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Child receives serious injuries in ATV crash

March 13, 2021 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

One child was transported to Capital Region Medical Center after an ATV crash in Morgan County Saturday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 618,000 Missourians have completed vaccination

March 13, 2021 2:18 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 451 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 483,183 cases of the virus reported in the state.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to shed fire

March 13, 2021 2:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters with the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire at North Davenport Road and J B Lane Sunday morning.

Two people rescued from flooded bridge in Rolla

March 13, 2021 10:52 AM Zach Boetto

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Water rescue crews saved two people from a flooded bridge in Rolla on Friday night. It happened around 9 p.m. on a low water bridge on Missouri County Road 527. According to a Facebook post from the Maries County Sheriff’s Office, the truck got stuck on the bridge when trying to cross

Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday

March 13, 2021 4:58 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s health department said in a press release it plans on opening vaccination appointments on Monday, the first day tier three residents will be eligible.

Deadly head-on crash closes Route K, Old Plank Road

March 12, 2021 5:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A head-on crash closed Route K and Old Plank Road on Friday evening.

THC-infused drinks seized during Cooper County traffic stop

March 12, 2021 10:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people from Indiana could face charges following a drug bust in Cooper County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, nearly five pounds of THC-infused drinks were and other marijuana by-products were found Thursday night after a traffic stop on Interstate 70. Troopers say Joshua Null and Casey Retter were

Pharmacies and hospitals prepare for Tier 3 activation on Monday

March 12, 2021 3:55 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will be activated on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine. Boone County hosted its first mass vaccination clinic in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Friday. The clinic is expected to administer 2,300

University of Missouri settles knee surgery lawsuit

March 12, 2021 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri has settled several lawsuits over its “BioJoint” knee surgeries for a reported $16.2 million.

Columbia College to hold graduation at Mizzou Arena

March 12, 2021 11:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

A release from college spokesman Sam Fleury said two graduation ceremonies for 2021 spring graduates will be held on May 1.

Columbia police investigating Thursday night robbery on Stadium Boulevard

March 12, 2021 10:51 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia police department has opened an investigation into a robbery on N. Stadium Boulevard.

Police investigate Break Time assault

March 12, 2021 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a thief hit a woman with his car as he fled a convenience store late Thursday.

Manslaughter plea in Columbia shooting nets 7 years in prison; family of victim ‘upset’ by outcome

March 12, 2021 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Nadria Wright, an 18-year-old woman who was killed in a September 2019 Columbia shooting, feels like justice wasn’t served today. “I was told explicitly how they [the prosecution] feel about it,” Hamilton said. “That they don’t represent me and my family and now that I know that, I’m gonna

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County uses 1,802 out of 2,300 vaccine doses during today’s event

March 12, 2021 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rape suspect charged after an investigation on Paris Road

March 12, 2021 4:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A rape allegation leads to charges after an investigation of a residence on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to court documents, Jay Strausbaugh allegedly had sex with the victim and then wrote a note apologizing for it last Friday. The victim told police that she was drunk and fell asleep

Mid-Missouri health officials: More resources needed to achieve President Biden’s ‘return to normalcy’

March 12, 2021 3:19 PM Zola Crowder

In a primetime address to the nation on Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced his plan to have all US adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and to get the country closer to normal by July 4.

Boone County to host National Guard mass vaccination clinic Friday

March 12, 2021 5:39 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri National Guard partnered with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to host a mass vaccination clinic Friday at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the latest coronavirus stimulus bill?

March 12, 2021 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The massive American Rescue Plan will cost $1.9 trillion and includes $1,400 payments to many Americans along with an expanded child tax credit.

Columbia police: Search warrant issued in special victims investigation

March 11, 2021 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating an incident at an apartment on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to a sergeant on scene, it is a special victims investigation. After a warrant was served, detectives have been gathering evidence. Columbia police reported a suspect was arrested but would not comment if the victim

Columbia Public Schools superintendent candidates answer public’s questions during forum

March 11, 2021 10:22 PM Connor Hirsch

These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).