July 2020

WATCH: Boone County receives 36 mask ordinance complaints in first week

July 16, 2020 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has received 36 complaints related to a new city mask requirement, the department’s assistant director said Thursday.

Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19

July 16, 2020 5:42 PM Nathalie Jones

Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.

Prosecutor won’t charge Columbia police officer involved in February shooting

July 16, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia police officer won’t face charges for shooting at a man accused of driving a speeding truck toward the officer and the officer’s partner earlier this year.

Tracking dangerous heat and humidity through Sunday

July 16, 2020 4:23 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the low 70s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with increasing humidity. Rain chances mainly stay south, but highs reach the low 90s with a heat index between 98-101 degrees as a warm front lifts north over the area. EXTENDED: The front stays to our north along with the jet

Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim

July 16, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.

Missouri launches program to promote tourism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

July 16, 2020 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s conference will be held live at the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m.

Fewer people applying for utility assistance because of COVID-19

July 16, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Community Action usually sees an increase in people requesting utility assistance every summer because of the high temperatures. CMCA administers money from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families with energy costs. CMCA makes payments directly to utilities on behalf of people in the program. During

Police: Man arrested after causing crash that shut down Millersburg exit on I-70 East

July 16, 2020 11:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said a man was arrested after he was involved in a crash that closed the Millersburg exit on Interstate 70 East Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia police investigate early morning robbery report

July 16, 2020 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

A man was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday near Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.

Dangerous heat expected into the weekend

July 16, 2020 11:18 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Not all that bad out there today. Think temperatures in the mid to upper 80s with tolerable humidity. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows fall into the low 70s. EXTENDED: Those southerly winds will return with a warm front lifting back north, along with the Summer heat. Temperatures look to top out in the low

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

July 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSHSAA’s fall guidelines include screenings, limits on gatherings, and social distancing

July 16, 2020 9:25 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) released its COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports on Thursday. High school activities will still go on, as planned, this year, with practices beginning on August 10 and the seasons starting on August 28. MSHSAA’s report said it acknowledges the risks that come with playing

Tracking heat returning to Mid-Missouri

July 16, 2020 5:51 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: It’s fairly settled moving into this afternoon. We’ll enjoy some sunshine, which will help temperatures into the upper 80’s and low 90’s. Feels like temperatures will be held in check with a northerly breeze throughout the day. TONIGHT: Winds will try to turn a little more southerly overnight. Lows will still get back into

Judge will take time to decide whether Columbia officer will go to trial

July 16, 2020 5:47 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge will take time to consider whether to send a Columbia police officer charged in a 4-year-old’s death to trial.

Two people killed in Osage County crash

July 15, 2020 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were killed in a crash on Highway 63 in Osage County on Wednesday night.

Local lawmakers react to governor’s special session on violent crime

July 15, 2020 9:18 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers across the state have mixed reactions about the special session the governor is calling to address violent crime in Missouri. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor called legislators back to Jefferson City for the session which is scheduled to start July 27. He included it will be narrowly focussed

Police discuss local impact of violent crime special session

July 15, 2020 8:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday there will be a special session beginning July 27 on violent crime in Missouri. The Columbia police chief and the director of the Columbia Police Officers Association say the session could have an impact on local policing.

Campaign finance: Galloway raises more than Parson, county commission challengers bring in thousands

July 15, 2020 8:22 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The leading Democratic challenger for governor doubled what Missouri’s chief executive made this quarter, according to campaign finance filings with the state. The Missouri Ethics Commission reports show Gov. Mike Parson still has more money on hand in his campaign to retain his seat as governor than state auditor Nicole Galloway.