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Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Stover man killed in fiery crash

March 1, 2021 10:15 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Stover man was killed in a fiery crash in Benton County Sunday night.

Sedalia shooting injures 18-year-old

March 1, 2021 1:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

Sedalia police say an 18-year-old was hurt in a shooting Saturday night.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses coming to Mid-Missouri just days after approval

March 1, 2021 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is set to receive 1,000 doses of the newly approved single-shot vaccine.

Cooper County coronavirus vaccinations begin at Boonville Isle of Capri Casino Hotel

March 1, 2021 5:38 AM Zach Boetto

The Cooper County Public Health Center says it plans to vaccinate 2,000 total Missouri residents on Monday and Tuesday.

Missouri governor frees $281M from budget cuts

March 1, 2021 11:10 AM Associated Press

The Republican on Monday said state finances have improved since the coronavirus first hit the state, allowing him to release the money.

Missouri health leaders discuss distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after approval

February 28, 2021 7:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Lisa Cox told ABC17 News leaders were in meetings today receiving more information and guidance from our federal partners about the vaccine distribution.

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, new city app

February 28, 2021 5:33 AM Ben Fein

City council is set to meet Monday to discuss COVID-19 economic losses, a new app for the city and CARES Act funding, among other items.

A crash leaves an MU Police cruiser damaged near Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd.

Crash leaves MU Police car damaged outside Faurot Field

February 27, 2021 10:34 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An MU Police cruiser was damaged in a crash in Columbia Saturday morning. It happened in the intersection of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Rd. around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in the crash. MU Police said there were no injuries. Our crews saw police conducting a field sobriety test on the

Suspect on the run after crashing car into ravine

February 27, 2021 12:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is searching for a suspect after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a ravine in Columbia late Friday night. After a short pursuit ended in a crash, CPD detained one juvenile passenger and set up a perimeter around the Columbia Mall area to find the driver, who

Experts say the public shouldn’t panic about COVID-19 variants found in state’s sewer water just yet

February 26, 2021 8:39 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released information Friday of traces of the California and UK COVID-19 variant being found in wastewater samples across Missouri. The state has partnered with the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to monitor and trace signs of various COVID-19 variants

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 1st dose vaccination rate is up to 16%

February 26, 2021 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Louis prosecutor seeks to take back McCloskey case

February 26, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has asked the Missouri Supreme Court to restore her authority to prosecute a couple accused of wielding guns at racial injustice protesters last summer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Gardner’s office on Thursday petitioned the state Supreme Court to block a judge’s order disqualifying

Local health officials: ‘Johnson and Johnson vaccine could be a game-changer’

February 26, 2021 2:43 PM Zola Crowder

As we await the emergency approval of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine, Mid-Missouri health officials are hopeful the inclusion of a third vaccine will benefit communities.

Missouri Department of Labor reports highest number of unemployment claims since June 2020

February 25, 2021 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 5,500 Missourians filed new unemployment claims last week. The additional applicants make the total number of people in the state filing for benefits 19,099. That’s the highest number of weekly claims filed in the state since June. According to the Missouri Department of Labor, Missouri has an unemployment rate

THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths

February 25, 2021 9:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri Senate passes bill against road-blocking protesters

February 25, 2021 5:31 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri protesters who repeatedly block traffic without permission could face felony charges under a bill passed by state senators. The GOP-led Senate voted 24-9 Thursday to pass the bill. The measure follows protests last summer in the St. Louis area over the death of George Floyd, including demonstrations that blocked

Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15

February 25, 2021 11:24 AM Chanel Porter

The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 25, 2021 4:09 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state