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Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Troopers use spike strips to end vehicle pursuit

February 27, 2021 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One person has been taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit that ended outside of Columbia.

SATURDAY UPDATES: FDA issues emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson vaccine

February 27, 2021 2:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 478 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total up 477,950.

A crash leaves an MU Police cruiser damaged near Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd.

Crash leaves MU Police car damaged outside Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 10:34 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MU Police cruiser was damaged in a crash in Columbia Saturday morning. It happened in the intersection of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd. around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in the crash. MU Police said there were no injuries. Our crews saw police conducting a field sobriety test on the

Rescheduled vaccinations continue at Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 4:47 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care will continue rescheduled vaccinations at Faurot Field Saturday.

Suspect on the run after crashing car into ravine

February 27, 2021 12:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is searching for a suspect after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a ravine in Columbia late Friday night. After a short pursuit ended in a crash, CPD detained one juvenile passenger and set up a perimeter around the Columbia Mall area to find the driver, who

MoDOT has minor changes for I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport project

February 26, 2021 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting that there will be several changes to the upcoming bridge replacement of the Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The changes will impact the study area, wetland impacts, Taylor’s Landing Access, and section 4f .

Columbia police: Pedestrian hit at Clark and Hanover Blvd

February 26, 2021 10:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police report that a person was hit and taken to a hospital with unknown injuries after being hit near the intersection of Clark and Hanover Blvd. Officials reports the road is not closed. An ABC 17 News crew reports the victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police on scene

Experts say the public shouldn’t panic about COVID-19 variants found in state’s sewer water just yet

February 26, 2021 8:39 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released information Friday of traces of the California and UK COVID-19 variant being found in wastewater samples across Missouri. The state has partnered with the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to monitor and trace signs of various COVID-19 variants

Murder trial delayed for Columbia double shooting suspect

February 26, 2021 3:57 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, 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.

Columbia Utilities plans to resume disconnections. 1,300 at risk of being disconnected

February 26, 2021 2:32 PM Meghan Drakas

On Friday, Columbia Utilities announced it will resume utility disconnections for customers with a past due balance on their account.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 1st dose vaccination rate is up to 16%

February 26, 2021 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Many still need to be vaccinated as the state prepares for Tier 3

February 26, 2021 1:03 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday there are approximately 800,000 Missourians who are eligible and interested in receiving a coronavirus vaccine. The governor announced that people who fall into the Phase 1B Tier 3 will be eligible to receive vaccinations on March 15. Parson expects by then that 400,000 Missourians will be eligible.

New special prosecutor will be appointed in Columbia officer’s manslaughter case

February 26, 2021 10:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

Attorneys agreed in a court hearing Friday morning that a new special prosecutor will be appointed in a Columbia police officer’s manslaughter case.

Free COVID-19 testing event canceled in Columbia

February 26, 2021 3:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

State health department spokeswoman Lisa Cox said in an email poor registration is what canceled the event.

Columbia man charged after firing gun in SW Columbia

February 25, 2021 11:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of shooting a gun in southwest Columbia and causing property damage. Columbia police repsonded to a report of shots fire on the 4500 block of West Bellview Dr. on Feb. 1. Police found a damaged window and a bullet strike that left red paint/coating. Police stopped a

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on the coronavirus vaccine rollout

February 25, 2021 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Sara Humm with the Columbia Boone County Health Department, Vaccine Committee Co-Chair Dr. Margaret Day with MU Health Care andDeputy Executive Director Brent Ghan with the Missouri School Board Association The group answered your questions regarding who is

More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri

February 25, 2021 1:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

University of Missouri to hold in-person graduation ceremonies

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri leadership announced Thursday morning that 2021 graduation ceremonies will be held in-person.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

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