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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri health department reports 3,800+ new COVID-19 cases

January 6, 2021 4:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Inspectors found one non-critical violation at Gentry Middle School.

Thirteen more inspections at Columbia Public Schools result in one violation

January 6, 2021 11:48 AM Molly Stawinoga

Health officials inspected 13 Columbia schools since ABC 17’s last report. Only one was found with a non-critical violation.

White House ‘red zone’ report suggests UK COVID-19 variant spreading in Missouri

January 6, 2021 6:20 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new White House Red Zone Report, obtained by ABC News, says an acceleration in cases this fall/winter suggests the UK variant is spreading in Missouri communities. White House Red Zone Report 01/03/21Download As of Jan. 2, 218,000 vaccine doses have been distributed to the state. Health officials in the state have

Columbia's outage map shows 705 customers without power at 3:54 a.m. Wednesday.

OUTAGE UPDATE: Power restored for hundreds of Water and Light customers

January 6, 2021 2:24 AM Molly Stawinoga

The City of Columbia public outages map showed several outages early Wednesday morning.

COVID-19 continues to impact trauma training for CPD officers

January 5, 2021 7:56 PM Sydney Olsen

A 19-year-old man is recovering in a local hospital after being shot in Columbia on Monday. Columbia police responded to the scene, and officers provided medical aid before EMS crews arrived.

City of Columbia could change how utility disconnects work

January 5, 2021 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

City leaders in Columbia could change how utility disconnections are done. The Human Rights Commission voted Tuesday night to send a report to the city council to endorse four new policies. That includes waiving non-electric charges before a customer requests helps and to get rid of disconnect and reconnect fees for people 200 percent below

City of Columbia hosting drive-thru trash bag voucher exchange at Cosmo Park

January 5, 2021 8:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. The City of Columbia Utilities Services is hosting a contactless drive-through exchange for garbage bag vouchers in two weeks at the Parks Management Center in Cosmo Park. Following new city guidelines, all trash bags placed curbside for residential trash collection will need to be in a City-issued bag with the City logo. Columbia

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports potential COVID-19 scam

January 5, 2021 8:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City students back in person as Columbia Public Schools remains online for now

January 5, 2021 11:59 AM Victoria Bragg

In one district, students are back in their school buildings. In the other, they’re learning online for at least two more weeks.

Two vehicles crash on north Stadium by Cottle Dr

January 4, 2021 9:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a crash on north Stadium by Cottle Dr just before 6 p.m. ABC 17 News crew on scene reported seeing two vehicles damaged. The crash was bad enough that officials warned residents to avoid the area due to the wreck. ABC 17 News will have more

Columbia City Council approves funding for vaccination education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Health leaders in Columbia and Boone County are continuing efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic on a local level. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and city leaders are looking at way to education people on the importance of getting vaccinated to fight the virus.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cooper County Health Center warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Deon’s Bar and Grill

January 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia police: Missing 12-year-old found safe

January 4, 2021 8:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Monday morning Facebook post from the police department said 12-year-old Jewely Clark was located safely.

Crash closes passing lane of I-70 West near Harrisburg exit

January 4, 2021 7:49 AM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews say a vehicle collision on Interstate 70 West has closed the passing lane of the highway Monday morning. A tweet from Boone County Joint Communications said the crash was reported at the 116.8 mile marker near the Harrisburg exit. BCJC: I70 Westbound passing lane closed at 116.8 mile marker due to

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

Columbia to consider $200,000 coronavirus vaccine education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:23 AM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia will consider an agreement for a coronavirus vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia police block road following crash

January 3, 2021 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to a crash at Park De Ville Drive at West Ash Street around 6 p.m. Sunday.

Columbia police searching for 12-year-old

January 3, 2021 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating Jewely Clark, 12, of Columbia.

I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.

I-70 back open after rollover crash sends two to hospital

January 3, 2021 12:14 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) I-70 Westbound near the connector is back open Sunday after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital Saturday evening. I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a

Missouri health department reports the state's total COVID-19 case count has surpassed 400,000.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri tops 400,000 COVID-19 cases

January 3, 2021 10:13 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, pushing the state’s total passed 400,000. Missouri’s total COVID-19 case count is now reported to be 401,761. Records indicate there were also 19 new virus related deaths added Sunday bringing the state’s death toll to 5,562.

Driving checklist prepares travelers for icy conditions

January 3, 2021 5:08 AM Ben Fein

After a New Year’s Day ice storm in Mid-Missouri caused road conditions to deteriorate in the area, impacts are still being seen days later.