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Dispensary says they’ve received a warm welcome after opening in Moberly

November 28, 2020 7:18 AM Ben Fein

COCO Dispensary in Moberly opened earlier this month and are offering a variety of THC and CBD products to patients in Mid-Missouri.

Black Friday sign outside Tallulahs in Columbia

Some local shops notice fewer Black Friday customers during coronavirus pandemic

November 27, 2020 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

Fringe Boutique in downtown Columbia saw less foot traffic Friday than in previous years.

Third man who escaped Reality House booked into Boone County Jail

November 27, 2020 11:55 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Jail’s inmate roster on Friday showed Lawrence M. Johnson, 35, of Columbia had been booked on an escape from jail charge.

Lines form for Black Friday while health officials urge for caution

November 27, 2020 5:19 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.

Coronavirus forces Everybody Eats Thanksgiving meal to go curbside

November 26, 2020 10:57 AM Victoria Bragg

The Almeta Crayton Community Program was able to provide citizens with more than 1,300 meals Thursday.

Columbia police arrest man who escaped from Reality House

November 26, 2020 5:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested one of the three men Thursday who escaped from a halfway house and private jail earlier this month. According to a news release, police arrested Jamale Marteen, 37, around 1:10 p.m. at a home on Omaha Court. He had an active no bond warrant in connection with the

Curbside Thanksgiving meals at Salvation Army in Jefferson City

Mid-Missouri Salvation Army facing increased holiday need during COVID-19 pandemic

November 26, 2020 12:27 PM Connor Hirsch

The pandemic has forced many to lose their jobs. In Cole County, 5,669 people have filed for unemployment because of the virus.

Rotary Club of Columbia hosts turkey fry

November 26, 2020 4:13 AM Ben Fein

The Rotary Club in Columbia is hosting a turkey fry this Thanksgiving to benefit several local initiatives.

Emergency crews prepare for rush of holiday travelers

November 25, 2020 6:42 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Boone County households under mask mandate this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 11:24 AM Victoria Bragg

The updated health order requires anyone over age 10 to wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible and when around people who don’t live with them.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County

November 25, 2020 9:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Water and Light report power restored for over 1,000 customers

November 25, 2020 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is reporting power is restored this evening. The city of Columbia’s power outage map showed over 1,000 customers without power in parts of Columbia just after p.m. Boone County Joint Communications reported the power outage in the Providence/Stadium area causing a traffic hazard. The outage map reports 1,079

MoDOT to close I-70 lanes overnight near Columbia beginning Monday

November 25, 2020 8:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will begin pavement repairs on Interstate 70 in Columbia beginning Monday. Officials say crews will close one eastbound lane of I-70 overnight between Stadium Boulevard and Rangeline Street Monday through Wednesday. On the evening of Thursday one westbound lane will be closed between Rangeline Street and the Garth Avenue overpass.

COVID-19 closures put pause on CPS health inspections

November 25, 2020 11:11 AM Molly Stawinoga

Only one Columbia Public Schools elementary school was found violating the food code in a recent round of inspections.

Manager: Columbia airport travelers following COVID-19 precautions

November 25, 2020 12:17 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising travelers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. The health department’s guidance recommends people travel during off-peak times, wash hands, socially distance and wear a mask no matter where or how they are traveling. The health department also wants people to understand using commercial and public transportation,

True/False to hold 2021 film festival in Stephens Lake Park

November 25, 2020 7:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Ragtag Film Society, the nonprofit that organizes the annual True/False Film Festival in Columbia, will hold the bulk of the fest in Stephens Lake Park in 2021.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri launches new COVID-19 vaccine website for residents

November 24, 2020 9:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Power restored for 1,300 Columbia Water and Light customers

November 24, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

UPDATE 9:22 P.M.: According to Columbia Power and Light, a tree fell on lines knocking out power for at least 1,300 people. Power was restored just after 9 p.m. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities warned drivers Tuesday afternoon of heavy traffic in the area of Forum and Stadium boulevards after traffic signals lost power. Boone County

Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible Listeria exposure

November 24, 2020 7:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WEST DES MOINES, IA (KMIZ) Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee short cuts vegetable mix products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are being recalled from the company’s eight-state store region: Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC

Boone County mask order to go into effect Wednesday

November 24, 2020 9:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The commission voted 2-1 to approve the ordinance.