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Columbia Public Schools reports 13 students with active COVID-19 cases

October 27, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is now reporting the number of student COVID-19 cases in elementary school, middle school and high school.

Early voting sets records in Mid-Missouri, across the country

October 27, 2020 3:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Across the nation, voter turnouts have set records with a week until the election.

Voters in some states unable to cast early ballots in person

October 27, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — More than 21 million voters across the U.S. have already cast ballots in person amid record-breaking early turnout. That option isn’t available to everyone. Connecticut, Mississippi, Missouri and New Hampshire are the only states that do not allow all voters to cast their ballot in person before Election Day. That is

KC sees record virus deaths; St. Louis hospitals filling

October 27, 2020 3:16 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis hospitals are filling up with coronavirus patients at an alarming rate, and experts say many of those patients are coming in from other areas of the state. Meanwhile, the Kansas City area over the past week recorded its highest number of deaths over a one-week period, with more than

More showers this evening, heavier rain tomorrow, Thursday

October 27, 2020 12:49 PM Luke Victor

TUESDAY: Light rain moving in from the west this afternoon. Light showers could lead to a few slick spots with temperatures hovering around freezing near HWY 65; but major impacts are not expected. For the rest of mid-Missouri it’s a cold rain with temperatures in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: Any rain leftover tapers off to a drizzle

Columbia police shut down roundabout after morning crash

October 27, 2020 7:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers shut down a roundabout on Mexico Gravel Road after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Trump administration sending 1.8M rapid tests to Missouri

October 26, 2020 11:03 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is sending 1.8 million rapid coronavirus tests to Missouri. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a Monday announcement said the tests can produce results in 15 minutes. About 60% of the tests are slated to be used for K-12 school testing. Another 30%

TRUTH ALERT: Clean Missouri back to oppose Amendment 3

October 26, 2020 8:25 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group that supported a successful ballot measure in 2018 is back to oppose one this year. A new ad from Clean Missouri takes aim at Amendment 3. The amendment would ban some lobbyist gifts, lower campaign contribution limits and change the process Missouri will use to redraw state and federal legislative

City of Columbia needs survey responses for Community Development Block Grant

October 26, 2020 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is going to receive an additional $737,588 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) due to Congress passing of the CARES Act. City of Columbia Housing Programs Manager Randy Cole says “We are entering into a public engagement and

Local transportation agencies weigh in on supplies and COVID-19 concerns

October 26, 2020 9:45 PM Amber Tabeling

As the first snow of 2020 is now here and the effects of COVID-19 still hitting business and some industries, three local transportation agencies said on Monday that luckily their budget for snow and ice removal has not taken a hit from the virus.

Troopers respond to multiple wrecks this evening

October 26, 2020 9:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ice is to blame for at least one crash on Highway 63 this afternoon according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report shows an SUV slid on an ice-covered bridge near Silver Fork Creek around 3:30 this afternoon. Troopers say it went across the

Kansas City, Mo. man arrested after Friday morning chase

October 26, 2020 9:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday morning, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted a traffic stop on Elleta Boulevard near Rangeline Street and a chase ensued. According to officials, the chase ended when the vehicle traveled off Interstate 70 and crashed into a fence at Columbia Pool and Spa, located at 1200 Business Loop 70

DEFENDERS: Scam targets nurses and acupuncturists

October 26, 2020 3:16 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri licensed nurses and acupuncturists are the newest target in a scam going around the state. The Missouri State Board of Nursing and Missouri Acupuncturist Advisory Committee are both warning about a scam claiming the person is being investigated and their licenses is in danger of being suspended. In this scam, the

Thursday chase in Camden County leads to two arrests

October 26, 2020 7:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Camden County deputies attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle drove off leading to a chase. According to officials, deputies were eventually able to get the vehicle stopped and placed both the driver and passenger under arrest for active warrants. Camden County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Codie Dudley and Melissa

Camdenton Police investigating a shooting during a motorcycle club bar fight

October 26, 2020 7:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camdenton Police continue to investigate a Friday evening shooting at Whisker’s Bar and Grill. Officials say the shooting occurred during a fight between motorcycle clubs. According to the release, everyone involved in the fight got away before police arrived. No one was reportedly shot according to police. The investigation is ongoing.

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

October 26, 2020 7:12 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett is headed to to the Supreme Court. The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, with Republicans overpowering Democratic opposition a week before Election Day. Barrett will be the third Supreme Court justice nominated by Trump. At 48, she is likely secure a conservative court majority for years to

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Light precipitation overnight, Tuesday morning slick spots

October 25, 2020 4:48 PM Jessica Hafner

MONDAY EVENING UPDATE Light drizzle is coming down from Columbia to Jefferson City before 7:00 PM with the steadier rainfall south of Highway 54. Another batch of light snow and sleet is moving in from the west, but not much more accumulation is expected for the rest of tonight. However, temperatures will fall a few

MoDOT reports brief Route 54 closure rescheduled at Lake Ozark interchange project

October 26, 2020 6:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OZARK – Due to weather, a brief U.S. Route 54 closure in Lake Ozark has been rescheduled for Tuesday. A contractor working for the Missouri Department of Transportation will begin blasting rock to make way for the construction of a new eastbound Route 54 bridge. In order for crews to safely perform the blasting,

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two COVID-19 related deaths; second highest number of deaths in mid-Missouri

October 26, 2020 6:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tracking light wintry precipitation tonight, morning impacts

October 26, 2020 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: A Weather Alert Day continues through this evening with light wintry precipitation in the form of sleet, snow, and freezing drizzle will be possible through about midnight. Lows fall to near freezing, allowing for elevated surfaces to remain slick along with side streets and sidewalks. TOMORROW: Clouds hang on for the morning with most