WATCH: Helias president talks about the return to learn
The president at Helias Catholic High School joined ABC 17 News Tuesday morning to talk about the return to learn.
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Commission fines Uniting Missouri PAC over Parson flights
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Ethics Commission fined a political action committee on Monday that supports Gov. Mike Parson. According to online records, the commission considered the complaint filed against Parson and his candidate committee, Parson for Missouri, as well as the Uniting Missouri PAC and its treasurer during its meeting Monday. The commission
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Columbia Public Schools considers delaying start date amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is considering delaying the start date for the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. District Superintendent Peter Stiepleman confirmed that the discussions started Monday during a staff and employee meeting. Stiepleman said, “The topic of starting after Labor Day was discussed and it is being strongly considered. The
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Columbia City Council to review CARES Act funding
The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.
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Tracking cool nights, comfortable days ahead
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool with lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds with low humidity and highs in the mid-upper 70s. EXTENDED: Upper level high pressure keeps us cooler than average for much of this week as dew points stay in the 50s. By the end of the week, the jet stream begins
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MLB postpones another Cardinals series due to COVID-19
The MLB has postponed another Cardinals series due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the organization. The MLB confirmed 13 members of the St. Louis organization have tested positive for COVID-19 – seven players and six staff members. St. Louis will not play its four-game series against Detroit this week – as previously scheduled. This comes
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MONDAY UPDATES: Columbia cancels Heritage Festival over COVID-19 concerns
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AUGUST PRIMARY: Expectations for voting in Mid-Missouri counties
Mid-Missouri county clerks go over what to expect during Tuesday’s August Primary Election.
Continue ReadingTracking fall-like temperatures
TODAY: Most showers have cleared out of the viewing area, and sunshine is beginning to take over. Temperatures this afternoon will be pleasant, in the low to mid 70’s. TONIGHT: One of the cooler nights we’ve seen in a while will settle in tonight. Lows will fall into the upper 50’s under mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Highs
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Man arrested in Illinois in connection with Mexico killing
A Missouri man is now in custody in connection with a June homicide during a home break-in, after being arrested in Illinois.
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Tracking a string of beautiful days!
MONDAY: A frontal boundary is in the process of moving through this morning. This could be just enough to get a shower or two going down near I-44 but most will stay dry. Temperatures this afternoon will be pleasant, in the low to mid 70’s. TONIGHT: One of the cooler nights we’ve seen in a
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One last thing: Andrew’s at-home sports returns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 sports director Andrew Kauffman brought back his Andrew’s at-home sports segment for an encore performance on Sunday night. You can watch it in the video player above.
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Calm and dry week ahead
TONIGHT: Rain chances increase throughout the early evening hours as a cold front leaves the area. Conditions begin to clear out around 9 PM. Temperatures tonight will fall into the low 60s. MONDAY: Scattered rain showers may be possible throughout the early morning hours, but these will dissipate as you make your way out the
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases decrease in Missouri
The Morgan County Health Center reported the first COVID-19 related death in the county on Sunday.
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Police investigate shooting in east Columbia
Columbia police are investigating after a shooting in east Columbia Sunday morning.
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Train goes partially off the tracks in Montgomery County
A train went partially off the tracks early Sunday morning in Montgomery County.
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CARES Act funding agreement could add 40 positions to Columbia/Boone health department
The Columbia City Council is set to talk about an agreement on CARES Act funding with Boone County at its meeting Monday.
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City Council considering special election on roll carts
The Columbia City Council is set to talk about holding a special election on roll carts at its meeting Monday night.
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Tracking afternoon storms
TODAY: Morning showers are continuing to push through the viewing area. This afternoon we’ll see more widespread storms across mid-Missouri, and temperatures will remain in the upper 70s to lower 80s. TONIGHT: Rain showers may linger into the early morning hours on Monday, but conditions will begin to dry out. Lows will be in the
Continue Reading St. Louis postpones double-header after an increase in cases
MILWUAKEE, Wi (KMIZ) St. Louis decided to postpone its Sunday double-header after an increase in positive COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The Cardinals had to postpone games on both Friday and Saturday due to an outbreak in the clubhouse. There are six positive cases of COVID-19 within the organization, three of which are players. St. Louis
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