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New Florence man hurt in Monday motorcycle crash

November 10, 2020 1:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Highway Patrol says a New Florence man was hurt in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 70 East.

Parents and teachers have mixed emotions about Columbia Public Schools returning to virtual learning

November 10, 2020 11:42 AM Zola Crowder

Some parents say they are frustrated after the Columbia Board of Education voted to send elementary students back to virtual learning on Nov. 16.

Sunrise Beach man charged with assault; elderly man flown to Columbia hospital

November 10, 2020 11:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

The release said the victim was flown to a Columbia hospital in serious condition.

Boone Hospital Center memo warns of COVID-19 patient load

November 9, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone Hospital Center has filled up a special COVID-19 unit it created in September as hospitalizations continue at record levels, according to a memo to staff sent Friday.

WATCH: State health department director says COVID-19 vaccine will be available by December

November 10, 2020 7:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

The director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services is expected to testify before a state House special committee Tuesday morning.

Jefferson City Fire Department responds to residential fire near Madison and Franklin

November 9, 2020 4:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City fire department responded to a structure fire just before 3:30 p.m. on the 100 block of East Franklin Street. Officials say the first crews arriving found a single single-story brick home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure. Officials say the crews put out the fire

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

Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns

November 10, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with COVID-19.

Missouri DHSS reports 138 COVID-19 associated deaths in weekly update

November 9, 2020 11:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 138 COVID-19 associated deaths after analyzing several death certificates in the state’s disease surveillance system. Communication Director Lisa Cox says the deaths “had not already been reported to the state by another entity, will be captured and reported publicly through the dashboard Tuesday

Columbia Board of Education votes to return to virtual learning next Monday for elementary students

November 9, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Boone County and Columbia, leaders of Columbia Public Schools are discussing what this means for students.

Jefferson City football coach resigns after one season

November 9, 2020 9:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Bailey has resigned after one season as the Jefferson City football coach due to personal reasons. Bailey went 3-7 in his one and only year with the Jays. JC lost to Camdenton in the first round of the playoffs. Jefferson City is now in need of its fourth football coach

Jefferson City School District confident in traditional learning as COVID-19 cases climb in Cole County

November 9, 2020 6:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will hear from top district staff Monday, as COVID-19 cases in the area continue to rise.

MoDOT provides update on I-70 Rocheport bridge replacement schedule and goals

November 9, 2020 8:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation says the plan for the construction of the new Interstate 70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport to begin late next year. MoDOT will figure out the design-build project and award the contract by July 2021. MoDOT says the new bridge is expected to be opened to traffic by

Rally stressing safe return planned before Columbia Board of Education meeting

November 9, 2020 11:15 AM Zach Boetto

Some Columbia residents have organized a rally they hope will show support for Columbia Public Schools teachers, staff, students and community members.

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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death

November 9, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MONDAY ELECTION UPDATES: After Biden win, McConnell says Trump OK to fight election

November 9, 2020 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on 2020 election news.

Police respond to Sunday night shooting in south Columbia

November 9, 2020 9:50 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said several shell casings were found in the area but that no people were hurt and no property was damaged.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks plans amid COVID-19 spike

November 9, 2020 2:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

The CPS superintendent joined ABC 17 News This Morning Monday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 123 new COVID-19 cases

November 8, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,131 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. There have been 209,197 cases in the state.

Columbia Public Schools family and teachers discuss possibility of full district going back to in-person learning

November 8, 2020 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

The board will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month. Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will recommend that the board directs administration to teach middle school students in person, four days a week.

Man receives serious injuries in motorcycle crash

November 8, 2020 4:21 PM Sydney Olsen

A man was transported to Lake Regional Hospital after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County on Saturday.