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Warming centers in Columbia remain open as temperatures drop

February 12, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

As temperatures in Mid-Missouri continue to hover in the single digits, warming shelters in Columbia are keeping their doors open.

Columbia utility crews say cold weather is to blame for water main breaks

February 12, 2021 10:45 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia utility crews had to deal with three water main breaks Friday morning. Workers downtown say cold weather is to blame.

Local medical experts provide answers to viewer questions on coronavirus vaccine rollout

February 11, 2021 11:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News spoke with local experts about the coronavirus vaccine rollout and some of the problems that arose for residents to register for the vaccine or to travel and receive the vaccine.

BBB warns against using a Columbia-based contractor; receives ‘F’ rating

February 11, 2021 9:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau is warning people not to hire a Columbia-based contractor. The BBB reports ‘MO State Construction LLC’ has earned an ‘F’ rating from the BBB. That’s the lowest possible rating that can be given. According to the BBB, owner Blake Mahoney has left several construction projects unfinished after taking

THURSDAY UPDATES: Miller County Health Center reports three COVID-19 related deaths

February 11, 2021 8:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies to start coronavirus shots Friday

February 11, 2021 1:41 PM Meghan Drakas

Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in Mid-Missouri will start giving coronavirus vaccine shots Saturday as part of a federal program to increase the number of coronavirus vaccinations across the country.

Boone Hospital ready to reopen coronavirus vaccination clinics when shots arrive

February 11, 2021 1:57 PM Zola Crowder

The state health department’s vaccine distribution plan for February does not include Boone Hospital as a distributor.

Case rates decline but substitute pool still an issue for Columbia Public Schools

February 11, 2021 1:12 PM Chanel Porter

Columbia Public Schools still lacks the number of substitute teachers willing to come into the classrooms that it needs as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Police investigate shooting outside of south Columbia residence

February 11, 2021 11:40 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said officers investigated an early Thursday morning shooting outside of a south Columbia residence.

Snowy roads in mid-Missouri could impact Thursday morning commute

February 11, 2021 5:42 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch ABC 17 News This Morning at 5 and 6 for a live look at driving conditions.

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.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia and Boone County ease coronavirus restrictions?

February 11, 2021 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

The health director for Columbia and Boone County announced Wednesday a new coronavirus order that will allow restaurants and bars to stay open later starting Friday. Officials said numbers of new cases and hospitalizations are plummeting but cautioned some restrictions are still needed to avoid another surge. Columbia and Boone County are the only areas

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 287 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 10, 2021 9:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local bars hopeful they have made it through worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic with new order

February 10, 2021 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

olumbia businesses are rejoicing after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported it was lifting restrictions on hours for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on Wednesday.

How winter weather takes a toll on your car and what to do to prevent it

February 10, 2021 1:12 PM Meghan Drakas

With single- and negative-degree temperatures ahead, it’s important to know how to prepare a vehicle for the extreme cold snap.

Columbia Police: Property damage found after report of shots fired near La Quinta Inn

February 10, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police repsonded to a report of shots fired near La Quinta Inn, 2500 I-70 Dr. SW just after 9 a.m. Officials say later calls report that shots had been fired from a vehicle in the area of Bernadette Drive and Interstate 70 Drive SW. During the investigation, police found property damage

Snow plow catches fire on Tom Bass Rd.

February 10, 2021 3:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A snow plow caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Tom Bass Road. According to officials the fire started in the engine compartment. Watch a video from a viewer sent in as the snow plow catches fire. https://youtu.be/hmyT83mwPqY Officials report the driver was able to exit the truck before the fire reached the cab