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Columbia Parks and Recreation planning fireworks test

January 21, 2022 8:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Parks and Recreation is exploring potential sites for the 2022 Fire in the Sky 4th of July fireworks display.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri to sell current location

January 21, 2022 8:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri has announced they are selling their current location to Saint Raymond’s Society. The nonprofit organization posted on Facebook saying ownership of the location will be transitioned in early 2023. The group also shared they are working with MU Health Care to determine a temporary location

State of Missouri reports no flu cases in Boone County

January 21, 2022 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Health Department shows the start of a decline of influenza cases across the state for the second week.

Hospitals seeing worst cases of COVID-19 in unvaccinated as omicron surge presses on

January 21, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

According to Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, unvaccinated or partially unvaccinated people account for 88% of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri. Just 0.03% percent of people who are fully vaccinated have died from the virus in Missouri.

Coronavirus pandemic increases human trafficking

January 21, 2022 11:47 AM Erika McGuire

According to the U.S State Department, an estimated 24.9 million adults and children are subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Library and curbside pickup to closed through Wednesday due to staffing shortage

January 21, 2022 12:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Jefferson City School District leader to retire at end of the year

January 21, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

The leader of the Jefferson City School District will retire at the end of the school year, the district said Friday.

Ameren Missouri crews restore power to Mid-Missouri customers

January 21, 2022 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 7:40 a.m. Update: Ameren Missouri crews have restored the power to thousands of customers on Friday morning. More than a dozen outages reported between 4:07 to 4:09 a.m. left about 10,740 customers without power. The utility provider told ABC 17 News on Friday morning an equipment malfunction in Moberly caused the

JC Schools Board of Education to hold closed meeting

January 21, 2022 5:18 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to meet behind closed doors Friday morning, to discuss personnel.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the definition of fully vaccinated be changed?

January 20, 2022 5:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends boosters for all adults and many medical experts believe the definition of fully vaccinated should be changed to include boosters.

MU Health Care requiring COVID-19 booster for staff and students

January 20, 2022 8:28 PM Leila Mitchell

MU Health Care announced Thursday, it will require a booster shot as part of its COVID-19 vaccination rules for staff.

Local mechanic provides tips for winter car prep

January 20, 2022 7:34 PM Hannah Falcon

With low temperatures and wind chills bringing mid-Missouri into the negatives, many complications can arise. One thing that commonly causes problems in the cold weather is cars.

Panel approves new Missouri state house districts

January 20, 2022 10:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A panel of 20 in the Missouri House approved a new map for the chamber’s 163 seats.

Man files lawsuit against Cole County Jail after he allegedly shot himself while in custody

January 20, 2022 9:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man that was shot while in custody at the Cole County Jail has filed a lawsuit saying he didn’t get adequate medical care after the shooting in Nov. 2019. Brandon McNeese alleges the Cole County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff John Wheeler did not give the highest degree of care in

Fulton man charged with animal neglect after dog found dead in a house

January 20, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man with animal neglect after an investigation began in early December.

Nearly 150 pounds of marijuana seized during I-70 traffic stop in Boone County

January 20, 2022 8:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Tampa, Florida man for drug possession after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Boone County.

Boone County Fire officials say afternoon house fire caused by a propane heater

January 20, 2022 7:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Fire officials are warning against using propane heaters following a house fire in Boone County Thursday afternoon.

City of Columbia Utility drive thru sign on 8th Street.

Energy assistance critical for many as extreme cold blankets area

January 20, 2022 11:51 AM Erika McGuire

Families struggling to cover the cost of utility bills can possibly face utility disconnection which results in the loss of heat during the coldest time of the year.

THURSDAY UPDATES: MU reminds students, faculty and staff to report positive COVID cases

January 20, 2022 10:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

MU Health shifts staff as omicron surge keeps going

January 20, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

Like many other hospitals, MU Health Care is facing staffing concerns. The hospital is now reassigning nurses from non-clinical areas to bedside shifts.