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CPS case rate spikes ahead of special session

August 30, 2020 8:41 AM Ben Fein

As The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.

Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63

August 29, 2020 10:46 PM Connor Hirsch

The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.

Boone County’s COVID-19 cases skyrocket over the weekend primarily in college-aged population

August 29, 2020 7:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.

Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested

August 29, 2020 2:50 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area

Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order

August 28, 2020 11:41 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.

Fewer tests, more infections help push Boone County COVID-19 rate to new high

August 28, 2020 1:07 PM Zola Crowder

Fewer tests along with more infections have helped push Boone County’s COVID-19 positivity rate past 40 percent, health officials said Friday.

University of Missouri changes face-covering policy to limit shields

August 28, 2020 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri’s updated mask policy is now in effect for students and faculty.

Columbia police detain one juvenile after early morning chase

August 28, 2020 10:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police department spokeswoman Brittany Hilderbrand said in an email officers chased the vehicle after it ran a stop sign near the intersection of Rice Road and Ballenger Lane around 12:42 a.m.

COVID-19 rate soars as new health orders created for Columbia, Boone County

August 28, 2020 5:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Nearly half the people tested for novel coronavirus over the past week have been positive for the virus, the Boone County health director said Friday when announcing new orders that will close businesses that serve alcohol at 10 p.m.

Boone County settles open records lawsuit with family of man killed

August 27, 2020 7:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County will hand over records related to a sheriff’s department investigation into man’s killing. David Roland, attorney for the family of Ahmonta Harris, said the family and county settled a lawsuit Harris’ mother and widow filed in June. The family claimed the county unlawfully held onto unredacted copies of the death

Boone County Clerk eyeing Mizzou Arena or Hearnes Center as polling place

August 27, 2020 6:31 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk wants to use a Mizzou Athletics facility as polling place for the November election. County clerk Brianna Lennon said either Mizzou Arena or the Hearnes Center will serve as a “central” polling location for the county. Any registered county voter could use the site to cast a ballot.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports ninth COVID-19 death

August 27, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some University of Missouri students say they’re concerned about lack of social distancing in classes

August 27, 2020 1:32 PM Ben Fein

Some students are raising concerns after attending in-person classes at the University.

Sheriff’s Department: Deputy fires at car after man crashes into patrol vehicle

August 27, 2020 3:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy fired at a car outside the Midway truck stop Thursday morning after a man allegedly crashed into the patrol vehicle and drove from the scene.

Boone County health leaders continue to recommend testing after coronavirus exposure

August 27, 2020 12:31 PM Zola Crowder

Health officials in Boone County continue to recommend testing for people who are exposed to novel coronavirus if they’re not showing symptoms.

Police identify man killed in shooting at Columbia park

August 26, 2020 10:54 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with first-degree murder after another man was shot to death in a central city park.

COVID-19 pandemic affects opioid crisis and recovery

August 26, 2020 5:53 PM Sydney Olsen

Missouri continues to be one of the states most impacted by the opioid crisis, and that has only become more difficult to fight during COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County gains 19 new COVID-19 cases

August 26, 2020 12:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

UPDATE 10:10 P.M.: Callaway County reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday while two colleges in the county reported new cases on their campuses. The jump in cases brings the count’s total to 267 since the pandemic began. Active cases rose by 19 to reach 94. The new cases were reported the same day

3 animals rescued in Columbia house fire

August 26, 2020 3:29 PM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were sent to a basement fire in central Columbia on Wednesday.

Parson says Missouri succeeding in COVID-19 fight; Galloway highlights her pandemic plan

August 26, 2020 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.