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First monkeypox case reported in Boone County

August 30, 2022 2:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County has reported its first case of monkeypox.

UM System discuss possible changes to employees’ paid time off system

August 29, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System spoke Monday afternoon about proposed changes to employees’ paid time off (PTO) system. The UM System wants to consolidate employees’ paid time off. The proposed changes are expected to modernize the program and make it more competitive, according to the UM System. MU spokesman Christian Basi said

Judge seals decision in Greitens family court case

August 29, 2022 4:56 PM Lucas Geisler

A Boone County judge closed off her decision in a family court case involving the state’s former governor.

ALS Association hosting walk to raise money for research and treatment

August 27, 2022 8:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ALS Assocation Mid-American chapter is held their ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’ event In Columbia Saturday at Cosmo Bethel Park. Check-in for the walk started at 9 a.m. followed by the walk at 10:30 a.m. According to the organization, Saturday’s walk is one of five thats set to take place. For Saturday’s event, 13 teams

Moberly man charged after allegedly exposing himself to children in Columbia

August 26, 2022 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Suspect detained on charges relating to reported incidents of indecency, Aug. 25

Centralia woman accused of driving wrong way on Highway 63, crashing into deputy’s cruiser

August 26, 2022 6:33 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI, resisting arrest and careless driving after her vehicle hit a deputy’s cruiser Wednesday night on Highway 63.

More Mid-Missouri counties move into ‘high’ COVID-19 community level

August 26, 2022 10:21 AM Matthew Sanders

Four more Mid-Missouri counties have moved into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “high” community level for COVID-19, according to a state government update Friday.

Missouri Budget Project estimates impact of governor’s tax cut plan is nearly $1 billion

August 25, 2022 8:48 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson stressed the state budget’s ability to take the biggest income tax cut in history and still fully fund important programs in his Columbia tour stop Thursday to raise support for his special session plans.

EquipmentShare moves closer to winning tax incentive approval for expansion

August 25, 2022 6:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia company came a step closer Thursday to landing tax credits it says will allow it to convert its headquarters in an old furniture store into a facility that can handle heavy tech demands.

Bus with students onboard, car crash in Columbia

August 25, 2022 4:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A bus and car crashed on Business Loop 70 in Columbia on Thursday afternoon. Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said no one on the Hickman High School bus was hurt in the crash on Business Loop 70 East and Seventh St. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near the school’s

Crashes frequent on stretch of Highway 124 in Boone County

August 25, 2022 10:36 AM Kennedy Miller

At least three people have been killed since January 2021 on Highway 124 between Fayette and Highway 63, the highway where four people were hurt in a crash Tuesday.

Centralia man charged with more child porn-related crimes

August 24, 2022 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia man charged last week with trying to get explicit photos of a girl was charged Tuesday with possessing and promoting child pornography.

Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia temporarily closes amid staffing transition

August 24, 2022 12:06 PM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planned Parenthood has temporarily closed its clinic in Columbia. The health care provider confirmed to ABC 17 News on Wednesday afternoon the temporary closure is due to a change of clinicians. A Planned Parenthood Great Plains spokeswoman said there is a gap in coverage while the new clinician for the clinic trains

Four hurt after head-on crash in north Boone County

August 23, 2022 8:59 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash closed part of Highway 124 north of Columbia on Monday night.

Record number of students enrolled at Columbia Public Schools

August 23, 2022 5:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A record number of students were enrolled on the first day of the year at Columbia Public Schools.

Mental health a priority for Columbia Public Schools as students return

August 23, 2022 5:23 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Public Schools leaders say helping the district’s more than 19,000 students with their mental health needs is a top priority.

Columbia Public Schools to update COVID-19 plan with new CDC guidance

August 23, 2022 5:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools will update its COVID-19 plan to reflect new, relaxed guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

I-70 lane closures set for Missouri River bridge work

August 23, 2022 4:06 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin daily lane closures next week on Interstate 70 as work continues on the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport.

Columbia Public Schools welcome students back for first day of classes

August 23, 2022 6:17 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will hold the first day of classes Tuesday. The 2022-2023 school year marks the district’s 150th anniversary. Officials said the school district plans to share bits of history throughout the school year to mark the occasion. Columbia Public Schools start and end times: 2022-2023 COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS START AND

School safety investigation: Columbia, Blair Oaks and Eugene districts

August 22, 2022 9:04 PM Sarah Higgins

ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.