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Local fire departments adjust to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.

DEFENDERS: Utility scams increase during the holiday season

November 23, 2020 3:54 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Holiday’s can be a stressful time and scammers are taking advantage of it. During this time of year, Ameren is reminding customers to be on the look out for utility scams. Ameren told ABC 17 News during the holidays and extreme weather, utility scams tend to be on the rise. Here are

Columbia police detain 16-year-old suspected of recent burglaries

November 23, 2020 2:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police have detained a teenager on suspicion of multiple recent burglaries around the city.

Third suspect in Chance Davis murder arrested

November 23, 2020 9:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

The third suspect accused of the June 27 killing of a Mexico man was arrested over the weekend.

Police find evidence of shots fired in northeast Columbia

November 23, 2020 11:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Officers were sent to a report of shots fired near Moniteau Court at about 11:20 p.m. and found casings in the 2200 block of Ballenger Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.

University of Missouri fraternity removed from campus

November 23, 2020 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

MU spokesman Christian Basi said the national fraternity organization removed the local chapter of Delta Sigma Phi from campus.

Field hospital considered as virus surges in Missouri

November 23, 2020 8:08 AM Associated Press

Many state hospitals are close to maxing out on bed space as coronavirus cases continue to increase.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you changing your Thanksgiving plans?

November 23, 2020 1:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Health experts are urging people across the country to avoid crowded stores and forgo large Thanksgiving gatherings because of a surge in new coronavirus cases.

Sunday Sit-down with ESPN’s Tom Hart

November 22, 2020 10:53 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on ESPN play-by-play announcer Tom Hart in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Chiefs win back-and-forth game against Las Vegas

November 22, 2020 10:51 PM Andrew Kauffman

LAS VEGAS (KMIZ) The Chiefs beat Las Vegas 35-31 thanks to a game-winning drive on Sunday night. Kansas City is now 9-1 on the season. With less than a minute left, Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce in the end zone for the game-winning score. MARCHED RIGHT DOWN THE FIELD ⏰📺: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/5yyRhYGx7B— Kansas City Chiefs

Recap: Mizzou football wins Mayor’s Cup with 52 scholarship players

November 22, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football won its second straight Mayor’s Cup on Saturday despite playing with just 52 scholarship players. “It’s a tribute to our players,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said after the game. “It’s a tribute to our seniors and a tribute to our staff.” ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recapped the

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 22, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.

Two receive serious injuries in Camden County crash

November 22, 2020 2:24 PM Sydney Olsen

One juvenile and one adult received serious injuries in a crash Sunday.

Boone County Commission set to meet to discuss COVID-19

November 22, 2020 5:24 AM Ben Fein

The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the county.

Mizzou football holds on to win second straight Mayor’s Cup

November 21, 2020 10:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team won its second straight Mayor’s Cup over South Carolina on Saturday night. The Tigers held on to beat the Gamecocks, 17-10. The Tigers are now 3-3 on the season. You can watch our full interview with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player above. Mizzou played

Damage to three Columbia businesses following burglary calls

November 21, 2020 11:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to burglary calls at Broadway Business Park Court Saturday morning.

Blair Oaks football advances to Final Four

November 21, 2020 4:35 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school football state quarterfinal scores from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. You can watch the highlights Saturday night after college football on ABC 17 and Fox 22. Lutheran North (9) Blair Oaks (44) FINAL Thayer (42) South Callaway (15) FINAL Hallsville (30) Palmyra (44) FINAL Adrian (13) Marceline (7) FINAL FRIDAY

Mizzou will be without defensive coordinator for South Carolina game

November 21, 2020 5:49 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will be without defensive coordinator Ryan Walters on Saturday due to contact tracing. A Mizzou spokesman announced the news an hour before kickoff against South Carolin. David Gibbs will serve as the defensive coordinator in Walter’s place. Defensive analyst Grant O’Brien will take Gibbs’ place as the 10th

Missouri State University sends alert of active shooter

November 21, 2020 6:19 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Missouri State University said there was no active shooter situation Saturday night. According to Springfield police, a caller heard four shots and. Two bullets hit Monroe Apartments. Missouri State said there were no injuries. Officers were on scene around 6:30 p.m. ORIGINAL: Missouri State University sent out a tweet