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“Roll Out For Justice” rally planned in Columbia

July 18, 2020 11:18 AM Ben Fein

A protest aimed at bringing awareness to police brutality is expected to start at 6 p.m. tonight in Columbia.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

Local health officials concerned about return of college students

July 17, 2020 9:12 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials said as of Friday testing availability in Boone County is not as much of a concern as students returning in the fall.

Concern grows over in-person bar exam in Columbia, Osage Beach

July 17, 2020 7:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state’s bar exam will bring hundreds of law school graduates to Columbia and Osage Beach later this month, a fact that concerns some test takers. More than 600 people are set to take the test on July 28 and 29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia and Tan-Tar-A Resort

Incident reports detail alleged vandalism at University of Missouri’s Jefferson statue

July 17, 2020 5:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A woman arrested for tampering at the University of Missouri’s Thomas Jefferson statue allegedly threw red paint on the effigy of the Founding Father, according to a call to police.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis County records 24 new COVID-19 cases; Lowe’s to require masks

July 17, 2020 10:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri and the state.

Columbia police officer’s manslaughter case will proceed

July 17, 2020 5:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The case against a Columbia police officer charged in the death of a 4-year-old girl will proceed, a judge ruled Friday.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Commission backs removal of Jefferson City Confederate monument

July 17, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

A Jefferson City commission is backing an effort to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Sterling Price on Moreau Drive.

Rollover crash in Macon County leaves one dead, another with serious injuries

July 17, 2020 7:42 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said two people were ejected from their SUV in a rollover crash Thursday afternoon, killing the driver.

A motorcycle crashed when turning from Highway 54 to Allen Road in Miller County.

One man dead after Miller County motorcycle crash

July 17, 2020 7:29 AM Molly Stawinoga

A motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon left one man dead in Miller County.

Blair Oaks seeks feedback on return to school

July 16, 2020 11:18 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. Leaders in the Blair Oaks R-II School District are turning their attention to the fall semester as summer school comes to an end. Thursday marked the last day of summer classes. The district sent surveys about the upcoming school year to parents, staff and students on Wednesday. The survey for parents included

Patrol investigates potential misuse of Cole County funds

July 16, 2020 10:34 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the potential misuse of funds in Cole County.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

July 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri leaders discuss progress and steps to improve diversity, inclusion

July 16, 2020 9:26 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity group met on Thursday, to give an update on what challenges the University has faced with discrimination and what progress it has made up to this point.

Missouri launches program to promote tourism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

July 16, 2020 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s conference will be held live at the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m.

MU Health Care investigating where about 100 ‘unaccounted for’ COVID-19 tests went

July 16, 2020 8:19 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care said it and a testing lab are investigating after about 100 people’s tests for COVID-19 were apparently misplaced. MU Health Care spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the agency and GeneTrait Labs were looking into about 100 tests that are “unaccounted for.” Chew said she did not know the date range

Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19

July 16, 2020 5:42 PM Nathalie Jones

Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.

Judge will take time to decide whether Columbia officer will go to trial

July 16, 2020 5:47 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge will take time to consider whether to send a Columbia police officer charged in a 4-year-old’s death to trial.

WATCH: Boone County receives 36 mask ordinance complaints in first week

July 16, 2020 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has received 36 complaints related to a new city mask requirement, the department’s assistant director said Thursday.

Prosecutor won’t charge Columbia police officer involved in February shooting

July 16, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia police officer won’t face charges for shooting at a man accused of driving a speeding truck toward the officer and the officer’s partner earlier this year.

Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim

July 16, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.