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Cole County adds more roads to flooded list

March 18, 2021 8:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County officials are closing more roads because of river flooding while saturated ground and high creeks have caused the state to close three Boone County highways.

MU moving construction crews into place for new Women’s and Children’s

March 18, 2021 11:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri will start moving construction crews over to the site of the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital next week.

Crews working to put out house fire west of Columbia

March 17, 2021 10:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District is on the scene of a fire on the 4400 block of W. Rockhampton Circle. An ABC 17 News crew is on scene reporting multiple trucks are on scene. ABC 17 News will update with new information as it becomes available.

Park officials warn people to stay out of flooded waters and be cautious of flooded areas

March 17, 2021 6:56 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Parks and Recreation, common areas that tend to flood are along the MKT Trail, The Hinkson Creek Trail, and the Grindstone Nature Area. It says as of Wednesday afternoon, most of those places were underwater. The Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation Mike Griggs says visitors should watch out

Drivers urged to avoid water as heavy rain leads to flooded roads

March 17, 2021 2:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Several roads around Mid-Missouri were closed Wednesday and a flood warning was in effect for a Missouri River tributary in Boone County as more storms threatened the area.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Nearly 25 percent of Boone County has received first coronavirus vaccine shot

March 17, 2021 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County judge orders bond investigation for Waffle House homicide suspect

March 17, 2021 1:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

Robinson will continue to be held without bond in the Boone County Jail.

Flood advisory issued for Boone, Audrain counties

March 17, 2021 4:41 AM Ben Fein

Boone County Fire is asking drivers to look out for low lying areas Wednesday as storms roll into Mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City man killed in Tuesday crash on Range Line

March 16, 2021 11:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police say a 46-year-old Jefferson City resident died Tuesday after being hit by a car while lying on Range Line Street.

Local health and travel leaders urge caution when making spring break plans

March 16, 2021 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

The CDC is still recommending people do not travel during the pandemic, as it increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: CoMoHelps report on pandemic relief, impact on local nonprofits

March 16, 2021 8:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

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2021 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special

March 16, 2021 9:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Local pharmacies report high demand as new coronavirus vaccine tier opens

March 16, 2021 4:36 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia-area pharmacies are helping in the effort to give out coronavirus vaccines to members of Missouri’s newly opened tier of eligible residents.

Columbia police arrest Waffle House murder suspect

March 16, 2021 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police said Tuesday they’ve arrested a man accused of fatally shooting another man at a Columbia Waffle House. The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers had arrested Leo B. Robinson Jr., 50, without specifying where or how he was arrested. Robinson was wanted on charges of second-degree murder

Severe weather warning sirens in place for possible upcoming storms

March 16, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.

Columbia City Council approves $200 million Italian meat plant

March 16, 2021 6:13 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia City Council approved Swift Prepared Foods’ $200 million Italian meat plant during its meeting Monday night.

Bird Scooters will return to Columbia soon, after unanimous council vote

March 15, 2021 3:35 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:15 p.m. : Bird scooters are on their way back to Columbia, after city council approved an agreement with the University of Missouri and Bird Rides, Inc. Monday Night. The unanimous vote in support of the dockless scooters came after a line of questioning about past issues like placement, logistics and

Animal rights group files federal complaint against Unversity of Missouri

March 15, 2021 11:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stop Animal Exploitation Now! has filed an official complaint against the University of Missouri for alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act with the USDA. University of Missouri Federal Complaint 3 15 21Download The allegations come from two incidents where five dogs died and two piglets went missing. The complaint refers to

Columbia Public Schools announces superintendent choice

March 15, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education selected Dr. H. Brian Yearwood to serve as Columbia Public Schools’ next superintendent after a board vote during a closed executive session Monday morning. The board voted 7-0 to approve the contract for the new superintendent. Yearwood was selected after a nationwide search following Dr. Peter Stiepleman’s

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 41 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 15, 2021 8:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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