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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the highest number of coronavirus cases since April 30

June 18, 2021 4:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Boone Electric dealing with power spikes amid extreme heat, but says no need to worry

June 18, 2021 2:47 PM Ben Fein

Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia said while they’ve seen some pretty high spikes in usage, it isn’t completely out of the normal for the summer months.

Deck fire damages Mexico duplex

June 18, 2021 11:54 AM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were called to a duplex on Huntington Court at about 2:30 a.m. and found flames going through the roof of the building when they arrived, according to a Mexico Department of Public Safety news release.

Fire officials warn of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry time

June 18, 2021 5:47 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning people of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry periods. According to Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Gale Blomenkamp, it’s safer to avoid controlled burns during these dry times. “This time of year right now we’re in, what we would call a

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had discolored water?

June 17, 2021 5:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

More than 200 Columbia Water and Light customers had complained about discolored water by Thursday afternoon.

Columbia Water and Light: Discolored water investigation continues

June 17, 2021 12:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The utility says it has received several reports of discolored water from its customers. The discoloration is often caused by sediment in water mains that is stirred up when water pressure or flow changes, Water and Light said in a news release.

Columbia police investigating shots fired in east Columbia

June 17, 2021 11:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a report of shots fired in east Columbia near Godas & Valley Creek Ln. According police on scene, one person is in custody after police found evidence of shots fired. Officials say there is no property damage and no injuries reported.

Naked man arrested for burglary, assault and other charges Thursday morning in Moberly

June 17, 2021 11:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a naked man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized homes and assaulted a homeowner. According to police, 35-year-old J’Angelo Robinson was seen running from the 100 block of Thompson St. after reports of several burglaries in the area. Officers report Robinson failed commands to comply and resisted arrest before

Boone County leaders approve wind farm regulation final proposal

June 17, 2021 9:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County leaders approved the final proposal for wind farm regulations. Some of the proposed regulations include: Noise from wind turbines cannot exceed 50 decibels during the day or 40 decibels at night.Turbines will have to be built more than 1,700 feet off the nearest public roadThey will also have a height

One person injured after a wreck on Route B Thursday evening

June 17, 2021 9:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County Fire Protection District officials, two vehicles crashed head-on Route B near East Low Crossings road. At least one person was hurt in the crash. However, the extent of the injuries is unknown. The road was closed for about thirty minutes for the investigation. ABC 17 News crew saw

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health moving COVID-19 vaccinations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics

June 17, 2021 7:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone Health is moving their coronavirus vaccination locations to Boone Medical Group primary care clinics. Officials report that appointments are required. To locate the nearest clinic and schedule an appointment, please visit www.boone.health/primarycare. Boone Health thanks the Columbia Mall and Veteran’s United Home Loans for their help with the mass vaccination clinics. Boone County reports

Triple digit temperatures hitting mid-Missouri this weekend.

City of Columbia makes cooling centers available to the public

June 17, 2021 6:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the high summer heat, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is reminding residents about the resources available to assist community members seeking relief from the weather and the health risks involved with extreme heat. Cooling centers are available to the general public during the building’s normal business hours.

State, county offices will be closed Friday to commemorate Juneteenth national holiday

June 17, 2021 5:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri state Office of Administration will close all state offices tomorrow to celebrate Juneteenth. Boone County government offices will also be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announced in a press release that university operations and classes will be closed Friday in observance of

Heat precautions being advised during outdoor events as temperatures near record highs

June 17, 2021 5:15 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are near record high making outdoor event coordinators advise people attending to make sure they are taking heat safety precautions. In Downtown Jefferson City, an outdoor concert series and street party is taking place Thursday night. The event takes place in the 200 block of High Street from 7:00 p.m. to

Missouri responds defiantly to Justice Dept. over gun law

June 17, 2021 5:03 PM Associated Press

Missouri’s Republican governor and attorney general have told the U.S. Department of Justice that they stand by the state’s new law that would ban police from enforcing federal gun rules.

COVID-19 test numbers dropping in Missouri

June 17, 2021 4:12 PM Lucas Geisler

The number of COVID-19 tests done in recent weeks in Missouri has steadily dropped, according to a review of the numbers by ABC 17 News.

The Missouri River bridge often gets slick in winter weather.

Work to rehabilitate the Missouri River Bridge begins next week in Boonville

June 17, 2021 3:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Constructions crews will begin preventative maintenance the Missouri River Bridge on U.S. Route 40 in Boonville beginning Monday. Officials report work will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Highway 40 but traffic will have a reduced speed limit and temporary striping to guide traffic through the work area. Construction should

Mexico Public Safety Department investigating a Wednesday drive-by shooting

June 17, 2021 3:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department is investgiating a drive-by shooting of a vacant house on Wednesday evening. Officers responded at 9:25 p.m. to a report of gunshots on the 600 block of N. Craig. Officers report finding evidence of a white, four-door car had driven through the area and one of the