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Cooper County coronavirus vaccinations begin at Boonville Isle of Capri Casino Hotel

March 1, 2021 5:38 AM Zach Boetto

The Cooper County Public Health Center says it plans to vaccinate 2,000 total Missouri residents on Monday and Tuesday.

Missouri governor frees $281M from budget cuts

March 1, 2021 11:10 AM Associated Press

The Republican on Monday said state finances have improved since the coronavirus first hit the state, allowing him to release the money.

Missouri health leaders discuss distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after approval

February 28, 2021 7:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Lisa Cox told ABC17 News leaders were in meetings today receiving more information and guidance from our federal partners about the vaccine distribution.

Police searching for suspect after they shot through a door

February 28, 2021 2:40 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Jacobs Place around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease

February 28, 2021 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.

Police arrest man following an assault on Hirth Avenue

February 27, 2021 10:51 PM Sydney Olsen

There was a large police presence on Hirth Avenue Saturday around 10:30 p.m.

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.

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus

February 27, 2021 7:32 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.

Crash shuts down New Haven Road

February 27, 2021 10:24 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash where a vehicle was on its side Saturday night around 10 p.m.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Troopers use spike strips to end vehicle pursuit

February 27, 2021 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One person has been taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit that ended outside of Columbia.

Fulton man arrested after robbery involving a gun

February 27, 2021 7:41 PM Sydney Olsen

Fulton Police arrested Justin L. Weeks, 32, after responding to a robbery Saturday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: FDA issues emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine

February 27, 2021 2:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 478 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total up 477,950.

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

Rescheduled vaccinations continue at Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 4:47 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care will continue rescheduled vaccinations at Faurot Field Saturday.

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

Columbia police: Pedestrian hit at Clark and Hanover Blvd

February 26, 2021 10:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police report that a person was hit and taken to a hospital with unknown injuries after being hit near the intersection of Clark and Hanover Blvd. Officials reports the road is not closed. An ABC 17 News crew reports the victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police on scene

Boone County Fire District credits smoke detectors for saving life in Friday fire

February 26, 2021 9:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to 7900 block of N. Benthall Rd to a house fire just after 1 p.m. Firefighters reported seeing smoke showing from the vents and eaves of the house on the back side. Firefighters report entering the house and finding high heat and heavy smoke conditions from

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

Murder trial delayed for Columbia double shooting suspect

February 26, 2021 3:57 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial for the suspect accused of killing a teenager in 2019 will once again be moved back. Judge Kevin Crane allowed prosecutors two more weeks to get lab reports from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions for Javion Lawhorn’s trial. Crane set the trial to start on March 15.

Columbia Utilities plans to resume disconnections. 1,300 at risk of being disconnected

February 26, 2021 2:32 PM Meghan Drakas

On Friday, Columbia Utilities announced it will resume utility disconnections for customers with a past due balance on their account.