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Gas prices hit record highs nationally and statewide

June 11, 2022 4:26 PM Hannah Falcon

as prices continue to set records as they climb higher and higher across the nation.

Columbia to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic, as transmission levels increase in Boone County

June 11, 2022 3:13 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is set to hold its second ‘comfort’ clinic Saturday, for children and adults who are anxious about needles or the vaccination process.

Average US gas price hits $5 for first time

June 11, 2022 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business For the first time ever, a gallon of regular gas now costs $5 on average nationwide, according to AAA’s Saturday reading. The record is hardly a surprise. Gas prices have been rising steadily for the last eight weeks, and this latest milestone marks the 15th straight day that the AAA

Grassroots campaign organizes for more pedestrian-friendly streets in Columbia

June 10, 2022 5:35 PM Hannah Falcon

Como Livable Streets is a grassroots campaign organized by a group called Local Motion to add more bike lanes, crosswalks and paved sidewalks to Columbia roads.

ER visits up due to tick bites; health professionals advise prevention measures to avoid tick-borne diseases

June 10, 2022 10:07 PM Sarah Higgins

Ticks are nothing new to Missouri but this summer emergency, health care workers say they are seeing more people come in from bites.

Small business and professors give perspective on rising fuel costs

June 10, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

The impact of high gas prices is affecting everyone, one landscaping business explains how it’s coping.

Interim Boone County prosecutor releases statement on hazing accusations at Mizzou

June 10, 2022 5:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Interim Boone County Prosecutor Nicholas Komoroski released a statement on the investigation and lack of charges into the alleged hazing accusations that left a freshman unable to see, talk or walk.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 57 new COVID cases

June 10, 2022 4:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia transportation providers and residents looking for ways to save on gas

June 10, 2022 6:22 PM Kennedy Miller

Gas and diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with every state averaging a minimum of $4 a gallon as of mid-May.

MoDOT to have overnight lane closures next week during I-70 Rocheport Bridge replacement project

June 10, 2022 4:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says contractors will be closing one lane of westbound Interstate 70 overnights next week near the Rocheport Bridge in order to install concrete barriers in the median. Officials say the closures will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Monday through Friday. MoDOT says

Three people seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Miller County

June 10, 2022 4:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Three people were seriously injured after a two-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Miller County on Highway 52 north of Norman Road.

Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges

June 10, 2022 3:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges after an investigation began from an online tip in April 2022.

Heart of Missouri United Way to provide volunteer opportunities through new program

June 10, 2022 6:24 AM Joushua Blount

The Heart of Missouri United Way held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning for its new Give 5 program. The organization says “Give 5” was founded in Springfield, Missouri by Greg Burris and is based at the United Way of the Ozarks.

Missouri congressional delegation reacts to first Jan. 6 committee hearing

June 10, 2022 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

Several members of Missouri’s congressional delegation shared their thoughts Thursday on the first hearing of the House’s select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Columbia/Boone County health department to hold ‘comfort’ vaccine clinic as state report shows case increases

June 10, 2022 4:51 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is set to host a vaccine “comfort clinic,” Saturday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you learn anything from the first Jan. 6 committee hearing?

June 10, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot held its first hearing in prime time Thursday night.

Residents give opinion to MoDOT on improvements to Route 63/Grindstone Parkway interchange

June 9, 2022 4:37 PM Sarah Higgins

The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing to gauge public opinion on a proposed project for the Route 63 and Grindstone Parkway interchange.

Missouri lawmakers comment on red flag bill passed out of U.S. House

June 9, 2022 7:57 PM Hannah Falcon

The United State House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that aims to create a red flag law allowing families and police to ask federal courts to confiscate the guns of people in danger of harming themselves or others.