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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

MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board

November 18, 2021 10:42 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget

University of Missouri Board of Curators approves coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal contracts

November 18, 2021 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400

November 18, 2021 5:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

No one injured after Jefferson City house fire

November 18, 2021 2:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.

Columbia man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges following a shooting in Dec. 2017

November 18, 2021 1:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy following the shooting of a co-conspirator at his residence in Dec. 2017.

Columbia organization working to give everyone a Thanksgiving meal

November 18, 2021 11:13 AM Joushua Blount

Local organization is asking for donations to help those in need have a Thanksgiving meal.

Controversial courthouse murals may be moved to Columbia College

November 18, 2021 11:31 AM Hannah Falcon

The Boone County Commission will introduce a potential plan to move the Boone County Courthouse murals to Columbia College, where the original artist was a faculty member.

University of Missouri to use remote learning and work when campus closes due to winter weather

November 18, 2021 10:42 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.

UM Board of Curators to meet and discuss vaccine mandate, room and board

November 18, 2021 4:22 AM Ben Fein

The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandate and proposed room and board increases, among other topics.

BBB study shows complaints about vehicle service contract industry are on the rise

November 18, 2021 3:50 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new study by the Better Business Bureau shows complaints against the vehicle service contract industry are on the rise. For more than 20 years, the St. Louis region has been the “epicenter” for the industry. Companies that work in the St. Louis region usually market the selling of contracts to millions

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will coronavirus vaccination status affect your holiday plans?

November 18, 2021 3:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some people are making plans based on vaccination status, while others feel safe enough to gather regardless of who is or isn’t vaccinated.

UM System Board of Curators set to vote on federal vaccine mandate Thursday

November 17, 2021 9:48 PM Leila Mitchell

The UM System Board of Curators will discuss and could vote Thursday on how the system will implement the vaccine mandate for federal contractors, with some possible exceptions.

Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older

November 17, 2021 12:15 PM Kennedy Miller

In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.

More Americans are dying from drug overdoses. Pictured is the prescription painkiller Oxycodon.

U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year

November 17, 2021 11:32 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to COVID-19 and a more dangerous supply of drugs. Over the past year there has been a 30% increase in drug overdoses across the nation. In the state of Missouri there has