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Road crews prepare for overnight snow and bitter cold

January 5, 2022 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation warned drivers Wednesday of the likelihood that extreme temperatures and light snow will affect the Thursday morning commute.

Columbia man, Hallsville woman killed in Paris Road crash

January 5, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Capital Region says patient information accessed in data breach

January 5, 2022 12:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The provider took its network down Dec. 17 after noticing suspicious activity, Capital Region said previously.

State health department temporarily pauses distribution of at-home coronavirus testing kits

January 5, 2022 11:18 AM Zachary Farwell

A spokeswoman said people can start to order the kits again Thursday.

Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2022 air show, citing ‘competing mission priorities’

January 5, 2022 9:14 AM Zachary Farwell

Whiteman Air Force Base canceled Tuesday the 2022 Wings over Whiteman Air and Space Show.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools bring back masks?

January 4, 2022 5:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The county reported more than 300 new cases Tuesday, pushing active cases to nearly 1,300.

Fuel spill closes Highway 54 E at Ellis Blvd in Jefferson City

January 4, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fuel spill caused by a wreck has closed Highway 54 east at Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City. Officials say drivers need to find alternate routes. The crash was reported just before nine. Traffic doesn’t appear impacted by the crash. But one lane has been closed. It’s unclear how long clean-up

TUESDAY UPDATES: New Southern Boone COVID-19 rubric goes into effect

January 4, 2022 2:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Audrain County Health Department and the State of Missouri warn about an imposter health inspector

January 4, 2022 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Audrain County Health Department is warning the public about an impostor health inspector going around the state.

Troopers investigating wrong-way driver that caused fatal wreck on Highway 63

January 3, 2022 7:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol put out a crash release regarding the wrong-way driver crash on Highway 63, that killed four people.

MoDOT: Over 1,000 people killed in 2021 Missouri traffic crashes

January 4, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Preliminary data shows highest fatality count in 15 years

City of Columbia, Salvation Army to open temporary warming centers due to winter weather

January 4, 2022 6:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia and the Salvation Army are opening warming centers due to extreme low temperatures forecasted for Thursday.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council adds use tax to April ballot

January 3, 2022 3:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to put a 2% tax on sales outside the state on the April ballot.

Over 30 COVID-related bills pre-filed ahead of 2022 Missouri legislative session

January 4, 2022 4:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The 2022 Missouri legislative session begins Wednesday at noon. Ahead of this year’s session, 32 bills mentioning COVID-19 have been pre-filed; 14 in the House and 18 in the Senate.

Boil water advisory issued for all Centralia water customers

January 4, 2022 1:51 PM Zachary Farwell

The advisory will remain in effect until noon Thursday, the city said in a news release.

Boone County deputies seek suspect in assault, chase

January 4, 2022 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Deputies are seeking the public’s help to find Gianni D. Hodo, 30, of Columbia after a woman was assaulted east of Columbia.

Stephens College to temporarily hold online classes, citing coronavirus surge

January 4, 2022 11:58 AM Zachary Farwell

Stephens in a news release attributed the decision to move courses online to a nationwide increase of COVID-19, specifically of the omicron variant.

Columbia man killed in Rock Quarry crash

January 4, 2022 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Caleb Wheeler died when his Volkswagen Jetta went off the road in the 2400 block of Rock Quarry Road, hit a tree and overturned, landing back on the road, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Prosecutors charge Kingdom City man after vehicle chase early on Monday morning

January 4, 2022 8:59 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Kingdom City man after a vehicle chase early on Monday morning. Prosecutors charged Jared B. Evans, 33, with felony resisting arrest, two felony counts of second-degree assault on a special victim, and other crimes. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies started

CPS returns from winter break as petition to request vote on mask mandate gains attention

January 4, 2022 5:49 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will return to the classroom Tuesday from winter break after the school district announced masks will no longer be required. The Columbia Board of Education voted on Dec. 13 to no longer require students and staff to wear face masks. In an email sent late last month to families,