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A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store in New York City.

Missouri residents having a hard time getting SNAP benefits

March 3, 2022 4:52 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri residents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are having a hard time receiving their benefits according to a lawsuit.

Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124

March 3, 2022 5:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash

City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection

March 3, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.

Moberly Area Community College in Columbia cuts ribbon on new lab

March 3, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new MACCLab-A Community Workspace and Mechatronics Center for Excellence, with Gov. Mike Parson as a guest.

True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival

March 3, 2022 5:32 AM Ben Fein

The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 3, 2022 5:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.

Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers

March 2, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.

WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor

March 2, 2022 5:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.

Missouri’s spring storms may cause storm anxiety for some

March 1, 2022 9:51 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There’s no stopping a severe storm from coming to Mid-Missouri and for many people, storms make them feel powerless and can cause storm anxiety. Arpit Aggarwal, MU Health Care child and adolescent psychiatrist said storm anxiety fears can range from a minor to severe. “For various reasons, sometimes the level of anxiety

Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes

March 1, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy

Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment

March 1, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.

Some St. Louis artists are hoping to solve the city’s pothole problem by filling them with cement and decorating them with mosaics.

MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads

March 1, 2022 11:34 AM Erika McGuire

Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 11 coronavirus cases; positivity rate 6.7%

March 1, 2022 2:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate

March 1, 2022 5:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District

WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 1, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Americans’ fears of coronavirus wane as mask guidelines loosen

February 28, 2022 11:40 AM Kennedy Miller

Just 24% report being “extremely” or “very worried” about themselves or a family member contacting the virus. That’s down from 36% in both December and January when the omicron variant was driving a peak in positive cases.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 201 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

February 28, 2022 11:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion

February 28, 2022 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia Utilities to resume utility disconnects

February 28, 2022 6:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Utilities Department is resuming utility disconnections as warmer weather returns. To avoid being disconnected, officials say that customers with a past-due balance will need to bring their account current as soon as possible. Customers can make payments in multiple ways: Online at MyUtilityBill.CoMo.gov with a credit or debit