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Mizzou comes back to win ugly game against Bradley
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 14 Mizzou basketball team finished the game on a 12-3 run to hold off Bradley 54-53 in a wild game on Tuesday night. Jeremiah Tilmon made the game-winning free throw with one second left to complete a three point play. The senior finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. 🚨
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Hospitals say first round of vaccinations was successful
Local hospitals in mid-Missouri have been providing COVID-19 vaccinations to staff as they received the first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine.
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University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students
University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus.
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Montgomery County man charged with assault after allegedly burning the victim with a propane torch
MCKITTRICK, Mo. (KMIZ) Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man after he allegedly used a propane torch and burning his roommate multiple times. Deputies responded Monday morning to a residence on the 300 block of Walnut St. for a domestic assault. According to court records, Scott Deberry allegedly used the propane torch on his roommate
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional officials express grief and hope during pandemic
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Columbia road opens back up after crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local first responders are working a crash in south Columbia. Firefighters were called to Forum Boulevard and West Old Plank Road just after six Tuesday night. An ABC 17 News crew on scene can see the that the vehicle crashed into the woods in the area. Officials are reporting the road has
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Trump announces wave of pardons, including Papadopoulos and former lawmakers Hunter and Collins
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller’s investigation, as well as ones for Republican allies who once served in Congress and military contractors involved in a deadly shooting of Iraqi civilians. The pardons of former campaign aide George Papadopoulos, former
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Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing a man in chest in Ashland
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman is accused of stabbing a man in Ashland Tuesday. Prosecutors charged 21-year-old SheyAnne Nichols today for second-degree assault and armed criminal action. Police say Nichols stabbed a man with a kitchen knife around 8:30 this morning in the 100 block of west Broadway. The man was treated for a stab
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Holiday travel changes to look out for during pandemic
Health departments in Mid-Missouri and across the nation are recommending stay home for the holidays this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia police investigate Monday night shooting on Sylvan Lane
Columbia police officers investigated a shooting in the 1400 block of Sylvan Lane Monday night, according to release sent out Tuesday afternoon.
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Boone County Commission plans to allocate remaining CARES Act funding before years end deadline
Boone County Commission is planning to allocate its remaining CARES Act funding before the year-end deadline next week.
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Columbia’s first medical marijuana shop opens
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis, a medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors in Columbia Tuesday. It’s Columbia’s first marijuana shop to begin selling to licensed patients legally. Located at 4003 Ponderosa Street, the state-inspected and licensed operation is owned and operated by Columbia residents. 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis staff.3Fifteen Primo Cannabis show room.Jason Corrado, CEO
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Morning wreck on I-70 closes a westbound lane
A Tuesday morning wreck on Interstate 70 West closed a lane of traffic.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Boonville man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a deadly crash on Highway 5.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get vaccinated against the coronavirus if your job mandates it?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last week issued a statement that an employer can make a vaccination a requirement if a person wishes to continue working there. The EEOC futher stated that it encouraged employees to receive vaccinations on a voluntary basis. Most employees are still months away from having access to the vaccine but
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MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with Dr. Christelle Ilboudo, infection disease expert at MU Health Care about some of the myths you shouldn’t fall for. Question: One reason why people say they are not comfortable with getting the vaccine was rushed.
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Vaccinations for some a moving target
City leaders and staff at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department are working on plans to make vaccinations easily available to Boone County residents.
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Columbia Police investigate possible shooting near 1400 block of Sylvan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was investigating after shots were fired in the 1400 block of Sylvan. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reported crime scene tape up by police. The crew also saw evidence markers on the road and found a shell casing in the area. Officials shut down Sylvan Lane
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Cole County Health Department urging citizens to keep safety precautions as COVID-19 vaccine arrives
The virtual meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. on Webex, and will also be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page.
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