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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should COVID-19 concerns still be a valid reason to vote absentee?

February 25, 2021 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missourians were able to claim such vulnerability to request absentee ballots in last years’ elections.

February 24 coronavirus news

February 25, 2021 1:19 AM CNN Newsource

Lockdown has made London a boomtown for rats

February 25, 2021 1:15 AM CNN

It’s just before daybreak in Richmond on the southern bank of the River Thames, and pest controller Michael Coates is patrolling the rubbish bins for what is normally an elusive enemy — rats. “There’ll be something in there for sure,” he says, kicking an overflowing waste container. “Rats are like little survival machines; wherever you

New Mars image from rover landing site shows the red planet in high definition

February 25, 2021 12:36 AM CNN Newsource

The Perseverance rover has had a chance to settle in on Mars since landing last Thursday, so it’s doing what every new resident does these days — sending back photos of its new home. In this case, it’s a steady stream of amazing imagery from another planet. The rover’s Mastcam-Z instrument, a pair of zoomable

Two dead after undercover cops shoot at each other in Philippines drug bust

February 25, 2021 12:21 AM CNN Newsource

Two police officers in the Philippines were killed in a shootout with other federal agents during a botched undercover drug bust, according to official state media Philippine News Agency (PNA). The two officers, from the Philippine National Police (PNP), faced off against agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Quezon City on Wednesday

Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office release report on fatal Iberia fire

February 24, 2021 11:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office reports the fatal Iberia fire was accidental. The report states that evidence from the explosion and fire was found in the basement at the home on the 200 block of Lombar St. The report states the marshal’s office is unable to eliminate a propane gas leak

Lack of equity within priority groups leaves Covid-19’s most vulnerable without vaccine, analysis suggests

February 24, 2021 11:00 PM CNN Newsource

As demand for Covid-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, there’s still not sufficient supply to cover everyone within even the top priority groups. But by targeting vaccine distribution to more specific vulnerable populations, states could have the opportunity to save thousands of lives and prevent even more hospitalizations, according to a new analysis. Around the

Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District

February 24, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community

February 24, 2021 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.

About 2,200 to receive second coronavirus vaccine dose in Moberly

February 24, 2021 1:45 PM Meghan Drakas

The event is being held at Rothwell Park, where the first vaccination event was held back on Jan. 29. Vaccines will be given out from 9 a.m. until around 6 p.m.

Overturned vehicle at wreck at Stadium and Bernadette

February 24, 2021 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A two vehicle wreck at Stadium and Bernadette shut down several lanes of traffic Wednesday night. Columbia police report one driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Officials reports one driver was cited for careless and imprudent driving Stay tuned to ABC 17 News for the latest on this wreck.

A front-line worker became homeless just before the pandemic hit. He’s still living in his van

February 24, 2021 9:40 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV News) — As a full-time pharmacy technician in a busy Toronto hospital, Tim MacFarlane has been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. But since February of last year, he’s also been living in his minivan after he became one of the roughly 235,000

Court documents: former Fulton firefighters’ union treasurer admits to stealing from organization

February 24, 2021 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

An officer for the Fulton firefighters’ union has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from the union.

India’s groundwater crisis threatens food security for hundreds of millions, study says

February 24, 2021 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

Hundreds of millions of people in India face a serious threat to their livelihoods and food security due to overexploitation of vital water supplies, according to the authors of a new study. India is one of the world’s biggest crop producers and more than half of its 1.3 billion people rely on agriculture for their

Uber driver received 19 stitches after being pistol-whipped during carjacking

February 24, 2021 8:56 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Uber driver Brian Miller said he’d put his window down while he smoked a cigarette and waited on his next run. “Next thing I know I get, I get a gun stuck to the side of my head.” St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are

Columbia man faces tampering with witnesses charges in homicide case

February 24, 2021 8:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County grand jury has indicted a man accused of trying to hire someone to commit murder. According to court documents, Mehrdad Fotoohighiam trying to pressure witnesses in the case against him to not work with the prosecution. Fotoohighiam now faces two additional charges of tampering or attempted tampering with a

Texas storm victims are facing a now-familiar battle: Covid

February 24, 2021 8:46 PM CNN Newsource

While most Texans had more than enough to worry about in last week’s icy storm that led to power outages and water problems, some, like Tania Delacruz, had an added woe: Covid-19. For Delacruz, it started with body aches before the storm. Then, on the coldest night in south Texas, Delacruz’ oxygen levels dropped as

Which face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in

February 24, 2021 8:43 PM CNN Newsource

The receptionist at the doctor’s office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic partition. “Excuse me, what was that again?” It’s a phrase I repeat a lot these days. Distorted by masks and myriad sound barriers, sounds in the world around me have

5 questions answered about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

February 24, 2021 8:34 PM CNN Newsource

The US is one step closer to having a third Covid-19 vaccine and it can’t come soon enough. With people clamoring for a shot, it was welcome news that the US Food and Drug Administration’s analysis Johnson & Johnson’s trial data showed its vaccine is safe and effective. Here’s what that could mean for you.

Missouri House passes voter photo ID

February 24, 2021 7:27 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri House has passed another bill to require voter photo identification at the polls. Lawmakers voted 109-46 in favor of the legislation. The bill is aimed at addressing a Missouri Supreme Court ruling last year that permanently blocked a central provision of a 2016 voter ID law. That