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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

One person arrested after shots reportedly fired into a home Monday night in Boone County

February 2, 2021 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of shots fired Monday night on the 4500 block of West Bellview Dr. While a report of shots fired was being reported, a report of a “suspicious person” call came on the 3500 block of Scott Blvd. While investigating the shots fired call, deputies

Columbia man charged after allegedly running over someone while looking for a dog

February 2, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man after he allegedly ran over someone Monday night while looking for his dog. According to court documents, Timothy Withers is accused of running over the victim Monday night in the area of 8th St and Wilkes Blvd. Withers is accused of driving over someone Monday night in

Dump truck crash into electric pole closes Highway OO

February 2, 2021 1:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

A dump truck crash closed a portion of E. Highway OO in Hallsville Tuesday afternoon.

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Health officials hope for small gatherings this Super Bowl Sunday

February 2, 2021 12:24 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is recommending people choose to watch the Super Bowl in their own households this year with small groups of people.

Benton County judge sets bond for mother accused in child murder case

February 2, 2021 11:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Benton County judge approved bond for a mother charged in connection with her child’s death.

Sturgeon Superintendent accepts job at Gasconade R-I

February 2, 2021 11:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Sturgeon R-V administrators say Superintendent Geoff Neill is leaving the district for the same position at a Gasconade County school district.

Federal report shows Missouri hospitalizations and deaths trending down

February 2, 2021 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report, formally known as the White House ‘Red Zone’ Report under the Trump administration, shows new deaths, hospitalizations and positivity rates across Missouri continue to go down. Missouri State Profile Report 1-31-2021Download Those numbers are for the week of Jan. 24 compared to the week of Jan. 17.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl?

February 2, 2021 3:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Football fans around Mid-Missouri are pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs to take the championship Sunday.

MU Alerts: All clear given after reports of shots fired near 5th and Turner

February 1, 2021 9:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Alerts reported gunshots were fired at 5th and Turner in downtown Columbia just before 9 p.m. last night. ABC 17 News crews saw Columbia police and EMS are scene. More than a dozen MUPD and CPS vehicles were on the scene. About 20 minutes after the original MU Alert, the university

Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits

February 1, 2021 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.

Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70

February 1, 2021 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped

Three teens, two juveniles arrested in Callaway County church vandalism

February 1, 2021 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

TEBBETTS, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people have been arrested in connection with a church that was vandalized in Callaway County. The 143-year-old historically-black church suffered smashed windows and other damage. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said vandals hit Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church sometime between Jan. 22 and 23. A week after the vandalism was

Sheriff gives update in Callaway County church vandalism

February 1, 2021 11:52 AM Chanel Porter

On Friday, the sheriff said his office expects arrests in the case soon.

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia-branded trash and recycling bags are now mandatory; what you need to know

February 1, 2021 1:13 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia’s “Pay as You Throw” trash and recycling program started Monday and requires all residential waste to be placed in city-logo bags

DEFENDERS: BBB advises not to share coronavirus vaccine card on social media

February 1, 2021 6:13 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau is advising people to not share their coronavirus vaccination card on social media. The BBB said it can increase your risk of identity theft and other scams. When posting the photo on social media scammers are able to see your full name, birthday and where you got your