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Rep. Hartzler raises concerns about President Biden’s $1.9 trillion dollars COVID-19 relief package
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri Representative Vicky Hartzler (R) has not said how she’s planning to vote on President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package. ABC 17 News spoke with the representative this morning about a number of issues regarding the pandemic. Hartzler raised concerns about the package saying it might be too
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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
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Barnett woman arrested on drug trafficking charges after child found roaming halls of hotel
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barnett woman could face drug charges after deputies respond to an unsupervised child roaming the halls of an Eldon hotel. According to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Brandy Batchelder was arrested Tuesday for 2nd-degree drug trafficking and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say more than four pounds
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National retailer acquires Moberly-based Orscheln Farm and Home
Tractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.
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Bitter cold leads to several water customers waiting for frozen pipe assistance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A
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Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues
A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.
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Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls
Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.
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Driver in serious condition after Tuesday wreck in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUTNY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is seriously injured after a wreck on Route F in Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Alex Clark was driving a 2015 GMC 3500 southbound on Route F, one and a half miles north of High Hill, when the vehicle crossed over the center line
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State health, education leaders to take part in ABC 17 News Q&A
The heads of Missouri’s health and education departments will be part of a panel of experts taking part in a question-and-answer session Thursday on ABC 17 News at 6:30 p.m.
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Boone County Fire District responds to three structure fires Tuesday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to three fires Tuesday across the county. According to a release, the first fire happened just after 5:30 p.m. on W. Route K. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story house with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. Firefighters took control the fire and entered
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Rush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dead at 70 following battle with cancer
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative media icon who for decades used his perch as the king of talk-radio to shape the politics of both the Republican Party and nation, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
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Some coronavirus vaccine clinics still happening after weather cancels state events
Boone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Crews respond to multiple wrecks in Mid-Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation said a Wednesday morning crash closed a portion of Highway 54.
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Mid-Missouri still dealing with snow-packed roads
Residents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should a commission be established to study the Capitol riots?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a commission modeled after the one that investigated the 9/11 terror attacks to look at the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Fulton facing ‘financial disaster’ as natural gas prices skyrocket because of frozen pipes
Fulton’s city council will meet Tuesday night to address concerns over fluctuating natural gas and wholesale electricity prices that could impact city utility users’ bills.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional moves postponed coronavirus vaccine clinics to Friday
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Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns
Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
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Columbia College hosting virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2021 graduates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone
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