
Plans underway for mass vaccination clinic aimed at teachers in Cole County
Health leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.
Continue ReadingHealth leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state representative from Boone County said he feels the Columbia Public School District should push back against influence he feels a local teachers’ union has on its decision-making. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) made the comment in an email on Jan. 31. Basye was responding to an email from Lynn Barnett,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Adults ages 18-24 are becoming the next target for scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released a report that focused on the impact of scams in the wake of the pandemic and the demographic groups most at risk. According to the BBB, adults ages 18-24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and
Continue ReadingThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose and can be stored at normal refrigeration temperatures compared to extremely cold refrigeration temperatures required for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows falling into the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and slightly warmer with highs in the mid-50s. A few clouds possible by afternoon, especially south. EXTENDED: We’re in for a nice quiet stretch with plenty of sunshine this week as the jet stream lifts north and pulls in warmer
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors charged one man in connection with a weekend shooting at a residence on Jacobs Place
Continue ReadingAn oversized load that was initially scheduled to go through Callaway and Montgomery counties last week hit the road Monday.
Continue ReadingState troopers say a Stover man was killed in a fiery crash in Benton County Sunday night.
Continue Reading“That area is a massive concern,” said Lawrence Simonson with PedNet Coalition in Columbia. “It has a lot of issues. It’s an incredibly poorly designed area.”
Continue ReadingBoone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.
Continue ReadingMONDAY: Clouds have cleared the area overnight and look to stay out for much of the day. Temperatures will top out in the low 50’s this afternoon. TONIGHT: With mostly clear skies sticking around, lows will fall back into the upper 20’s. EXTENDED: We get a little further up the mountain tomorrow with highs reaching
Continue ReadingA spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Lisa Cox told ABC17 News leaders were in meetings today receiving more information and guidance from our federal partners about the vaccine distribution.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Lingering showers are possible this morning but clear by the afternoon. Clouds overnight have helped us stay very warm, with most of us hanging on to the 50s to start the morning. Unfortunately, these clouds will keep us from warming much more during the day. Winds have picked up behind the rain; expect gusts
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain likely for areas near the Lake of the Ozarks and I-44. Rain amounts could range between 0.25″ and 0.5″ for these locations. Lows in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and breezy with highs in the lower 50s. Rain chances mainly stay south of I-44. EXTENDED: Clouds retreat tomorrow
Continue ReadingTODAY: Showers have exited the area but they left behind some patchy fog this morning. Sunshine will return early to push highs to the low 60s. THIS EVENING: More rain is possible tonight as a system passes to the south. Most showers will stick to the southwestern portion of the area; however, some of us
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial for the suspect accused of killing a teenager in 2019 will once again be moved back. Judge Kevin Crane allowed prosecutors two more weeks to get lab reports from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions for Javion Lawhorn’s trial. Crane set the trial to start on March 15.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Spotty showers early, patchy fog overnight. Lows in the low to mid-30s. TOMORROW: Fog diminishes early, mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. EXTENDED: By Saturday night, an area of low pressure tracking south of us could send rain showers as far north as I-44, with another wave of rain Sunday for the
Continue ReadingFRIDAY: We’ll start off with some sunshine to wake us up, but clouds will move in throughout the day from the south. That’s preceding our next chance of rain. With the amount of dry air in place, we expect the showers to hold off until this evening. Highs today will work into the upper 40’s
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Clouds slowly decrease with lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. TOMORROW: Sunshine early, followed by increasing clouds through the afternoon. A few showers possible north of I-70 by evening. Highs near 50. EXTENDED: We clear the clouds early Saturday, with more sunshine and highs getting close to 60 degrees. Another disturbance moves south
Continue ReadingThe tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.
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