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3 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Michigan high school, undersheriff says

November 30, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

Three people died and six were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, authorities said.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Man seriously hurt in multi-car crash in Moniteau County

November 30, 2021 4:26 AM Meghan Drakas

MONITEAU Co. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri man was seriously hurt in a multi-car crash in Moniteau County on Monday night. According to the MSHP crash report, the crash happened at 5:12 p.m. when a truck tried to make a left turn on U.S. 50 at Business 50 East Junction, and went into the path of

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the omicron variant?

November 30, 2021 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden addressed the coronavirus news Monday, urging the public to be careful but not to panic. Scientists say omicron’s mutations concern them but it’s too early to tell if the variant will spread more easily or cause more severe illness than previous iterations of the virus.

Two injured after wreck on Highway 40 near Boothe Lane in Boone County

November 29, 2021 6:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured after a wreck on Highway 40 and Boothe Lane in Boone County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Molly Widmer, 32, was driving a 2008 Toyota Sequoia on Highway 40 and trying to turn left onto Boothe Lane when a 2014 Nissan Sentra rear-ended

Biden encourages vaccination, urges against panic as omicron cases grow

November 29, 2021 11:57 AM Kennedy Miller

Biden, in remarks from the White House, stressed that Americans should use caution regarding the new variant, which has not been detected in the United States, but not panic.

A new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations sparks travel bans and worries scientists. This illustration reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

Experts say Omicron variant is cause for concern

November 29, 2021 8:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) While there are still many unknowns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Columbia local health experts say people may want to continue or start practicing serious COVID-19 precautions such as masking indoors and social distancing. At this time the Delta variant is the only variant we are seeing in the state, but experts

MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 81 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

November 29, 2021 8:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Experts say beware of scams on Cyber Monday

November 29, 2021 11:58 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Cyber Monday is known for its deals but it also creates opportunities for scammers. The National Retail Federation says that Americans will spend between $10 and $11 billion dollars this Cyber Monday. The Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be cautious to avoid potential misleading websites, advertisements and untrustworthy sellers. If a

Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree arrives; lighting ceremony scheduled for Friday

November 29, 2021 7:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Governor’s Mansion just received it’s main Christmas tree for the year Monday morning. The 30 foot-tall Norway Spruce was donated by a couple in Columbia who said the tree had grown too big for their front yard. This Christmas tree will be displayed on the mansion’s lawn while a 20

Staffing issues result in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter not accepting walk-ins

November 29, 2021 5:29 PM Chanel Porter

Monday through Friday this week there will be limited access to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter due to staffing issues.

Minor damage reported to underpass after Mexico wreck Friday afternoon

November 29, 2021 3:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials report the underpass had minimal damage as a result of being struck.

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Vaccine mandate for some health care workers blocked in 10 states

November 29, 2021 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed A federal judge in Missouri issued an order Monday partially blocking the Biden administration from implementing a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers. The judge’s order, which covers the 10 states that brought the case, played down the effectiveness of the vaccines and said that the “public would suffer little, if

WATCH: Attorney general holds news conference on temporary halt to health care worker vaccine mandate

November 29, 2021 12:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schnitt is set to hold a 12:30 p.m. news conference after a federal judge temporarily halted a coronavirus vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Nine killed in Thanksgiving holiday crashes

November 29, 2021 11:36 AM Matthew Sanders

The deaths happened during the patrol’s holiday counting period, which started at 6 p.m. Wednesday and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The patrol worked 457 crashes with 114 injuries. Troopers reported 125 cases of driving while intoxicated and 72 drug arrests, according to a patrol news release.

Federal officials bracing for first detection of Omicron coronavirus variant in the US

November 29, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

Biden’s speech will be more of a reassurance not to panic as scientists evaluate the threat than a specific update on the variant itself. He’s expected to push Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and promote booster shots for those who are already full vaccinated.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?

November 29, 2021 2:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce, says a lot more people are out shopping for Black Friday when comparing last year. However, many people are starting to rely on online shopping. According to Adobe Analytics, it expects U.S. holiday sales online to hit $207 billion from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31st. This data highlights a 10%

Highway Patrol reminds drivers to stay safe during holiday travel

November 28, 2021 3:48 AM Leila Mitchell

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be safe as they hit the roads for a busy day of holiday travel, on what is the last day of the patrol’s 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Counting Period.

Five vehicles believed to be involved in Montgomery County crash

November 28, 2021 6:03 PM Chanel Porter

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Kyle Green confirmed that five vehicles are believed to be involved in a crash in Montgomery County Sunday evening. MSHP Troop F tweeted out at 5:45 p.m. that state troopers were investigating the multiple vehicle crash on westbound I-70 at the 182 mile marker in Montgomery County.