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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall

February 1, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Patrol closes Cole County road for vehicle stuck in water

February 1, 2021 2:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers closed a road just west of Jefferson City in order to recover a vehicle stuck in water.

MU Health to open 4,000 slots for coronavirus vaccine shots

February 1, 2021 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

The state will alternate weekly which hospital groups the doses are going to.

Columbia fire crews respond to a house fire on Rosemary Lane.

Early morning residential fires cause thousands in damage

February 1, 2021 9:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters say two early Monday morning residential structure fires caused thousands in damage..

Fire in central Columbia leaves home with extensive damage

February 1, 2021 4:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department put out a house fire on Rosemary Lane early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Rosemary Lane shortly before 2:20 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived at the scene, smoke was coming from the front and right sides of the home. Fire officials told ABC 17

Smoke comes from an apartment building on Quail Drive.

Juvenile treated for burns after northeast Columbia fire

February 1, 2021 3:33 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia fire crews responded to the 2600 block of Quail Drive around 2:20 a.m. Monday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should businesses be protected from coronavirus-related lawsuits?

February 1, 2021 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri General Assembly is working on a bill this session to protect businesses from being targets of coronavirus-related lawsuits.

With the return of students, health officials push COVID-19 precautions for local businesses, residents

January 31, 2021 8:15 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the spring semester in full swing, local Columbia businesses including The Heidelberg have seen an increase in sales. Richard Walls, owner of The Heidelberg restaurant in downtown Columbia said business has been “really good” since students have come back to town. “We’ve definitely seen an increase in traffic, it’s been great

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports just over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

January 31, 2021 2:41 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,040 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 458,819.

One arrested, one on the run after Columbia chase

January 31, 2021 3:54 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Police said one man has been arrested and another is on the run after a chase Sunday morning.

Sedalia mass vaccination site gives out over 2,300 doses of coronavirus vaccine

January 30, 2021 7:18 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia vaccination site ended Saturday with a total of just over 2,300 people getting their COVID-19 vaccine over the past three days. The Bothwell Regional Health Center and the Pettis County Health Center hosted the event at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The Missouri National Guard also helped out with the event.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Montgomery County vaccinates 200 with extra doses

January 30, 2021 2:02 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues to fall, the state’s seven-day rate hitting 9.5 percent Saturday.

One lane of I-70 closed due to crash on Rocheport Bridge

January 30, 2021 3:01 PM Connor Hirsch

MoDOT Central District tweeted around 2:50 p.m. that drivers should expect delays while crews are on the scene.

One dead after Callaway County crash

January 30, 2021 8:41 AM Ben Fein

One woman was pronounced dead on scene by Callaway County paramedics after she was hit by a car on I-70.

Sedalia health leaders aim to vaccinate 2,200 in drive-thru event

January 30, 2021 7:43 AM Ben Fein

Some Missourians will be receiving their COVID-19 vaccine today in Pettis County as the state continues to roll out mass vaccination sites across the state.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Macon County R-1 school district to return 6-12 grade students to in class learning

January 29, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MoDOT/MSHP reports delay on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 due to wreck

January 29, 2021 9:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT are reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 that is causing delays for the next hour. According to MHSP, the westbound land of I-70 is closed. Officials say to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

19th century Tebbetts church to be restored after vandalization

January 29, 2021 5:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) “We want to build it and protect it, because there was a lot of heritage there at one time,” said George Hord who grew up in Tebbetts going to Sunday dinners at the church. The 143-year-old, Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, suffered smashed windows and other damages after a vandalism incident

Two arrested after overdose death in Camden County

January 29, 2021 8:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s department is reporting a death investigation involving an overdose at South State Highway 7 in Montreal. Officials say the investigation led them to the victim’s son. The son allegedly supplied a purported controlled substance that he had created from other illicit ingredients to the victim. Officials report this substance

Columbia police investigating reports of shots fired calls

January 29, 2021 7:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police found evidence of a shooting Friday night after multiple calls of shots fired in the Ridgeway and Worley area. According to officials on scene, police found shell casing at the scene. No one was hurt and no damage was reported. Stay with ABC 17 News for more information as it