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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.

Authorities evacuate Sturgeon school because of threat

March 9, 2021 2:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

It’s the second time in two weeks that the K-8 building has been evacuated because of threats.

Prosecutors: One accused of assault after hitting person with car

March 9, 2021 1:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors filed charges against one woman after she was arrested on suspicion of trying to run over another person with her car.

UM System puts online courses in one place with Missouri Online

March 9, 2021 11:45 AM Chanel Porter

The University of Missouri System launched a new website Tuesday that puts online courses from all four system schools in one place.

Some Columbia Public Schools students to return to classrooms full-time while others remain online

March 9, 2021 12:37 PM Victoria Bragg

Most students will return to CPS schools five days a week but some will remain online.

Five-day week learning allows parents to fully return to work

March 9, 2021 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

A study from Brookings Institute said working parents are the key to recovering from the pandemic.

Minor injury reported in west Columbia shooting

March 9, 2021 9:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Police were called before 9 a.m. to the 1700 block of Claudell Lane for a report of shots fired.

April 6 election registration ends Wednesday.

Voter registration for April 6 election ends Wednesday

March 9, 2021 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents interested in voting in the April 6 school and municipal election will have to register by Wednesday. Boone County residents can register to vote at the Boone County Government Center located at 9th and Ash streets in Columbia from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. They can also

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you still wear a mask?

March 9, 2021 2:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several states are rolling back their mask mandates.

Columbia Board of Education votes in favor of five-day week

March 8, 2021 8:36 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will

Missouri teachers seek out coronavirus vaccines as eligibility date gets closer

March 8, 2021 7:16 PM Connor Hirsch

Educators in Missouri can try to schedule an appointment at certain pharmacies participating in the CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program after the White House asked teachers and staff to be prioritized.

Truck, hay fire closes Boone County road

March 8, 2021 4:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

A truck and hay caught on fire Monday afternoon, closing part of a small Boone County road.

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks or social distancing, according to the CDC

March 8, 2021 11:58 AM Meghan Drakas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that people fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are able to gather indoors without the use of masks or social distancing.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County adds dozens of new coronavirus cases to total

March 8, 2021 8:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Motorcycle driver suffers serious injuries in Moniteau County crash

March 8, 2021 3:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

A California, Missouri man was taken by helicopter to University Hospital on Sunday after a crash on Highway 50.

Coronavirus vaccine distributors transition to direct vaccine appointment scheduling

March 8, 2021 1:37 PM Chanel Porter

Some vaccine providers are switching to a direct vaccine appointment scheduling system.

Three arrested after Jefferson City car assault reported

March 8, 2021 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested three people Sunday after one of them allegedly tried to run down other people in her car.

Columbia Board of Education narrows superintendent search; 3 candidates announced

March 8, 2021 12:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Board of Education announced its shortlist of superintendent candidates Monday.

Columbia Public Schools seeing ‘substantial’ coronavirus transmission as five-day week decision looms

March 8, 2021 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is reporting a “substantial” level of coronavirus transmission under federal guidelines for reopening schools as the board of education decides whether to send students back to classes five days a week.

Sen. Blunt won’t run for reelection in 2022

March 8, 2021 9:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

After nearly five decades in state and US politics, Sen. Roy Blunt (R – Missouri) announced Monday morning he’s not running for reelection next year.