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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of over 50 new coronavirus cases

November 19, 2021 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Renick attorney wants informant left out of Montgomery County murder trial

November 19, 2021 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys for the woman accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder want the man she allegedly confessed to left out of trial. Lynlee Renick’s team wants to keep Brandon Blackwell from testifying at her murder trial. The trial is set to start on Dec. 6 in Boone County. Attorney Tim

Three teens indicted by Callaway County grand jury for breaking into Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jan. 2021

November 19, 2021 4:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Callaway County grand jury has indicted three teens for burglary and other charges related to a Jan. 2021 incident involving the Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and other locations.

More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season

November 19, 2021 11:37 AM Hannah Falcon

The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.

New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022

November 19, 2021 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.

Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need

November 19, 2021 2:41 PM Joushua Blount

Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.

Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges

November 19, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

The jury reached the verdict after four days of deliberation.

Mizzou breaks ground on indoor football practice facility

November 19, 2021 12:36 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou athletic department, donors, and curators all gathered to break ground on the construction of the new indoor football practice facility on Friday morning. You can watch the full groundbreaking ceremony in the video player below. https://youtu.be/xavQt4N607M In September, the MU Board of Curators unanimously voted to name the

Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility

November 19, 2021 10:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.

State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather

November 19, 2021 7:35 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they

Police respond to central Columbia gas station Friday morning

November 19, 2021 6:24 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a gas station in central Columbia early on Friday morning. An ABC 17 News crew saw three Columbia Police Department cruisers parked outside of the PetroMart on North College Avenue around 5:40 a.m. All of the vehicles had their emergency lights off. At least one police officer appeared to

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will snow days go extinct?

November 19, 2021 3:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The policy began last year during the coronavirus pandemic after higher education and K-12 schools beefed up their remote capabilities as classes went online. However, most K-12 districts are keeping snow days. Districts plan their calendars to accommodate weather-related cancellations.

Columbia commission to discuss next step in Discovery Parkway expansion.

Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway

November 18, 2021 9:11 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City

Waning vaccine immunity and rising infections due to the Delta variant has prompted wealthy nations to reconsider the definition of "fully vaccinated" from coronavirus.

DHSS adds breakthrough infection data to COVID-19 dashboard

November 18, 2021 9:22 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard is publishing new data that it finds from “breakthrough infections.” DHSS reports the vaccine remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with the “breakthrough infections.” According to DHSS and the Missouri Hospital

MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board

November 18, 2021 10:42 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget

University of Missouri Board of Curators approves coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal contracts

November 18, 2021 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400

November 18, 2021 5:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

No one injured after Jefferson City house fire

November 18, 2021 2:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.

Columbia man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges following a shooting in Dec. 2017

November 18, 2021 1:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy following the shooting of a co-conspirator at his residence in Dec. 2017.

Columbia organization working to give everyone a Thanksgiving meal

November 18, 2021 11:13 AM Joushua Blount

Local organization is asking for donations to help those in need have a Thanksgiving meal.