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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

Probable cause statement reveals how much child pornography seized in Fulton arrest

November 16, 2020 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with five counts of possession of child porn but a probable cause statement reports 11,000 photos and four videos seized during the investigation. According to officials, a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019, that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, Kirk

Columbia College cruises past Kansas Christian

November 16, 2020 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia College men’s basketball team beat Kansas Christian 80-53 on Monday night at the Southwell Complex. Tony Burks and Jack Fritsche each had a team-high 17 points. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.

Moniteau County traffic stop leads to drug seizure

November 16, 2020 10:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle Saturday for no tail lights. According to a Moniteau County Sheriff’s department, the driver, who is currently on parole for possession of a controlled substance, consented to a search of the vehicle. According to deputies, they found a loaded .45 cal handgun, marijuana, THC

Boone County Jail pulls inmates out of Reality House after escapes

November 16, 2020 3:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies searched the area near Reality House, 1900 E. Prathersville Road in north Columbia. The search continued Monday afternoon.

MONDAY UPDATES: Local health department urges residents for a modified Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020 9:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia daycares facing issues with staffing and online learning

November 16, 2020 7:39 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local daycares and learning centers throughout Columbia are facing issues with staffing and being able to help students with their online learning courses. Daycares have experienced a huge increase with students enrolled in centers since CPS announced transitioning back to a virtual online learning classroom. “We definitely have had a greater need

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 health order extension

November 16, 2020 3:57 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia and Boone County leaders are keeping an eye on COVID-19 numbers to decide what restrictions need to be in place in order to keep people safe.

Residents react to Fulton quadruple shooting

November 16, 2020 6:51 PM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) There are still no arrests after four people were shot in Fulton Sunday morning. “It’s a shame, it needs to stop,” said Courtney Straub, who visits Fulton often. According to a press release from the Fulton Police Department, the shooting took place around 1:40 a.m. in the Fulton Event Center parking lot.

Jefferson City families talk about first day back to virtual learning for secondary students

November 16, 2020 7:09 PM Connor Hirsch

The district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers creating the issue.