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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child attending school in person?

January 18, 2021 5:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

All grades of Columbia Public Schools are learning in their school buildings this week for the first time since last spring.

Here is how you can safely participate in the inauguration

January 19, 2021 3:45 AM CNN Newsource

On a typical Inauguration Day, hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to Washington, DC, to catch a glimpse of the new President being sworn in. Not this year. Government leaders and health officials are telling people to stay away. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser urged people to not travel to the United States capital for the

Washington state announces partnership with companies including Starbucks and Microsoft to boost vaccinations

January 19, 2021 3:40 AM CNN Newsource

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday a series of new efforts to help boost the state’s Covid-19 vaccinations, including partnerships with companies like Starbucks and Microsoft. Inslee revealed in a news conference the state has established a “public private partnership” between the health department and other business, health care and labor leaders, dubbed

US approaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths

January 19, 2021 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

As the US approaches 400,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, new cases have been trending down but multiple states are reporting cases of new variants of the virus. The US recorded 1.5 million new Covid-19 cases in the past seven days, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University, an 11% drop from

January 18 coronavirus news

January 18, 2021 10:58 PM CNN Newsource

Armed demonstrators gather at Virginia state Capitol as states stay tight on security ahead of inauguration

January 18, 2021 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

Dozens of armed demonstrators gathered at the state Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday as authorities remained on alert at capitols across the United States two days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Several demonstrators in Richmond identified themselves as members of the Proud Boys and Boogaloo groups as well as the Black Panthers. The

Mizzou’s late comeback falls short against LSU

January 18, 2021 9:11 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team’s fourth quarter comeback came up short on Monday night. LSU beat the Tigers 66-64. The Tigers outscored LSU 27-14 in the final 10 minutes, but it was not enough to win the game. MU is now 5-4 on the season and 1-3 in SEC play. “I’m proud

New Covid-19 cases declined 11% after hitting a peak last week

January 18, 2021 10:06 PM CNN Newsource

New Covid-19 cases in the United States have been trending down since hitting a peak last week, but experts say it’s too soon to be overly optimistic. The US recorded 1.5 million new Covid-19 cases in the past seven days, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University — an 11% drop from

L.A. inquest into a fatal police shooting of 18-year-old backs earlier conclusion that it was homicide

January 18, 2021 9:05 PM CNN Newsource

Following the first inquest in Los Angeles in more than 30 years, the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office on Friday released its findings, which supported its earlier conclusion that the death of Andres Guardado — shot five times in the back by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in June — was a homicide. In a four-page

If 2021 already seems like too much, there’s a hotline that urges people to call in and scream

January 18, 2021 9:02 PM CNN Newsource

Those exhausted by 2021 — and well, all of 2020 — can get some relief by calling a hotline and screaming. Yes, really. Just Scream!, a hotline created by elementary school teacher Chris Gollmar, aims to reduce tension for those needing an outlet. All you have to do is call the hotline and scream for

Hate groups spotted in U.S. Capitol riot have Missouri chapters

January 18, 2021 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hate groups researchers say they have spotted at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot have chapters in Missouri, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC says it has identified more than a dozen groups it classifies as hate groups in Missouri, including groups that hold white supremacist views or are

Two Columbia businesses issued COVID-19 related violation notices

January 18, 2021 7:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to documents, The Vault at 5965 E. Clark Lane Suite A and Black and Gold at 2102 Business Loop 70 E. each violated health orders.

Expert sees ‘a ray of sunshine’ in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US

January 18, 2021 7:25 PM CNN Newsource

Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to “get a hold of the pandemic.” “We’re going to see a lot of deaths in the next two months but there is a ray of sunshine,” Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a George Washington University medical professor and

DEFENDERS: IRS warns about stimulus check scam

January 18, 2021 4:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Internal Revenue Service is warning about a new wave of COVID-19 related scams regarding stimulus checks. The IRS says scammers are contacting people trying to get them to verify personal or financial information before issuing an economic impact payment. The IRS says it will not contact you to request any personal

Enhanced security, lack of legislative business makes for slow day in downtown Jefferson City

January 18, 2021 3:01 PM Chanel Porter

Jefferson City’s downtown saw little foot traffic Monday, with a combination of a state holiday and enhanced security precautions around the Capitol keeping the area quiet.

Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return

January 18, 2021 2:03 PM Meghan Drakas

With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.

Bakery is ‘breaking glass ceilings’ with its sold out inauguration cakes

January 18, 2021 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story AVON, Connecticut (WFSB) — In two days, a new administration will come into office and history will be made. A bakery in Avon is making specialized cakes just in time for the inauguration. The kitchen at Bear and Buby’s Bakery is always busy. “Thanksgiving was lots of pies,

Columbia traffic will be impacted by MU and CPS students returning

January 18, 2021 6:20 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.

A nurse for 50 years refused to retire when the pandemic began. She later died from Covid-19

January 18, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

After more than 50 years as an emergency room nurse, Betty Grier Gallagher had more than earned the right to retire. But according to those who knew and loved her, she just couldn’t. She cared that much. Gallaher worked the night shift at Alabama’s Coosa Valley Medical Center — her preference, her son said, so

Heading ‘into a buzzsaw’: Why extremism experts fear the Capitol attack is just the beginning

January 18, 2021 5:50 PM CNN Newsource

The US Capitol is surrounded by fences and troops amid fear the January 6 riots could spark violence this weekend and leading up to Wednesday’s inauguration. But experts worry the real threat may be what the attack unleashed for the long term. “The plots of tomorrow are literally being hatched right now,” Oren Segal, vice