ACLU files lawsuit pushing for absentee voting amid coronavirus pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over absentee voting issues in the wake of COVID-19.
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Boone County program offering free counseling amid COVID-19 outbreak
Families and children up to 19 years of age can access free counseling to help with issues due to COVID-19.
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Morning frost gives way to warmth
TODAY: Frost in the morning, followed by sunshine. The freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service for mid-Missouri will expire at 9 AM. Highs in the low 60s. TONIGHT: Clouds build in ahead of a cold front. Lows will be closer to average in the mid 40s. EXTENDED: We are tracking the chance for
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Man in custody, recovering from K-9 bite following shooting in north Columbia
Several emergency crews shut down part of Rangeline Street late Friday.
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Group revises Missouri COVID-19 prediction, says state past peak for deaths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A widely-cited COVID-19 prediction model believes Missouri is past the peak for daily deaths. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation said that Missouri’s peak for daily deaths occurred April 14. While the IHME said it projected 26 deaths that day, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 19 deaths statewide.
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Rock Bridge holds virtual signing day
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rock Bridge high school held its first ever virtual signing day to honor five student athletes signing national letters of intent to play sports in college. Caroline Cole – Girls Soccer – University of Central MissouriCorinne Farid – Girls Tennis – United States Naval AcademyMaddie Marrero – Softball – Westminster CollegeSean Minor
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Jefferson City fire displaces five people
The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire Friday night that displaced several people.
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Gov. Parson expects social distancing in state for months, even when orders expire
Gov. Mike Parson outlined what Missouri could look like as businesses start to reopen in a one-on-one interview with ABC 17 News. Parson said that things will look different as places reopen to the public and that social distancing will likely be practiced for months. “You’re going to have to have a new form of
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Gov. Parson announces $3 million in broadband grants
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state will grant internet providers across Missouri millions of dollars through the Missouri Broadband Grant Program. You can find the list of broadband grant recipients and their project locations here. Gov. Mike Parson announced the funding Friday during his daily briefing about COVID-19. During the #COVID19 pandemic, quality internet is crucial.
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Moberly man sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder
A Moberly man will spend 20 years in prison without parole after pleading guilty Friday in the killings of two men in December 2018.
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Snow, clouds and convection: How snow-cover can prevent clouds from forming
What We Saw From Space Snow was clearly visible across central Nebraska this afternoon after a round of heavy snow fell across that area this afternoon. As the sun warmed the earth’s surface throughout the day, an interesting phenomenon occurred. Notice how “popcorn-like” clouds (cumulus clouds) ballooned up and surrounded the large strip of snow,
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Two hurt in Jefferson City crash
Two people had moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday in Jefferson City.
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COVID-19 contact investigations consume Mid-Missouri health departments’ resources
Health departments across Mid-Missouri are working around the clock to track down people who may have come into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
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WATCH: Governor takes COVID-19 questions from reporters at Capitol
Gov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.
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Mizzou running back plans to transfer
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A team spokesperson confirmed that running back Anthony Watkins will transfer away from the Mizzou football team. Watkins played just one game for the Tigers as a Freshman against SEMO in 2019. He had six carries for 19 yards before redshirting the rest of the season. The remaining running backs on the
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Web Extra: Jefferson City basketball star Sarah Linthacum talks about committing to Mizzou
ABC 17’s Tyler Murry spoke with Jefferson City forward Sarah Linthacum about committing to play for Mizzou and join her sister, Micah.
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Widespread frost Saturday followed by a warmer weekend
TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds, becoming quite cold with lows near freezing. Widespread frost expected. SATURDAY: Frost in the morning, followed by sunshine. Highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Another cold front will make its way toward Mid-Missouri Saturday night into Sunday, increasing clouds and eventually bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather is not
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Counties discussing how to reopen businesses as COVID-19 continues
Cole County Health Department officials said the way businesses reopen may look different for every county across the state.
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Vendor refusing to refund Missouri for deficient masks
One of three vendors who sold what state officials said were deficient face masks is refusing to give back more than $8 million spent on the purchase, Missouri’s public safety director said Friday.
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