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

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

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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.

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

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.

Missouri adds available COVID-19 testing options after a sharp increase in demand

January 1, 2022 2:06 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the increase in COVID-19 activity and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and boosters, getting tested is a key step the public can take to protect others, particularly as Missourians are

Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate New Year’s safely

December 31, 2021 4:56 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebrations and to end 2021 on a safe note. MSHP says no one wants to start 2022 with a traffic crash or a DUI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began their New Year’s Holiday crash

How drivers should prepare for icy roads New Year’s weekend

December 31, 2021 11:35 AM Hannah Falcon

As you’re gassing up the car for your holiday plans, you may want to include an ice scraper and other items to help you survive the incoming winter weather.

Columbia warming centers preparing for weekend winter weather

December 29, 2021 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is reminding the public of several locations in Columbia available to those who need shelter from the extreme cold.

Missouri Department of Transportation prepares for icy road conditions New Year’s weekend

December 30, 2021 1:07 PM Hannah Falcon

As people prepare to ring in the New Year, emergency services in Missouri are preparing for the first big winter weather event of the season.

THURSDAY UPDATE: Active coronavirus cases jump in Boone County; Parson ends state of emergency

December 30, 2021 2:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Proposed House district map would move counties into Fourth District

December 30, 2021 4:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Chariton County, which is currently in the Sixth Congressional District represented by Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, would move into the Fourth District, which includes Columbia and other Mid-Missouri counties.

Attorney general drops lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools mask mandate

December 30, 2021 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

The case was dismissed at the agreement of both parties Thursday, according to online court records.

Coronavirus hospitalizations increase in Missouri

December 29, 2021 11:32 AM Hannah Falcon

More Missourians are catching and being hospitalized with COVID-19 as a new variant spreads across the country.

Law enforcement gives travel advice ahead of possible winter mix surrounding the New Year’s holiday

December 29, 2021 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA is predicting that in Missouri there will be about 2.2 million travelers total between Christmas and New Year’s travel with about 2 million of them driving. Not only are more drivers going to be on the roads, but roadways may not be clear during this time. ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist John

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 200 new coronavirus cases; over 500 new cases since Monday

December 29, 2021 2:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson: 'We are going to push back against the federal mandates.'

Parson names new directors, fields coronavirus questions

December 29, 2021 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Questions during the news conference turned to the coronavirus pandemic and measures to control the spread of the more transmissible omicron variant.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 111 new coronavirus cases; active cases drop below 700

December 28, 2021 2:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Patrol completes investigation of Post-Dispatch

December 28, 2021 6:28 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed an investigation of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that began after a journalist exposed a state database flaw. Patrol Capt. John Hotz told the Post-Dispatch Monday that results of the investigation were turned over to Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson. It remains unclear