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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 2:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia

January 17, 2021 7:25 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake

The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 16, 2021 7:38 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings

Woman arrested after barricading herself inside of home on Carol Drive

January 16, 2021 6:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to Carol Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday.

Columbia police: Missing teen found

January 15, 2021 7:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are reporting the missing 14-year-old has been found. The teen was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the area of Bray Court when he went for a walk.

Boone County Sheriff’s Department’s Explorer Program discontinued after December 2020

January 14, 2021 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say one reason for the decision was because active membership had dwindled over the years.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the health order extension?

January 15, 2021 1:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services extended coronavirus health orders for the city and county Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post

January 14, 2021 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MoDOT issues warning ahead of snow, high winds

January 14, 2021 3:30 PM Meghan Drakas

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of high winds over much of the state Friday, including possible whiteout conditions in northwest Missouri.

Substitute teacher issue remains as Columbia Public Schools returns to in-person classes

January 14, 2021 12:57 PM Chanel Porter

Middle and high school students have not been in the classroom since last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic started.

Missouri enters next phase of vaccination plan; Boone County begins to vaccinate Phase 1B Tier 1

January 14, 2021 1:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.

Poll: Columbia, Jefferson City-area residents are less likely to get vaccinated

January 14, 2021 12:28 PM Victoria Bragg

According to the poll, 36% of residents are very likely to get vaccinated, 14% are somewhat likely and 46% said they are not likely to take the vaccine.

Street racing leads to charges after wreck Tuesday night in Columbia

January 13, 2021 11:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was arrested after a wreck Tuesday night sends one person to the hospital with minor injuries. A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy reports watching two vehicles racing at a high rate of speed on Providence going north just before 10 p.m. According to the deputy, one of the vehicles left the

Planning underway for public rollout of coronavirus vaccinations in Boone County

January 13, 2021 1:56 PM Molly Stawinoga

The coronavirus pandemic is not the first time Mid-Missouri health officials have had to prepare for mass vaccinations.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Two mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

January 13, 2021 9:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU hopes to use CARES Act funding for students’ coronavirus arrival testing

January 13, 2021 3:00 PM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.

Columbia police respond to shots fired on Bethel Church Road.

Police seeking at least two people after south Columbia shooting

January 13, 2021 6:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police are looking for two or more possible shooters after they found evidence of gunfire in south Columbia on Wednesday.

Columbia police on scene after car wrecks into building

January 12, 2021 10:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are on scene of a wreck on the 700 block of 703 S 5th St according to the dispatch page. An ambulance was on scene but left after ABC 17 News crew arrived on the scene. The ABC 17 News crew reports seeing Providence northbound lane is currently blocked as

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County Sheriff’s office report 28 detainees test positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 3

January 12, 2021 9:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Police Department responds to threats made against board of education

January 12, 2021 7:14 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department and security at Columbia Public Schools are continuing to track threats to board of education members and their families.