused of wielding guns at racial injustice protesters last summer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Gardner’s office on Thursday petitioned the state Supreme Court to block a judge’s order disqualifying

Local health officials: ‘Johnson and Johnson vaccine could be a game-changer’

February 26, 2021 2:43 PM Zola Crowder

As we await the emergency approval of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine, Mid-Missouri health officials are hopeful the inclusion of a third vaccine will benefit communities.

Missouri Department of Labor reports highest number of unemployment claims since June 2020

February 25, 2021 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 5,500 Missourians filed new unemployment claims last week. The additional applicants make the total number of people in the state filing for benefits 19,099. That’s the highest number of weekly claims filed in the state since June. According to the Missouri Department of Labor, Missouri has an unemployment rate

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters

February 25, 2021 5:31 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday to pass the bill. The measure follows protests last summer in the St. Louis area over the death of George Floyd, including demonstrations that blocked

Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 25, 2021 4:09 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state

Marshall Public Schools audit petitioner: ‘We expect good things’

February 25, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A former Marshall Public Schools parent and concerned citizen said she “expects good things” to come from an audit of the school district.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should COVID-19 concerns still be a valid reason to vote absentee?

February 25, 2021 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missourians were able to claim such vulnerability to request absentee ballots in last years’ elections.

Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District

February 24, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 24, 2021 7:14 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state

Special prosecutor picked for case against St. Louis couple

February 24, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A former U.S. attorney will be the special prosecutor in the case of a St. Louis couple who waved guns at racial injustice protesters last summer.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission

February 24, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special

FDA reports Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot effective against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 3:15 PM Zola Crowder

During clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration found the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases.