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Latest federal report shows only one Missouri county in the ‘red zone’

March 3, 2021 5:48 AM Ben Fein

Only one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.

Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business

March 2, 2021 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.

Emergency plans for severe spring weather constantly changing after major events, new technology

March 2, 2021 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the potential of severe spring weather on the way to Mid-Missouri, emergency management departments are looking over plans to make adjustments as needed. After the EF-3 rated tornado that tore through Jefferson City in May of 2019, Cole County emergency leaders put together an “after-action report,” detailing areas of improvement

Police close Providence at Worley after incident

March 2, 2021 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders are working a crash in Columbia. Officials are at Providence and Worley, near Douglass Park. Providence is currently closed off. Right now an ABC 17 News crew is working to find out if anyone was hurt and how this crash happened. ABC 17 News will update when new information is

Boone Hospital to host clinic at Columbia Mall with Johnson & Johnson vaccines

March 2, 2021 12:33 PM Meghan Drakas

Boone County is set to host more coronavirus vaccine clinics as the number of doses the state distributes rises. The state is providing vaccination up to Tier 2 of Phase 1B of its vaccination plan, which includes people over 65 and those with certain health conditions.

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.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest positivity rate since August

March 2, 2021 8:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia-based construction company makes shortlist for Missouri River bridge replacement project

March 2, 2021 3:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

MoDOT has started reviewing construction company proposals for the $240 million project to replace the Missouri River bridge in Rocheport.

Rollover crash slows traffic on Interstate 70 near Midway

March 2, 2021 11:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A rollover crash led authorities to close the eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 in the Midway area Tuesday morning.

First-dose clinic at the Village of Bedford Walk

Visitor restrictions in hospitals and senior living communities ease up as coronavirus case numbers decrease

March 2, 2021 11:54 AM Chanel Porter

Hospitals and senior living centers are welcoming more visitors as the number of active coronavirus cases in Boone County sinking below 100 and vaccine distribution rolls on.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should officials continue to ease coronavirus restrictions?

March 2, 2021 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County health department said Monday it is easing some of the business restrictions in coronavirus health orders.

New health order says restaurants and bars may resume normal operating hours

March 1, 2021 3:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Bars and restaurants in Boone County will no longer have to close early starting Thursday.

State representative defends encouraging CPS to tell Columbia teachers’ union to ‘go to hell’

March 1, 2021 8:38 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state representative from Boone County said he feels the Columbia Public School District should push back against influence he feels a local teachers’ union has on its decision-making. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) made the comment in an email on Jan. 31. Basye was responding to an email from Lynn Barnett,

Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help with homebound, homeless and other hard-to-reach groups

March 1, 2021 12:37 PM Meghan Drakas

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose and can be stored at normal refrigeration temperatures compared to extremely cold refrigeration temperatures required for both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.

MONDAY UPDATES: MU Health Care announces 6,200 doses coming this weekend

March 1, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Boone County Health Department to provide update on new health order

March 1, 2021 3:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Boone County Health Department will announce a new health order Monday afternoon.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses coming to Mid-Missouri just days after approval

March 1, 2021 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.

Police searching for suspect after they shot through a door

February 28, 2021 2:40 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Jacobs Place around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease

February 28, 2021 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.

Police arrest man following an assault on Hirth Avenue

February 27, 2021 10:51 PM Sydney Olsen

There was a large police presence on Hirth Avenue Saturday around 10:30 p.m.

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, new city app

February 28, 2021 5:33 AM Ben Fein

City council is set to meet Monday to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, a new app for the city and CARES Act funding, among other items.