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Coronavirus vaccine distributors transition to direct vaccine appointment scheduling

March 8, 2021 1:37 PM Chanel Porter

Some vaccine providers are switching to a direct vaccine appointment scheduling system.

Three arrested after Jefferson City car assault reported

March 8, 2021 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested three people Sunday after one of them allegedly tried to run down other people in her car.

Columbia Board of Education narrows superintendent search; 3 candidates announced

March 8, 2021 12:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Board of Education announced its shortlist of superintendent candidates Monday.

Columbia Public Schools seeing ‘substantial’ coronavirus transmission as five-day week decision looms

March 8, 2021 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is reporting a “substantial” level of coronavirus transmission under federal guidelines for reopening schools as the board of education decides whether to send students back to classes five days a week.

Sen. Blunt won’t run for reelection in 2022

March 8, 2021 9:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

After nearly five decades in state and US politics, Sen. Roy Blunt (R – Missouri) announced Monday morning he’s not running for reelection next year.

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Randolph County man dies in Sunday motorcycle wreck

March 8, 2021 9:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Randolph County man was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash near the county courthouse.

Although educators are not eligible to get their vaccine through the state's plan, they can get vaccinated right now at a few major pharmacies like Walmart through a federal program.

Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks

March 8, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did your utility bill jump after extreme cold?

March 8, 2021 1:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

February’s extreme cold will naturally increase utility bills in Mid-Missouri. But some people are seeing larger-than-expected jumps in their bills. However, higher prices for energy on wholesale markets have also pushed bills higher in some places. Did your bill go up more than expected? Vote in the poll below.

Columbia Board of Education to consider five day weeks, some parents and teachers optimistic

March 7, 2021 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

It’s been nearly one year since the COVID-19 drastically changed how students in Mid-Missouri learned. Now, the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is set to vote on more more step closer to normalcy.

One person receives minor injuries in Jefferson City fire

March 7, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1700 block of East Miller Street Sunday around 7:30 a.m. Firefighters found a fully involved mobile home.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Missouri drop again

March 7, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 291 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. There have been 480,643 cases of the virus in the state.

Fire officials warn against controlled burns

March 7, 2021 4:35 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 natural cover fires on Saturday, with the largest fire consuming 45 acres of grass and trees.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to 11 fires

March 6, 2021 8:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 fires Saturday.

Callaway County continues to seek a mass vaccination clinic

March 6, 2021 5:24 PM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Health Department continues to seek to host a mass vaccination clinic with the Missouri National Guard, as it struggles with vaccine supply.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 400 new COVID-19 cases

March 6, 2021 2:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 386 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. There have been 480,352 cases reported in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.

Troopers investigating after fatal head-on collision in Camden County

March 6, 2021 10:15 AM Zach Boetto

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) State troopers are investigating after a fatal head-on collision in Camden County Saturday morning. In a tweet, the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F said the crash happened on Route A just east of Route C in Camden County. https://twitter.com/MSHPTrooperF/status/1368202893564739584 A spokesperson for the MSHP said one person was ejected as

Columbia kitchen fire leaves one injured

March 6, 2021 10:06 AM Ben Fein

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire in Columbia Friday night.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest to host ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival Saturday

March 6, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

The Ragtag Film Society is set to host both online and socially distanced events to commemorate the day The True/False Film Festival would typically kick off.