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Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot

November 20, 2021 4:23 AM Ben Fein

Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.

“Massive damage” from house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia

November 20, 2021 1:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department was seen battling a house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia on Saturday morning. 10 fire trucks and cars, one medical vehicle and multiple Columbia Police Department cars responded to the 700 block of Wilkes Blvd. around 1:35 a.m. Police and Fire Dept. at scene of house fire

University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers urging university to stop the demolition of Manor House Apartments

November 19, 2021 11:32 AM Kennedy Miller

The University of Missouri’s Coalition of Graduate Workers is speaking up about Mizzous’s decision to demolish Manor House Apartments.

Columbia-based defense attorneys David Tyson Smith and Jennifer Bukowski weigh in on the Rittenhouse verdict.

Columbia defense attorneys foreshadow repercussions of Rittenhouse verdict

November 19, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia-based defense attorneys are weighed in Friday on a jury’s decision to find Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of all charges. One attorney saying the verdict could lead to more gun presence at protests while the other says the verdict could deter further riots and looting. “I was glad to see the

All adults in Missouri now able to get COVID-19 booster shots

November 19, 2021 8:35 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians 18 years or older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine. The state health department amended orders Friday to authorize a single booster dose for adults. Both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized and endorsed the boosters Friday. Fully vaccinated

Motion to dismiss filed in 2018 Jefferson City fatal shooting case

November 19, 2021 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A motion to dismiss charges has been filed in a 2018 Jefferson City fatal shooting.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of over 50 new coronavirus cases

November 19, 2021 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Renick attorney wants informant left out of Montgomery County murder trial

November 19, 2021 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys for the woman accused of killing a Montgomery County snake breeder want the man she allegedly confessed to left out of trial. Lynlee Renick’s team wants to keep Brandon Blackwell from testifying at her murder trial. The trial is set to start on Dec. 6 in Boone County. Attorney Tim

Three teens indicted by Callaway County grand jury for breaking into Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jan. 2021

November 19, 2021 4:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Callaway County grand jury has indicted three teens for burglary and other charges related to a Jan. 2021 incident involving the Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and other locations.

More COVID-19 testing options available this holiday season

November 19, 2021 11:37 AM Hannah Falcon

The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.

New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022

November 19, 2021 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.

Organizations set to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need

November 19, 2021 2:41 PM Joushua Blount

Immaculate Conception in Jefferson City will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those who don’t have a place to eat.

Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges

November 19, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

The jury reached the verdict after four days of deliberation.

Mizzou breaks ground on indoor football practice facility

November 19, 2021 12:36 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou athletic department, donors, and curators all gathered to break ground on the construction of the new indoor football practice facility on Friday morning. You can watch the full groundbreaking ceremony in the video player below. https://youtu.be/xavQt4N607M In September, the MU Board of Curators unanimously voted to name the

Mizzou hosts groundbreaking for new Stephens Indoor Facility

November 19, 2021 10:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri is hosting a groundbreaking for the new Stephens Indoor Facility.

State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather

November 19, 2021 7:35 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they

Police respond to central Columbia gas station Friday morning

November 19, 2021 6:24 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a gas station in central Columbia early on Friday morning. An ABC 17 News crew saw three Columbia Police Department cruisers parked outside of the PetroMart on North College Avenue around 5:40 a.m. All of the vehicles had their emergency lights off. At least one police officer appeared to

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will snow days go extinct?

November 19, 2021 3:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The policy began last year during the coronavirus pandemic after higher education and K-12 schools beefed up their remote capabilities as classes went online. However, most K-12 districts are keeping snow days. Districts plan their calendars to accommodate weather-related cancellations.

Columbia commission to discuss next step in Discovery Parkway expansion.

Columbia commission approves entertainment complex off Discovery Parkway

November 18, 2021 9:11 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Planning & Zoning Commission approved a new addition Thursday night to a Discovery Parkway development expansion. The development called “The Kitchen” is expected to include retail, residential and outdoor recreation. The idea comes from P1316, a company owned by the Odle family, which developed the nearby Aria Apartments. The Columbia City

Waning vaccine immunity and rising infections due to the Delta variant has prompted wealthy nations to reconsider the definition of "fully vaccinated" from coronavirus.

DHSS adds breakthrough infection data to COVID-19 dashboard

November 18, 2021 9:22 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard is publishing new data that it finds from “breakthrough infections.” DHSS reports the vaccine remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with the “breakthrough infections.” According to DHSS and the Missouri Hospital