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MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week

February 22, 2021 12:18 PM Meghan Drakas

Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.

Wastewater testing finds UK variant ‘widespread’ in Missouri

February 22, 2021 1:37 PM Associated Press

The number of new Missouri cases of the coronavirus continues to decline, but state officials say wastewater samples indicate the fast-spreading U.K. variant is “widespread” across the state.

Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall

February 22, 2021 11:42 AM Chanel Porter

With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.

WATCH: 5-day school week up for discussion, CPS superintendent says

February 22, 2021 4:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March 8.

State continues coronavirus vaccine clinics across Mid-Mo

February 22, 2021 5:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri National Guard and SEMA is moving forward with coronavirus vaccination clinics Monday. This comes as both the state and much of the nation faced distribution delays brought about by severe winter weather. Vaccination clinics are taking place in both Versailles

Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week

February 21, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases

February 21, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.

One man arrested for Columbia arson

February 21, 2021 12:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Columbia Police shut down part of Leslie Lane for shots heard investigation

February 20, 2021 3:19 PM Connor Hirsch

Boone County Joint Communication sent out an alert about the closure of Leslie Lane between Providence and North Garth Avenue.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True/False Film Fest hosts ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival

February 19, 2021 7:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ragtag Film Society has released some pandemic-friendly events at the time its usual True/False Film Fest would take place. The organization announced its “Rites of Spring” Festival set to take place on March 6th. According to a news release, events will be both online and socially-distanced at the Boone County Courthouse

Friday night wreck brings down traffic light on Garth and Broadway

February 20, 2021 12:06 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: East Broadway is back open as of 2 a.m. after crews cleared the road. ORIGINAL: A Friday night wreck at South Garth Ave. and East Broadway has brought down a traffic light just before midnight. A Columbia police officer said the driver fled from the scene but no injuries were reported.

Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia

February 20, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.

One arrested, four sought in northeast Columbia car chase

February 19, 2021 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s department reveals new details about a Friday night chase that ends in one arrest and law enforcement looking for four other occupants of a stolen vehicle. Just before 6:30 p.m., a Boone County deputy was alerted by an automated license plate reader of a stolen vehicle near the intersection

FRIDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson: Regional mass vaccination events will be held next week

February 19, 2021 9:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious

February 19, 2021 7:43 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than

Man accused of killing a Columbia teen is sentenced to 10 years in prison

February 19, 2021 3:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man accused of killing a 13-year-old in 2019 has been sentenced to prison time.

New coronavirus vaccine may help with supply shortage

February 19, 2021 12:25 PM Chanel Porter

Two coronavirus vaccines have been approved in the US, but, pending federal approval, a third vaccine developed by Johnson and Johnson could be available in early March.

MU Health Care to give out second Pfizer doses Friday; first-dose appointments delayed

February 19, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

MU Health Care postponed first dose vaccinations scheduled for Friday and Sunday.