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Man arrested in Tuesday manhunt booked into Boone County Jail

July 2, 2020 10:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man arrested after a Columbia police manhunt Tuesday was booked into the Boone County Jail Wednesday.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live interviews.

woods fire along i-70 near rangeline exit

Crews clear the scene of rubbish fire along I-70 in Columbia

July 2, 2020 6:03 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia fire and police officials said a rubbish fire broke out Thursday morning along Interstate 70.

Columbia woman accused of leaving child alone in hot car

July 2, 2020 7:54 AM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a woman Wednesday after she allegedly left an 8-year-old child alone in a vehicle while she went inside a store.

Columbia pool could face closures amid staffing issues

July 2, 2020 5:18 AM Amber Tabeling

Douglass Family Aquatic Center reopened for the first time this summer Tuesday as Columbia Parks and Recreation is facing short staffing.

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.

One badly hurt in Interstate 70 crash near Midway

July 1, 2020 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened a little before 3 p.m.

More than one-third of mid-Missouri fatality crashes occurred in June

July 1, 2020 8:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The month of June was particularly deadly on Missouri roads.

Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one

July 1, 2020 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.

Salute to America organizers, police focus on safety ahead of holiday

July 1, 2020 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

With recent violent activity in Jefferson City and a global pandemic, safety is top of mind for Salute to America organizers and police.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New cases reported in Callaway, Cole counties

July 1, 2020 2:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for state and local COVID-19 updates.

IBM to move jobs from Iowa to Columbia

July 1, 2020 5:18 PM Associated Press

The IBM Client Innovation Center in Dubuque will close within four months, the big tech company said Wednesday, taking nearly 350 jobs with it, with some moving to Columbia.

Jefferson police arrest man accused of shooting at Capital Mall

July 1, 2020 2:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police arrested a man accused of a shooting at the Capital Mall over the weekend.

Semi crash closes a lane in each direction of I-70 Wednesday afternoon

July 1, 2020 1:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed a lane of in either direction of Interstate 70 Wednesday for a semi-truck crash.

Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement

July 1, 2020 12:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.

Owner of company that once managed Fulton hospital indicted in alleged insurance billing scheme

July 1, 2020 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The owner of a company that briefly managed a hospital in Fulton amid financial struggles has been indicted in what prosecutors say was a scheme to use struggling rural hospitals for insurance fraud.