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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County now tied for the lead in mid-Missouri with 128 coronavirus-related deaths

August 11, 2021 8:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Parson gives update on vaccine incentive program, coronavirus in hospitals

August 11, 2021 1:50 PM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson will name a new natural resources director, give an update on the state’s vaccine incentive program and talk about state resources going to hospitals to fight COVID-19 in a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

Crisis center in Columbia could be just months from opening

August 11, 2021 1:09 PM Leila Mitchell

A mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.

Mizzou introduces new athletic director

August 11, 2021 8:48 AM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou introduced its new athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday morning.

Mexico Public Schools not requiring masks in buildings, some social distancing measures expected

August 11, 2021 5:27 AM Ben Fein

Mexico Public Schools has released a comprehensive plan ahead of students returning to the classroom for the first day of school Aug 25.

All of Mid-Missouri still in high transmission level of COVID-19

August 11, 2021 6:00 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the delta variant continues to spread across Missouri, the most recent state profile report shows all but three counties in the “red zone” or high transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Currently, 112 counties in Missouri, including all of Mid-Missouri, are in the “red zone.” Two counties, Pemiscot and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the unvaccinated pay higher insurance premiums?

August 11, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Speculation is growing that health insurers could decide to charge higher premiums for people who don’t get the coronavirus vaccine.

Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its outdoor warning sirens policy

August 10, 2021 9:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its’ activation policy concerning the outdoor warning sirens after the National Weather Service changed its severe thunderstorms warnings. The National Weather Service will now issue severe thunderstorm warnings when winds are expected to be 80 miles per hour or more and large, damaging hail

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Mid-Missouri school districts have not released mask plans as start of school looms

August 10, 2021 12:56 PM Leila Mitchell

With less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.

Some senior living communities return to more strict COVID-19 restrictions as others ease guidance

August 10, 2021 6:28 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior living communities in mid-Missouri began to loosen restrictions in April and May when the vaccine was accessible and case numbers were low, but now some are becoming more strict. The Terrace Retirement Community updated its restrictions in July limiting visitors to caregivers. The Terrace guidances say, “CDC and local orders recommend

Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing

August 10, 2021 2:52 PM Lucas Geisler

Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.

TUESDAY UPDATES: 375,000 Missourians enter vaccine lottery; drawing Friday

August 10, 2021 7:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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New American citizens naturalized on Missouri’s bicentennial

August 10, 2021 2:37 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday morning, 33 new citizens were naturalized at a special bicentennial ceremony presided over by Judges Beth Phillips and Stephen Limbaugh Jr.

MU settles lawsuit with former track coach over racial discrimination

August 10, 2021 10:52 AM Lucas Geisler

An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.

WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn

August 10, 2021 3:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.

Registration closes Wednesday for first round of Missouri vaccine incentives

August 10, 2021 6:29 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program in Missouri in July, 375,000 Missourians have signed up for a chance to win $10,000. Acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell said there has been an increase in vaccinations since the vaccine program was announced. “Vaccinations

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s mask decision?

August 10, 2021 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.

Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate

August 9, 2021 6:19 PM Zach Boetto

Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 109 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

August 9, 2021 7:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Slater man dies after a wreck Sunday evening in Saline crash

August 9, 2021 8:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Slater man died Sunday night after a wreck on Highway 240 in Saline County. According to the crash report, a 2002 Chevy Blazer rear-ended a 2004 GMC Yukon and a trailer that was parked on the side of the highway with no lights on partially blocking the eastbound lane of