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Giuliani backs Missouri letter questioning election results

December 15, 2020 1:17 PM Associated Press

A panel of Missouri lawmakers has given approval to a resolution questioning the integrity of the presidential election.

Some Columbia Public Schools parents in support of kids heading back to in-person learning

December 15, 2020 7:26 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Monday their plans to potentially send students back to the classroom on January 19, 2021. The Columbia Board of Education decided to push the date for students to return to an in-person learning environment from Jan. 11 to Jan. 19. The board also plans to install air purifier

Columbia Board of Education approves $1.2 million air purifier contract

December 15, 2020 5:41 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education moved to improve COVID-19 safety measures at its meeting Monday night. One of the measures the BOE approved was the purchase of air purifiers for classrooms. According to board documents, the cost of the “ionization devices” is about $1.2 million. The cost will be covered by the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should CPS students go back to classrooms next month?

December 15, 2020 4:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education considered a plan to get all district students back into classrooms starting Jan. 19 when it met Monday night.

Columbia Board of Education votes to push back elementary students’ return to in-person learning on Jan. 19

December 14, 2020 3:48 PM Connor Hirsch

If approved, elementary students would join high school and middle school students and return to in-person learning on Jan. 19.

$1.7 million gifted to William Woods University for Center for Equine Medicine

December 14, 2020 11:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One of largest single donations in University history to help fund premier diagnostic, therapeutic and teaching facility

Unlicensed fugitive recovery agent charged after gas station incident

December 14, 2020 11:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Police responded to an incident at the Clark Gas Station in the 1100 block of north Morley St. after a vehicle caused $20,000 in damage and left the scene. According to court documents, Dylan Seevers was assisting a local surety bondsman to capture a local fugitive when Seevers was injured after

Mizzou WBB falls to No. 20 Missouri State in return from COVID-19 hiatus

December 14, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team had a tough test in its return from a 17-day COVID-19 hiatus. The Tigers lost to No. 20 Missouri State 72-58 on Monday night. Mizzou is now 1-1 on the season. Mizzou forward LaDazhia Williams led the Tigers with 15 points and eight rebounds. Mizzou guard Hayley

Local highlights and scores: Dec. 14, 2020

December 14, 2020 10:15 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school basketball scores from Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Tolton (25) Hickman (35) FINAL BOYS HOOPS Hickman (66) Capital City (57) FINAL

Mizzou hoops jumps into AP Top 25

December 14, 2020 11:54 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since the 2013-14 season. The Tigers are ranked No. 16 in the latest poll. That’s their highest ranking since the 2012-13 season when MU was ranked as high as No. 7 in the nation. Mizzou is

Mexico man injured after being hit by car during verbal dispute

December 14, 2020 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday afternoon, Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of north Clark St. after a man is hit by a vehicle. According to a release by Mexico Public Safety, this was an ongoing domestic dispute. According to the probable cause statement, Brent Sampson got into an

Jefferson City Board of Education approves athletic facilities projects for high schools

December 14, 2020 8:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district

Missouri House to investigate abuse claims against lawmaker

December 14, 2020 7:54 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House will investigate an incoming lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago. Republican House leaders in a joint statement Monday said the Ethics Committee will investigate Rick Roeber when the Legislature convenes in January. Roeber didn’t immediately return an Associated Press request for comment Monday.

DEFENDERS: Experts explain benefits of air purification machines to slow the spread of COVID-19

December 14, 2020 5:27 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the colder weather months here, more people will be spending time inside. Some might be looking at what options they have to slow the spread of COVID-19 in homes. One of those options might be an air purification system or machine. According to the EPA when used properly, air cleaners and

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Three mid-Missouri counties report multiple COVID-19 deaths

December 14, 2020 9:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

California puts Biden over 270 electoral votes for the presidency

December 14, 2020 4:39 PM CNN

(CNN) — California’s 55 electors put Joe Biden over the 270 Electoral College votes needed to become president shortly after 5 p.m. ET Monday, affirming Biden’s election as the 46th president of the United States. Electors for all 50 states and the District of Columbia gathered in their respective capitols on Monday to cast ballots. It’s a constitutionally