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A resident at The Bluffs in Columbia gets the COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents, staff at the Bluffs to get second dose of coronavirus vaccine

January 26, 2021 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

Walgreens’ vaccinators will administer the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine to long term care residents and staff at the Bluffs Tuesday.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should noncompliant businesses be shut down?

January 26, 2021 12:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Over the weekend inspectors for the Columbia/Boone County health department shut down a Columbia bar for not adhering to COVID-19 health orders. Throughout the pandemic health officials have inspected and cited businesses for not adhering to the city and county coronavirus health order. However, many business owners and their supporters have argued the local government

Missouri launches Tier 2 of Phase 1B to begin vaccinating those at high risk of catching COVID-19.

Boone County health providers waiting on more shipments before vaccinating people in Tier 2

January 25, 2021 6:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The state of Missouri began vaccinating people who fall under phase 1B tier 2 on Jan. 18, but vaccines have not been readily available to people in that tier in Boone County.

Columbia man charged after alleged sexual assault and robbery

January 25, 2021 8:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Columbia police began investigating a sexual assault and robbery after the victim came forward. The victim told police that she was seeing Xavier Gee just after midnight when Gee allegedly took out a gun and threatened to shoot the victim with it according to court documents. According to the victim,

Columbia man allegedly threatens T-Mobile store after not receiving a refund

January 25, 2021 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up the T-Mobile store at 2101 W. Broadway after not receiving a refund on an online transaction. According to court documents, Edward Wallace went into the store seeking a refund and after speaking to an employee and a manager got frustrated with

MONDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri continues free COVID-19 community testing across state

January 25, 2021 11:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you gotten a vaccine appointment?

January 24, 2021 10:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

The big question on many people’s minds right now: When can I get my coronavirus shot?

Downtown Columbia bar’s operating permit revoked for COVID-19 violations as students return

January 24, 2021 6:53 PM Connor Hirsch

A downtown Columbia bar will have to submit a plan to follow the county’s COVID-19 order to the health department before it can open its doors again.

Crews put out vehicle fire on St. Charles Road

January 24, 2021 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department put out a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon.

Improperly discarded ashes lead to Columbia house fire

January 23, 2021 7:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Fire Department responded to the 4600 block of Blackford Court around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Columbia holds last day for drive-thru trash voucher exchange

January 23, 2021 2:49 AM Ben Fein

The voucher exchange is scheduled to end Saturday after a contactless drive-thru for garbage bag vouchers was held at the Parks Management Center in Cosmo Park.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 23, 2021 2:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,777 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The additions brought the total case count up to 447,398.

Health care providers make plans for public coronavirus vaccinations

January 22, 2021 11:57 AM Chanel Porter

Thousands of Boone County residents and University of Missouri Health Care patients have already signed up to say they’re interested in getting the coronavirus vaccine.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Four COVID-19 related deaths reported between two Mid-Missouri counties

January 22, 2021 10:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police suspect stolen gun used to shoot at Columbia officers

January 22, 2021 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they found several stolen guns after a chase that included shots fired at officers early Thursday. Police suspect the gun used to fire at officers was one of the stolen weapons. The shooting, in which a police cruiser was damaged, happened after officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle

Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic

January 22, 2021 11:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their telehealth appointments and more schoolchildren are learning from home.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Callaway County Missouri Health Department warns about COVID-19 vaccine survey fraud

January 21, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Some Mid-Missouri health providers ‘inundated’ with vaccine scheduling and information requests

January 21, 2021 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

During the Cole County Health Department Press Briefing Thursday, major healthcare providers urged citizens to be patient, as more and more calls come in.