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Audrain County armed robbery suspect arrested in Jefferson City

January 5, 2022 9:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County armed robbery suspect was arrested in Jefferson City following a weeks-long investigation.

Helias High School placed on 10 minute lockdown while law enforcement searched for a suspect

January 5, 2022 8:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School was on a brief lockdown for 10 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Helias Catholic used a lockdown procedure to secure the interior of the school building out of an abundance of caution while law enforcement officials conducted an operation in the surrounding neighborhood. Jefferson City police

American Academy of Pediatrics Missouri chapter president speaks on children choosing to wear masks without a policy

January 5, 2022 7:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

The President of the Missouri chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kristin Sohl spoke to ABC 17 News on children choosing to wear masks without a policy.

Missouri legislators speak out on the upcoming 2021 general assembly session

January 5, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

As lawmakers return to the capital, bills ranging from redistricting, education, funding, all the way to vaccine mandates are expected to be debated.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports record-setting day of new and active coronavirus cases for second day in a row

January 5, 2022 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Road crews prepare for overnight snow and bitter cold

January 5, 2022 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation warned drivers Wednesday of the likelihood that extreme temperatures and light snow will affect the Thursday morning commute.

Columbia man, Hallsville woman killed in Paris Road crash

January 5, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Capital Region says patient information accessed in data breach

January 5, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The provider took its network down Dec. 17 after noticing suspicious activity, Capital Region said previously.

State health department temporarily pauses distribution of at-home coronavirus testing kits

January 5, 2022 11:18 AM Zachary Farwell

A spokeswoman said people can start to order the kits again Thursday.

Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2022 air show, citing ‘competing mission priorities’

January 5, 2022 9:14 AM Zachary Farwell

Whiteman Air Force Base canceled Tuesday the 2022 Wings over Whiteman Air and Space Show.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools bring back masks?

January 4, 2022 5:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The county reported more than 300 new cases Tuesday, pushing active cases to nearly 1,300.

Fuel spill closes Highway 54 E at Ellis Blvd in Jefferson City

January 4, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fuel spill caused by a wreck has closed Highway 54 east at Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City. Officials say drivers need to find alternate routes. The crash was reported just before nine. Traffic doesn’t appear impacted by the crash. But one lane has been closed. It’s unclear how long clean-up

TUESDAY UPDATES: New Southern Boone COVID-19 rubric goes into effect

January 4, 2022 2:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Audrain County Health Department and the State of Missouri warn about an imposter health inspector

January 4, 2022 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Audrain County Health Department is warning the public about an impostor health inspector going around the state.

Troopers investigating wrong-way driver that caused fatal wreck on Highway 63

January 3, 2022 7:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol put out a crash release regarding the wrong-way driver crash on Highway 63, that killed four people.

MoDOT: Over 1,000 people killed in 2021 Missouri traffic crashes

January 4, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Preliminary data shows highest fatality count in 15 years

City of Columbia, Salvation Army to open temporary warming centers due to winter weather

January 4, 2022 6:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia and the Salvation Army are opening warming centers due to extreme low temperatures forecasted for Thursday.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council adds use tax to April ballot

January 3, 2022 3:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to put a 2% tax on sales outside the state on the April ballot.

Over 30 COVID-related bills pre-filed ahead of 2022 Missouri legislative session

January 4, 2022 4:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The 2022 Missouri legislative session begins Wednesday at noon. Ahead of this year’s session, 32 bills mentioning COVID-19 have been pre-filed; 14 in the House and 18 in the Senate.

Boil water advisory issued for all Centralia water customers

January 4, 2022 1:51 PM Zachary Farwell

The advisory will remain in effect until noon Thursday, the city said in a news release.