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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should assault weapons be banned?

March 24, 2021 2:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden is pushing Congress to ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines after 10 people were shot to death at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket.

Local health leaders working to vaccinate homeless and vulnerable populations as more become eligible

March 23, 2021 6:10 PM Connor Hirsch

The spokeswoman for the health department Sara Humm said health leaders have been working with those non-profits who work directly with the vulnerable populations

Columbia police arrest two after convenience store robbery early Tuesday

March 23, 2021 10:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police say a robber got away from a west Columbia convenience store with an undisclosed amount of money early Tuesday.

Columbia Public Schools reaches settlement with family over the use of seclusion rooms

March 23, 2021 8:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement has been reached between Columbia Public Schools and the family of a student over the use of seclusion rooms. The district agreed to pay a family $20,000 over claims administrators at Beulah Ralph Elementary School put a child in a room for several hours as punishment. CPS denied it did

Columbia police looking for possible witnesses to March 14 fatal shooting

March 23, 2021 6:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are attempting to locate possible witnesses to a recent murder at Waffle House, located on 904 Vandiver Dr. Officials are looking for the owner of the vehicle. On March 14, two people left the Waffle House at 904 Vandiver Dr around 11 p.m. The owners were seen inside the Waffle

Drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Mizzou North

Decreased coronavirus test demand leads to canceled testing events

March 23, 2021 11:22 AM Chanel Porter

A state-run testing event in Callaway County was canceled Tuesday. In recent weeks other drive-thru locations at MU Health Care, Boone Hospital Center, Capital Regional Medical Center, SSM Health St. Mary’s and Fulton Medical Center have all been discontinued.

Missouri expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to dentists, vets, therapists

March 23, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to include dentists, midwives, optometrists, podiatrists, respiratory therapists and veterinarians.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County passes 50,000 residents receiving first dose of coronavirus vaccine

March 23, 2021 7:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Randolph County deputy shoots, kills man during armed break-in call

March 23, 2021 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A 44-year-old Randolph County man wielding a knife is dead after he was shot by a deputy Tuesday morning.

First floor collapses in Tuesday morning Jefferson City fire

March 23, 2021 5:50 AM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews shut down parts of East Ashley Street and East Hess Way in Jefferson City for an early Tuesday morning fire. According to Jefferson City Fire Department division chief, Jason Turner, there were no injuries reported. However, the first floor of the building collapsed into the basement. Crews were called

US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial

March 23, 2021 8:05 AM Associated Press

American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.

10 people killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store

March 23, 2021 1:14 AM CNN

Ten people, including a Boulder police officer, were killed in mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said Monday. A suspect is in custody, Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said. The chief said Officer Eric Talley, who was 51 and had been with the department since 2010, was killed. He was one of

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten the coronavirus vaccine (or do you plan to)?

March 23, 2021 1:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine

Event industry slowly picking up steam as Columbia set to lift more capacity restrictions

March 22, 2021 7:22 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.

Jefferson City man arrested after alleged Saturday robbery

March 22, 2021 8:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Saturday after an alleged robbery where he took money and a gun from the victim. According to court documents, Tez Kaywood drove the victim home from Eldon. The victim attempted to pay Kaywood but Kaywood pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of his

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces Senate bid for Blunt’s seat

March 22, 2021 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of

Preliminary hearing held in Camden County murder for hire case

March 22, 2021 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake of the Ozarks woman accused of trying to hire someone to commit murder was in court Monday. Leigh Bauman appeared in Camden County court on a charge of conspiracy to commit a felony. Another court hearing is scheduled for her at 9 a.m. on April 7. Investigators say she tried

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Boone County removes occupancy limits in newest coronavirus health order

March 22, 2021 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.