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Three arrested after Jefferson City car assault reported

March 8, 2021 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested three people Sunday after one of them allegedly tried to run down other people in her car.

Sen. Blunt won’t run for reelection in 2022

March 8, 2021 9:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

After nearly five decades in state and US politics, Sen. Roy Blunt (R – Missouri) announced Monday morning he’s not running for reelection next year.

Tracking the return of the 70’s this afternoon

March 8, 2021 3:11 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: It’ll be another sunny, but a little breezy, afternoon around Mid-Missouri. Temperatures will continue to climb, nearing 70 to kick off the week. However, winds out of the southwest and dry conditions will lead to a heightened fire danger. TONIGHT: We pick up some clouds overnight, keeping us fairly mild with that southerly wind.

Although educators are not eligible to get their vaccine through the state's plan, they can get vaccinated right now at a few major pharmacies like Walmart through a federal program.

Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks

March 8, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end

Rain chances looming in the near distance

March 7, 2021 2:55 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Cloud cover will increase as we approach Monday morning. Windy conditions will persist, so you should avoid any type of outdoor burning. Lows will fall into the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mid-Missouri is headed toward another beautiful day of partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 70 degrees. It’ll be breezy once more with winds sustaining

Tracking more sunshine to kick off the week

March 7, 2021 5:28 AM Nate Splater

Today: Skies will be even clearer as temperatures climb close to the 70s. Breezes pick up this afternoon with gusts up to 25 mph. Monday: Highs will continue to reach the upper 60s and lower 70s. Gusts up to 25 mph are possible in the afternoon. Extended: Calm conditions continue for Tuesday ahead of a

Tracking Warming Temperatures Early this Week

March 6, 2021 5:48 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Temperatures cool down to just below 40 as clouds begin to move out of Central Missouri. Sunday: Sunny skies and warming temperatures lead to a pleasant Spring Sunday. Extended: These Warmer temperatures and drier conditions stay with us early into this week while highs continue to track in to upper 60’s. Tuesday clouds start

Tracking warmer weekend with the return of sunshine

March 5, 2021 3:51 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cooler as clouds decrease. Lows in the low 30s. TOMORROW: Becoming mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. EXTENDED: Sunday brings a nice end to the weekend with highs in the mid-60s with a southwesterly breeze during the day. Monday and Tuesday we continue the warming trend into the upper

Tracking a cloudy end to the week

March 5, 2021 4:33 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Decreasing clouds with rain chances staying mainly south of Mid-Missouri. Breezy with highs in the mid-50s. TONIGHT: A few leftover clouds stick around as lows fall into the mid 30s. EXTENDED: This weekend looks wonderful with highs in the upper 50s Saturday and into the low 60s on Sunday. Next week is quite mild to start out

Pharmacies prepare for consistent shipments of coronavirus vaccines

March 5, 2021 12:28 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday that 15% of Missouri’s weekly vaccine allotment will be sent to pharmacies.

How to stay safe when waters rise

March 5, 2021 8:09 AM Maddie Est

To close off the National Weather Service’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we’re talking about how to stay safe in flooding situations. Mid-Missouri may not have beaches or breezy ocean scenes, but boy do we have rivers! While rivers are great for fishing and boating, they also are dangerous when they reach flood status. It’s not

University of Missouri to demolish eight buildings as part of money-saving plan, critics say history will be lost

March 4, 2021 12:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The plan is expected to save MU more than $93.7 million in repair and maintenance costs and about $2.5 million in annual operating costs, according to a news release.

Tracking clouds and a cooldown for Friday

March 4, 2021 4:08 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Clouds increase along with gusty easterly winds. Lows in the mid-upper 30s. TOMORROW: Decreasing clouds with rain chances staying mainly south of Mid-Missouri. Breezy with highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Clear skies overnight tomorrow will bring morning temperatures on Saturday into the low 30s. This weekend looks wonderful with highs in the upper 50s Saturday and into the low 60s

Missouri to step up coronavirus vaccinations via pharmacies

March 4, 2021 11:28 AM Chanel Porter

Missouri will begin next week to give part of its weekly coronavirus vaccine allocation to pharmacies to boost the number of doses reaching underserved areas.

Tracking one more fantastic day before cooling down tomorrow

March 4, 2021 3:54 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Another terrific afternoon unfolding today. The one difference between yesterday and today will be winds out of the east. Those might cool us a degree or two, but nothing drastic with highs still in the mid to upper 60’s. TONIGHT: Clouds start to increase overnight as our next storm system approaches the area. Lows

Jefferson City Diocese tells Catholics to use any coronavirus shot that is available

March 4, 2021 11:06 AM Victoria Bragg

The Catholic bishop in Jefferson City and the city’s Catholic hospital are encouraging residents to get any coronavirus shot that is available.

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Tracking another bright and mild day Thursday

March 3, 2021 4:25 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the mid-upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny to start with evening clouds. A southeast breeze gets us into the mid-upper 60s for highs. EXTENDED: Clouds roll back in tomorrow night with a low pressure system sliding to our southeast. Clouds keep us in the upper 30s Friday morning, but may limit highs

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Parkade without power after semi knocks out electric pole

March 3, 2021 12:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Parkade Plaza in Columbia had no power Wednesday morning after a semi-tractor trailer hit an electric pole.