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Boone County to loosen restrictions on bars, restaurants Thursday

March 4, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia issued a new health order Monday that is set to go into place at noon on Thursday.

Columbia duo charged with exploitation of the elderly

March 3, 2021 11:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are accused of exploiting the elderly after allegedly doing bad overpriced work for couples around Boone County. According to court documents, Seth Webb and Austin Carter took money from two victims to complete work that was unsatisfactory. An industry professional told police that the work that was down was only

Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses

March 3, 2021 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.

Boone County Jail: Detainee allegedly snuck gun into jail

March 3, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday afternoon, Boone County Jail detention staff allege a detainee hid a gun in a body cavity and snuck it into the jail after finding it during a search of the housing unit. Officials report that Amy Wilhite was in possession of the gun in her belongs. Amy Wilhite Officials say

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Parkade without power after semi knocks out electric pole

March 3, 2021 12:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Parkade Plaza in Columbia had no power Wednesday morning after a semi-tractor trailer hit an electric pole.

New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes

March 3, 2021 5:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather, and the newest additions John Warner Middle School is no exception.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Boone County report single-digit COVID-19 case increases

March 3, 2021 9:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Black community hopes for more vaccination events in comfortable settings

March 3, 2021 12:22 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia/Boone County health department hosted a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church to reach members of Columbia’s Black community.

Duplex damaged in west Columbia fire

March 3, 2021 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both units of a west Columbia duplex were damaged in a fire Wednesday morning. Watch a replay of live video from the scene in the player below An ABC 17 News crew could see flames coming from the window of a duplex on Germantown Drive. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building

Man suspected of Detroit murder arrested in Columbia

March 3, 2021 9:03 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man suspected in a Detroit murder was arrested in northwest Columbia Tuesday morning.

Outreach vaccination event held for Columbia’s Black community

March 3, 2021 8:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a vaccination clinic Wednesday to “provide direct access for members of the Black community.”

Columbia's outage map shows 877 customers without power at 2 a.m. Wednesday.

‘Equipment failure’ causes more than 900 Water and Light customers to lose power

March 3, 2021 2:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

Shortly before 1 a.m., power went out for hundreds of customers near Columbia College.

Latest federal report shows only one Missouri county in the ‘red zone’

March 3, 2021 5:48 AM Ben Fein

Only one mid-Missouri county, Pettis, remains in the orange zone in Missouri’s latest State Profile Report.

Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business

March 2, 2021 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.

National Weather Service: problem with software sent tornado alert

March 2, 2021 8:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service has identified what caused an alert to be sent during a statewide tornado drill. The organization says this was a mistake and the alert was supposed to go out as a planned drill. According to a tweet, the message was misinterpreted as an actual warning. The organization says

Police close Providence at Worley after incident

March 2, 2021 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders are working a crash in Columbia. Officials are at Providence and Worley, near Douglass Park. Providence is currently closed off. Right now an ABC 17 News crew is working to find out if anyone was hurt and how this crash happened. ABC 17 News will update when new information is

Columbia fire crews work to put out a fire on West Worley Street Tuesday morning.

Firefighters: Electrical malfunction caused early morning house fire on W. Worley

March 2, 2021 2:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department said an electrical malfunction caused an early morning house fire in central Columbia.

Boone Hospital to host clinic at Columbia Mall with Johnson & Johnson vaccines

March 2, 2021 12:33 PM Meghan Drakas

Boone County is set to host more coronavirus vaccine clinics as the number of doses the state distributes rises. The state is providing vaccination up to Tier 2 of Phase 1B of its vaccination plan, which includes people over 65 and those with certain health conditions.

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.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest positivity rate since August

March 2, 2021 8:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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