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Expert: Sharp decrease in state unemployment claims expected

April 23, 2020 1:40 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported Thursday that statewide unemployment claims were down by nearly half from the week before.

VIDEO: Boone County commissioner on stay-at-home order, business survey

April 23, 2020 4:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry will appear live Thursday on ABC 17 News at 5 and at 6 to discuss the county’s new COVID-19 stay-at-home order and a survey he conducted of local businesses.

Deputies arrest Columbia man suspected of burglary after motorcycle chase

April 23, 2020 8:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County deputies arrested a man suspected of a burglary in southeast Columbia and allegedly leading authorities on a chase Wednesday.

Police: Man arrested after crashing into central Columbia home early Thursday morning

April 23, 2020 9:07 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said Thursday morning that a man was arrested after allegedly crashing into a central Columbia home and leaving the scene.

Governor commutes Columbia man’s prison sentence

April 22, 2020 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson granted clemency Wednesday to a Columbia man whose parole on a drug charge had been overturned by courts. The Missouri Supreme Court in a one-sentence ruling March 31 overruled a motion for a rehearing in the case of Dimetrious Woods. The court ruled Feb. 4 that Woods must return

COVID-19 costs local wedding industry thousands

April 22, 2020 6:31 PM Sydney Olsen

This time of year the number of weddings is typically ramping up, but as a result of COVID-19 the industry has taken a huge hit. The impacts have been felt locally as well.

MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester

April 22, 2020 7:06 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.

Child care centers open as COVID-19 pandemic continues but using special guidelines

April 22, 2020 12:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Tiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and children during COVID-19.

Sheriff’s department: Columbia man arrested after leading deputies on chase

April 22, 2020 4:57 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County deputies arrested a man Wednesday after a chase and crash in Columbia.

Fourth suspect charged in Business Loop 70 shooting

April 22, 2020 6:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A fourth suspect has been charged in a January midday shooting on Business Loop 70 in Columbia.

Man wanted by police arrested in north Columbia

April 22, 2020 2:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew said a person was seen in handcuffs leaving the residence near the intersection of Holly Avenue and Parker Street after 2:30 p.m.

More federal dollars likely to come to Mid-Missouri after Senate approves billions for small business loans

April 21, 2020 6:53 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the initial funds set aside for small businesses and non-profits under the federal stimulus bill ran out last week, the U.S Senate approved a $500 billion coronavirus aid bill Tuesday. Most of the funding, more than $300 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of

Columbia hospitals ready to gradually provide more services

April 21, 2020 3:54 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia’s hospitals have shown they have the capacity to handle COVID-19 cases and other needed medical procedures without being overextended, city and health care leaders said during a Tuesday news conference.

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

City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening

April 21, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.

VIDEO: MU Health Care doctor believes Missouri is past its peak, discusses reopening hospital

April 21, 2020 1:23 PM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the latest efforts to battle COVID-19.

Man arrested on suspicion of DWI after Columbia chase

April 20, 2020 10:47 PM Sydney Olsen

Police responded to Ria Street and Boyd Lane around 10 p.m. after a short vehicle chase.

Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order

April 20, 2020 2:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia city council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The city is encouraging people to livestream the meetings on the city’s website instead of attending in person.