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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri announces sites for 2nd week of coronavirus mass vaccinations

February 2, 2021 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man charged after allegedly running over someone while looking for a dog

February 2, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man after he allegedly ran over someone Monday night while looking for his dog. According to court documents, Timothy Withers is accused of running over the victim Monday night in the area of 8th St and Wilkes Blvd. Withers is accused of driving over someone Monday night in

Federal report shows Missouri hospitalizations and deaths trending down

February 2, 2021 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report, formally known as the White House ‘Red Zone’ Report under the Trump administration, shows new deaths, hospitalizations and positivity rates across Missouri continue to go down. Missouri State Profile Report 1-31-2021Download Those numbers are for the week of Jan. 24 compared to the week of Jan. 17.

Columbia City Council approved another round of CARES Act funding to local non-profits

February 1, 2021 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

The total amount that is being recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission is $797,588. The commission divided that amount among 14 different entities, including rental assistance, food pantries, utility help and other social services.

Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70

February 1, 2021 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia-branded trash and recycling bags are now mandatory; what you need to know

February 1, 2021 1:13 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia’s “Pay as You Throw” trash and recycling program started Monday and requires all residential waste to be placed in city-logo bags

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall

February 1, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MU Health to open 4,000 slots for coronavirus vaccine shots

February 1, 2021 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

The state will alternate weekly which hospital groups the doses are going to.

Columbia fire crews respond to a house fire on Rosemary Lane.

Early morning residential fires cause thousands in damage

February 1, 2021 9:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters say two early Monday morning residential structure fires caused thousands in damage..

Fire in central Columbia leaves home with extensive damage

February 1, 2021 4:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department put out a house fire on Rosemary Lane early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Rosemary Lane shortly before 2:20 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived at the scene, smoke was coming from the front and right sides of the home. Fire officials told ABC 17

Smoke comes from an apartment building on Quail Drive.

Juvenile treated for burns after northeast Columbia fire

February 1, 2021 3:33 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia fire crews responded to the 2600 block of Quail Drive around 2:20 a.m. Monday.

With the return of students, health officials push COVID-19 precautions for local businesses, residents

January 31, 2021 8:15 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the spring semester in full swing, local Columbia businesses including The Heidelberg have seen an increase in sales. Richard Walls, owner of The Heidelberg restaurant in downtown Columbia said business has been “really good” since students have come back to town. “We’ve definitely seen an increase in traffic, it’s been great

One arrested, one on the run after Columbia chase

January 31, 2021 3:54 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Police said one man has been arrested and another is on the run after a chase Sunday morning.

One dead after Callaway County crash

January 30, 2021 8:41 AM Ben Fein

One woman was pronounced dead on scene by Callaway County paramedics after she was hit by a car on I-70.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Macon County R-1 school district to return 6-12 grade students to in class learning

January 29, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Groundbreaking held for Gateway Plaza project

January 29, 2021 10:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A project to improve the area around Downtown Columbia is underway. The city held a groundbreaking ceremony today at the corner of Providence and Broadway for the Gateway Plaza project. Plans of the project began back in 2016. City leaders say the entrance will feature a stainless steel sculpture that spells out

MoDOT/MSHP reports delay on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 due to wreck

January 29, 2021 9:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT are reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 that is causing delays for the next hour. According to MHSP, the westbound land of I-70 is closed. Officials say to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

Columbia police investigating reports of shots fired calls

January 29, 2021 7:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police found evidence of a shooting Friday night after multiple calls of shots fired in the Ridgeway and Worley area. According to officials on scene, police found shell casing at the scene. No one was hurt and no damage was reported. Stay with ABC 17 News for more information as it

Callao man charged after Boone County chase ends in fiery wreck in Callaway County

January 29, 2021 6:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callao man is being charged after a Thursday chase from Interstate 70 and US 63 connector ends in a fiery wreck just inside the county limits of Callaway County. According to court documents, Mark Smith was allegedly driving a vehicle with a stolen dealer’s plate when a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy

Teenager hurt in central Columbia shooting

January 29, 2021 3:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

A 16-year-old boy was the victim of an early morning shooting Friday in central Columbia.