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Many still need to be vaccinated as the state prepares for Tier 3

February 26, 2021 1:03 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday there are approximately 800,000 Missourians who are eligible and interested in receiving a coronavirus vaccine. The governor announced that people who fall into the Phase 1B Tier 3 will be eligible to receive vaccinations on March 15. Parson expects by then that 400,000 Missourians will be eligible.

New special prosecutor will be appointed in Columbia officer’s manslaughter case

February 26, 2021 10:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

Attorneys agreed in a court hearing Friday morning that a new special prosecutor will be appointed in a Columbia police officer’s manslaughter case.

Free COVID-19 testing event canceled in Columbia

February 26, 2021 3:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

State health department spokeswoman Lisa Cox said in an email poor registration is what canceled the event.

Columbia man charged after firing gun in SW Columbia

February 25, 2021 11:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of shooting a gun in southwest Columbia and causing property damage. Columbia police repsonded to a report of shots fire on the 4500 block of West Bellview Dr. on Feb. 1. Police found a damaged window and a bullet strike that left red paint/coating. Police stopped a

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on the coronavirus vaccine rollout

February 25, 2021 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Sara Humm with the Columbia Boone County Health Department, Vaccine Committee Co-Chair Dr. Margaret Day with MU Health Care andDeputy Executive Director Brent Ghan with the Missouri School Board Association The group answered your questions regarding who is

More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri

February 25, 2021 1:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

University of Missouri to hold in-person graduation ceremonies

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri leadership announced Thursday morning that 2021 graduation ceremonies will be held in-person.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.

Boone County Commission approves tax abatement for $200 million Italian meat plant

February 25, 2021 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

Swift Prepared Foods $200 million Italian meats processing plant is one step closer to setting up shop in Columbia.

Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri

February 25, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.

Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community

February 24, 2021 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.

Overturned vehicle at wreck at Stadium and Bernadette

February 24, 2021 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A two vehicle wreck at Stadium and Bernadette shut down several lanes of traffic Wednesday night. Columbia police report one driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Officials reports one driver was cited for careless and imprudent driving Stay tuned to ABC 17 News for the latest on this wreck.

Crash involving postal truck slows traffic on Stadium Boulevard

February 24, 2021 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck and at least one other vehicle slowed traffic on Stadium Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. It wasn’t immediately clear how the crash at Stadium and West boulevards happened or how the Postal Service truck was involved. Firefighters at the scene were directing traffic. No

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission

February 24, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special

MidwayUSA promotes Matt Fleming to President/CEO; Larry Potterfield to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors

February 24, 2021 5:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth

Local businesses planning to open their doors again with coronavirus case decrease

February 24, 2021 12:54 PM Victoria Bragg

Some businesses in Columbia are planning to re-open their doors with a sustained lowering of coronavirus case levels and a new health order which allows bars and restaruants to stay open until midnight.

Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday

February 24, 2021 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.