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Republican Ashcroft won’t run for Missouri seat on US Senate

March 10, 2021 10:56 AM Associated Press

The Republican said in a statement Wednesday that he’ll continue serving as the state’s top elections official.

Mid-Missouri politicians react to passing of American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021 3:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congress is sending President Joe Biden the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after the House approved the bill Wednesday with a vote of 220 to 211. The Senate passed the measure over unanimous Republican opposition four days ago. All of Mid-Missouri’s congressional delegation voted against the COVID-19 relief bill. Representative Vicky Hartzler

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA to vaccinate veterans at five off-site locations Friday

March 10, 2021 9:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online comment now open for Howard and Boone County bridge replacements project

March 10, 2021 4:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE/HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts on the possible replacements of the Route 240 spur bridge over Moniteau Creek, near Rocheport, and the Route 40 bridge over Salt Creek and the Katy Trail. Officials report the the 58-year-old Moniteau Creek bridge and

COVID-19 testing sites close across Mid-Missouri

March 10, 2021 1:28 PM Zola Crowder

Some COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Mid-Missouri have closed or plan to close due to a decrease in demand.

Facebook groups become a source for finding coronavirus vaccine availability

March 10, 2021 12:30 PM Chanel Porter

People have started Facebook pages throughout Missouri to hunt down available coronavirus vaccine doses.

Staffing issues remain as CPS moves forward with a full return for students

March 10, 2021 11:52 AM Victoria Bragg

Columbia Public Schools will welcome students back to classrooms full-time on April 5, but the district remains in need of bus drivers, nutrition service employees and substitute teachers.

Moberly School Board accepts resignation of superintendent

March 10, 2021 9:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

A social media post on the school district’s Facebook page said Roling’s last day will be June 30.

Weekly Missouri State Profile Report shows positive signs

March 10, 2021 6:16 AM Ben Fein

Missouri’s most recent State Profile Report shows all but one Missouri county out of the ‘red zone.’

Missouri House and Senate to discuss bills limiting gender reassignment

March 10, 2021 5:26 AM Ben Fein

Both the Missouri House and Senate are scheduled to discuss bills that would make gender reassignment illegal for anyone under 18 years old.

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Greitens run for U.S. Senate?

March 10, 2021 1:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said this week that he will not seek another term in 2022.

Columbia police investigating a situation on 400 block of Ripley

March 9, 2021 11:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of Columbia police are investigating a situation on the 400 block of Ripley. An ABC 17 News crew reports crime scene tape has gone up at a location on Ripley. ABC 17 News crew reports seeing someone being taken off by EMS on a stretcher. ABC 17 News will

Missouri moving to vaccine allocation by ‘eligible population’ while leaders expect sharp rise in doses

March 9, 2021 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

Information about the plan was shared during a meeting with vaccine distributors and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee hears update on study of traffic stop disparities

March 9, 2021 4:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has been working to review disparities in traffic stops among certain groups of the community.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri releases new information on sewershed surveillance of COVID-19 variants

March 9, 2021 8:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Second suspect arrested in Boone County homicide

March 9, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a second man in connection with a February killing in west Columbia. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release that deputies arrested Malik Townsend, 22, of Columbia, for the murder of Jakob Cole. Cole died after being shot in the 4700 block of

Downed power line may have caused Rocheport fire

March 9, 2021 7:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Today’s strong winds may have caused another grass fire in western Boone County. Firefighters responded to the area off of Highway 40 near Rocheport around 11:30 a.m. Boone Electric Cooperative reports a power line came detached from an insulator that caused the fire. A spokeswoman says the windy conditions may have caused

What does the $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package mean for Missouri?

March 9, 2021 2:40 PM Meghan Drakas

The U.S. House is expected to vote on and approve the $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus stimulus package known as The American Rescue Plan this week.

Portion of MKT Trail to be closed Thursday

March 9, 2021 6:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of the MKT Trail will be closed Thursday, for maintenance. The affected trail is west of the trailhead at Scott Boulevard, near the 3.5-mile marker. MKT Temporary ClosureDownload Crews will be working to repair an unstable slope. The trail will be closed to ensure safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The

Early morning fire destroys auto body in Sedalia

March 9, 2021 7:51 AM Matt Ragsdale

An early Tuesday morning fire in Sedalia destroyed a body shop and damaged neighboring businesses.