September 2020

Mizzou soccer and volleyball announce fall schedules

September 9, 2020 2:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC announced its soccer and volleyball conference-only schedules on Wednesday afternoon. Both sports will play an eight game schedule in the fall. The Mizzou volleyball team will open up its season on Oct. 17 on the road against Alabama. The Tigers home opener will be on Oct. 28 against Kentucky. According to a release

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 11th death

September 9, 2020 1:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

UPDATE 8:55 P.M.: Cole County reported its 11th death Wednesday. According to the Cole County Health Department’s website, seven of the county’s deaths have been reported in long-term care facilities. The newest death was not in a nursing home but health officials did not release any other details. The county has seen a total of

Schools across Mid-Missouri provide free meals for students amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 1:31 PM Riane Cleveland

Multiple Mid-Missouri school districts are making meals free to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.

Great American Cookies in Jefferson City inspection results from August.

Jefferson City restaurant inspections: Dessert shop cited with most violations in August

September 9, 2020 11:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Jefferson City Environmental Health inspectors looked at 48 establishments in the month of August.

Home in north St. Louis leveled in overnight explosion

September 9, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

Officials say no one was injured when a house in north St. Louis was destroyed in an overnight explosion.

Gov. Parson: College-aged residents continue to lead COVID-19 increases

September 9, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

The governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.

Mexico officers warn of kidnapping scam

September 9, 2020 8:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico officers are warning residents about a new scam tricking friends and family members that a loved one has been kidnapped.

Missouri ranked 10th for case rate in U.S., White House report says

September 9, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

An August White House report listed Missouri in the tenth spot for COVID-19 case rates in the country, giving the state “red zone” status.

Tracking some more rain chances later today

September 9, 2020 5:13 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Fog could be a problem for some of us out the door this morning. Areas that will struggle with it will be those that picked up some of the heavier amounts of rain yesterday. We may not be completely done with the rain either, with more chances around HWY 54 and I-44 this afternoon

Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime

September 8, 2020 8:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.

Mizzou football gives COVID-19 update

September 8, 2020 7:31 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said four of his players are currently out after testing positive for COVID-19. He added there are 14 other players currently in quarantine due to contact tracing. “This is the most number we’ve had out from COVID-related issues, so that’s not ideal,” Drinkwitz said on a Zoom

Battle’s Marteen win Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week

September 8, 2020 7:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

Battle running back Gerry Marteen is our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winners! You can watch the play from Friday night’s game against Capital City in the video player above. Up next – Battle will play at Helias on Friday at 7 p.m. We will announce our Week 3 SZFF play

Experts predict rocky road for tourism industry for remainder of 2020

September 8, 2020 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

The COVID-19 pandemic has battered the tourism industry since the beginning as sports, events and travel plans were canceled across the country, and local travel leaders say there is a long road ahead towards recovery.

Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines

September 8, 2020 6:24 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.

WATCH: Columbia mayor evaluates COVID-19 order before city council meeting

September 8, 2020 5:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News about the effectiveness of the city’s COVID-19 health order before the city council meeting Tuesday.

Our expected Fall cooldown is being stopped in its tracks… here’s why

September 8, 2020 5:45 PM Luke Victor

Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.