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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.

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Woman receives serious injuries in Audrain County crash

November 8, 2020 4:30 PM Sydney Olsen

One woman was seriously injured in a crash involving three vehicles in Audrain County on Saturday.

Authorities recover stolen vehicle in Ashland

November 8, 2020 2:11 PM Sydney Olsen

Several law enforcement agencies assisted during a traffic stop Sunday around 10 a.m. after Ashland police became aware of a stolen vehicle on Highway 63.

Gene McGrath was arrested Saturday night for making a terrorist threat.

Man arrested for making terrorist threats

November 8, 2020 5:32 AM Zach Boetto

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is waking up in the Callaway County Jail Sunday morning after being arrested for making terrorist threats. According to reports, Fulton Police responded to 1851 Underground Tap and Grill around 11:40 p.m. Saturday for reports of a ‘terroristic threat.’ Officers arrested Gene McGrath after he allegedly threatened to get his

CPS Board of Education set to discuss more students returning to the classroom

November 8, 2020 3:55 AM Ben Fein

The district will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month.

Locals react to Biden winning the presidential election

November 7, 2020 7:18 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local Boone County and Columbia residents spoke out today on both sides about former Vice President Joe Biden winning the presidential election Saturday. Trump supporters gathered outside the Missouri State Capitol early Saturday afternoon for the “stop the steal” protest. A local republican in Columbia who wanted to stay anonymous for safety

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 147 new COVID-19 cases

November 7, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,559 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. The total case number has now reached 205,066.