More than 600 doses of coronavirus vaccine wasted in Missouri
ABC 17 News obtained records from the state Department of Health and Senior Services that show 631 doses of the coronavirus vaccine were wasted through Jan. 31.
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Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators
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University of Missouri to hold in-person graduation ceremonies
University of Missouri leadership announced Thursday morning that 2021 graduation ceremonies will be held in-person.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Three Mid-Missouri counties report COVID-19 related deaths
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Gov. Parson: Teachers to be included in next COVID-19 vaccination phase to begin March 15
The tier includes teachers, childcare employees and grocery store employees.
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Boone County Commission approves tax abatement for $200 million Italian meat plant
Swift Prepared Foods $200 million Italian meats processing plant is one step closer to setting up shop in Columbia.
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Makeup vaccine clinics set for Thursday in Mid-Missouri
Multiple vaccination clinics are back open today after postponing events due to winter weather.
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Columbia Boone County Health Department hosts forum on coronavirus vaccine for Black community
Columbia and Boone County residents will have the opportunity to attend a forum online to discuss the Coronavirus vaccine. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a forum Wednesday night at 6 p.m. to allow the local Black community to ask questions and discuss barriers.
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Overturned vehicle at wreck at Stadium and Bernadette
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A two vehicle wreck at Stadium and Bernadette shut down several lanes of traffic Wednesday night. Columbia police report one driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Officials reports one driver was cited for careless and imprudent driving Stay tuned to ABC 17 News for the latest on this wreck.
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Crash involving postal truck slows traffic on Stadium Boulevard
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck and at least one other vehicle slowed traffic on Stadium Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. It wasn’t immediately clear how the crash at Stadium and West boulevards happened or how the Postal Service truck was involved. Firefighters at the scene were directing traffic. No
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19
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Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special
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MidwayUSA promotes Matt Fleming to President/CEO; Larry Potterfield to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth
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Local businesses planning to open their doors again with coronavirus case decrease
Some businesses in Columbia are planning to re-open their doors with a sustained lowering of coronavirus case levels and a new health order which allows bars and restaruants to stay open until midnight.
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Benton and Randolph County to host mass vaccination events Wednesday
Both Benton and Randolph counties are scheduled to host mass vaccination events Wednesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?
Downtown Columbia eateries are holding Restaurant Week, and they hope this year’s event will help boost sales hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election
Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote absentee.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports three COVID-19 related deaths; two new cases
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Hy-Vee coronavirus vaccinations get started
Each Hy-Vee location in Columbia and Jefferson City has open reservations throughout the week and on Saturday.
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Wreck at Grindstone and Ponderosa causing traffic congestion on southbound Hwy 63
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a wreck at Grindstone and Ponderosa has caused traffic issues on southbound Hwy 63. One lane of eastbound Grindstone is closed. An ABC 17 News crew at least five vehicles were involved. Our news crew at the scene is told an adult and child were taken
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