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Man with life-threatening injuries after early morning shooting in northeast Columbia

December 4, 2020 8:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia police say an early morning shooting on Greeley Drive sent a 29-year-old man to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Columbia Police investigating shooting on Kelsey Drive

December 3, 2020 11:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police are investigating a shooting Thursday night in the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about coronavirus vaccine safety?

December 4, 2020 3:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Researchers and drug companies across the globe have rushed to create an effective coronavirus vaccine to hasten the end of the pandemic. In the United States, two vaccines are nearing approval as part of Operation Warp Speed. But the pace of vaccine development and the politics around it have some worried about safety. Give your

Mexico Public Safety Department warns about social security scams

December 3, 2020 10:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is warning residents of a phone scam over the past several weeks. Residents are reporting that an automated message is claiming that the person’s social security number has been hacked and shut down. The automated message then tells the person to push a button to speak with someone.

Fulton man arrested after allegedly showing a gun during a confrontation

December 3, 2020 9:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 200 block of west 6th Street Wednesday afternoon. According to officials, Jared Brooks drove to the location and had an argument with the victims, displaying a handgun in front of two adults and three children in a vehicle.

Local highlights and scores: Dec. 2, 2020

December 2, 2020 10:47 PM Nathalie Jones

Here are the local scores from Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL California (70) Southern Boone (73) FINAL Eldon (45) Osage (57) FINAL HS BOYS BASKETBALL Winnetonka (38) Rock Bridge (69) FINAL

Boone County Democrats seek a candidate for House District 45

December 3, 2020 9:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Democratic Committee is looking for potential candidates interested in running for the opening in House District 45. In a news release on Nov. 16, Rep. Kip Kendrick said he will forego his final term, which he was elected to on Nov. 3, to join Senator-elect Greg Razer, D-Kansas City,

Judge dismisses criminal counts in Missouri duck boat deaths

December 3, 2020 3:05 PM Associated Press

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed neglect and misconduct charges against three employees of a tourist boat that sank on a Missouri lake in 2018, killing 17 people. U.S. District Judge Doug Harpool filed an order Wednesday upholding a recommendation made in September. The boat captain, the general manager of the boat’s

State hopes to vaccinate all health-care workers against COVID-19 by end of January

December 3, 2020 1:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s Republican governor is expected to give an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon.

Health departments and medical providers say there are many unknowns about vaccine distribution for workers

December 3, 2020 7:48 PM Connor Hirsch

The Communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte told ABC17 news there are “more questions than answers” at this point about their involvement in distribution, and if they will receive the vaccine.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths

December 3, 2020 9:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: Car catches fire in downtown Columbia

December 3, 2020 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The white sedan burst into flames in a parking lot near Mizzou Credit Union in the 100 block of East Broadway.

Man, 59, charged in eastern Missouri woman’s 1986 death

December 3, 2020 4:55 PM Associated Press

UNION, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a 59-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 1986 death of an eastern Missouri woman. Kenneth Avery Jr., of Villa Ridge, was charged Tuesday in the July 1986 death of Kristen Edwards, whose nude body was found in rural Franklin County. The Washington Missourian reported court

Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed’s board

December 3, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing another of President Donald Trump’s picks on the Fed’s influential board after a string of high-profile rejections. The vote Thursday in favor of Waller’s appointment was 48-47. Waller, research director for the St. Louis

Callaway County sheriff: Four teens arrested in church vandalism

December 3, 2020 12:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Chism said the four suspects range from 14 to 16 years old and they have been taken to the juvenile justice center in Columbia.

LIVE: Virtual celebration of African American Heritage Trail

December 3, 2020 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An online event Thursday marked the completion of a trail that commemorates the history of African Americans in Columbia. The virtual event celebrated the the African American Heritage Trail. The two-mile trail through central Columbia includes 22 markers. Thursday’s event included the unveiling of a new marker to be installed at Flat

Columbia man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Doris Drive killing

December 3, 2020 12:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a killing on Doris Drive earlier this year.

MU Health leaders evaluating need for out-of-state help

December 3, 2020 12:22 PM Victoria Bragg

University of Missouri Health Care leaders met Thursday to talk about Gov. Mike Parson’s offer of out-of-state staffing help as COVID-19 patients swamp hospitals.