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Police: MU Alert connected to University Avenue burglary

September 29, 2020 9:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say a University of Missouri Alert sent out Monday afternoon was related to a burglary at a residence on University Avenue.

Missouri in “vulnerable position,” according to White House ‘Red Zone’ report

September 29, 2020 4:53 AM Brittany Wiley

The report obtained by ABC News on Monday said Missouri reported 166 new cases per 100,000 people from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 putting the state at eighth in the country for new cases.

Man attacked with soap in Boone County jail according to probable cause statement

September 28, 2020 11:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is injured after being assaulted at the Boone County Jail last Friday according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement. According to the court documents, Frank Phillips is accused of using a sock full of soap to assault another man in jail. The victim was talking with

Boone County sheriff and county commissioner discuss thefts at Midway

September 28, 2020 7:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of larceny and burglaries in the are of Midway in Boone County over the last few weeks.

Battle football game against Smith-Cotton canceled due to COVID-19

September 28, 2020 3:03 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 6:08 p.m. – Battle will now play at Moberly on Friday at 7 p.m. The Battle football game against Smith-Cotton on Friday night is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns in the Tigers program. Battle athletic Director Alex Huck said the Spartans are close to finding a new opponent, but nothing is

Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order

September 28, 2020 7:21 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.

East Elementary School in Jefferson City

Education leaders say substitute teacher shortage in Missouri made worse by COVID-19

September 28, 2020 6:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Several Mid-Missouri school districts have said adequate staffing is a top concern as in-person classes resume and cases of the virus are found in buildings.

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two more COVID-19 related deaths; 2 Morgan County residents die from coronavirus

September 28, 2020 5:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Mid-Missouri school districts confirm COVID-19 cases among students and teachers

September 28, 2020 11:52 AM Zach Boetto

Some Mid-Missouri school districts have been hit with new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks leading officials to tap into safety protocols from local health departments.

Boone County deputies investigate shooting north of Columbia

September 28, 2020 3:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews blocked off a road north of Columbia Monday afternoon for a law enforcement situation.

DEFENDERS: Scammers using FBI phone number to trick victims

September 28, 2020 5:00 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI says scammers are using the FBI’s real telephone number to trick victims.

CPS discusses success of online school

September 28, 2020 11:45 AM Zola Crowder

Some teachers and parents have struggled with online learning since the school year started.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of weekend shooting

September 28, 2020 11:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police arrested a man Sunday morning on suspicion of a weekend shooting at an apartment building just off of Clark Lane.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Vienna man killed in early morning wreck

September 28, 2020 8:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

Troopers say a Vienna man was killed in a single-vehicle wreck north of Vichy early Monday morning.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports fifth COVID-related death

September 27, 2020 2:29 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported a total of 123,406 COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday.

Victim expected to survive after Jefferson City shooting

September 27, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department said one person was shot early Sunday morning.

Man surrenders after barricading himself inside Ashland home

September 27, 2020 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Antony Paul surrendered to police on Sept. 25 in Ashland after hiding from office inside a home.

Columbia business sees successful weekend, health department gives no suspensions

September 27, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

One local business saw a successful weekend after the University of Missouri’s first home football game, while the local health department did not suspend any operating permits in Columbia on Saturday.

Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters

September 27, 2020 8:52 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire Prevention Week.

Small fire causes evacuation at Compass Health Network McCambridge Center in Columbia

September 27, 2020 6:10 AM Ben Fein

Columbia firefighters responded early Sunday morning after a fire alarm was pulled inside of Compass Health Network McCambridge Center.