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Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools

July 7, 2020 4:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement ended.

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.

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

Car flips on side after crash in central Columbia

July 6, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car flipped on its side in central Columbia Monday night.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia police detain teenager in connection with double homicide

July 6, 2020 12:16 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones said the medics chose not to respond to the scene on Volunteer drive where the shooting took place.

CPS parents can still make a decision for in-person classes if Monday deadline is not met

July 6, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools’ parents have one last day to decide if their children will attend classes in-person or online in the fall.

A car crash blocks part of Rangeline Street early Monday morning.

Driver leaves scene of Columbia crash blocking off part of Rangeline Street

July 6, 2020 3:42 AM Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash early Monday morning shut down part of Rangeline Street in Columbia.

Columbia City Council to vote on face mask order

July 6, 2020 3:31 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on a face mask order at it’s meeting Monday.

One person detained after vehicle chase ending in Camden County

July 5, 2020 9:37 PM Sydney Olsen

One person was taken into custody after they led troopers on a chase in two counties.

UPDATE: Overnight double homicide details released by CPD

July 5, 2020 2:07 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia police said Sunday that an early morning shooting in which five people were hit is a double homicide.

Fourth of July Back the Blue rally planned for Columbia

July 4, 2020 11:17 AM Ben Fein

The, “Back the Flag, Back the Blue” rally is set to start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

Columbia fireworks show raises some concerns from residents

July 3, 2020 7:50 PM Amber Tabeling

People are expected to flock to south Columbia Saturday night for the Cosmo-Bethel park firework show, but some residents say they have concerns.

Fire in the Sky event causes parking at Cosmo-Bethel Park and nearby schools to close

July 4, 2020 3:09 PM Zola Crowder

Cosmo-Bethel Park will be closed Saturday night to keep the public safe during the Fire in the Sky celebration.

Several CPD officers are searching for a suspect who ran away on foot.

Man leads police on foot chase in north Columbia

July 3, 2020 4:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police are searching for a man who led them on a chase early Friday morning.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Morgan County adds six new COVID-19 cases

July 2, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia mayor hopes masks slow spread of COVID-19

July 2, 2020 9:28 AM Lucas Geisler

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece hopes masks slow the quickening rate of new COVID-19 cases in Columbia.

Columbia restaurant disputes health department’s claims in alert

July 2, 2020 8:33 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. A co-owner of a Columbia restaurant says his restaurant has been following social distancing guidelines after the health department issued a warning for patrons about possible COVID-19 exposure. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services said in a news release that patrons at Room 38, 38 N. Eighth St., in