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FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS reporting free at-home test kits delayed to Wednesday

January 7, 2022 2:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Officials say man chasing dog killed in crash that involved Columbia driver

January 7, 2022 4:18 PM Associated Press

Officials say a man who was chasing a dog on Interstate 70 west of St. Louis was fatally hit by a car driven by a Columbia woman.

Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to block release of his White House records to the January 6 committee.

Missouri Attorney General to present oral arguments at Supreme Court over vaccine mandate for healthcare workers Friday

January 6, 2022 9:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri, Louisiana Attorney General’s Offices to Present Oral Arguments in Biden v. Missouri/Becerra v. Louisiana

Missouri state senators look to repair relationships heading into general assembly

January 6, 2022 7:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Senate leaders will have relationships to repair this new year. Republican lawmakers in the senate are once more at odds with each other. There seems to have been a loss of trust among the members of the Senate as the session begins. State Senator Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, says, “The point

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports third straight day of record new and active coronavirus cases

January 6, 2022 1:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

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American Academy of Pediatrics Missouri chapter president speaks on children choosing to wear masks without a policy

January 5, 2022 7:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

The President of the Missouri chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kristin Sohl spoke to ABC 17 News on children choosing to wear masks without a policy.

Missouri legislators speak out on the upcoming 2021 general assembly session

January 5, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

As lawmakers return to the capital, bills ranging from redistricting, education, funding, all the way to vaccine mandates are expected to be debated.

State health department temporarily pauses distribution of at-home coronavirus testing kits

January 5, 2022 11:18 AM Zachary Farwell

A spokeswoman said people can start to order the kits again Thursday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: New Southern Boone COVID-19 rubric goes into effect

January 4, 2022 2:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Audrain County Health Department and the State of Missouri warn about an imposter health inspector

January 4, 2022 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Audrain County Health Department is warning the public about an impostor health inspector going around the state.

MoDOT: Over 1,000 people killed in 2021 Missouri traffic crashes

January 4, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Preliminary data shows highest fatality count in 15 years

Over 30 COVID-related bills pre-filed ahead of 2022 Missouri legislative session

January 4, 2022 4:19 PM Hannah Falcon

The 2022 Missouri legislative session begins Wednesday at noon. Ahead of this year’s session, 32 bills mentioning COVID-19 have been pre-filed; 14 in the House and 18 in the Senate.

Missouri adds available COVID-19 testing options after a sharp increase in demand

January 1, 2022 2:06 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the increase in COVID-19 activity and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and boosters, getting tested is a key step the public can take to protect others, particularly as Missourians are

Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate New Year’s safely

December 31, 2021 4:56 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebrations and to end 2021 on a safe note. MSHP says no one wants to start 2022 with a traffic crash or a DUI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began their New Year’s Holiday crash

How drivers should prepare for icy roads New Year’s weekend

December 31, 2021 11:35 AM Hannah Falcon

As you’re gassing up the car for your holiday plans, you may want to include an ice scraper and other items to help you survive the incoming winter weather.

Columbia warming centers preparing for weekend winter weather

December 29, 2021 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is reminding the public of several locations in Columbia available to those who need shelter from the extreme cold.

Missouri Department of Transportation prepares for icy road conditions New Year’s weekend

December 30, 2021 1:07 PM Hannah Falcon

As people prepare to ring in the New Year, emergency services in Missouri are preparing for the first big winter weather event of the season.

THURSDAY UPDATE: Active coronavirus cases jump in Boone County; Parson ends state of emergency

December 30, 2021 2:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Proposed House district map would move counties into Fourth District

December 30, 2021 4:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Chariton County, which is currently in the Sixth Congressional District represented by Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, would move into the Fourth District, which includes Columbia and other Mid-Missouri counties.

Attorney general drops lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools mask mandate

December 30, 2021 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

The case was dismissed at the agreement of both parties Thursday, according to online court records.