June 2020

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University cutting positions to make up for COVID-19-related losses

June 24, 2020 12:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for state and local COVID-19 updates throughout the day.

Sports return in Columbia with a different look under COVID-19

June 24, 2020 11:35 AM Ben Fein

Recreational sports in Columbia resumed last month, and so far most spectators and players have been diligent in following social distancing guidelines, a parks and recreation supervisor said.

Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks

June 24, 2020 11:24 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.

Columbia man charged in case of burned body found in KC homeless camp

June 24, 2020 11:02 AM Associated Press

Authorities have charged a Columbia man with the death of another man whose body was found burned beyond recognition at a Kansas City homeless camp earlier this year.

Summer heat to return over the next few days

June 24, 2020 11:02 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Expect lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. We’ll be near 80 through this evening. Humidity will remain low. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Temperatures will fall into the lower 60s. EXTENDED: An isolated chance for a shower or storm joins the forecast tomorrow. Highs will nudge toward the middle to upper 80’s, a sign of things to come.

I-70 back open as crews work to replace Callaway County bridge

June 24, 2020 5:50 AM Brittany Wiley

Crews reopened I-70 around 5 a.m. Wednesday after removing the Route D bridge.

Tracking another gorgeous afternoon

June 24, 2020 4:28 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: That beautiful weather that we got to enjoy yesterday sticks around for another day. Highs will top out in the low 80’s with humidity not playing much of a role today. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies stick around overnight and with winds swinging out of the south, lows only fall to the low 60’s. EXTENDED:

Charles Erickson asks for another chance to rehear murder conviction

June 23, 2020 10:45 PM Katie Greathouse

Attorneys for Charles Erickson filed an appeal Tuesday asking a court to let him out of prison. “This petition was a very long time coming,” Landon Magnusson, Erickson’s attorney, said. “We are very excited to have another chance at obtaining justice for Charles Erickson after sixteen years in prison as an innocent man.” Erickson was sentenced to 25

MLB announces plan to return

June 23, 2020 9:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

The MLB has announced its plan to begin the 2020 season. 2020 @MLB regular season announced; players to report on July 1st; openers anticipated for July 23rd or 24th in 60-game season pic.twitter.com/w72vagahLx— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) June 24, 2020 Players will report for training on July 1 and opening day will either be July 23

Local soccer standout signs with professional team

June 23, 2020 7:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

Former Mizzou and Jefferson City soccer standout Sarah Luebbert signed to play for the Chicago Red Stars on Tuesday. Can’t wait to get started🤩💙 https://t.co/Zx1BsKryX9— Sarah Luebbert (@sarah_luebbe) June 23, 2020 The Red Stars are a part of the National Women’s Soccer League. Luebbert led the Tigers in assists during her senior season. The First

COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events

June 23, 2020 6:39 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.

Holts Summit man pleads guilty in pizza delivery robbery

June 23, 2020 5:42 PM Matthew Sanders

A Holts Summit man pleaded guilty Monday to robbing a pizza delivery driver in 2018.

Tracking low humidity and cool temperatures Wednesday

June 23, 2020 4:38 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and nice with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs near 80 and low humidity. EXTENDED: Winds begin to shift in the upper levels of the atmosphere toward the end of the week, with high pressure building in from the south. Temperatures return to

CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students

June 23, 2020 3:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.

Jefferson City seniors organize private prom after school district cancels event

June 23, 2020 3:11 PM Nathalie Jones

Jefferson City High School seniors have organized their own prom after the school district officially canceled the event last week.

Missouri governor says record COVID-19 increases no cause for alarm

June 23, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that record increases in new statewide COVID-19 cases are because of increased testing and outbreaks in specific areas.