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Food Bank plans to move Central Pantry to new location

May 19, 2021 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

According to the organization, Central Pantry is expected to move into the Moser’s grocery store off of Business Loop 70 West near Interstate 70 as soon as 2023.

New land donated to Oakley Church after January vandalism

May 17, 2021 9:35 PM Victoria Bragg

TEBBETTS, MO (KMIZ) Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is planning to move to a new area after January vandalism, MFA Oil Company donated 3 acres for the church’s relocation efforts. Oakley Chapel was vandalized in January, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department arrested five teenagers earlier this year for allegedly breaking in and damaging the

MU graduations continue with COVID-19 restrictions this weekend, despite lifting of health order

May 14, 2021 4:03 AM Meghan Drakas

The University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science will kick off this weekend’s graduation ceremonies on Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena.

More than 40 attorneys general urge Facebook to stop plans for an Instagram for kids

May 10, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continues to get backlash. On Monday, 44 attorneys general signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to scrap plans for an Instagram intended for younger users, citing mental health and privacy concerns. The letter comes less

Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic

May 6, 2021 11:31 AM Chanel Porter

American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.

Public hearing of Canton Estates development at Columbia City Council meeting

May 3, 2021 8:49 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Officials are expected to allow for public comment at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. City Council is set to meet Monday night at Columbia City Hall. On the agenda, the annexation of Canton Estates Preliminary Plat is scheduled for an open discussion among citizens and officials. Rob

Community vigil being held for Fulton missing woman

May 2, 2021 3:28 PM Victoria Bragg

FULTON, MO (KMIZ) Missouri Missing held a community vigil for a Fulton missing woman, 25 year old Tori Taylor, who is believed to be the victim of a kidnapping on Monday afternoon in Fulton. https://www.facebook.com/MissouriMissing/posts/10157617135791082 The vigil will was held at Veterans Park in Fulton at 5:30 p.m. Taylor’s family hosted the event with Missouri

ParkMobile: Change password after data leak

April 23, 2021 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A parking app used in Columbia experienced a security breach which resulted in some user information being accessed. ParkMobile says the company experienced the breach due to an issue linked to a third-party software used. An investigation into the problem has ended and the company says the issue has been fixed. ParkMobile

Columbia Public School students and teachers complete first week of full return

April 11, 2021 7:28 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools completed it’s first week of full return of in-person classes for all grade levels. CPS students headed back to the classroom this past week, as April 5 marked the first day of student’s in-person class schedule. All CPS students were on a hybrid model. Elementary students held in-person classes

Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday

April 4, 2021 7:18 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply

Local churches plan for Easter Sunday services

March 30, 2021 4:59 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Many Missourians are planning to participate in Easter Sunday church services and other Easter activities as COVID-19 case rates decline and more of the population is getting vaccinated. Pastor Chris Baker with the First Baptist Church of Centralia, says Easter services will look somewhat normal this year. Last year the church had

Phase 2 businesses looking forward to becoming eligible for vaccines

March 29, 2021 8:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan activated Monday. Employees of banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services, are just a few industries now eligible to receive a vaccine. Local businesses like Central Bank are one of the many assisting employees in getting access to the vaccine. Mary Wilkerson,

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

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.

Health order extensions require public gatherings over 250 to submit an operational plan

March 24, 2021 7:05 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department released a health order extension that would allow for large public gatherings of 250 people with an approved operation plan. Events held within the county that plan for more than 250 people would need to have an operational plan submitted to the health

Missourians await IRS tax refunds and stimulus checks

March 16, 2021 6:16 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is

Local vaccinators preparing for phase 1B tier 3 to open Monday

March 13, 2021 5:42 PM Victoria Bragg

Phase 1B Tier 3 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan will begin on Monday. Educators, government officials, and communication services employees will become eligible to receive a vaccine.

Online comment now open for Howard and Boone County bridge replacements project

March 10, 2021 4:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE/HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts on the possible replacements of the Route 240 spur bridge over Moniteau Creek, near Rocheport, and the Route 40 bridge over Salt Creek and the Katy Trail. Officials report the the 58-year-old Moniteau Creek bridge and