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Callaway County scene where body was found

Columbia man was victim of apparent Callaway County homicide

July 10, 2020 2:13 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Columbia man whose body was found on a county road Thursday.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation

July 9, 2020 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses surge in COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 6:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to field questions about the county’s surge in COVID-19 cases.

Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board

July 8, 2020 5:04 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.

MU Health opening second drive-thru testing site because of increased demand

July 9, 2020 11:41 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri Health Care is opening a second drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Monday, citing increased demand as cases continue their quick rise.

Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant

July 8, 2020 11:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the establishment three times regarding COVID-19 guidelines

Mid-Missouri hospitals say they’re ready for increase in COVID-19 patients

July 8, 2020 12:56 PM Zola Crowder

The number of patients in hospitals locally and statewide has ticked up recently as positive COVID-19 cases continue their record increases, but local hospitals say they’re ready if that case surge turns into a patient surge.

No set date for residential curbside recycling to resume

July 7, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Beginning Wednesday July 8, the City of Columbia will suspend residential curbside recycling.

Health officials clarify what a mask is

July 7, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials clarify what is considered a mask less than a day after Columbia City Council approved a mask-wearing ordinance.

Mask ordinance could affect local economy; surrounding cities do not plan to enforce masks

July 7, 2020 12:11 PM Zola Crowder

Other Mid-Missouri municipalities are not considering mask ordinances after Columbia leaders approved one Monday night.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

MU reviewing mask policy following new city ordinance

July 7, 2020 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

The school will review its mask policy after the City of Columbia approved a new mask ordinance Monday night.

Man faces multiple drug charges in Boone County

July 7, 2020 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records say he’s accused of drug trafficking and bringing a controlled substance inside a jail.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance

July 6, 2020 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

Columbia man facing assault charge for May shooting

July 6, 2020 11:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors filed new charges against a man in jail tied to a May shooting. Daniel Ayers, 18, is now charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for an alleged shooting that took place on May 21. Ayers was arrested by Columbia police in the