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FRIDAY UPDATES: Four COVID-19 related deaths reported between two Mid-Missouri counties

January 22, 2021 10:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police suspect stolen gun used to shoot at Columbia officers

January 22, 2021 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they found several stolen guns after a chase that included shots fired at officers early Thursday. Police suspect the gun used to fire at officers was one of the stolen weapons. The shooting, in which a police cruiser was damaged, happened after officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle

Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic

January 22, 2021 11:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their telehealth appointments and more schoolchildren are learning from home.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Callaway County Missouri Health Department warns about COVID-19 vaccine survey fraud

January 21, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Some Mid-Missouri health providers ‘inundated’ with vaccine scheduling and information requests

January 21, 2021 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

During the Cole County Health Department Press Briefing Thursday, major healthcare providers urged citizens to be patient, as more and more calls come in.

One charged after Tuesday afternoon crash leads to shooting in Columbia

January 20, 2021 11:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police arrested two people after a crash on W. Worley Street Tuesday afternoon resulted in a shooting.

Columbia police shot at early Thursday morning; the training officers receive for these situations

January 21, 2021 3:12 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia police were shot at early Thursday morning. A police training expert says officers receive training in preparation of these situations.

Charges filed against 18-year-old after officers shot at in downtown Columbia

January 21, 2021 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple people have been detained after firing shots at officers at the intersection of Ash and Orr Street.

Health department cites China Garden for customers’ use of buffet

January 21, 2021 2:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A notice of violation from the health department said the restaurant is accused of allowing customers to serve themselves.

North Columbia crash closes lanes of Paris Road, Vandiver Drive

January 21, 2021 10:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia fire trucks and an MU Health Care ambulance responded to the scene.

Boone County law enforcement begins getting COVID-19 vaccine

January 20, 2021 6:44 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees of the Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department have been getting the first in the series of COVID-19 vaccine this week.

Susan Blackburn, VP of Columbia Board of Education drops out of reelection race

January 20, 2021 1:50 PM Meghan Drakas

The current VP of the Columbia School Board has decided not to run for reelection.

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.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 90 new COVID-19 cases; recoveries tops 15,000

January 20, 2021 9:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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True/False organizers give update on 2021 festival

January 19, 2021 11:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

True/False Film Festival organizers gave some updates on how planning the 2021 festival is going.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia police be able to use chokeholds?

January 20, 2021 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The tactic came under scrutiny this summer after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as an officer knelt on his neck.

Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds

January 19, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly force.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County provides community with latest information

January 19, 2021 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WATCH REPLAY: Health director updates Columbia City Council on coronavirus efforts

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The council meets at 7 p.m.

Substitute teacher shortage remains as Columbia Public Schools students go back to classrooms

January 19, 2021 1:52 PM Meghan Drakas

As Columbia Public Schools students return to their classrooms this week a situation still looms that could send them back online at least temporarily: a lack of substitute teachers.

Columbia police respond to shooting on Clark Lane

January 19, 2021 8:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A large Columbia police presence was reported in the 2200 block of Clark Lane Tuesday morning.