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Mizzou introduces new athletic director

August 11, 2021 8:48 AM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou introduced its new athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday morning.

Mexico Public Schools not requiring masks in buildings, some social distancing measures expected

August 11, 2021 5:27 AM Ben Fein

Mexico Public Schools has released a comprehensive plan ahead of students returning to the classroom for the first day of school Aug 25.

All of Mid-Missouri still in high transmission level of COVID-19

August 11, 2021 6:00 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the delta variant continues to spread across Missouri, the most recent state profile report shows all but three counties in the “red zone” or high transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Currently, 112 counties in Missouri, including all of Mid-Missouri, are in the “red zone.” Two counties, Pemiscot and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the unvaccinated pay higher insurance premiums?

August 11, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Speculation is growing that health insurers could decide to charge higher premiums for people who don’t get the coronavirus vaccine.

UM Board of Curators approves contract for new athletic director

August 10, 2021 11:23 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM System Board of Curators voted unanimously to approve the contract for Mizzou’s new athletic director on Tuesday morning. Desiree Reed-Francois signed a six-year contract with MU. She’ll make $800,000 per year – $550,000 is her base salary and $250,000 is her non-salary compensation for appearances and other marketing activities. Reed-Francois

Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its outdoor warning sirens policy

August 10, 2021 9:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its’ activation policy concerning the outdoor warning sirens after the National Weather Service changed its severe thunderstorms warnings. The National Weather Service will now issue severe thunderstorm warnings when winds are expected to be 80 miles per hour or more and large, damaging hail

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Mid-Missouri school districts have not released mask plans as start of school looms

August 10, 2021 12:56 PM Leila Mitchell

With less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.

Some senior living communities return to more strict COVID-19 restrictions as others ease guidance

August 10, 2021 6:28 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior living communities in mid-Missouri began to loosen restrictions in April and May when the vaccine was accessible and case numbers were low, but now some are becoming more strict. The Terrace Retirement Community updated its restrictions in July limiting visitors to caregivers. The Terrace guidances say, “CDC and local orders recommend

Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing

August 10, 2021 2:52 PM Lucas Geisler

Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.

One person has died after a wreck on Highway 22 near Centralia

August 10, 2021 5:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person has died after a wreck Tuesday afternoon on Highway 22 near March Rd. near Centralia according to Boone County Fire Protection District spokesman Gale Blomenkamp. Officials are reporting one person is seriously injured. Law enforcement has closed the road. Watch the scene replay in the player below. An ABC 17

TUESDAY UPDATES: 375,000 Missourians enter vaccine lottery; drawing Friday

August 10, 2021 7:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man surrenders after SWAT is called to domestic disturbance early Tuesday morning

August 10, 2021 3:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(COLUMBIA, MO) – A Columbia man surrendered to police early Tuesday morning after SWAT responded to a domestic disturbance. Columbia police responded to a domestic assault at a residence in the 10 block of Bright Star Dr. at 12:20 a.m. The victim told police that Drake Adam Stockton-Kenney, 29, of Columbia, allegedly assaulted her and

New American citizens naturalized on Missouri’s bicentennial

August 10, 2021 2:37 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday morning, 33 new citizens were naturalized at a special bicentennial ceremony presided over by Judges Beth Phillips and Stephen Limbaugh Jr.

MU settles lawsuit with former track coach over racial discrimination

August 10, 2021 10:52 AM Lucas Geisler

An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.

Judge orders state to start enrolling people eligible under Medicaid expansion

August 10, 2021 9:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Judge Jon Beetem in his order said the state must start enrolling people eligible under expansion, which was set to start July 1 before state officials decided not to expand eligibility, leading to a court battle. The Missouri Supreme Court sided with proponents of expansion last month, ordering Beetem to reverse his earlier ruling in favor of the state’s arguments against expansion.

WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn

August 10, 2021 3:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.

Registration closes Wednesday for first round of Missouri vaccine incentives

August 10, 2021 6:29 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program in Missouri in July, 375,000 Missourians have signed up for a chance to win $10,000. Acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell said there has been an increase in vaccinations since the vaccine program was announced. “Vaccinations