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Cole County to open coronavirus vaccination center in April

March 30, 2021 11:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Cole County will open a coronavirus vaccination site at the Capital Mall once all Missouri adults are eligible for the vaccine.

Rural areas of Mid-Missouri continue to see extra doses at mass vaccination clinics

March 30, 2021 11:36 AM Zola Crowder

Rural areas of Mid-Missouri holding mass coronavirus vaccination clinics are still seeing a large number of extra doses as the state continues to open up eligibility to more residents.

Tow truck driver in critical condition following Callaway County wreck

March 30, 2021 11:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

A tow truck driver is in critical condition Tuesday morning following a wreck in Kingdom City the night before.

Open appointments allowing for walk-ins at Moniteau County vaccine clinic.

‘Plenty of openings’ allowing for walk-ins at Moniteau County vaccine clinic

March 30, 2021 5:26 AM Zach Boetto

The Moniteau County Health Center says open appointments are allowing for walk-ins at its vaccine clinics on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Oakland Church Road back open after morning dump truck crash

March 30, 2021 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said at 10:40 a.m. crews reopened E. Oakland Chruch Road near N. Buckingham Square.

Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd’s death

March 30, 2021 7:16 AM CNN Newsource

The second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is set to begin Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man’s final moments.

Callaway County wreck sends tow truck driver to hospital after being hit on side of road

March 29, 2021 7:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a wreck on westbound Interstate 70 at the 151-mile marker. Officials with Troop F report the crash involved a tow truck driver. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states that a Lexus RT traveling westbound traveled onto the shoulder and hit the Toyota Highlander

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 58 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 29, 2021 8:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

ATV wreck sends one to hospital with serious injuries in Miller County

March 29, 2021 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV wreck in Miller County has sent the driver to an area hospital with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Glendal Phares, 56, was traveling westbound and hit a rock, causing the atv to overturn and ejected Phares. Phares was taken by EMS to Lake Regional

Columbia man charged with kidnapping and other crimes after Friday afternoon

March 29, 2021 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMNBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Friday afternoon incident leads to several charges. According to court documents, Carl Provin came into the residence and threatened the victim saying not to call 9-1-1. Provin allegedly sat next to the victim on a couch, grabbing a cell phone and threatening the victim again

Phase 2 businesses looking forward to becoming eligible for vaccines

March 29, 2021 8:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan activated Monday. Employees of banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services, are just a few industries now eligible to receive a vaccine. Local businesses like Central Bank are one of the many assisting employees in getting access to the vaccine. Mary Wilkerson,

Forensic team to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge State Park

March 29, 2021 3:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

A forensic team is set to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park this week.

Versailles man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

March 29, 2021 6:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man has been arrested in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. 55-year-old Matthew Loganbill faces charges for obstruction of congressional proceedings, unlawful and violent entry and disorderly conduct. According to court documents, he was arrested after witnesses told police that he posted his involvement in the riot on social

Multiple candidate forums being held ahead of April 6 election

March 29, 2021 2:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple candidate forums are scheduled to be held this week in Jefferson City and Columbia.

Weekly medical marijuana sales in Missouri top $2 million

March 29, 2021 1:25 PM Associated Press

A medical marijuana industry trade group says more than 90,000 people have received approval to use medical marijuana in Missouri, and weekly sales have topped the $2 million mark.

Thousands of Missourians are now vaccine eligible in Phase 2

March 29, 2021 11:41 AM Chanel Porter

Phase 2 of Missouri’s coronavirus vaccine plan opened up on Monday making nearly 900,000 state residents eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.

Boone Health to go independent on Thursday

March 29, 2021 11:27 AM Zola Crowder

Starting on Thursday, Boone Hospital Center will independent and leave the BJC HealthCare network.

Deputies arrest man suspected of Saturday night shooting on Millbrook Drive

March 29, 2021 10:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of a late-Saturday night shooting in west Columbia.

The first day of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd starts Monday

March 29, 2021 9:29 AM CNN

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under his knee launched a summer of protest and unrest.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you seen trash at Columbia’s recycling drop-off sites?

March 29, 2021 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city of Columbia on Friday warned residents against illegal dumping at the city’s residential recycling drop-off sites. The city said in a news release that it’s seeing more illegal dumping at the sites and that anyone caught will be prosecuted. The dumping also threatens the relationship between the city and the businesses that offer