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One person receives serious injuries after falling asleep at the wheel

November 14, 2020 5:33 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to Lake Regional Hospital on Friday after a crash in Morgan County.

One man involved in serious crash in Montgomery County

November 14, 2020 5:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One man received serious injuries in a crash in Montgomery County on Friday.

More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump

November 14, 2020 2:26 PM Sydney Olsen

A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.

Columbia restaurant owners brace for health order extension

November 14, 2020 3:47 AM Ben Fein

Restaurant owners and managers are preparing for a much different holiday season as the city’s health order was extended.

Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability

November 13, 2020 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation. The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection. Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of

Fulton man arrested for child pornography after investigation began in 2019

November 13, 2020 7:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man after a year long investigation into child pornography. Officials say a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019 that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, officials report that Kirk Buffington maybe in possession of child pornography and several electronics were seized. On

Callaway County Health Department closes doors because of staffing shortage

November 13, 2020 11:50 AM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Commission could decide Friday if the health department will stay closed for another week.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death

November 13, 2020 8:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone Hospital and MU Health to no longer allow visitors

November 13, 2020 5:11 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Hospital and MU Health Care are suspending visitation within its facilities due to COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increasing in Boone County and Columbia. As of Friday Boone Hospital had 48 inpatients with COVID-19 and MU Hospital had 49 COVID-19 positive patients. The Executive Director of Patient Care with Boone Hospital, Laura

President Trump delivers update on Operation Warp Speed

November 13, 2020 3:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump will soon deliver an update on Operation Warp Speed, the program that’s goal is to “produce and deliver 300 million doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.” Watch playback of the news conference in the media player below. Pfizer made an announcement Monday that an early peek at its vaccine

Columbia health order extended for three weeks

November 13, 2020 1:39 PM Ben Fein

Local officials are set to announce a new health order during a community briefing Friday at 3 p.m. Both the City of Columbia and Boone County leaders will attend the event.

CNN projects Biden wins Georgia, Trump wins North Carolina

November 13, 2020 2:08 PM CNN

CNN projects president-elect Joe Biden will win Georgia, and President Donald Trump will win North Carolina.

Thousands in eastern Mid-Missouri without power

November 13, 2020 1:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

Thousands of Ameren customers in the eastern portion of Mid-Missouri were without power Friday afternoon.

Columbia community leader dies, annual Thanksgiving meal to continue

November 13, 2020 11:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

A release from Almeta Crayton Community Programs said Kentrell Minton, 37, passed away Wednesday night from health complications.

Authorities investigating after body found in Missouri lake

November 13, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

Authorities are investigating after two fishermen found a body in a Kansas City-area lake.

Governor expands special session to include liability protections

November 13, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.

University of Missouri going online after Thanksgiving

November 12, 2020 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

MU leaders made the announcement Thursday in a message to the campus. Classes will continue online for the three weeks after the holiday break.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death

November 12, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia businesses talk about impacts of Mizzou going virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 12, 2020 6:17 PM Connor Hirsch

The President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick said there could be a number of impacts on the business community including staffing issues and sales loss.

Columbia Public Schools, Boone County health officials question new COVID-19 school guidance

November 12, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

New state guidance that loosens quarantine rules for school students would come with difficulties in Columbia Public Schools, the district’s top official said Thursday.