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Columbia College president leaving to be with family in New York

November 18, 2020 1:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

University of Missouri research project examines COVID-19 immunity

November 18, 2020 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is the hub for a new research project aimed at understanding how the human body’s immune system responds to the virus that causes COVID-19 post-infection. Students, faculty and staff who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past have been asked to participate in the study

Jefferson City shooting leaves vehicle damaged; no arrests made

November 18, 2020 11:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police say multiple shots were fired but no one was arrested after a shooting at the Heritage Apartments Tuesday night.

Patrol: 2 hurt and 1 arrested in Boone County DWI crash

November 18, 2020 10:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mid-Missouri troopers say two people were hurt and one other was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a DWI crash near the Midway exit on Interstate 70 East.

Sick, quarantined staff add to hospitals’ coronavirus strain

November 17, 2020 6:22 PM Lucas Geisler

Several hospitals ABC 17 News spoke with reported dozens of employees either quarantining because of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus or contracting the virus itself.

Morgan County R-II School District approves mask mandate

November 17, 2020 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County R-II Board of Education approved a mask mandate at Monday night at their school board meeting for the district. Officials say this mandate will be for Pre-K through 12th grade. Superintendent Dr. L. Steve Barnes says, “In the event that we moved back to Category 1, with less restrictions,

TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths

November 17, 2020 9:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone County probable cause statement reveals how three inmates escaped The Reality House

November 17, 2020 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County probable cause statements obtained by ABC 17 News, the three inmates being housed at The Reality House all escaped the same way with one escaped on Saturday and two escaped on Monday. According to court documents, all three men – Lawrence Johnson, Jamale E. Marteen and Tyrone McClain

Jefferson City Police investigate shots fired call near Heritage Apartments

November 17, 2020 7:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police continue to investigate a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Monroe Street. An officer spoke with ABC 17 News crews on scene and said there was evidence of shots fired that damaged cars and evidence of shell casings. ABC 17 News crews on scene reported

Columbia police work to adapt to COVID-19

November 17, 2020 7:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department, like every other department, is being impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Mizzou’s Blackwell named to preseason All-SEC second team

November 17, 2020 6:56 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou women’s basketball standout Aijha Blackwell was named to the preseason All-SEC second team on Tuesday. Blackwell is entering her second season with the Tigers. She averaged 15 points and seven rebounds a game as a freshman. As a team, MU was selected to finish 10th in the SEC in the preseason

Jefferson City and Cole County Public Works Departments say winter weather staffing amid COVID is a major concern

November 17, 2020 5:56 PM Connor Hirsch

This year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19

Jefferson City Police Department won’t receive body cams until 2022

November 17, 2020 11:47 AM Victoria Bragg

Jefferson City’s Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to talk about progress toward equipping officers with the cameras and new radios.

Finishing guardrail work on Callaway County Route D to impact I-70 traffic

November 17, 2020 3:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The new Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70 is now open to traffic, crews will be finishing up guardrail work this week that will cause lane closures along I-70. The installation completion will begin Wednesday and there will be westbound and eastbound lane closures on I-70 from 7 p.m.

Missouri high court reviews new public union restrictions

November 17, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court is deciding whether new restrictions on public unions can be enacted. Judges on Tuesday heard arguments in the case. At issue is a 2018 law requiring public unions to get permission every year to deduct dues from workers’ paychecks. Public safety unions are exempt. A judge last

University of Missouri receives $5 million estate gift

November 17, 2020 3:02 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has received a $5 million estate gift, which will be divided between the school’s journalism school and botanic garden. The university announced Monday that it had received the unrestricted gift from Pat and Sandy Hiatte, of New Bloomfield. Pat Hiatte graduated from Missouri’s School of Journalism in

Columbia Regional Airport expects new destinations when terminal is completed

November 17, 2020 5:25 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Regional Airport will break ground on its new terminal during a virtual event Tuesday morning.

Man accused of hitting Boone County deputy’s vehicle booked into jail

November 17, 2020 12:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Corey Chandler, 30, of Denver, was brought back to Boone County on Monday after his August arrest in Russell County, Kansas

Missouri DHSS adds 42 COVID-19 related deaths

November 16, 2020 11:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting an additional 42 COVID-19 related deaths after analyzing death certificates in the state’s disease surveillance system. Officials say these 42 deaths will be added to Tuesday’s dashboard update. DHSS had been doing these updates on Friday causing a spike of deaths on

Warrant issued for Callaway County man accused of child molestation

November 16, 2020 11:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement leads to an arrest warrant for a Callaway County man accused of child molestation. According to court records, the victim told an employee at the Rainbow House Child Advocacy Center that Lewis Parrish sexually assaulted the victim multiple times from the ages of 15 to 16. The