SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.
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MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders
The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
Continue ReadingCDC data shows majority of people who died from COVID-19 had pre-existing conditions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that shows the overwhelming majority of those who have died from COVID-19 had pre-existing medical conditions.
Continue ReadingRandolph County church cancels service due to COVID-19
JACKSONVILLE Mo. (KMIZ) The Jacksonville Cairo Unity Church canceled it’s services for the next two Sundays to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Cody Demnit, the church’s minister, this comes after officials found out at least one church member tested positive for COVID-19. Demnit says the church has been in contact with the Randolph
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Boone County health department investigates 24 complaints of COVID-19 health order violations
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has conducted 24 inspections this month in response to complaints about businesses not following COVID-19 health orders.
Continue ReadingSUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new cases in five days
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 75,075 cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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CPD increases patrol; East Campus sees multiple peace disturbance calls
Columbia Police Department dispatch records show more than a dozen peace disturbance calls on from Friday through early morning Sunday, days after increased patrols were announced and students return to campus.
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WATCH: Mizzou Chancellor talks return to learn
Classes at the University of Missouri start Monday.
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Jury trials resume in Boone County amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday will mark the first jury trial in Boone County since they stopped in March because of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingSUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases drop in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service reported 67,475 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There were 66,397 cases reported on Saturday.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 66,397 COVID-19 cases Saturday. That is an increase from 65,270 on Friday.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers
Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
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WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn
Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.
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Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.
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WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent talks about the return to learn
The Boonville R-I superintendent spoke with ABC 17 News about the return to learn this fall.
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WATCH: Helias president talks about the return to learn
The president at Helias Catholic High School joined ABC 17 News Tuesday morning to talk about the return to learn.
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Columbia City Council to review CARES Act funding
The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.
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AUGUST PRIMARY: Expectations for voting in Mid-Missouri counties
Mid-Missouri county clerks go over what to expect during Tuesday’s August Primary Election.
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