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

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases

August 9, 2020 4:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19

August 8, 2020 4:30 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn

August 7, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.

Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County

August 5, 2020 6:47 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.

WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent talks about the return to learn

August 5, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Boonville R-I superintendent spoke with ABC 17 News about the return to learn this fall.

WATCH: Helias president talks about the return to learn

August 4, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

The president at Helias Catholic High School joined ABC 17 News Tuesday morning to talk about the return to learn.

Columbia City Council to review CARES Act funding

August 3, 2020 5:02 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.

AUGUST PRIMARY: Expectations for voting in Mid-Missouri counties

August 3, 2020 1:32 PM Zola Crowder

Mid-Missouri county clerks go over what to expect during Tuesday’s August Primary Election.

SUNDAY UPDATES: New daily cases decrease in Missouri

August 2, 2020 2:22 PM Sydney Olsen

The Morgan County Health Center reported the first COVID-19 related death in the county on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports record daily case increase

August 1, 2020 3:30 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:25 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, a new record. The previous record for daily increases was 53. There are currently 224 active cases of the virus. UPDATE 5:45 P.M.: Morgan County reported a new COVID-19 case Saturday. The health department is now reporting

Boone County sees fourth death due to COVID-19

July 31, 2020 8:55 PM Amber Tabeling

According to the Columbia/Boone County Health Department the fourth person in Boone County have died on Friday related to COVID-19.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees continued rise in COVID-19 cases

July 30, 2020 9:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fulton City Council agrees to draft mask ordinance

July 30, 2020 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Tuesday the Fulton City Council voted to begin drafting a mask ordinance in case COVID-19 cases spike.

Red Cross: Plasma donations needed to help fight COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:08 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, plasma donation centers have seen a demand for convalescent plasma to help fight the virus.

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.

UM curators vote to combine chancellor and president positions

July 28, 2020 5:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.

Columbia teachers’ union recommends later start date for in-person classes

July 27, 2020 8:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Missouri National Education Association released a report Monday with recommendations for the start of classes at Columbia Public Schools.