Experts say the omicron variant causes a milder case of COVID-19, but many hospitals in Mid-Missouri are at max capacity as the surge continues to infect thousands. Experts say people should take precautions because omicron is presenting unique and long-lasting symptoms. While the symptoms can last anywhere from weeks to months, some can be severe.
Continue Reading Experts say the omicron variant causes a milder case of COVID-19, but many hospitals in Mid-Missouri are at max capacity as the surge continues to infect thousands.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on across the country and here in Missouri, the amount of at-home tests available to Missourians is scarce and people are facing long lines at testing centers. This comes as Governor Mike Parson put an end to the state of emergency on December 31st, 2021.
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The value of a car went up in the past year causing a personal property tax increase for car owners in Missouri.
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Legislation that will establish new boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts is one step closer to consideration on the House floor.
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in schools across the nation, some locals are taking extra steps in order to keep students learning inside of the classroom.
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The legal team for Joseph Elledge has filed new motions in both of his criminal cases.
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The Boone County Treasurer has turned in his resignation after six and half years as treasurer.
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The Callaway County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a driver after a chase involving a stolen car on Monday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Columbia will decide the outcome of two city council races and the mayoral race in April. On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the city clerk’s office shared the final list of candidates for the April 5 election. The candidates had until 5 p.m. on Tuesday to file their paperwork with Columbia.
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Columbia Parks and Recreation confirmed with ABC 17 News that American Airlines is set to reduce the number of flights out of Columbia Regional Airport beginning in February.
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A hearing room was packed in the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday as scores of people showed up to support or oppose legislation known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.”
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The state of Missouri is putting a pause on a program that provides rapid COVID-19 tests to schools across the state. Mallory McGowin Spokeswomen for The State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says, “We now have depleted the limited quantity, the limited inventory that was set aside for schools.” Hundreds of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large law enforcement presence is in south Columbia. Police are looking in a field near Grindstone Parkway and Rock Quarry Road where an ABC 17 news crew says a perimeter has been set up. An ABC 17 News crew can see a police dog and a drone was helping search the area. Both
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Hospitals across Mid-Missouri continue to report staffing shortages as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the state. Many hospitals have been experiencing a shortage since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago, but workers say this may be the biggest shortage they’ve seen. Dr. Lenora Adams, vice president of medical
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A Cooper County prosecutor has charged three people after a truck fire was ruled arson.
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Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.
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Board members met virtually at 8 a.m. to talk and vote on the recommendations from President Mun Choi. The board voted the first recommendation down with 3 to 6. Board members voted 2 to 7 against the second recommendation.
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ULMAN, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ulman resident was arrested after an over nine-hour standoff in Miller County after law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance. Thomas Patterson, 53, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. Miller County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the disturbance just after 7:45 a.m. at
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Before the Missouri House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education recessed at 10 a.m., committee staff shared that the House record for most public testimony submitted in person or in writing was broken.
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