The number of new Missouri cases of the coronavirus continues to decline, but state officials say wastewater samples indicate the fast-spreading U.K. variant is “widespread” across the state.
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With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.
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A MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.
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Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March 8.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri National Guard and SEMA is moving forward with coronavirus vaccination clinics Monday. This comes as both the state and much of the nation faced distribution delays brought about by severe winter weather. Vaccination clinics are taking place in both Versailles
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An effort is on to ask Missouri voters whether insurance companies should have to cover pre-existing conditions.
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Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District is working to put out a large barn fire Sunday. The department tweeted around 5:30 p.m. crews were still trying to put out a fully involved barn. https://twitter.com/BooneCountyFire/status/1363633492719005701 ABC17 News crews on the scene said the barn was destroyed by the flames. Photos from Sunday
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The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.
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Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.
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Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re
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Boone County Joint Communication sent out an alert about the closure of Leslie Lane between Providence and North Garth Avenue.
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The state reported 566 new cases of the virus on Saturday, bringing the grand total up to 474,587.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: East Broadway is back open as of 2 a.m. after crews cleared the road. ORIGINAL: A Friday night wreck at South Garth Ave. and East Broadway has brought down a traffic light just before midnight. A Columbia police officer said the driver fled from the scene but no injuries were reported.
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Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s department reveals new details about a Friday night chase that ends in one arrest and law enforcement looking for four other occupants of a stolen vehicle. Just before 6:30 p.m., a Boone County deputy was alerted by an automated license plate reader of a stolen vehicle near the intersection
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Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salisbury man has died after his vehicle slid into the path of a train. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Leland Linneman, 60, was driving on Cal Hubbard Ave, three and a half miles west of Salisbury, when he attempted to stop at a railroad crossing. The crash report
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than
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