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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of record new and active coronavirus cases

January 6, 2022 1:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

MUPD arrests man after fight in Downtown Columbia on Wednesday night

January 6, 2022 11:53 AM Zachary Farwell

Officers arrested Brandon L. Welty, 25, of Columbia, after a fight among three people near the intersection of Ninth and Cherry streets, University of Missouri police said.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you wearing a medical-grade mask as coronavirus cases surge?

January 6, 2022 3:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many medical experts are recommending people wear medical-grade masks such as surgical masks and N95s to protect themselves and others against the omicron coronavirus variant.

$7 million lottery ticket sold at Columbia supermarket

January 5, 2022 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The winner later claimed the prize at Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City on Dec. 23.

American Academy of Pediatrics Missouri chapter president speaks on children choosing to wear masks without a policy

January 5, 2022 7:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

The President of the Missouri chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kristin Sohl spoke to ABC 17 News on children choosing to wear masks without a policy.

Missouri attorney general files lawsuit against St. Louis County passes a mask mandate

January 5, 2022 7:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s Attorney General says he has filed another lawsuit against St. Louis County’s mask mandate.

Missouri legislators speak out on the upcoming 2021 general assembly session

January 5, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

As lawmakers return to the capital, bills ranging from redistricting, education, funding, all the way to vaccine mandates are expected to be debated.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports record-setting day of new and active coronavirus cases for second day in a row

January 5, 2022 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Road crews prepare for overnight snow and bitter cold

January 5, 2022 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation warned drivers Wednesday of the likelihood that extreme temperatures and light snow will affect the Thursday morning commute.

Columbia man, Hallsville woman killed in Paris Road crash

January 5, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Capital Region says patient information accessed in data breach

January 5, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The provider took its network down Dec. 17 after noticing suspicious activity, Capital Region said previously.

State health department temporarily pauses distribution of at-home coronavirus testing kits

January 5, 2022 11:18 AM Zachary Farwell

A spokeswoman said people can start to order the kits again Thursday.

Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2022 air show, citing ‘competing mission priorities’

January 5, 2022 9:14 AM Zachary Farwell

Whiteman Air Force Base canceled Tuesday the 2022 Wings over Whiteman Air and Space Show.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools bring back masks?

January 4, 2022 5:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The county reported more than 300 new cases Tuesday, pushing active cases to nearly 1,300.

Fuel spill closes Highway 54 E at Ellis Blvd in Jefferson City

January 4, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fuel spill caused by a wreck has closed Highway 54 east at Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City. Officials say drivers need to find alternate routes. The crash was reported just before nine. Traffic doesn’t appear impacted by the crash. But one lane has been closed. It’s unclear how long clean-up