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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks full return, student vaccinations

April 6, 2021 2:22 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m. Tuesday to talk about the return.

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

What to expect at Boone County polling places for Tuesday’s municipal election

April 6, 2021 4:35 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County polling places on Tuesday’s municipal election day will continue coronavirus safety protocols for the second year in a row. According to the Boone County Clerk, you’ll need a mask and an ID to vote at your polling place. On this year’s ballot, voters will be debating over school board positions,

Sentencing hearing scheduled for fatal 2019 Columbia shooting

April 5, 2021 9:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A sentencing hearing is scheduled next month in a deadly 2019 Columbia shooting. Aaron Harris pled guilty late last month to first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of E’quan Spain. He’s expected to get sentenced at 9 a.m. on May 20th. Investigators say Harris was driving a car when Michael Anderson accidentally

Columbia considering allowing downtown restaurants to seat guests in parking spots

April 5, 2021 6:41 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia City council will hear an ordinance that would potentially allow businesses to expand seating capacity outside to parking spots.

One arrested after crash into State Historical Society building; BAC was .273

April 5, 2021 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Gire Ngizahayo, 23, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, speeding, careless and imprudent driving, resisting arrest and leaving the scene of a crash, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly a third in the county have first vaccination dose

April 5, 2021 2:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

District still needs substitute teachers as CPS returns to five-day weeks

April 5, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

Most Columbia Public Schools students returned to a five-day-a-week, in-person learning schedule Monday, but the district still doesn’t have enough substitute teachers to fill their classrooms.

Jefferson City woman suspected of early morning arson at Claudell Lane apartment

April 5, 2021 11:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a Jefferson City woman suspected of an early morning arson on Claudell Lane.

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

CPS returns to full-time, in-person classes

April 5, 2021 5:47 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students and teachers in Columbia Public Schools will return to 5-day, in-person classes Monday. Students are still required to wear masks on buses and on campus. However, classroom teachers are expected to provide time for students to take “mask breaks” throughout the school day. Families are encouraged to provide their own transportation

Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday

April 4, 2021 7:18 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 7 day positivity rates continues to slowly grow

April 4, 2021 2:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 279 news cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total to 490,927 since the start of the pandemic. No new deaths were reported on sunday, keeping the number at 8,504 deaths throughout the Show Me State. The part of the state’s COVID-19 dashboard monitoring deaths has

Columbia Public Schools set to return to full time in-person learning

April 4, 2021 5:28 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously to return most students to the classroom five days a week in March.

Pursuit suspect crashes into The State Historical Society of Missouri building

April 4, 2021 12:56 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One suspect is in custody after crashing into The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies, Sunday morning. Columbia Police investigate the scene of a pursuit turned crash on Sixth St. and Elm St. CPD said an officer attempted to pull the suspect over for a traffic stop at midnight

Boone County accepting absentee ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election

April 3, 2021 5:39 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is hosting an in person absentee voting event Saturday ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Columbia police investigating stabbing/armed robbery at Broadway Business Park Court

April 2, 2021 9:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a reported stabbing on the 3300 block of Broadway Business Park Court at 7:50 Friday evening. Columbia police report an 18-year-old woman was stabbed by a man that asked for money. The woman was taken to an area hospital for medical care. Columbia police continue to look

CDC says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically

April 2, 2021 4:51 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said domestic travel is considered safe for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC states that fully vaccinated individuals traveling don’t need to be tested before or after traveling unless required by their destination location. Travels also are not required to self-quarantine. The CDC guidance

Friday Updates: Boone County reports jump in positivity rate to 7.7 percent

April 2, 2021 4:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting two new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 46 active cases in the county, down four from Thursday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 17,917. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from isolation is

Columbia police investigate gunfire on Paris Road

April 2, 2021 2:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police investigated a shooting that damaged property Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Paris Road around 1 p.m. At least six patrol vehicles responded to the scene. ABC 17 News crews saw officers searching a grassy area near a home. Police at the scene confirmed shots were fired.

Mengqi and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Remains found at state park expected to be identified Friday

April 2, 2021 5:11 AM Ben Fein

Dori D. Burke with the Boone/Callaway County Medical Examiner’s Office said the office expects to know whether or not the remains belong to missing woman Mengqi Ji by Friday.

Local health departments prepare for the activation of Phase 3 next week

April 1, 2021 5:18 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) All Missourians will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine next Friday, April 9. Local health departments are preparing on how to accommodate a larger group becoming eligible. The state is moving forward with its vaccine distribution plan as Phase 3 will become eligible on April 9. Phase 3 allows for all