WATCH: Moberly School District assistant superintendent talks reopening, health precautions
The Moberly School District assistant superintendent will join ABC 17 News during the 6 a.m. hour to talk about return plans.
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Columbia Board of Education pushes start date back to Sept. 8
Columbia Public Schools leaders are working to narrow down what the beginning of the coming school year will look like.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic
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DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers
Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has
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Jefferson City Schools’ COVID-19 reopening plan comes before school board
The district is set to start classes on Aug. 24.
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Businesses have large part in making sure customers adhere to new COVID-19 order
Restaurant and bar owners have the right to require customers to follow the new rules under a modified COVID-19 health order that took effect Monday for Columbia and Boone County, a health official said.
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WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans
Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.
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Updated Columbia, Boone County health orders to go into effect Monday
Two main rules were added on Thursday — restaurant and bar patrons must remain seated and wear masks when not seated and groups wanting to have large events must submit plans 30 days in advance.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
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Teachers want more information about classes amid COVID-19
As the start of the school year is quickly approaching teachers still have many questions about what the year will look like.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Health officials warn of increasing spread of COVID-19 as Cole County logs new record
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Cardinals-Cubs game postponed due to another case of COVID-19
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they would be postponing their eleventh game in a row after another player tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
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WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn
Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.
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Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.
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A local football camp practices safety as youth sports return to Mid-Missouri
Two former University of Missouri football standouts said safety was a primary concern as they hosted more than 50 players at a youth football camp Thursday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia, Boone County health orders modified to restrict restaurant and bar patron movement
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Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.
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WATCH: Columbia Public Schools considers hybrid learning, delayed start
CPS is considering a hybrid model for classes for the 2020-21 school year.
Continue Reading Guidance for schools released; Missouri governor encourages reopening of schools
As the return to school is quickly approaching Governor Parson said on Wednesday he encourages children and teachers return to school.
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