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Man accused of murder booked into the Boone County Jail

November 11, 2020 7:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of second-degree murder in Boone County was booked into the Boone County Jail Wednesday morning.

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

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning

November 11, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic

November 11, 2020 3:10 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.

University of Missouri System advisory committee approves construction of new children’s hospital

November 11, 2020 2:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

An advisory committee to the University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a plan to build a new children’s hospital in Columbia.

Columbia police could expedite shooting investigations with new technology

November 10, 2020 6:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department has responded to at least 68 shootings so far in 2020, and getting shooters off of the streets could soon become easier for the department.

Health leaders cite staffing issues in hospitals as Columbia reports yellow phase

November 10, 2020 6:44 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s not just hospital beds causing local hospitals to be near capacity. Staff dealing with illness and quarantine is also a large factor. In a joint statement Tuesday, Boone County’s hospitals said they will begin to implement surge plans as the rising number of COVID-19 patients continues to strain their capacity. The

TUESDAY UPDATES: CPS 14-day rate continues to rise; Cole County reports 65 new COVID-19 cases

November 10, 2020 8:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Outside counties responsible for majority of COVID-19 cases in Boone County hospitals

November 10, 2020 12:24 PM Zach Boetto

According to data from the Columbia/Boone County health department, only 27 out of 142 currently hospitalized COVID-19 patients are Boone County residents.

Parents and teachers have mixed emotions about Columbia Public Schools returning to virtual learning

November 10, 2020 11:42 AM Zola Crowder

Some parents say they are frustrated after the Columbia Board of Education voted to send elementary students back to virtual learning on Nov. 16.

Boone Hospital Center memo warns of COVID-19 patient load

November 9, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone Hospital Center has filled up a special COVID-19 unit it created in September as hospitalizations continue at record levels, according to a memo to staff sent Friday.

Columbia Board of Education votes to return to virtual learning next Monday for elementary students

November 9, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Boone County and Columbia, leaders of Columbia Public Schools are discussing what this means for students.

Columbia man charged with drug crimes, harassment and domestic assault

November 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, domestic assault, delivery of controlled substance and harassment. According to court documents, Arik Rivera harassed and stalked the victim causing the victim to fear for the victim’s life over the last six months. While taking Rivera into custody,

Rally stressing safe return planned before Columbia Board of Education meeting

November 9, 2020 11:15 AM Zach Boetto

Some Columbia residents have organized a rally they hope will show support for Columbia Public Schools teachers, staff, students and community members.

Columbia Imagined survey extended until Nov. 20

November 9, 2020 7:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Imagined Status Report survey deadline has been extended to Nov. 20. The purpose of the survey is to “provide the City Council with an evaluation of the plan’s goals and objectives, implementation efforts to-date, and present recommendations for new and evolving trends and community priorities that would be incorporated into the

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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death

November 9, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police respond to Sunday night shooting in south Columbia

November 9, 2020 9:50 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said several shell casings were found in the area but that no people were hurt and no property was damaged.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks plans amid COVID-19 spike

November 9, 2020 2:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

The CPS superintendent joined ABC 17 News This Morning Monday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 123 new COVID-19 cases

November 8, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,131 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There have been 209,197 cases in the state.

Columbia Public Schools family and teachers discuss possibility of full district going back to in-person learning

November 8, 2020 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

The board will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month. Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will recommend that the board directs administration to teach middle school students in person, four days a week.

CPS Board of Education set to discuss more students returning to the classroom

November 8, 2020 3:55 AM Ben Fein

The district will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month.