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CPS proposed 4-day plan would not allow for social distancing

October 7, 2020 11:48 AM Riane Cleveland

The plan said social distancing would not be possible if elementary students returned to school.

Columbia police respond to Rice Road early Wednesday morning.

Shooting leaves multiple homes damaged in northeast Columbia

October 7, 2020 4:17 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police were searching the area of Rice Road Wednesday morning.

Callaway County man seriously hurt in Tuesday crash

October 7, 2020 8:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri state troopers say a Callaway County man was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon.

New White House ‘Red Zone’ report shows some improvements for Missouri

October 7, 2020 5:40 AM Ben Fein

The White House’s latest ‘Red Zone’ report showed some small improvements from previous weeks.

Family displaced after a kitchen fire in Jefferson City

October 6, 2020 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 700 block of St. Mary’s Boulevard Monday night. According to the release, the first crews found light smoke coming from the front of the residence and after entering the residence found the fire in the kitchen.

Four-day week on table for Columbia Public Schools return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 6:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The head of Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday proposed a four-day week as an alternative to bringing students back into classrooms for two days in a hybrid plan.

Boone County Clerk’s office prepares for civilian ‘poll watching’

October 6, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

During the first presidential debate President Donald Trump urged his supporters to go to polling places on election day and be on the lookout for voter fraud.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Linn High School moves to modified schedule due to COVID-19 cases

October 6, 2020 5:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Mizzou, LSU game moved to Columbia due to Hurricane Delta

October 6, 2020 6:38 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football game against LSU will now be played in Columbia, a source confirms to ABC 17 News. Kickoff will be at 11 a.m. from Faurot Field. An MU spokesman would not confirm the change, but he tells ABC 17 News an official announcement on the game will come Wednesday at

Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches

October 6, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween approaches.

Jefferson City Council approves demolition for building damaged by tornado

October 6, 2020 7:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a demolition project for a building on East Capitol Avenue during its Monday night meeting.

Providence Bowl moved back a day

October 6, 2020 1:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Providence Bowl will have to wait an extra day. Rock Bridge announced the Bruins football team will now host Hickman on Oct. 17 at noon. The original scheduled date of Friday, October 16, for Rock Bridge v. Hickman has been changed…Rock Bridge Bruins varsity football will host the Hickman Kewpies on

Pettis County man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, must pay over $6,000 in restitution

October 6, 2020 4:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that a Pettis County man pled guilty to the class D felony of Violations Involving Health Care Payments after submitting false timesheets. According to the release, Sherwin Marshall submitted false timesheets for allegedly receiving personal care services and no services were ever provided. Marshall convinced

Missouri Lottery: Columbia convenience store sells $5 Million Scratchers ticket

October 6, 2020 3:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man has won the Missouri Lottery’s “$5,000,000 Cash Extravaganza” after buying a Scratchers ticket in Columbia. The ticket was sold at the Breaktime convenience store at 900 Conley Road in Columbia. Anyone with a winning ticket of or over $600 can make a claim at all Missouri Lottery offices by

Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.

Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus

October 6, 2020 12:58 PM CNN

The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several members of the Pentagon’s senior leadership are quarantining after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for coronavirus, several US defense officials tell CNN.

Boone County considers CARES Act money for utility help

October 6, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding for a utility assistance program on Tuesday.

Patrol: Carthage child safe, suspect arrested

October 6, 2020 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent out an Amber Alert Tuesday morning for a 2-year-old abducted from a southwest Missouri residence by a woman who is believed to be armed.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Mid-Missouri authorities search for man after Monday chase

October 6, 2020 8:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies searched for a man Monday night after a chase near the Lake of the Ozarks.