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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 162 new COVID-19 cases; active cases near 1,000

December 24, 2020 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia officials urge precautions in frigid temperatures

December 24, 2020 5:22 AM Ben Fein

With some of the coldest weather of the year expected over the coming days, the city put out precautions for residents planning on being out in the cold.

Moberly woman accused of drive-thru killing returns to prison

December 24, 2020 9:05 AM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly woman accused of a recent killing at Columbia drive-thru has returned to prison. Boone County Assistant Prosecutor Morley Swingle said Angelica Benitez was taken back to the Missouri Department of Corrections on a parole warrant on Tuesday. She had been in Boone County Jail custody after being arrested last week.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports COVID-19 related death and 32 new cases

December 23, 2020 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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No plans to require coronavirus vaccine in area schools

December 23, 2020 11:41 AM Molly Stawinoga

Educators are included in Phase 1B of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, which is the next in line. As of right now, there are no plans to require teachers or staff to get vaccinated.

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Shelters brace for the cold temperature amid the COVID pandemic

December 23, 2020 5:41 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shelters across the area are bracing for the coldest nights of the season, while also balancing COVID-19 safety protocols. The ABC17 Stormtrack weather team is tracking bitterly cold temperatures coming Wednesday night through Friday. Operating a shelter during a pandemic comes with its own challenges. Human Services Manager of the Columbia/Boone County

Columbia police to host policy review meeting next Tuesday

December 23, 2020 7:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police will host its next policy review session on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Policies under review are: Policy 614 criminal intelligence information and operationsPolicy 804 property and evidencePolicy 612 brady material disclosurePolicy 206 all-hazard plan/critical incident response manualPolicy 332 missing personsPolicy 500 traffic enforcement

Columbia police arrest barricaded man after a four-hour standoff

December 23, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers responded to a trailer park on the south side of the city on a report of a barricaded subject.

Police warn about package theft due to increase in online shopping

December 23, 2020 4:22 PM Zola Crowder

Police are asking people to be aware of package theft with an increase in online shopping this year.

Columbia woman arrested after allegedly assaulting a person with brick, kicking an officer

December 23, 2020 4:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is arrested Tuesday for assault after allegedly hitting someone in the face with a brick and kicking an officer in the groin. According to court documents, Zariah Gilmore, 18, threatened the victim by claiming she would hit the victim with a brick. The victim told police that she ran

Concerns for home health care patients receiving the coronavirus vaccine

December 23, 2020 4:05 PM Victoria Bragg

As the vaccine distribution plans roll out, health care providers are concerned for their elderly patients who are receiving home health care.

Boone County businesses paid fines for COVID-19 violations

December 23, 2020 5:58 AM Ben Fein

ABC 17 News obtained court documents detailing businesses in Boone County that violated COVID-19 guidelines.

Hospitals say first round of vaccinations was successful

December 22, 2020 6:12 PM Sydney Olsen

Local hospitals in mid-Missouri have been providing COVID-19 vaccinations to staff as they received the first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine.

University of Missouri hoping to gather data by arrival testing for certain students

December 22, 2020 5:27 PM Connor Hirsch

University of Missouri officials said Tuesday afternoon students living on-campus next semester will have to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to campus.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional officials express grief and hope during pandemic

December 22, 2020 10:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Local company donates food, money, and gifts to local students

December 22, 2020 7:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A company is working with Columbia Public Schools to help those in need ahead of the holidays. EquipmentShare and Battle High School teamed up to give food to people today. “Our goal was to provide a little holiday cheer for our neighbors and community, while offering them a safe avenue to give

South Columbia road opens back up after crash

December 22, 2020 6:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local first responders are working a crash in south Columbia. Firefighters were called to Forum Boulevard and West Old Plank Road just after six Tuesday night. An ABC 17 News crew on scene can see the that the vehicle crashed into the woods in the area. Officials are reporting the road has

Autopsy ordered after inmate dies Sunday in Columbia

December 22, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An autopsy is planned after an inmate from the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center died. The State Department of Corrections tells ABC 17 news 58-year-old Randall Tangen was pronounced dead on Sunday at a hospital in Columbia. Tangen was serving his fourth year of a 10-year sentence at the prison in Fulton