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Father’s Day youth baseball tournament in full swing

June 21, 2020 10:25 AM Ben Fein

As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to ease, youth baseball returned to Columbia this weekend.

Hy-Vee recalls bagged salad over contamination concerns

June 21, 2020 9:03 AM Katie Greathouse

Hy-Vee is recalling salad over potential contamination concerns.

One arrested for Douglass Park shooting

June 19, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Police arrested a 19-year-old for a shooting at Douglass Park on Friday night.

Juneteenth organizers speak out about Columbia shooting

June 20, 2020 9:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Juneteenth organizers speak out as one man was shot after the event ended Friday at Douglass Park in Columbia.

Storms taper off this evening, drier Sunday expected

June 20, 2020 5:23 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Storms from this afternoon will taper off tonight. Temperatures remain mild in the upper 60s. SUNDAY: We look to stay drier tomorrow– however, an afternoon storm can’t be ruled out. It will be warm and muggy with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. EXTENDED: Storms look to increase Sunday night into Monday morning. You may

SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County

June 20, 2020 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

Two teens shot in south Columbia

June 20, 2020 2:36 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after two people were shot in south Columbia Saturday morning. Law enforcement responded to a call for shots fired near the 500 block of South Scott Boulevard around 2 a.m. A police department news release said the two victims, 13- and 16-years-old, went to the hospital in two separate

Callaway County-based political candidates face drug charges

June 19, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County couple running for different political offices face felony drug charges. The Callaway County prosecutor charges Adela and Aaron Wisdom on Thursday with manufacture of a controlled substance and attempted tampering with evidence. Law enforcement claim the couple tried to burn 22 marijuana plants they had on their property

State gets federal grant to expand COVID-19 mental health services

June 19, 2020 7:18 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will get millions of dollars to expand mental health services to those affected by COVID-19. The Department of Mental Health announced Thursday that the state will get $2.3 million as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Crisis Counseling Program. The program helps people “recovering from the

Charges dropped after Missouri man accused of threatening victims with nude photos

June 19, 2020 6:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A Cuba, Missouri man was booked Thursday into the Boone County Jail on allegations that he threatened to post nude photos and videos of other people.

Columbia official: Hospitals in good shape amid COVID-19 jump

June 19, 2020 12:12 PM Ben Fein

A Columbia city leader said Friday that she doesn’t think a recent large jump in COVID-19 cases will result in more limits on business and movement, but officials are ready to respond in 24 hours if it does.

Columbia man charged with having child pornography

June 19, 2020 5:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County deputies arrested a Columbia man Friday after a raid on his home in which they allegedly found images and a video of children having sex.

Cases of protesters hit by vehicles forwarded to Boone County prosecutor

June 19, 2020 4:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Friday that they have submitted reports to the Boone County prosecutor’s office in the cases of two protesters hit by vehicles and are now investigating further.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools again put off graduation; Cole County cases rise

June 19, 2020 3:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Protesters gather outside Boone County Courthouse

Boone County hosts first solidarity walk to mark Juneteenth

June 19, 2020 4:23 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County hosts several events to celebrate Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States on Friday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Motorcycle rider badly hurt in Howard County crash

June 19, 2020 3:12 PM Matthew Sanders

A Callaway County man suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle wiped out on gravel Friday on a rural Howard County highway.

University of Missouri curators hear ideas for reorganizing management

June 19, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

A consultant presented several options for reorganizing the management structure of the University of Missouri System on Friday. Terry McTaggart, a consultant for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, outlined six models for reorganizing the management of the UM System before the UM Board of Curators. These models are used at other

Police investigate shots fired on Kelsey Drive in Columbia.

Police investigate shooting in northeast Columbia

June 19, 2020 2:57 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department confirmed shots were fired early Friday morning.

Kansas City won’t prosecute nonviolent protesters

June 19, 2020 11:09 AM Associated Press

Kansas City officials have voted to drop misdemeanor charges against those who took part in street protests to decry racial injustice following the police-involved killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece with Juneteenth proclamation

Columbia mayor declares Juneteenth Celebration Day

June 19, 2020 10:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece proclaimed Friday to be Juneteenth Celebration Day in the city.