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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.

About 2,200 to receive second coronavirus vaccine dose in Moberly

February 24, 2021 1:45 PM Meghan Drakas

The event is being held at Rothwell Park, where the first vaccination event was held back on Jan. 29. Vaccines will be given out from 9 a.m. until around 6 p.m.

Overturned vehicle at wreck at Stadium and Bernadette

February 24, 2021 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A two vehicle wreck at Stadium and Bernadette shut down several lanes of traffic Wednesday night. Columbia police report one driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Officials reports one driver was cited for careless and imprudent driving Stay tuned to ABC 17 News for the latest on this wreck.

Court documents: former Fulton firefighters’ union treasurer admits to stealing from organization

February 24, 2021 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

An officer for the Fulton firefighters’ union has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from the union.

More details revealed after Camdenton baby burned in bath

February 24, 2021 3:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden police are looking for a father after a baby was badly burned on Feb. 13. Officials say Samuel Webster gave the child a bath that caused substantial burns on the child’s body. A day after the injuries, the father took the child to Lake Regional Hospital with second-degree burns from the

Special prosecutor picked for case against St. Louis couple

February 24, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A former U.S. attorney will be the special prosecutor in the case of a St. Louis couple who waved guns at racial injustice protesters last summer.

Crash involving postal truck slows traffic on Stadium Boulevard

February 24, 2021 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck and at least one other vehicle slowed traffic on Stadium Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. It wasn’t immediately clear how the crash at Stadium and West boulevards happened or how the Postal Service truck was involved. Firefighters at the scene were directing traffic. No

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MidwayUSA promotes Matt Fleming to President/CEO; Larry Potterfield to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors

February 24, 2021 5:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth

FDA reports Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot effective against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 3:15 PM Zola Crowder

During clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration found the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases.

Gun rights rally in Missouri Capitol rotunda

‘Concerned citizens’ attend Second Amendment rights rally at Missouri Capitol

February 24, 2021 1:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

People packed into the rotunda Wednesday for a Second Amendment rights rally at the Missouri Capitol.

Local businesses planning to open their doors again with coronavirus case decrease

February 24, 2021 12:54 PM Victoria Bragg

Some businesses in Columbia are planning to re-open their doors with a sustained lowering of coronavirus case levels and a new health order which allows bars and restaruants to stay open until midnight.