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Multiple vaccination events set to open in Mid-Missouri Friday

February 26, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

Both Cole and Phelps counties are among those scheduled to host vaccination events in Missouri on Friday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you take the one-shot coronavirus vaccine?

February 26, 2021 2:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

An independent committee could vote on whether to recommend FDA approval of a one-shot coronavirus vaccine this week.

Jefferson City man charged with arson after house fire

February 25, 2021 11:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged after he was accused of setting a home on fire. Fire crews were called to the 2700 block of Schott road just before 8 p.m. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s office, the 41-year-old man was found intoxicated and armed with a shotgun in

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on the coronavirus vaccine rollout

February 25, 2021 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Sara Humm with the Columbia Boone County Health Department, Vaccine Committee Co-Chair Dr. Margaret Day with MU Health Care andDeputy Executive Director Brent Ghan with the Missouri School Board Association The group answered your questions regarding who is

More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri

February 25, 2021 1:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

Missouri Department of Labor reports highest number of unemployment claims since June 2020

February 25, 2021 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 5,500 Missourians filed new unemployment claims last week. The additional applicants make the total number of people in the state filing for benefits 19,099. That’s the highest number of weekly claims filed in the state since June. According to the Missouri Department of Labor, Missouri has an unemployment rate

University of Missouri to hold in-person graduation ceremonies

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri leadership announced Thursday morning that 2021 graduation ceremonies will be held in-person.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cole County among Mid-Missouri leaders in coronavirus vaccinations

February 25, 2021 11:40 AM Meghan Drakas

Cole County is in the top 20 among Missouri counties for the percentage of its population getting a coronvirus shot.

1 charged after Thursday morning Jefferson City police chase

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police officers arrested one person related to a chase Thursday morning.

Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.

Boone County Commission approves tax abatement for $200 million Italian meat plant

February 25, 2021 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

Swift Prepared Foods $200 million Italian meats processing plant is one step closer to setting up shop in Columbia.

Marshall Public Schools audit petitioner: ‘We expect good things’

February 25, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A former Marshall Public Schools parent and concerned citizen said she “expects good things” to come from an audit of the school district.

Transport of oversized load through Callaway, Montgomery counties delayed

February 25, 2021 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the transportation of an oversized load on Callaway and Montgomery counties Thursday has been postponed.

Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri

February 25, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should COVID-19 concerns still be a valid reason to vote absentee?

February 25, 2021 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missourians were able to claim such vulnerability to request absentee ballots in last years’ elections.

Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office release report on fatal Iberia fire

February 24, 2021 11:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office reports the fatal Iberia fire was accidental. The report states that evidence from the explosion and fire was found in the basement at the home on the 200 block of Lombar St. The report states the marshal’s office is unable to eliminate a propane gas leak

Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District

February 24, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community

February 24, 2021 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.