MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County health officials detail nature of new cases
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GALLERY: People take to the streets for Columbia protest
Images of the large crowd that filled streets Sunday in downtown Columbia in a protest spurred by the death of George Floyd.
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Troopers rescue two women missing on the Lamine River
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Monday two women were rescued in Cooper County early in the morning after getting lost on the Lamine River on Sunday.
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WATCH: George Floyd visitation service
Thousands of mourners came out Monday in Houston for the visitation of a man whose death at the hands of police has sparked protests nationwide. A private funeral service Tuesday will follow the service in Houston, George Floyd’s home town. Floyd died while a Minneapolis police officer had a knee on his neck, prompting protests
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Thousands of protesters take to the streets in downtown Columbia Sunday
Protesters gathered in downtown Columbia Sunday.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases of COVID-19 lower in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 42 active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from 43 on Saturday.
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Protests continue for sixth consecutive day in Columbia
Protesters took to the streets again Saturday in downtown Columbia.
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Rock Bridge High School holding video meeting on racism
The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri records more than 800 COVID-19 related deaths
New COVID-19 cases in Missouri dipped just below 200 Saturday. The total number of cases statewide increased to 14,442 on Saturday, an increase of 189. The number was below Friday’s increase of 196. Ten new deaths were reported Saturday, bringing the total to 809. State and local officials have repeatedly said they expect the number
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Protesters chant ‘say his name’ through downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered outside of the Boone County Courthouse around 5 p.m. Friday. The group of about 25 people started to march around 6:40 p.m. Protesters chanted “say his name” and “George Floyd” as they walked. The group went on Providence Road and Worley Street. “Say his name.” “George Floyd.”The peaceful demonstration is
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Former Mizzou wrestling star lands coaching job
Former Mizzou wrestling star Willie Miklus has accepted a job as an assistant wrestling coach for Michigan State. Time to announce a career change, I accepted the assistant coaching position at Michigan State University! I am beyond excited to get started with my coaching career! It will be hard to leave my Iowa State Family
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Local health director calls systemic racism a public health emergency
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a letter to the community Friday, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning called systemic racism a public health emergency. “Systemic racism disproportionately affects the stress and burden of illness experienced by Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color,” Browning wrote. “These minority groups are more likely
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Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement
A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.
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Prosecutors charge man after standoff in Cole County
Prosecutors charged a man after a standoff with Cole County deputies on Tuesday night.
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Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student
A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia to resume curbside recycling collection
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Mizzou football players feel safe returning to facilities
The Mizzou football team will be allowed to return to its facilities on Monday, June 8, after months away due to COVID-19. MU will test all of its student-athletes when they return to campus. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said there are plans in place to keep the players safe. Only 20 football players will be
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Doctor urges caution when wearing a mask in extreme heat
With oppressive heat settling into Mid-Missouri, wearing a mask outdoors for too long can become dangerous.
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Jefferson City police say missing man found
The Jefferson City Police Department has found a missing 66-year-old man.
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Mom sentenced in disabled daughter’s death in fire
VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with child endangerment after her disabled daughter died in a fire was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday but could get out much sooner. A judge ruled that Tracy Ellis’ behavior will be reviewed after 120 days, at which time she could be released on probation, according to
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