Brittany Wiley, Author at ABC17NEWS

Deputies investigating after man found shot in Pulaski County

November 24, 2020 5:56 AM Brittany Wiley

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found shot Monday evening.

Columbia representative foregoing last term

November 16, 2020 5:00 AM Brittany Wiley

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After six years, Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia, is resigning. In a news release, Kendrick said he will forego his final term, which he was elected to on Nov. 3, to join Senator-elect Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, as his chief of staff. The two worked together over the past four years in

Governor expands special session to include liability protections

November 13, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.

Columbia to reopen small business loan program

November 12, 2020 5:19 AM Brittany Wiley

The City of Columbia Housing Programs Division is reopening its Small Business Recovery Loan Program application portal.

Increase in case rates, positivity leave Missouri in White House ‘red zone’

November 11, 2020 5:25 AM Brittany Wiley

In the latest White House “red zone” report obtained by ABC News, Missouri ranked 16th for highest case rates in the country and 8th for test positivity.

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

Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns

November 10, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with COVID-19.

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

Redistricting going back to governor-appointed committee

November 3, 2020 3:21 PM Brittany Wiley

Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 Tuesday, undoing changes to how the state draws congressional and state legislative districts.

WATCH: Boone County clerk talks what to expect at the polls

November 3, 2020 4:29 AM Brittany Wiley

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will join ABC 17 News This Morning on Tuesday to talk about what to expect at the polls.

Less than 24 hours out: what you need to know to vote in Boone County

November 2, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

Before heading to the polls Tuesday, there are several things Boone County voters need to keep in mind.

Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots

October 28, 2020 5:13 AM Brittany Wiley

As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.

MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for winter weather conditions

October 26, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri Department of Transportation says there are a number of things drivers need to keep in mind as winter weather makes its first push of the year into mid-Missouri.

Active cases nearly double as some students switch to virtual learning in Maries County

October 23, 2020 5:33 AM Brittany Wiley

The Vienna School District announced it would switch to virtual learning the same week active cases nearly doubled in Maries County.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks elementary school return to in-person learning

October 19, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News as elementary students get ready to return to the classroom.

University of Missouri homecoming celebrations underway

October 16, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Homecoming celebrations are underway at the University of Missouri, but look very different because of COVID-19.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Rapid COVID-19 tests coming to Missouri

September 30, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Health department director Dr. Randall Williams said tests have already been sent to Missouri nursing homes and historically black colleges and universities, but more are headed to the state level.

Missouri in “vulnerable position,” according to White House ‘Red Zone’ report

September 29, 2020 4:53 AM Brittany Wiley

The report obtained by ABC News on Monday said Missouri reported 166 new cases per 100,000 people from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 putting the state at eighth in the country for new cases.

Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field

September 24, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.

Columbia moves out of ‘red zone’ in White House report; state improves national rank

September 22, 2020 5:44 AM Brittany Wiley

ABC News obtained the report Tuesday morning that shows Missouri moved to fifth place last week from fourth the week before. The state also moved from seventh for test positivity to 10th last week.

City of Columbia looking at CARES Act funding for disease investigation

September 21, 2020 6:08 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia city leaders are talking about a contract for CARES Act funding with the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.