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Flu shots to be given out at Boone County schools beginning next week

September 28, 2021 10:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

The health department will be giving out flu shots at school-based and community outreach flu-shot clinics beginning next week.

Sedalia man pleads guilty to 2019 murder for hire

September 28, 2021 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jon Mark Wilson, 57, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate facilities in the commission of murder for hire.

Columbia business petitions against Business Loop 70 exit closure

September 28, 2021 12:29 PM Joushua Blount

Lee’s Tire started the petition because of its location near the ramp. The petition says the closure will hurt business on the Loop by reducing traffic.

MU softball player involved in crash on I-70 Monday

September 28, 2021 6:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

An MU softball player is out of the hospital after a crash on I-70 Monday in Boone County.

Miller County prosecutor to review fatal Columbia officer-involved shooting

September 28, 2021 7:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in Miller County will review a deadly shooting involving a Columbia police officer. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it gave the case to Miller County prosecutors for review on possible charges. The Boone County prosecutor’s office says a judge appointed Miller County to serve as a special prosecutor. A Columbia

Judge denies bid to immediately halt Columbia Public Schools mask mandate

September 28, 2021 5:26 AM Zola Crowder

Attorney General Eric Schmitt sought a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit he filed last month to end CPS’s mandate that all students and staff wear masks while indoors. Judge Brouck Jacobs denied that request in a two-plus-hour hearing Tuesday, along with a request to make the lawsuit class action, which would bring in other schools with mandates as defendants.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri remains in the red zone; state profile report shows new cases down 18%

September 28, 2021 6:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

WATCH: Mizzou football’s Wilks, players answer questions before Tennessee matchup

September 28, 2021 4:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

Defensive back Shawn Robinson, kicker Harrison Mevis and wide receiver Barrett Banister will follow Wilks in taking questions from reporters. The Tigers will host SEC foe Tennessee on Saturday after losing in overtime last week at Boston College.

Schnucks to close earlier, citing pandemic-influenced job market

September 28, 2021 11:45 AM Kennedy Miller

The regional supermarket chain said in a news release this week that its stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. effective next Monday. The deli, meat and seafood counters will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The stores are currently open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WATCH: Mizzou football coach on upcoming game with Tennessee

September 28, 2021 11:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Drinkwitz is set to appear at a noon news conference. The Tigers host Tennessee at home on Saturday and are coming off an overtime loss at Boston College.

Mexico police investigate Sunday shooting that damaged church

September 28, 2021 11:14 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after a bullet damaged the the building’s siding Sunday morning.

Missing Osage Beach woman found

September 28, 2021 9:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

Joyce D. Leathers was last seen late Monday when she went to bed, police said in a news release. She was missing by the time someone checked on her at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

Missouri husband, wife plead guilty in Capitol insurrection

September 28, 2021 7:44 AM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri couple have pleaded guilty for their roles in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. The Kansas City Star reports that 30-year-old Kelsey Wilson and 32-year-old Zachary Wilson, both of Springfield, each pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a misdemeanor count of knowingly entering or remaining in

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about crime in downtown Columbia?

September 28, 2021 1:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Shots were fired over the weekend in downtown Columbia, a week after two people were hit by bullets in the same area. Weekend shootings in the crowded downtown area are not unheard of but remain relatively uncommon. However, the crowded nature of downtown on weekend nights brings extra danger to those incidents. Are you worried

Man charged after vehicle chase Saturday in Ashland

September 28, 2021 12:01 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Missouri man after he allegedly drove away from Ashland police Saturday during a traffic stop.

Boonville police catch four businesses selling alcohol to minors during compliance check

September 27, 2021 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boonville Police Department conducted an alcohol sale compliance check at area businesses Saturday and found four businesses that sold alcohol to minors.