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MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two more COVID-19 related deaths; 2 Morgan County residents die from coronavirus

September 28, 2020 5:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Mid-Missouri school districts confirm COVID-19 cases among students and teachers

September 28, 2020 11:52 AM Zach Boetto

Some Mid-Missouri school districts have been hit with new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks leading officials to tap into safety protocols from local health departments.

Boone County Courthouse resumes phase 3 operations

September 28, 2020 5:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The 13th Judicial Circuit Court announced today it returned to phase three from phase one of its operational plan.

“Food Truck” style trailer fire Saturday destroyed in Mexico

September 28, 2020 3:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department responded Saturday afternoon to a “food truck” style trailer on fire in the area of W Love and Wade Street. Firefighters reported finding the trailer on fire in a private driveway and reporting the fire had spread to the house, melting the siding of another nearby house. The

Boone County deputies investigate shooting north of Columbia

September 28, 2020 3:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews blocked off a road north of Columbia Monday afternoon for a law enforcement situation.

DEFENDERS: Scammers using FBI phone number to trick victims

September 28, 2020 5:00 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.

University of Missouri: Person with a knife in East Campus

September 28, 2020 2:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri officials say a person with a knife was seen Monday afternoon in East Campus.

CPS discusses success of online school

September 28, 2020 11:45 AM Zola Crowder

Some teachers and parents have struggled with online learning since the school year started.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of weekend shooting

September 28, 2020 11:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police arrested a man Sunday morning on suspicion of a weekend shooting at an apartment building just off of Clark Lane.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Vienna man killed in early morning wreck

September 28, 2020 8:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

Troopers say a Vienna man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck north of Vichy early Monday morning.

SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 5

September 27, 2020 10:05 PM Andrew Kauffman

Congratulations to our Week 5 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Hallsville RB Harrison Fowler runs for a 75-yard TD on a record breaking night. Nominee No. 2 – Mexico WR

RECAP: Mizzou football must move on after loss in Drinkwitz debut

September 27, 2020 11:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Mizzou football team’s loss to No. 2 Alabama in the season opener on Saturday. You can watch the full story in the video player above. “We got to put our big boy pants on and go to work,” MU football coach Drinkwitz said after the game.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports fifth COVID-related death

September 27, 2020 2:29 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a total of 123,406 COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday.

Sunday Sit-down with PowerMizzou’s Mitchell Forde

September 27, 2020 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou.com’s Mitchell Forde in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Victim expected to survive after Jefferson City shooting

September 27, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department said one person was shot early Sunday morning.

Man surrenders after barricading himself inside Ashland home

September 27, 2020 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Antony Paul surrendered to police on Sept. 25 in Ashland after hiding from office inside a home.

Columbia business sees successful weekend, health department gives no suspensions

September 27, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

One local business saw a successful weekend after the University of Missouri’s first home football game, while the local health department did not suspend any operating permits in Columbia on Saturday.

Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters

September 27, 2020 8:52 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire Prevention Week.

Small fire causes evacuation at Compass Health Network McCambridge Center in Columbia

September 27, 2020 6:10 AM Ben Fein

Columbia firefighters responded early Sunday morning after a fire alarm was pulled inside of Compass Health Network McCambridge Center.

Casey’s armed robbery leads to arrest in Fulton

September 27, 2020 1:44 AM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a Fulton man in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday. Fulton Police officers, with the assistance of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, arrested 33-year-old Kyle D Newton, after he allegedly robbed the Casey’s General Store on S Business 54. Reports say Newton entered