FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs
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Eugene man killed in early morning ATV crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Eugene man died in an ATV crash early Friday morning.
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MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation
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Several agencies investigating homicide in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a homicide after a body was found along a county road. The Sheriff’s Office sent out a release saying deputies were called to the area near County Road 351 and County Road 350, which is by State Road WW near the Boone
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Reopening process amid COVID-19 will vary for each Missouri school district
Missouri public schools are weighing the options when it comes to safety measures in the fall, but the Missouri School Boards’ Association said those precautions against COVID-19 will be different for each district.
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses surge in COVID-19 cases
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to field questions about the county’s surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Columbia woman charged with driving drunk when she hit police cruiser
Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman Thursday on allegations that she was drunk when she crashed into a police cruiser in February.
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Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases
Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.
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Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board
Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.
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Tracking another hot and humid afternoon
THURSDAY: Temperatures are on the rise into the upper 80s to around 90 with a heat index near 100. A few spot storms are possible by late afternoon/early evening. TONIGHT: We’ll stay quiet overnight under mostly clear skies as lows fall to near 70. EXTENDED: Another warm one looks to be around the corner on
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Jefferson City man pleads guilty to having child pornography
A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography Tuesday.
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MU Health opening second drive-thru testing site because of increased demand
University of Missouri Health Care is opening a second drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Monday, citing increased demand as cases continue their quick rise.
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Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions
The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.
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Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes
The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor’s demand for President Donald Trump’s tax returns
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Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant
ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the establishment three times regarding COVID-19 guidelines
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Columbia businesses take another hit as Show-Me State Games canceled because of COVID-19, health concerns
Organizers with the Show-Me State Games canceled the annual event over concerns of COVID-19.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic
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Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election
Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.
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Mizzou athletics gives second COVID-19 update
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou athletics gave its second update on its COVID-19 testing results on Wednesday. UPDATE: 367 of 377 tests on #Mizzou student-athletes & athletic staff participating in department testing protocol have been negative for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/lTGVZRMfOc— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) July 8, 2020 An MU spokesperson confirmed ten total student-athletes and staff have now
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