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VIDEO: Car catches fire in downtown Columbia

December 3, 2020 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The white sedan burst into flames in a parking lot near Mizzou Credit Union in the 100 block of East Broadway.

Callaway County sheriff: Four teens arrested in church vandalism

December 3, 2020 12:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Chism said the four suspects range from 14 to 16 years old and they have been taken to the juvenile justice center in Columbia.

Columbia man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Doris Drive killing

December 3, 2020 12:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a killing on Doris Drive earlier this year.

MU Health leaders evaluating need for out-of-state help

December 3, 2020 12:22 PM Victoria Bragg

University of Missouri Health Care leaders met Thursday to talk about Gov. Mike Parson’s offer of out-of-state staffing help as COVID-19 patients swamp hospitals.

Cole County health officials call for residents to follow pandemic guidelines

December 3, 2020 10:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County health officials made a plea with county residents to follow COVID-19 health guidelines as the pandemic continues.

Mexico School District students returning to the classroom

December 3, 2020 4:29 AM Ben Fein

Mexico School District 59 will return to the classroom on Monday after over two weeks of online learning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

December 3, 2020 4:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

A group of Republican lawmakers wants to limit the power of local health directors, citing frustration at orders meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. If the bill becomes law it would impose limits on how long such local orders could remain in effect before triggering a review by the state health department

Kurt Bumby bonded out of St. Louis County jail.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Corrections reports more offenders’ death related to COVID-19

December 2, 2020 8:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Driver seriously injured after a wreck in Cooper County

December 2, 2020 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

NORTH MONITEAU TOWNSHIP, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting one person was seriously injured Wednesday morning on State Hwy O and Swan Road near North Moniteau Township. According to the crash report, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and went into the ditch. The vehicle then hit a parked

CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19

December 2, 2020 3:35 PM Sydney Olsen

All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.

State of Missouri to partner with Vizient to expand statewide hospital capacity this winter

December 2, 2020 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

The state of Missouri is teaming up with a health care services company to help combat the staffing challenges caused by the coronavirus.

Two injured after a crash on US 50 in Moniteau County

December 2, 2020 7:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured Wednesday morning on US 50 at Route H. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve after the driver experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle traveled back and forth across the road twice before hitting a fence

Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays

December 2, 2020 2:09 PM Zola Crowder

Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.

Driver reports chest pain after wrong-way crash in Jefferson City

December 2, 2020 4:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

A driver in a crash that blocked lanes of Highway 50 on Wednesday was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pain.

Virus rules prompt restaurant closures in Kansas City, St. Louis

December 2, 2020 1:51 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Health officials in Kansas City and St. Louis County are facing pushback after shutting down some bars and restaurants in recent days. The officials say the businesses violated coronavirus-related restrictions. And a Kansas City bar owner is seeking a court order to overturn a requirement that bars and restaurants close at

Columbia man arrested at Midway scene not part of federal case

December 2, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man arrested Tuesday morning at a Midway police scene was not part of a federal insurance fraud case.

State lawmakers’ proposal would limit health orders issued by local governments

December 2, 2020 12:19 PM Victoria Bragg

A St. Louis-area state senator is spearheading a legislative effort to limit local governments’ power to enact health orders like those meant to fight the coronavirus pandemic.