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Robbery, assault reported in Columbia’s East Campus neighborhood

November 2, 2020 4:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people reported being robbed and assaulted at a home in the East Campus area of Columbia early Sunday, according to police.

Woman killed in south-central Missouri crash of 3 vehicles

November 2, 2020 3:51 PM Associated Press

ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis County woman was killed and four others were injured in a south-central Missouri crash involving three vehicles. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Rolla in Phelps County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Melissa Schmuelling was a passenger in a

Galloway and Parson make final push for voters 1 day before election

November 2, 2020 3:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

One day before the 2020 General Election, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent state auditor Nicole Galloway toured the state making one final push for last-minute votes.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Top Missouri election official reminds voters of laws against electioneering

November 2, 2020 2:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

One thing that will not change is the rules against electioneering at polling places.

Missouri voter turnout forecast as highest in decades

November 2, 2020 1:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri election officials are predicting a strong turnout in Tuesday’s general election. Figures provided by the secretary of state’s office show that local election authorities are forecasting a statewide voter turnout of 75%. If that comes true, it would be the highest percentage turnout since 1992. About 828,000 people already had

SEC announces punishments following Mizzou and Florida brawl

November 2, 2020 12:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

BIRMINGHAM, Al. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will be without three players for part of its next game following the SEC’s ruling on the Mizzou and Florida brawl before halftime on Saturday. The SEC has handed out a half-game suspension for fighting to LB Chad Bailey, OL Dylan Spencer and DL Markell Utsey for their

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Man seriously hurt in Cooper County single-vehicle crash

November 2, 2020 11:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a 21-year-old man was seriously hurt in single-vehicle crash in Cooper County on Sunday night.

Columbia police confirm shots fired on Geyser Boulevard

November 1, 2020 11:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia officers respond to late Sunday night robbery

November 2, 2020 9:06 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia officers were called to a late Sunday night robbery at a gas station near downtown.

Less than 24 hours out: what you need to know to vote in Boone County

November 2, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

Before heading to the polls Tuesday, there are several things Boone County voters need to keep in mind.

Sunday Sit-down with Robin Pingeton

November 1, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on Mizzou women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Recap: Mizzou and Florida react to halftime brawl

November 1, 2020 10:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

GAINESVILLE, Fl. (KMIZ) Mizzou and Florida issued a joint statement on Sunday in response to Saturday night’s brawl just before halftime. “The actions at the end of the first half of last night’s game do not reflect the values of our football program or University. We are committed to healthy competition and good sportsmanship. The clean

University of Missouri police report sexual misconduct near campus

November 1, 2020 9:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Police Department sent out a release Sunday night that stated a woman was harassed near campus.

Boone County Clerk's Office drive-thru event

Boone County offers additional option for voters exposed to COVID-19

November 1, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is providing voters additional options to vote as those who are in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 have one more day to cast their ballots for the 2020 election. The Boone County Clerks office held a drive-thru event at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services

SUNDAY UPDATES: School canceled on Monday for some Salisbury students

November 1, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,349 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. The department has reported 185,535 cases across the state.

Voting event held for quarantined Boone County residents

November 1, 2020 10:32 AM Ben Fein

The County Clerk’s Office held a drive-thru voting event for those in Boone who had tested positive for COVID-19 or had to quarantine due to the virus.

Mizzou falls to No. 10 Florida on the road

October 31, 2020 10:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

GAINESVILLE, Fl. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team did not have a happy Halloween at the Swamp. No. 10 Florida dominated the Tigers, 41-17. Florida QB Kyle Trask ran for as many yards on the ground as the entire Mizzou rushing attack, 47 yards. Mizzou QB Connor Bazelak struggled to move the offense. He was 26/40