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ELECTION UPDATES: President Trump claims Democrats are trying to ‘steal’ the election from him

November 5, 2020 7:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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COVID-19 case rate breaks mark as some Columbia elementary schools go virtual

November 5, 2020 1:53 PM Ben Fein

Alpha Hart Lewis and Derby Ridge elementary schools went back online Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports record 129 COVID-19 cases

November 5, 2020 8:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police release juvenile connected to Cosmo Park homicide investigation

November 5, 2020 3:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the release, investigators no longer believe the 15-year-old had any involvement in the homicide.

Jefferson City shooting victim released from the hospital. 3 others hurt

November 5, 2020 1:08 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police say one of four victims hurt in a Wednesday shooting has been released from the hospital.

Columbia woman assaulted at W. Worley home Wednesday afternoon

November 5, 2020 1:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police said in a Thursday release a woman was assaulted at her home in the 1500 block of W. Worley Street a day earlier.

Missouri officials say hospital capacity OK but staffing raises worries

November 5, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a briefing Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Police seek suspects in east Columbia neighborhood

November 5, 2020 12:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police blocked some residential streets in an east Columbia neighborhood Thursday after a vehicle chase turned into a foot pursuit. ABC 17 News crews saw several patrol cars in the area of Wolf Trail and Kirk Hill Road near East St. Charles Road and Interstate 70. Columbia Police Department officers at the

2 hurt in Jefferson City crash

November 5, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City officers say two people were hurt in a crash Thursday morning.

Chiefs to close facilities due to COVID-19

November 5, 2020 11:22 AM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs said one staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning. The club said the person is self-quarantining, but the team is now under the NFL’s COVID protocols. “The Chiefs will hold practice this morning and then out of precaution, the facilities will be closed this

Columbia man arrested after slow-speed chase on I-70

November 5, 2020 10:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

Authorities say a Columbia man was arrested early Thursday morning after a slow-speed chase ended on Interstate 70 West.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Local districts report COVID-19 cases

November 4, 2020 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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UPDATE: Four people injured in Jefferson City shooting

November 4, 2020 4:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City police say several people were hurt in multiple shootings outside a community center.

ELECTION UPDATES: Trump campaign files lawsuit in Georgia, 3rd lawsuit overall

November 3, 2020 11:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Public Schools looking into buying air purifying units to reduce COVID-19 spread

November 4, 2020 6:16 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Board of Education’s finance committee is set to discuss purchasing air filtration devices that could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 along with other pathogens.

Southern District win for Aldred turns Boone County offices to all Democrats

November 4, 2020 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Democratic candidate Justin Aldred’s win over Fred Parry for the Southern District seat on the Boone County Commission means every county officeholder will be a Democrat. Aldred, a political newcomer, beat Republican incumbent Parry by about 2,500 votes. Parry served one term after being elected in 2016 and will remain in

Columbia parks official: Violence at Cosmo rare

November 4, 2020 3:21 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crime is not a common occurrence at the Columbia park where a teenager was killed this week, a city parks officials said Wednesday. Columbia Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs said Cosmo Park is frequented by families and sports teams and crime is rare there. A review of 911 calls shows no

Police say the deaths of two Sedalia men were homicides

November 4, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Sedalia police say the deaths of two men are being investigated as homicides. The victims, 66-year-old Steven Klein and 59-year-old Russell Bain were found dead on Thursday at a Sedalia home. Police have not said how they died or released many other details in the case. Police Chief Matt Wirt said

Boone County deputies investigate construction worker death

November 4, 2020 3:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Deputies said a worker had been hit with a piece of machinery and was pronounced dead when crews arrived.

Biden wins Boone, defeated handily in Cole and Callaway

November 4, 2020 1:07 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Vice President Joe Biden won in Boone County but the margin was much smaller than the one President Donald Trump enjoyed in Cole and Callaway counties. Biden took about 55% of the presidential votes in reliably Democratic Boone County, getting 49,999 of the 91,200 votes cast. Trump garnered about 38,600 votes.