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University of Missouri welcomes back 2020 graduates Saturday

April 24, 2021 4:24 AM Ben Fein

One year later, 2020 graduates are being given the opportunity to walk across the stage Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

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University of Missouri finance chief says tuition increase is crucial to staying competitive

April 22, 2021 11:54 AM Leila Mitchell

The UM System Board of Curators heard information about the proposed tuition increase during a meeting Thursday. A vote is expected when curators meet in May.

Spring rain is far above normal, creating demand for home flooding cleanup services

April 23, 2021 11:54 AM Leila Mitchell

Spring rainfall has come in at 33% higher than normal this year, causing flooding and saturating the ground. The excess water has led to increased demand for the work ServiceMaster does, a company representative said Friday.

ParkMobile: Change password after data leak

April 23, 2021 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A parking app used in Columbia experienced a security breach which resulted in some user information being accessed. ParkMobile says the company experienced the breach due to an issue linked to a third-party software used. An investigation into the problem has ended and the company says the issue has been fixed. ParkMobile

Man arrested after shooting at Bagnell Dam Strip

April 23, 2021 9:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Ozark Police arrested a man after he fired 12 shots into a hillside Friday afternoon in the area of 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Police responded intially to several reports, one of shots fired and the other of a man in the middle of the street causing problems and threatening passing

Five collection sites across Mid-Missouri Saturday for prescription drug take-back event

April 23, 2021 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A prescription drug take-back event is being hosted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Youth Community Coalition and law enforcement agencies throughout Boone County including Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, University of Missouri, and VA Hospital Police Departments at multiple locations on Saturday. This effort is undertaken to provide

How resuming the Johnson & Johnson vaccine use will affect Missouri vaccination efforts

April 23, 2021 5:44 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S heath officials gave approval to resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday night. Just before 4 p.m. on Friday, a U.S. health panel gave the green light on resuming the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The panel convened after reports of six women developing a

CDC, FDA lift pause on using J&J’s coronavirus vaccine, add safety warning

April 23, 2021 4:09 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active cases remain above 100 for third straight day

April 23, 2021 9:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man faces multiple drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday

April 23, 2021 4:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Levi Gaddy Hallsville police reportedly found multiple drugs inside the vehicle after pulling over Levi Gaddy, 35, of Columbia, Thursday night for a traffic violation. According to a social media post by the city, a probable cause search of the vehicle revealed nearly 2.5 pounds of marijuana, 14 THC vape cartridges and

Columbia police: Missing 84-year-old woman found

April 23, 2021 3:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police said Friday afternoon that Sandoval returned to her family unharmed.

Outreach clinics continue in Mid-Missouri as vaccine demand decreases

April 23, 2021 2:04 PM Chanel Porter

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with Boone Health and MU Health Care for a coronavirus vaccine outreach clinic on Ballenger Lane on Saturday.

Columbia police searching for 13-year-old last seen on Monday

April 23, 2021 1:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police are looking for a teenager who ran away from home, department spokeswoman Brittany Hilderbrand said on Friday.

Police: Shots fired on northeast Columbia street

April 23, 2021 10:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department said officers were sent to a shots-fired call in the 3100 block of Jenne Hill Drive at about 4 am.

US health panel reviews J&J vaccine pause over rare clots

April 23, 2021 8:56 AM Associated Press

U.S. authorities are weighing whether to resume the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than a week after a pause was issued out of an abundance of caution.

One year later, Mizzou prepares for in-person 2020 graduation

April 23, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is preparing to welcome back 2020 graduates for graduation festivities, taking place Saturday and Sunday in Columbia. There will be 1,500 students taking part in graduation festivities, according to a Mizzou spokesman. Commencement ceremonies begin Saturday, with four ceremonies taking place at Mizzou Arena throughout the day. Ceremony

Firefighters investigating cause of car fire north of Columbia

April 23, 2021 6:04 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District is investigating after a car caught fire on Prathersville Road early Friday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should seats be added to the U.S. Supreme Court?

April 23, 2021 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Democratic congressman has filed a bill that would expand the court and President Joe Biden has appointed a commission to study restructuring it. Republicans are solidly opposed to the effort.

Shots fired call at Providence and Business Loop sends one to hospital after being shot by BB gun

April 22, 2021 10:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting northbound Providence at Business Loop closed due to a police incident at 10:40 p.m. Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired on northbound Providence at Business Loop around 10:40 p.m. CPD report one person was shot with a BB gun. The person had a

ABC 17 News coronavirus roundtable discussion: Vaccine rates in Missouri on decline

April 22, 2021 9:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vaccine rates in Missouri are on the decline which could cause a problem with supplies outweighing demand. MU Health Care vaccine co-chair Laura Morris and Columbia/Boone County assistant director Scott Clardy spoke about a variety of topics tonight from vaccine side effects to in-person events held at schools this year.