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Lincoln University curators approve immediate student fee increases

June 11, 2020 5:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Lincoln University Board of Curators approved increases to tuition and room and board during their board meeting on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter activists meet with Missouri governor

June 11, 2020 5:25 PM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson met with members of the Black Lives Matter movement from Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis on Thursday.

Minor injuries reported after car reverses across Jefferson City road

June 11, 2020 5:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A 90-year-old driver suffered only minor injuries Thursday after his car went in reverse across Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City and crashed into a retaining wall.

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

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia moves fireworks display

June 11, 2020 10:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Documents: Men shot in fatal Columbia encounter broke in through window

June 11, 2020 2:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Two men shot during an alleged south Columbia burglary — one of them fatally — broke into the home through a window, according to court documents.

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Marshall teen hurt in Howard County head-on crash

June 11, 2020 11:36 AM Matthew Sanders

A Marshall teen suffered serious injuries in a Howard County crash Wednesday.

I-70 West reopens after crash closed highway

June 11, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

Interstate 70 westbound in Columbia reopened Thursday morning after crews shut down the highway following a crash.

VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Two suspects shot, one fatally, in south Columbia burglary

June 10, 2020 9:42 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said an armed resident shot two burglary suspects Wednesday night, leaving one of them dead. At least 10 CPD vehicles responded to the 6000 block of Bentpath Drive around 9 p.m. Wednesday after a caller reported a burglary with shots fired. According to a news release from CPD, the resident

Public suggests new policy to Columbia police review board

June 10, 2020 5:09 PM Zach Boetto

A board created to provide an independent review of Columbia’s police is getting ready for extra public comment at its Wednesday meeting.

Columbia summer programs look for ways to engage kids during COVID-19 pandemic

June 10, 2020 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

With summer in full swing, local summer camp programs are looking for ways to safely engage kids.

Mizzou’s Manuel and Walters lead athletic department in peaceful march

June 10, 2020 8:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou safety Martez Manuel and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters played an integral part in the Tigers peaceful march in downtown Columbia last week to demand justice and promote equality. Manuel, a former Rock Bridge football standout, initially came up with the idea and Coach Walters offered his support. Manuel said he wanted to take on

Columbia Board of Education to review elementary attendance areas

June 10, 2020 8:33 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is getting ready to review elementary areas to see if any changes are needed due to population growth. In an email to parents, the district said that it wants input from the school community. The district is asking members of the community to volunteer to

Columbia police officer claims qualified immunity in appeal over high school student’s lawsuit

June 10, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia police officer is appealing a court’s decision not to dismiss her from a lawsuit over the basis of qualified immunity. Attorney David Baker said the city of Columbia would appeal Judge Nanette Laughrey’s decision to leave Officer Keisha Edwards in a lawsuit over a Rock Bridge High School student’s claims

University of Missouri football to start on time, but fan question unresolved

June 10, 2020 12:32 PM Nathalie Jones

University of Missouri officials said Wednesday that they are continuing to assess whether or not they will allow fans to attend games in the fall.

Stormtrack Insider Blog: Monday’s mid-Missouri Sun Halo

June 10, 2020 5:59 PM Luke Victor

A sun halo (sometimes called sundog) shined bright around the sun Monday afternoon. This was actually due to moisture streaming in from tropical depression Cristobal which brought us all the rain Tuesday morning. These halos, which in some cases look like rainbows around the sun are formed when light from the sun shines through clouds