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Man accused of killing a Columbia teen is sentenced to 10 years in prison

February 19, 2021 3:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man accused of killing a 13-year-old in 2019 has been sentenced to prison time.

New coronavirus vaccine may help with supply shortage

February 19, 2021 12:25 PM Chanel Porter

Two coronavirus vaccines have been approved in the US, but, pending federal approval, a third vaccine developed by Johnson and Johnson could be available in early March.

MU Health Care to give out second Pfizer doses Friday; first-dose appointments delayed

February 19, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care postponed first dose vaccinations scheduled for Friday and Sunday.

Columbia Public Schools seeing lowest case rate since October

February 19, 2021 6:15 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is encouraged by the most recent COVID-19 data showing the lowest 14-day case rate since October. As of Thursday, the 14-day case rate was 22.9 per 10,000 people. CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman explained the recent trends in a pre-recorded video since the board meeting was canceled due to weather

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should teachers get higher coronavirus vaccine priority?

February 19, 2021 2:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri teachers are pushing to move up in the coronavirus vaccination line but so far state leaders aren’t budging.

Hannah Fizer’s father files wrongful death lawsuit against deputy

February 18, 2021 10:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) John Fizer, the father of Hannah Fizer, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against deputy Jordan Schutte Wednesday. The deputy killed the 25-year-old during a traffic stop in June. The deputy had told investigators that Fizer said she had a gun in the car and she said she was going to shoot him.

Governor Parson says the state won’t tolerate price gouging from natural gas providers

February 18, 2021 7:31 PM Connor Hirsch

He said his office has involved the attorney general, and will “use all resources possible to stop any kind of illegal behavior.”

Charges filed for Kansas City homicide suspect found in Columbia

February 18, 2021 9:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents reveal more information regarding a Kansas City man wanted for the Sept. 2, 2016 murder of Brandon Johnson. Witnesses told police that Terrance Jones left a residence with Johnson and then allegedly shot Johnson multiple times according to court documents. Jones allegedly told a witness that Johnson was speaking poorly

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on teacher prioritizations and others about COVID-19

February 18, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Dr. Randall Williams of the Missouri Health Department, Commissioner Margie Vandeven from the State Board of Education and Head of Pharmacy Denny Hamilton with Capitol Region Medical Center. The group answered your questions regarding teacher prioritization, how the

Teachers’ group to host virtual Columbia Board of Education forum

February 18, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

Columbia Board of Education candidates will field questions from teachers at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by the Columbia National Education Association.