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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases

February 21, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.

One man arrested for Columbia arson

February 21, 2021 12:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Columbia Police shut down part of Leslie Lane for shots heard investigation

February 20, 2021 3:19 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County Joint Communication sent out an alert about the closure of Leslie Lane between Providence and North Garth Avenue.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest hosts ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival

February 19, 2021 7:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ragtag Film Society has released some pandemic-friendly events at the time its usual True/False Film Fest would take place. The organization announced its “Rites of Spring” Festival set to take place on March 6th. According to a news release, events will be both online and socially-distanced at the Boone County Courthouse

Friday night wreck brings down traffic light on Garth and Broadway

February 20, 2021 12:06 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: East Broadway is back open as of 2 a.m. after crews cleared the road. ORIGINAL: A Friday night wreck at South Garth Ave. and East Broadway has brought down a traffic light just before midnight. A Columbia police officer said the driver fled from the scene but no injuries were reported.

Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia

February 20, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.

One arrested, four sought in northeast Columbia car chase

February 19, 2021 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s department reveals new details about a Friday night chase that ends in one arrest and law enforcement looking for four other occupants of a stolen vehicle. Just before 6:30 p.m., a Boone County deputy was alerted by an automated license plate reader of a stolen vehicle near the intersection

FRIDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson: Regional mass vaccination events will be held next week

February 19, 2021 9:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious

February 19, 2021 7:43 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than

Man accused of killing a Columbia teen is sentenced to 10 years in prison

February 19, 2021 3:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man accused of killing a 13-year-old in 2019 has been sentenced to prison time.

New coronavirus vaccine may help with supply shortage

February 19, 2021 12:25 PM Chanel Porter

Two coronavirus vaccines have been approved in the US, but, pending federal approval, a third vaccine developed by Johnson and Johnson could be available in early March.

MU Health Care to give out second Pfizer doses Friday; first-dose appointments delayed

February 19, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care postponed first dose vaccinations scheduled for Friday and Sunday.

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on teacher prioritizations and others about COVID-19

February 18, 2021 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Dr. Randall Williams of the Missouri Health Department, Commissioner Margie Vandeven from the State Board of Education and Head of Pharmacy Denny Hamilton with Capitol Region Medical Center. The group answered your questions regarding teacher prioritization, how the

Teachers’ group to host virtual Columbia Board of Education forum

February 18, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

Columbia Board of Education candidates will field questions from teachers at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by the Columbia National Education Association.

Woman injured in Columbia shooting dies

February 18, 2021 4:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Thursday that a woman injured in a shooting this week has died.

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.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 75th COVID-19 related death

February 18, 2021 7:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage

February 18, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.

Missouri teachers continue waiting for coronavirus vaccine while 28 other states move forward

February 18, 2021 12:15 PM Chanel Porter

School teachers and staff are allowed to receive coronavirus vaccine shots in at least 28 states plus and Washington DC as of Thursday. However, Missouri is not one of them.