MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County active COVID-19 cases decrease
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University of Missouri officials say they will not remove history with Thomas Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri said Friday that it will not remove history after students started a petition to have a statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from campus.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County closes work week with new COVID-19 cases
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Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday
Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia moves fireworks display
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Documents: Men shot in fatal Columbia encounter broke in through window
Two men shot during an alleged south Columbia burglary — one of them fatally — broke into the home through a window, according to court documents.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 case in Callaway County
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University of Missouri System decides on a start date for the fall semester
Students will begin classes on the system’s four campuses Aug. 24, the UM System announced Wednesday.
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Prosecutors charge man with setting fires during Columbia protest
A Columbia man was charged Wednesday with unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly set fires in a downtown Columbia intersection during protests.
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Second crash reported at Rocheport Bridge Tuesday morning
Mid-Missouri crews responded to a second crash at the Missouri River Bridge on Interstate 70 westbound near Rocheport on Tuesday.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia to resume curbside recycling collection
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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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Fayette man hurt in Interstate 70 crash
One lane is back open after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle shut down part of Interstate 70 westbound Friday morning.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri council rejects early fall start
The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri increased by 290 on Thursday, the largest jump in a month.
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WATCH: George Floyd memorial service in Minneapolis
A memorial service was held Thursday for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Tractor-trailer fire blocks traffic on Interstate 70
Part of Interstate 70 westbound was blocked Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer caught fire.
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Tiger Tots owner drops COVID-19 health rules challenge
The owner of a Columbia daycare has dropped his case seeking to stop COVID-19-related health orders issued by the county and city health director.
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Weather Alert Day: Overnight storms bring flash flooding, wind threat
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms through Thursday morning. MIDNIGHT UPDATE: Strong storms have been training across the eastern half of Mid-Missouri this evening, bringing anywhere from 2-4″+ rainfall to parts of Audrain, Callaway, Boone, Monroe, and Randolph counties. These storms will continue
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri considers fall schedule change
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Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.
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