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Students admit frustration after University of Missouri updates mask policy

September 10, 2020 8:02 PM Amber Tabeling

In an email sent to University of Missouri students and staff Thursday afternoon, MU Chancellor Mun Choi updated the school’s on-campus mask policy.

Columbia man accused of pulling gun after fight

September 10, 2020 2:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man faces two felony charges after he was accused of trying to fire a gun at a car following a fight in south Columbia Tuesday night.

Late-night shooting in north Columbia leads to arrest

September 10, 2020 10:45 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A shooting in north Columbia late Wednesday night led to one person being arrested.

Lawyer threatens lawsuit over MU chancellor’s Twitter blocking

September 9, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attorney asked the University of Missouri chancellor to unblock people on his Twitter account or potentially end up in court. A letter sent by Christopher Bennett to university leadership calls for MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi to reverse his blocking of several Twitter accounts that came to light

Requests for Boone County CARES Act funding could be fulfilled by end of month

September 9, 2020 5:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.

Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.

Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime

September 8, 2020 8:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.

University of Missouri students skeptical about new mask requirements

September 8, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

Across social media platforms, University of Missouri students quarantined because of COVID-19 have posted about being unhappy with accommodations from the university.

Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines

September 8, 2020 6:24 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.

Dozens gather to mark 100th night of protests

September 7, 2020 9:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

A group organized a march Monday night to mark the 100th night of protests in Columbia.

Columbia City Council to review community policing report

September 7, 2020 6:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

CPS provides guidance to families on technology issues

September 7, 2020 2:13 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.

Columbia health officials say it could be a week before impact of health order can be tracked

September 6, 2020 6:45 PM Connor Hirsch

As the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.

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

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases

September 6, 2020 2:31 PM Sydney Olsen

The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash

September 6, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.

MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing

September 4, 2020 7:09 PM Amber Tabeling

MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.

State senator calls on Boone County Commission to quicken stimulus spending

September 4, 2020 8:22 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

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Former Columbia Public Schools employee faces rape allegation

September 4, 2020 10:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday