First Missouri coronavirus vaccines could be given Thursday
Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, laid out the timeline in a call with reporters Friday.
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WATCH: Cole County leaders hold coronavirus briefing
Officials have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
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Cause of large Jefferson City garage fire remains unknown
Fire investigators determined the blaze on Wall Way started in a crawl space but could not pinpoint an exact cause, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department report.
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Car damaged in shooting at W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection
Columbia police say a car was damaged in a shooting near the W. Broadway and Stadium Boulevard intersection Thursday night.
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Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning
FULTON, Mo (KMIZ) Fulton Middle School and Fulton High School will pivot to distance learning beginning Friday. Officials cite that change as there is an increase in the number of students and staff with positive cases and in quarantine for COVID-19 at the secondary level. In seat classes will return with a projected date of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: How soon do you want to get the coronavirus vaccine?
An advisory panel to the FDA endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine during a day-long meeting Thursday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Fulton school district to move middle school and high school to distance learning
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Inmate who escaped Reality House charged with rape, other charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the three inmates who escaped Reality House is now charged with rape, three counts of domestic assault and one count of unlawful use of weapon. According to court documents, Lawrence Johnson was found at a motel on Nov. 27 in the 3400 block of I-70 Drive SE. The victim told
Continue Reading FDA advisers recommend authorization of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
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Sedalia man pleads guilty in 2018 fatal wreck
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kin Darius Patterson entered a guilty plea on multiple charges in the fatal wreck of 49-year-old Michael Poindexter. As we reported in 2018, troopers said a car attempted to cross the highway and pulled into the path of Poindexter’s motorcycle. The motorcycle crashed into the car, ejecting Poindexter. A Cooper County
Continue Reading Columbia police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a possible shooting at the intersection of Broadway and Stadium. Columbia Police investigating possible shooting at Broadway and Stadium on Dec. 10, 2020. An ABC 17 News crew is reporting a large group of police on scene as well as a CSI van. Our crew can see evidence
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Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine could help keep local hospital staffed
According to the Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, the first to get the vaccine will be patient facing health care workers and long-term care facilities.
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Silver Alert canceled: Camden County man found safe
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Department has canceled a SILVER Alert for Wallace Dant Pfaff, 79, of Camdenton. PfAff has been located safe. Pfaff left his residence without taking his medication and has not been heard from since Thursday at 1:45 p.m. when he left his residence. Pfaff was last seen driving his
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Columbia police arrest man in connection with weekend shooting on Orchard Lane
Columbia police officers arrested a man Thursday in connection with a weekend shooting in the northeast part of the city.
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Boonville man charged after DWI crash injures 3
State troopers say a Boonville man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a crash injured three people.
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Multiple drugs seized during Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force drug investigation
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputy and his K-9 helped with a Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force drug investigation in Pettis County. The Task Force requested assistance from the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office for a stopped vehicle in Pettis County for a drug investigation. Once on scene, K-9 “Apollo” and conducted an exterior
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Osage County Sheriff’s Department detain all suspects after chase
WESTPHALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that all suspects have been detained after a chase that began in Cole County. According to officials, a chase began on Highway 50 in Cole County and ended near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway BB in Osage County. Officials say the suspects were identified
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Sen. Hawley introduces plan to provide $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he will introduce a bill to provide $1,200 checks to individuals for coronavirus relief.
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Judge dismisses St. Louis prosecutor from McCloskey case
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A judge on Thursday disqualified the St. Louis prosecutor from the case involving Mark McCloskey, who along with his wife pointed guns at racial injustice protesters marching on the private street near their home in June. Circuit Judge Thomas Clark II dismissed Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, citing two campaign fundraising emails
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Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t
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