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Boone County deputies searching for vehicle and driver after chase

June 10, 2021 10:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said a man is on the run after leading deputies on a chase Wednesday night.

Emergency crews respond to the intersection of Worley Street and Providence Road in Columbia after a crash.

Car causes little damage after crashing into Columbia home

June 10, 2021 8:06 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Worley Street in Columbia was closed off Thursday after a car crashed into a home around 7:30 a.m. Officials with the Columbia Police Department told ABC 17 News crews at the scene that two cars were involved in a fender bender at the intersection with Providence Road. One car crashed

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Missouri receives more coronavirus vaccines this week than past two combined

June 10, 2021 5:19 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to state data, Missouri received more vaccines this week than the past two weeks combined. This week, the state received 7,540 doses of the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna vaccineS. The prior week of June 1-6, the state received a fraction of the current weeks order, with 1,670 doses. The

The Show-Me State Games’ return expected to benefit Columbia economy

June 10, 2021 6:15 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Show-Me-State Games are coming back to Columbia. This return will impact hospitality businesses that benefit from large events bringing people into the city. Back in 2019, the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau reported more than 20,000 athletes were involved, bringing a total

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should hospitals require employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus?

June 10, 2021 12:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some nurses at a Houston hospital have made headlines for suing their employer and staging a walkout over a requirement that they get the coronavirus vaccine.

City of Fulton reaches loan agreement after natural gas price increase caused by frozen wells in February

June 9, 2021 11:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council approved a $3.4 million dollar loan agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This is to finance a large hike in gas prices after an increase in rates from February 10th through the 20th of this year. The Fulton mayor said in February the city has had

Columbia pool opens after staffing shortages cause delay

June 9, 2021 9:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia pool is back open after a delay due to staffing shortages. The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opened Wednesday and will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. Each day there are two sessions, noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City of Columbia’s Parks and Rec Department says

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone Health to host Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on June 19

June 9, 2021 4:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone Health will be hosting a Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Boone Hospital and it is open to anyone 18 and older. Boone Health also hosts a vaccination site located at the Columbia Mall where you can receive the Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson

Boone County Fire Protection District and the City of Columbia agree to an alternative emergency route

June 9, 2021 7:32 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District and the City of Columbia agreed on an alternative emergency route for first responders during construction for a new roundabout at Sinclair, Old Plank and Route K. Construction on the roundabout first started on Monday. At that time the Fire Protection District did not have an

Chance of motorcycle crashes increases with warmer weather

June 9, 2021 3:48 PM Leila Mitchell

Officials said Wednesday — the day after a deadly motorcycle crash near Columbia — that the possibility of such crashes will only grow with warm weather.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources director dies

June 9, 2021 5:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol S. Comer has died. According to the Associated Press, officials did not release a cause of death but Comer announced in July 2019 that she was undergoing chemotherapy to fight cancer. Comer was named director in Jan. 2017 by former Gov. Greitens. The Department

Jefferson City man charged with several felonies after allegedly confronting police with gun

June 9, 2021 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man with four felonies and three misdemeanors after police said he confronted officers with a gun outside a home Tuesday.

MU Campus Dining workers complain about cut in summer hours, but university says they were offered other jobs

June 9, 2021 4:24 PM Ben Fein

Campus Dining workers at the University of Missouri are set to hold a news conference Wednesday to air grievances about having hours cut during the summer.

Columbia Public Schools projected to spend $4.6 million more than it’s bringing in during the 2021-22 school year

June 9, 2021 3:19 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools held a public hearing Wednesday for its 2021-22 school year budget. Meeting documents project the district will spend nearly $4.6 million more than it will bring in. Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur reviewed the budget for the school year and members of the community commented after the presentation. The

Federal appeals court blocks sweeping Missouri abortion law

June 9, 2021 11:21 AM Associated Press

A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis handed down the ruling Wednesday.

Shots-fired call on Demaret Drive turns up no evidence of damage, injuries

June 9, 2021 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies were called to the 700 block of Demaret, just east of Columbia, at about 6:40 p.m. on reports of a large crowd gathering and shots being fired.

MU Health care to shift focus, as mass vaccination clinics close

June 8, 2021 5:19 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Faurot Field will host its last COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic Thursday, as MU Health Care says they will now shift their focus to smaller outreach clinics in primary care clinics. Brad Myers with MU Health Care said the hope is that in bringing the vaccine closer to residents, they will be able

Columbia man killed in Old Plank Road motorcycle crash

June 9, 2021 9:32 AM Matthew Sanders

A 31-year-old Columbia man was speeding on his motorcycle when he died in a head-on crash Tuesday on Old Plank Road, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Columbia airport travel up 500% in May, though still not back to pre-pandemic levels

June 9, 2021 5:41 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport saw a 500% increase in travelers last month compared to May of last year, but traveler numbers are still not back up to pre-pandemic levels. In May, the Columbia Regional Airport saw 13,672 passengers travel through the airport, which was a 506.3% increase in travelers compared to May

Missouri moves back into moderate transmission level of COVID-19

June 9, 2021 5:16 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report shows Missouri is back in the moderate transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload This comes as Missouri saw a 12% drop in cases, and a 25% drop in COVID-19 deaths last week. However, the state positivity rate increased slightly by 0.5%. As of now, a