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Lincoln University holding in-person graduations over 3 days

March 15, 2021 9:17 AM Matt Ragsdale

Lincoln University in Jefferson City announced the dates and times for its in-person graduation ceremonies on Monday morning.

51-year-old Columbia man killed in late-night shooting at Waffle House

March 15, 2021 8:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say one person was killed in a late Sunday night shooting at the Waffle House restaurant on Vandiver Drive.

Missourians in Tier 3 now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

March 15, 2021 5:25 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of 10 a.m., the Columbia/Boone County health department had no open vaccination appointments listed on its website. Thousands of Missourians are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, Tier 3 in the state’s vaccination plan. Those eligible in tier three include the following workforces: Education (K-12)ChildcareCommunications SectorDams SectorEnergy

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can life get back to normal by July 4?

March 15, 2021 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden in his first primetime address Thursday night said the nation could get back to normal by July 4 if all goes right. The address marked the one-year anniversary of the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Local health officials say the biggest determining factor is vaccine supply, which still has not met the

Large police presence at north Columbia Waffle House

March 14, 2021 11:27 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than a dozen Columbia Police vehicles were seen responding to a scene a north Columbia Waffle House on Vandiver. ABC17 News crews on the scene saw crime scene tape and several police officers on the scene just after 11 p.m. Sunday night. A ambulance and fire truck were also on the

Mizzou basketball is back in the big dance

March 14, 2021 5:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

INDIANAPOLIS (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. The Tigers are a No. 9 seed and will play No. 8 Oklahoma in the opening round on Saturday at 6:25 p.m. The game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium – the home of the

Vaccinators encourage the public to take any vaccine that is available as thousands become eligible Monday

March 14, 2021 6:27 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care experts are advising eligible people to not turn down any coronavirus vaccine if it becomes available, while vaccine supply still continues to be an issue. “Take what’s available to you when it’s your turn to sign up because you don’t know when that’s going to come again,” said Dr. Robin

SUNDAY UPDATES: Nearly 1.8 million vaccine doses given out in Missouri prior to Tier 3 opening

March 14, 2021 2:30 PM Connor Hirsch

Vaccine distribution continues in the Show-Me state, with the total number of people completed vaccination hitting 631,832.

Mass vaccination events scheduled as tier three residents gain eligibility

March 14, 2021 7:29 AM Ben Fein

Many mass vaccination clinics in Mid-Missouri are offering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week as tier three residents become eligible on Monday.

Local vaccinators preparing for phase 1B tier 3 to open Monday

March 13, 2021 5:42 PM Victoria Bragg

Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will begin on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine.

Child receives serious injuries in ATV crash

March 13, 2021 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

One child was transported to Capital Region Medical Center after an ATV crash in Morgan County Saturday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 618,000 Missourians have completed vaccination

March 13, 2021 2:18 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 451 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 483,183 cases of the virus reported in the state.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to shed fire

March 13, 2021 2:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters with the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire at North Davenport Road and J B Lane Sunday morning.

Two people rescued from flooded bridge in Rolla

March 13, 2021 10:52 AM Zach Boetto

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Water rescue crews saved two people from a flooded bridge in Rolla on Friday night. It happened around 9 p.m. on a low water bridge on Missouri County Road 527. According to a Facebook post from the Maries County Sheriff’s Office, the truck got stuck on the bridge when trying to cross

Columbia/Boone County Health Department set to open vaccine appointments Monday

March 13, 2021 4:58 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s health department said in a press release it plans on opening vaccination appointments on Monday, the first day tier three residents will be eligible.

Deadly head-on crash closes Route K, Old Plank Road

March 12, 2021 5:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A head-on crash closed Route K and Old Plank Road on Friday evening.

THC-infused drinks seized during Cooper County traffic stop

March 12, 2021 10:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people from Indiana could face charges following a drug bust in Cooper County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, nearly five pounds of THC-infused drinks were and other marijuana by-products were found Thursday night after a traffic stop on Interstate 70. Troopers say Joshua Null and Casey Retter were

Pharmacies and hospitals prepare for Tier 3 activation on Monday

March 12, 2021 3:55 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will be activated on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine. Boone County hosted its first mass vaccination clinic in partnership with the Missouri National Guard, Friday. The clinic is expected to administer 2,300