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Requests for Boone County CARES Act funding could be fulfilled by end of month

September 9, 2020 5:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.

Third person charged in Lake of the Ozarks rape case

September 9, 2020 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A third person faces charges linked to a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case.

Miller County man charged with domestic assault after weekend incident

September 9, 2020 3:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Miller County prosecutors charged a man with a felony count of domestic assault after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead.

Gov. Parson: College-aged residents continue to lead COVID-19 increases

September 9, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

The governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.

Schools across Mid-Missouri provide free meals for students amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 1:31 PM Riane Cleveland

Multiple Mid-Missouri school districts are making meals free to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home in north St. Louis leveled in overnight explosion

September 9, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

Officials say no one was injured when a house in north St. Louis was destroyed in an overnight explosion.

Mexico officers warn of kidnapping scam

September 9, 2020 8:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico officers are warning residents about a new scam tricking friends and family members that a loved one has been kidnapped.

Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.

Missouri ranked 10th for case rate in U.S., White House report says

September 9, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

An August White House report listed Missouri in the tenth spot for COVID-19 case rates in the country, giving the state “red zone” status.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports more than a thousand cases since start of pandemic

September 8, 2020 12:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime

September 8, 2020 8:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.

University of Missouri students skeptical about new mask requirements

September 8, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

Across social media platforms, University of Missouri students quarantined because of COVID-19 have posted about being unhappy with accommodations from the university.

Mizzou football gives COVID-19 update

September 8, 2020 7:31 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said four of his players are currently out after testing positive for COVID-19. He added there are 14 other players currently in quarantine due to contact tracing. “This is the most number we’ve had out from COVID-related issues, so that’s not ideal,” Drinkwitz said on a Zoom

Battle’s Marteen win Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week

September 8, 2020 7:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

Battle running back Gerry Marteen is our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winners! You can watch the play from Friday night’s game against Capital City in the video player above. Up next – Battle will play at Helias on Friday at 7 p.m. We will announce our Week 3 SZFF play

Experts predict rocky road for tourism industry for remainder of 2020

September 8, 2020 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

The COVID-19 pandemic has battered the tourism industry since the beginning as sports, events and travel plans were canceled across the country, and local travel leaders say there is a long road ahead towards recovery.

Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines

September 8, 2020 6:24 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.

WATCH: Columbia mayor evaluates COVID-19 order before city council meeting

September 8, 2020 5:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece took questions from ABC 17 News about the effectiveness of the city’s COVID-19 health order before the city council meeting Tuesday.

Police investigating separate weekend theft incidents in north Columbia

September 8, 2020 5:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Police responded after two reports of theft blocks apart Saturday morning.

Police investigating Saturday night armed robbery in north Columbia

September 8, 2020 4:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Police continue to investigate a Saturday night armed robbery on the 3900 block of Oakland Gravel Road.