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Boone County to loosen restrictions on bars, restaurants Thursday

March 4, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia issued a new health order Monday that is set to go into place at noon on Thursday.

Police request 60-day extension of Guard at US Capitol

March 4, 2021 10:43 AM Associated Press

The Associated Press has learned that the Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with Texas lifting its coronavirus restrictions?

March 4, 2021 3:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that the state was rolling back all of its coronavirus restrictions.

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Boone County Jail: Detainee allegedly snuck gun into jail

March 3, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday afternoon, Boone County Jail detention staff allege a detainee hid a gun in a body cavity and snuck it into the jail after finding it during a search of the housing unit. Officials report that Amy Wilhite was in possession of the gun in her belongs. Amy Wilhite Officials say

Three Moberly residents indicted for $4.1 million meth conspiracy

March 3, 2021 7:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grand jury has indicted eight people for their roles in a $4.1 million conspiracy to distribute more than 520 kilograms of meth. Three of the defendants, Derek Sean Freese, 53, Carl Dewey Williams, 47, and Angeliqua Teresa Collins, 35, are all from Moberly. Officials allege the eight defendants participated

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Parkade without power after semi knocks out electric pole

March 3, 2021 12:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Parkade Plaza in Columbia had no power Wednesday morning after a semi-tractor trailer hit an electric pole.

Third-party site claims to help secure coronavirus shot appointments

March 3, 2021 1:42 PM Meghan Drakas

With more people than coronavirus vaccines available, third-party websites are offering help to individuals trying to schedule an appointment.

Charges dropped for lack of evidence after California man accused of child sex crimes

March 3, 2021 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges were dropped in Cole County against a man accused of child sex crimes because of a lack of evidence, the county prosecutor said. Cole County Sheriff’s department arrested Jason Davis, 36, of California, on Thursday for sexual offenses involving a 4-year-old girl. According to a release, officials say allegations against Davis

New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes

March 3, 2021 5:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather, and the newest additions John Warner Middle School is no exception.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases

March 3, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man wanted in Cole County arrested in Miller County

March 3, 2021 2:40 PM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon man sought by Cole County sheriff’s deputies was in the Miller County Jail after a Wednesday vehicle and foot chase.

Columbia Black community hopes for more vaccination events in comfortable settings

March 3, 2021 12:22 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia/Boone County health department hosted a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church to reach members of Columbia’s Black community.

Report: Urban areas struggle to vaccinate eligible Missourians

March 3, 2021 1:50 PM Zola Crowder

Mass vaccination sites are underway across Mid-Missouri and some clinics are ending up with large amounts of extra vaccine doses.

Duplex damaged in west Columbia fire

March 3, 2021 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both units of a west Columbia duplex were damaged in a fire Wednesday morning. Watch a replay of live video from the scene in the player below An ABC 17 News crew could see flames coming from the window of a duplex on Germantown Drive. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building

State education department requests districts to provide staff vaccination plans

March 3, 2021 11:03 AM Victoria Bragg

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is set to host a webinar Wednesday with the state health department to discuss vaccination plans for educators.

Man suspected of Detroit murder arrested in Columbia

March 3, 2021 9:03 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man suspected in a Detroit murder was arrested in northwest Columbia Tuesday morning.

Outreach vaccination event held for Columbia’s Black community

March 3, 2021 8:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic Wednesday to “provide direct access for members of the Black community.”

Columbia's outage map shows 877 customers without power at 2 a.m. Wednesday.

‘Equipment failure’ causes more than 900 Water and Light customers to lose power

March 3, 2021 2:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

Shortly before 1 a.m., power went out for hundreds of customers near Columbia College.