May 2020 - ABC17NEWS

University of Missouri students protest peacefully through Columbia

May 31, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

Protests spilled into the streets of Columbia on Sunday after George Floyd, a black man, was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial…

SUNDAY UPDATES: More than 13,000 COVID-19 cases in Missouri

May 31, 2020 2:34 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of COVID-19…

Callaway County pursuit leads to crash

May 31, 2020 10:20 AM Ben Fein

One man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night after a chase in Callaway County led to a crash.…

Protesters set fire to a police car in Kansas City.

Protests rock St. Louis and Kansas City

May 31, 2020 7:11 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Groups gathered in Kansas City and St. Louis overnight Saturday, joining the nationwide protests against the death of George…

Summer-like heat is on the way

May 31, 2020 5:39 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Clouds will hang around for the first half of the day– a little more sunshine is expected by the afternoon/evening. Temperatures are…

Columbia police investigate a shooting off of Circus Ave.

Police investigate shooting in central Columbia

May 31, 2020 3:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia Police Department responded to shots fired off of Circus Ave. in…

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Resident at the Bluffs tests positive for COVID-19

May 30, 2020 9:44 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A resident at the retirement home the Bluffs in Columbia tested positive for COVID-19. The case was found as the result of…

Gov. Parson activates Missouri National Guard to protect citizens from violence

May 30, 2020 9:31 PM Sydney Olsen

Gov. Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard Saturday. Parson signed Executive Order 20-11 to declare that a state of emergency in Missouri…

Authorities divert traffic after motorcycle crash in Jefferson City

May 30, 2020 6:55 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was sent to the hospital after crashing their motorcycle in Jefferson…

Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19

May 30, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like…

Web Extra: Former MU baseball star speaks out on minor league career and social justice

May 30, 2020 5:51 PM Andrew Kauffman

Former Mizzou baseball star Trey Harris spoke with ABC 17 about his minor league career and the social injustices surrounding the African American…

Another round of nice weather expected Sunday, Summer heat on the way

May 30, 2020 4:56 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Spotty showers are possible this evening, but for the most part, clouds will be the biggest issue we run into. Temperatures fall into the…

Two dead after drowning in Dallas County Creek

May 30, 2020 7:47 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

Two people died after they drowned in a Dallas County creek Friday night.…

SATURDAY UPDATES: Reservations full, waiting list available for Boone testing event

May 30, 2020 7:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

Reservations for community testing event in Boone County are…

Two stylists at a Columbia hair salon test positive for COVID-19

May 30, 2020 5:51 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

The Clip Joint Salon in Columbia said two of its stylists tested positive for COVID-19.…

Tracking a beautiful weekend

May 30, 2020 5:40 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: The sun will be prominent today as many across the area will remain dry throughout the day. Counties north of I-70 have the chance to see rain…