Remains of Tropical Storm Cristobal bring flooded roads to Mid-Missouri
Rain flooded some Boone County roads Tuesday morning as the remains of Tropical Storm Cristobal made their way through Mid-Missouri.
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Columbia man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2018 killing
A Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after he pleaded guilty to murder in the 2018 killing of a teenager.
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CPS depending on parents to create plan for fall classes
The next step of planning for Columbia Public Schools fall classes will depend on parents.
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Second crash reported at Rocheport Bridge Tuesday morning
Mid-Missouri crews responded to a second crash at the Missouri River Bridge on Interstate 70 westbound near Rocheport on Tuesday.
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Tracking heavy rain this morning
TUESDAY: The biggest concern in the short-term will be torrential rains courtesy of Cristobal. Most of us will have picked up 1-3” by the time the rain begins to thin out this afternoon. Sunshine looks possible this afternoon with highs in the middle 80s. This sunshine could help destabilize the atmosphere with another round of
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Mizzou football, basketball players arrive back on campus for voluntary workouts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Mizzou football and men’s and women’s basketball teams’ are allowed to workout on campus for the first time in three months. MU allowed voluntary workouts to begin for those three teams starting Monday. Before arriving back on campus, every student-athlete was tested for COVID-19. Deputy Athletics Director Nick Joos
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Weather Alert Day: Heavy rain and isolated severe storms Tuesday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers moving in late. Embedded thunderstorms possible. Lows in the low 70s. TOMORROW: Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. 2-4″ of rain is possible through Tuesday night. A few storms may become severe with gusty winds, small hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. Highs in the low to mid-80s. EXTENDED: The remnants of
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Rock Bridge High School alum speak about perceived racism
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. in person at the Aslin Administration building.
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Columbia Public Schools to offer families a choice on online or in-person education for fall
After the past school year ended with students out of the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Public School leaders are set to discuss what returning to class might look like.
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GALLERY: People take to the streets for Columbia protest
Images of the large crowd that filled streets Sunday in downtown Columbia in a protest spurred by the death of George Floyd.
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Troopers rescue two women missing on the Lamine River
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Monday two women were rescued in Cooper County early in the morning after getting lost on the Lamine River on Sunday.
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New Boone County COVID-19 cases rise dramatically in first week of June
The health department has reported 40 new cases in the last seven days.
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WATCH: George Floyd visitation service
Thousands of mourners came out Monday in Houston for the visitation of a man whose death at the hands of police has sparked protests nationwide. A private funeral service Tuesday will follow the service in Houston, George Floyd’s home town. Floyd died while a Minneapolis police officer had a knee on his neck, prompting protests
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County health officials detail nature of new cases
Get the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic here.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking severe chances for Tuesday
TODAY: This morning will start out humid and warm with sunshine filtering into the area, but clouds will build throughout the day. Highs will top out in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: As the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal approach the area, we’re tracking heavy rain chances overnight into Tuesday morning. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert
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Another warm day Monday, Cristobal arrives Tuesday
TONIGHT: Muggy and Mostly Clear. Temperatures fall into the 70s. MONDAY: We’ll start the morning off with sunshine, but clouds are expected to increase through the afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Rain from the remnants of Cristobal looks to ride into mid-Missouri around midnight Tuesday morning. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases of COVID-19 lower in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 42 active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from 43 on Saturday.
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Thousands of protesters take to the streets in downtown Columbia Sunday
Protesters gathered in downtown Columbia Sunday.
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The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
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Tracking a warmer end to the weekend
TODAY: This morning will start out relatively warm and humid, giving way to an even warmer afternoon. Highs will top out in the lower 90s, but temperatures will feel like 95-100 degrees tomorrow afternoon. With a UV index of 11 (extreme), you could burn in as little as 15 minutes, so be sure to wear that
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