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ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on teacher prioritizations and others about COVID-19

February 18, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Dr. Randall Williams of the Missouri Health Department, Commissioner Margie Vandeven from the State Board of Education and Head of Pharmacy Denny Hamilton with Capitol Region Medical Center. The group answered your questions regarding teacher prioritization, how the

Teachers’ group to host virtual Columbia Board of Education forum

February 18, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

Columbia Board of Education candidates will field questions from teachers at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by the Columbia National Education Association.

Woman injured in Columbia shooting dies

February 18, 2021 4:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Thursday that a woman injured in a shooting this week has died.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 75th COVID-19 related death

February 18, 2021 7:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage

February 18, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.

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.

Columbia halts ice skating, fishing

February 18, 2021 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city opened up ice skating at Stephens Lake Park on Tuesday and ice fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park last Friday.

Columbia Public Works lifts parking restrictions

February 18, 2021 9:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works has lifted parking restrictions on Thursday after being put into effect Monday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties report 15 COVID-19 related deaths

February 17, 2021 11:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

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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.

Bitter cold leads to several water customers waiting for frozen pipe assistance

February 17, 2021 7:17 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A

Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues

February 17, 2021 2:30 PM Meghan Drakas

A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.

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.

Mid-Missouri still dealing with snow-packed roads

February 17, 2021 6:07 AM Matt Ragsdale

Residents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional moves postponed coronavirus vaccine clinics to Friday

February 16, 2021 7:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns

February 16, 2021 5:35 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.

Columbia College hosting virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2021 graduates

February 16, 2021 9:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone

More details emerge in Monday morning’s shooting that sent one to hospital with life-threatening injuries

February 16, 2021 9:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against two people in connection to a Columbia shooting. 25-year-old Elizabeth Dye is accused of armed criminal action, robbery and assault. According to court documents, she is homeless and was staying at the victim’s home in the 200 block of Orchard Court as a guest. Police say she

Columbia Parks and Rec opens Stephens Lake Park for ice skating

February 16, 2021 8:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.