Sydney Olsen, Author at ABC17NEWS

Child receives serious injuries in ATV crash

March 13, 2021 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

One child was transported to Capital Region Medical Center after an ATV crash in Morgan County Saturday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 618,000 Missourians have completed vaccination

March 13, 2021 2:18 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 451 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 483,183 cases of the virus reported in the state.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to shed fire

March 13, 2021 2:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters with the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire at North Davenport Road and J B Lane Sunday morning.

Teachers union and Columbia Public Schools continue collective bargaining during COVID-19 pandemic

March 10, 2021 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Missouri National Teachers Association and Columbia Public Schools continued labor negotiations Wednesday night. The two groups are negotiating in good faith.

Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee hears update on study of traffic stop disparities

March 9, 2021 4:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has been working to review disparities in traffic stops among certain groups of the community.

Columbia Board of Education votes in favor of five-day week

March 8, 2021 8:36 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will

SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Missouri drop again

March 7, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 291 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. There have been 480,643 cases of the virus in the state.

One person receives minor injuries in Jefferson City fire

March 7, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1700 block of East Miller Street Sunday around 7:30 a.m. Firefighters found a fully involved mobile home.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to 11 fires

March 6, 2021 8:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 fires Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 400 new COVID-19 cases

March 6, 2021 2:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 386 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. There have been 480,352 cases reported in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.

New Columbia middle school storm shelters follow updated building codes

March 3, 2021 5:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools is continuously working to ensure its buildings have a safe place for students and staff to go in the case of severe weather, and the newest additions John Warner Middle School is no exception.

Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business

March 2, 2021 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.

Columbia Boone County Health Department to provide update on new health order

March 1, 2021 3:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Boone County Health Department will announce a new health order Monday afternoon.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Coronvirus hospitalizations decrease

February 28, 2021 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 478,224 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri. The Department reported 274 new cases of the virus on Sunday.