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Rollover crash slows traffic on Interstate 70 near Midway

March 2, 2021 11:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A rollover crash led authorities to close the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 in the Midway area Tuesday morning.

Health officials ask for leftover doses of coronavirus vaccine to go to eligible Missourians

March 2, 2021 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

As mass vaccination clinics continue throughout Missouri, thousands of eligible people are still waiting to receive the vaccine. However, reports have surfaced that some clinics are ending up with extra doses and allowing anyone to get the shot.

First-dose clinic at the Village of Bedford Walk

Visitor restrictions in hospitals and senior living communities ease up as coronavirus case numbers decrease

March 2, 2021 11:54 AM Chanel Porter

Hospitals and senior living centers are welcoming more visitors as the number of active coronavirus cases in Boone County sinking below 100 and vaccine distribution rolls on.

Woman denied bond in Benton County child murder case

March 2, 2021 8:48 AM Lucas Geisler

WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County judge denied setting a bond for a woman accused of taking part in the death of a toddler. Kourtney Aumen made her second appearance in front of Judge Mark Pilley since her arrest in December. Law enforcement believes she and three others abused 4-year-old Jessica Mast to death late

Plane after Jefferson City emergency landing

Plane suffers minor damage after emergency landing in Jefferson City

March 2, 2021 10:42 AM Matthew Sanders

No one was hurt when a small prop plane landed at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport on Monday after its landing gear would not deploy.

Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach Britt Reid

Lawyer wants ‘most serious charges’ against ex-Chiefs coach

March 2, 2021 9:22 AM Associated Press

An attorney for the family of a 5-year-old girl says the crash with Reid’s truck gave the child a devastating brain injury.

Vaccinations continue Tuesday at the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville.

Boonville vaccinations continue Tuesday; state plans more sites next week

March 2, 2021 6:24 AM Zach Boetto

Health officials began the clinic Monday, with the goal of vaccinating 2,000 patients by the end of the day Tuesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should officials continue to ease coronavirus restrictions?

March 2, 2021 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County health department said Monday it is easing some of the business restrictions in coronavirus health orders.

Fulton man charged after carjacking

March 1, 2021 11:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton police have arrested Justin Weeks after he allegedly carjacked a man on Saturday morning. According to court documents, Weeks paid a man $15 for a ride across town Saturday morning. The victim told police that Weeks gave him directions and then upon arrival took out a gun and took the vehicle

Columbia man arrested after stabbing

March 1, 2021 11:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday night, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired on the 300 block of Hirth avenue. When police arrived, Terence Lashae was walking into the street and layed down with his hands in the air. Police report seeing blood on Lashae’s clothing and a cut to his right hand.

Columbia man charged with an incident with a gun at a gas station

March 1, 2021 11:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged after bringing a gun into a gas station while looking for a person that robbed him. According to court documents, Kenneth Aylor went into the Petro Mart on the 1000 block of N. Stadium Blvd. looking for man he claimed robbed him last Wednesday. The clerk told

New health order says restaurants and bars may resume normal operating hours

March 1, 2021 3:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Bars and restaurants in Boone County will no longer have to close early starting Thursday.

Plans underway for mass vaccination clinic aimed at teachers in Cole County

March 1, 2021 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Health leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.

State representative defends encouraging CPS to tell Columbia teachers’ union to ‘go to hell’

March 1, 2021 8:38 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state representative from Boone County said he feels the Columbia Public School District should push back against influence he feels a local teachers’ union has on its decision-making. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) made the comment in an email on Jan. 31. Basye was responding to an email from Lynn Barnett,

DEFENDERS: Adults 18-24 more likely to get scammed, BBB says

March 1, 2021 3:09 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Adults ages 18-24 are becoming the next target for scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released a report that focused on the impact of scams in the wake of the pandemic and the demographic groups most at risk. According to the BBB, adults ages 18-24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and

Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help with homebound, homeless and other hard-to-reach groups

March 1, 2021 12:37 PM Meghan Drakas

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose and can be stored at normal refrigeration temperatures compared to extremely cold refrigeration temperatures required for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.