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Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week

February 21, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.

Tracking leftover rain chances

February 21, 2021 4:13 PM Maddie Est

TODAY: Rain chances are still around, but will likely be in the area for a shorter period of time than we had originally expected. That being said, we will still see cloudy skies throughout the day with windy conditions. Highs will fall near 40 degrees. TONIGHT: As the leftover rain pushes out of the area,

Tracking rain and snow chances for tomorrow

February 20, 2021 5:35 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Conditions will remain calm for most of the night as clouds build in ahead of our next system. Lows will fall into the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Another chance for precipitation will move into mid-Missouri. Gusty conditions will usher in a mix of rain and snow by mid-morning tomorrow. The cutoff for the rain vs.

Tracking more sunshine, warmer start to the weekend

February 19, 2021 12:42 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the mid-upper teens. Winds stay light from the south. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs nearing 40 degrees. Clouds increase toward evening. EXTENDED: A weak system will bring a cold front to the area early on Sunday, bringing a chance for precipitation. Light snow showers will be

Tracking a nice end to the week

February 19, 2021 4:48 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Another bitterly cold start, but it might be the last one for a little while. Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures bounce back out of the single digits to near 30 this afternoon. TONIGHT: Our wind will swing out of the south during the day. That will help us out a little overnight, keeping

Governor Parson says the state won’t tolerate price gouging from natural gas providers

February 18, 2021 7:31 PM Connor Hirsch

He said his office has involved the attorney general, and will “use all resources possible to stop any kind of illegal behavior.”

Tracking patchy fog overnight, warming up tomorrow

February 18, 2021 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and very cold with lows in the single digits and patchy fog. If fog becomes more widespread, a few slick spots may be possible Friday morning. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs near 30. EXTENDED: The weekend is beautiful to start with highs in the upper 30s on Saturday with partial sunshine. On

When are frozen ponds and lakes safe to walk on?

February 18, 2021 5:30 PM Maddie Est

In the wake of this extreme cold, many people are attempting to get out and enjoy this winter weather. When it comes to ice skating and fishing on ponds and lakes, there’s special considerations you need to make before heading out on the ice. While it can be tempting to want to break out the

Missouri leaders committed to coronavirus vaccination plan despite teacher criticism

February 18, 2021 11:21 AM Victoria Bragg

Missouri leaders reiterated their commitment to the state’s coronavirus vaccination plan and the lack of current vaccinations for teachers.

Missouri state trooper narrowly avoids being hit by semi

February 18, 2021 12:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The patrol’s Troop F shared video of Trooper Eric Penrod and the narrow miss on its Twitter account Thursday

Tracking sunshine

February 18, 2021 12:43 PM Maddie Est

THURSDAY: Some patchy fog will be possible as we work our way through the morning commute. Once that lifts around 9-10 AM, we’ll be left with a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. Temperatures will only top out in the low to mid 20’s, but we’re heading in the right direction.

Missouri teachers continue waiting for coronavirus vaccine while 28 other states move forward

February 18, 2021 12:15 PM Chanel Porter

School teachers and staff are allowed to receive coronavirus vaccine shots in at least 28 states plus and Washington DC as of Thursday. However, Missouri is not one of them.

WATCH: Cole County leaders to give update on COVID-19 pandemic

February 18, 2021 10:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County leaders are expected to give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at 11 a.m.

Tracking some quiet weather to close out the week

February 18, 2021 3:07 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Some patchy fog will be possible as we work our way through the morning commute. Once that lifts around 9-10 AM, we’ll be left with a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. Temperatures will only top out in the low to mid 20’s, but we’re heading in the right

Rep. Hartzler raises concerns about President Biden’s $1.9 trillion dollars COVID-19 relief package

February 17, 2021 10:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri Representative Vicky Hartzler (R) has not said how she’s planning to vote on President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package. ABC 17 News spoke with the representative this morning about a number of issues regarding the pandemic. Hartzler raised concerns about the package saying it might be too

Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.

National retailer acquires Moberly-based Orscheln Farm and Home

February 17, 2021 10:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Tractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snowfall continues in Mid-Missouri

February 16, 2021 10:02 AM Kevin Schneider

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as

Tracking the end of snow, slowly thawing out the rest of the week

February 17, 2021 4:10 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries. Lows falling into the mid-single digits. Wind chills between zero and -5. Roads could be slick into the morning commute, especially on city streets and side roads. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly cloudy and chilly with highs in the low 20s. Wind chills in the low teens. EXTENDED: Temperatures

Some coronavirus vaccine clinics still happening after weather cancels state events

February 17, 2021 11:15 AM Chanel Porter

Boone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.