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Fulton teen dies after crash

April 14, 2021 10:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Xander Noel died after the crash that happened Saturday on Route WW in Callaway County.

Biden announces troops will leave Afghanistan by September 11

April 14, 2021 1:37 PM CNN

Watch the president’s full remarks in the player below. President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that led the US into its longest war. “We cannot continue the cycle

Mid-Missouri vaccine supply outpacing the demand

April 14, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

Nearly 39% of Boone County’s population has gotten at least one vaccine dose and 25% are fully vaccinated.

No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia

April 14, 2021 3:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police say no one was hurt but two juveniles were detained after shots were fired early Wednesday in central Columbia.

Bird Scooters return to Columbia following contract approval

April 14, 2021 4:03 AM Ben Fein

Bird Scooters have began showing up in downtown Columbia, following a recently approved contract to bring the scooters back to the city.

Federal report shows substantial decrease in COVID-19 deaths

April 14, 2021 5:25 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s latest state profile report, or ‘red zone’ report, recorded an 86% decrease in COVID-19 deaths from the previous week. Missouri State Profile Report April 9Download While COVID-19 deaths decreased, the case and positivity rates both increased. The state reported 4,241 new COVID-19 cases, which is a 5% increase from the previous

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has the Johnson & Johnson news changed your mind?

April 14, 2021 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Local health departments and pharmacies are left to reschedule appointments.

Suspect arrested after ID by robbery victim

April 13, 2021 11:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with a robbery after a victim saw the suspect was reported to be arrested for robbing a gas station on March 5. According to court documents, a home invasion robbery occurred on Feb. 23 on the 1100 block of North Madison Street. The victim told police that

Moberly works to bring new company, 200 jobs to city.

Moberly man arrested on drug charges after fentanyl, meth, other drugs seized

April 13, 2021 10:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County man was arrested after an investigation began by the North Missouri Drug Task Force in January leads to drug charges. According to court documents, a confidential informant bought meth from Scott Ellis in January at a home in Moberly. In April, a search warrant was issued for that home

Missouri vaccinators updated on halting of Johnson and Johnson distribution

April 13, 2021 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vaccinators in Missouri are asked to hang onto their doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after distribution was halted on Tuesday The Department of Health and senior services held its weekly COVID-19 with health providers across the state on Wednesday and addressed concerns surrounding the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. US officials

TUESDAY UPDATES: MU Health: COVID-19 vaccine appointments available Thursday thru Saturday

April 13, 2021 12:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson City High School sports complex plans moving forward

April 13, 2021 8:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Plans for a Jefferson City High School sports complex are moving forward. The Jefferson City Board of Adjustment just gave initial approval for the conditional use permit for the complex. If given final approval the complex will house a soccer field and baseball diamond on 800 acres of land. Other plans

Cole County health director receives pay rise

April 13, 2021 7:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Director is expected to make some more money for her role during the pandemic. Cole County Commissioner Sam Bushman says Kristi Campbell will earn an extra seven dollars per hour for the rest of 2021. She is expected to make about $100,000. The cost of her raise

Coronavirus vaccine side effects may be more common in women

April 13, 2021 11:52 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Women are more likely to experience side effects from the coronavirus vaccines compared to their counterparts, a federal study shows. And women made up all six cases that led to the pause in administering one brand of vaccine Tuesday. The FDA and Centers for Disease Control Prevention announced Tuesday morning that officials

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Columbia/Boone County seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases

April 13, 2021 5:26 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services department extended its health order after a significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the county, along with one case of the UK variant being found within the county. Health department director Stephanie Browning made the decision to extend the health department’s public health order

Missouri House lawmaker accused of child abuse resigns

April 13, 2021 3:43 PM Associated Press

A Missouri lawmaker exiled from the House Republican caucus over accusations of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago is stepping down.

Mid-Missouri pharmacies, health departments cancel Johnson & Johnson appointments

April 13, 2021 11:59 AM Chanel Porter

The cancellations were necessary after the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine after reports of blood clots.

Missouri joins states pausing use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

April 13, 2021 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after multiple reports of rare blood clots were announced.

Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine ‘seriously’

April 13, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

US health agencies are taking concerns about blood clots and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine “seriously” and are working to assess whether the shot is associated with a very small increased risk of rare blood clots, a federal official told CNN.

No one hurt after ‘heavy fire’ in Columbia

April 13, 2021 5:29 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire that caused thousands in damage near South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads early Tuesday morning.