August 2020

Boonville man arrested on Thursday faces child porn possession charge

August 28, 2020 1:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mid-Missouri authorities arrested a Boonville man on Thursday after he was charged with two felonies relating to possession of child pornography.

Fewer tests, more infections help push Boone County COVID-19 rate to new high

August 28, 2020 1:07 PM Zola Crowder

Fewer tests along with more infections have helped push Boone County’s COVID-19 positivity rate past 40 percent, health officials said Friday.

University of Missouri changes face-covering policy to limit shields

August 28, 2020 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri’s updated mask policy is now in effect for students and faculty.

Columbia Public Schools limit football teams to one spectator per participant

August 28, 2020 12:43 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is moving forward with its high school football season, but there are new restrictions for fans and players. Fan attendance will be very limited. CPS said it will give players one “player card,” to give to a guest of their choosing. The guest will be the only spectator allowed

Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order

August 28, 2020 11:41 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.

FRIDAY UPDATES: New cases push COVID-19 rate tracked by Columbia Public Schools higher

August 28, 2020 11:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia police detain one juvenile after early morning chase

August 28, 2020 10:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police department spokeswoman Brittany Hilderbrand said in an email officers chased the vehicle after it ran a stop sign near the intersection of Rice Road and Ballenger Lane around 12:42 a.m.

COVID-19 rate soars as new health orders created for Columbia, Boone County

August 28, 2020 5:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Nearly half the people tested for novel coronavirus over the past week have been positive for the virus, the Boone County health director said Friday when announcing new orders that will close businesses that serve alcohol at 10 p.m.

Tracking heat and plentiful rain chances

August 28, 2020 4:57 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: The remnants of tropical storm Laura will track across far southeast Missouri, keeping cloud cover over our eastern areas. A few of our western counties may see some sunshine later in the day. As Laura’s remains push out of southeastern Missouri, we could see a few spot showers or storms, especially in our far

Boone County settles open records lawsuit with family of man killed

August 27, 2020 7:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County will hand over records related to a sheriff’s department investigation into man’s killing. David Roland, attorney for the family of Ahmonta Harris, said the family and county settled a lawsuit Harris’ mother and widow filed in June. The family claimed the county unlawfully held onto unredacted copies of the death

Boone County Clerk eyeing Mizzou Arena or Hearnes Center as polling place

August 27, 2020 6:31 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk wants to use a Mizzou Athletics facility as polling place for the November election. County clerk Brianna Lennon said either Mizzou Arena or the Hearnes Center will serve as a “central” polling location for the county. Any registered county voter could use the site to cast a ballot.

Hallsville School District set to return to learn amid COVID-19

August 27, 2020 6:15 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville Schools are set to return to in-person classes on Tuesday with virtual options available for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson City advisory committees recommend removal and replacement of Confederate monument

August 27, 2020 4:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Jefferson City advisory committees to the city council recommend removing and replacing a Confederate monument on Moreau Drive.

Tracking spot storms tomorrow, much cooler weekend

August 27, 2020 3:51 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and muggy with lows in the low 70s. Rain chances stay fairly slim. TOMORROW: The remnants of tropical storm Laura will track across far southeast Missouri, keeping cloud cover over our area. Some of the outer bands of this system will bring scattered showers and a few thunderstorms for places east of

Sheriff’s Department: Deputy fires at car after man crashes into patrol vehicle

August 27, 2020 3:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy fired at a car outside the Midway truck stop Thursday morning after a man allegedly crashed into the patrol vehicle and drove from the scene.

SEC sets new start dates for fall sports

August 27, 2020 3:16 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) SEC soccer, volleyball, and cross country athletes finally know more about what their season will look like, On Thursday, the conference set a new start date and released other format changes for the seasons. The cross country season will consist of a minimum of two and maximum of three competitions prior to

SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Staley vs. Rock Bridge

August 27, 2020 2:14 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) After months of uncertainty, the first week of high school football is here. Our SportsZone Football Friday game of the week for week one is the matchup between the Staley Falcons and the Rock Bridge Bruins. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air channel 17.3. Here is a

Some University of Missouri students say they’re concerned about lack of social distancing in classes

August 27, 2020 1:32 PM Ben Fein

Some students are raising concerns after attending in-person classes at the University.

Boone County health leaders continue to recommend testing after coronavirus exposure

August 27, 2020 12:31 PM Zola Crowder

Health officials in Boone County continue to recommend testing for people who are exposed to novel coronavirus if they’re not showing symptoms.

Tracking slight chances of storms through the weekend

August 27, 2020 11:38 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: A few storms are occurring south of HWY 50 this afternoon. For the most part, that’s where the activity is going to tend to hang around today. Most of us are going to see increasing cloud cover through the rest of the afternoon, which should keep temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. TONIGHT: Rain

Month: August 2020