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Holts Summit teen sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to accessory murder charge

October 29, 2020 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Holts Summit teen was sentenced to six years in prsion on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a felony murder charge.

CPS working to adjust grading student’s failing classes

October 28, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ High School and Middle School students will get a second chance to improve their grades this fall with a new grade adjustment.

Norm Stewart Classic canceled due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 12:12 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The annual Norm Stewart Classic will not be played due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The classic said that all teams have already been notified. A spokesperson said the University will not be holding any non-MU events for the rest of the year.

Three file for city council bids on first day

October 28, 2020 8:26 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people returned petitions to run for Columbia City Council on the first day allowed. City clerk Sheela Amin said all three petitions are for candidates in Second Ward. Andrea Waner, Bill Weitkemper and Jim Meyer all returned petitions with 50 signatures by Wednesday morning. Amin said she still must verify the

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: CPS and other districts report new COVID-19 cases

October 28, 2020 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Firefighters at Centralia wood products business

Firefighters called to possible factory fire near Centralia

October 28, 2020 2:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Boone County fire units were called to a fire at a building listed online as a wood products business near Centralia on Wednesday afternoon. The call came over emergency radio at about 1 p.m. An ABC 17 News crew saw fire trucks and volunteer firefighters’ vehicles massed outside an address listed

Substitute teacher shortage; how the state is working to fill gaps during the pandemic

October 28, 2020 3:12 PM Victoria Bragg

Many schools had trouble finding substitute teachers before COVID-19 but months into the fall semester the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.

Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots

October 28, 2020 5:13 AM Brittany Wiley

As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.

Columbia Public Schools among hundreds to get rapid COVID-19 test kits

October 28, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

Hundreds of school districts and individual schools across Missouri will soon have the tests for students, faculty and staff.

Southern Boone school board to get information about online learning plan

October 28, 2020 10:57 AM Ben Fein

The Southern Boone Board of Education will get details about what the district will do if COVID-19 cases force classes online when it meets Wednesday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

State trooper hurt in Mid-Missouri crash on Monday

October 28, 2020 10:01 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Mid-Missouri trooper was hurt in a rollover crash on Highway 63 Monday morning.

Changes to solid waste bulk trash collection go into effect in November

October 28, 2020 9:19 AM Matt Ragsdale

Changes to Columbia bulk item trash collection go into effect on Monday, according to a release from the city.

Firefighters: North Columbia apartment fire is ‘suspicious’

October 28, 2020 8:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County firefighters say a late Tuesday night fire on Demaret Drive is suspicious.

Mid-Missouri clerk’s offices take COVID-19 precautions for voters

October 27, 2020 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

County clerks’ offices have been taking precautions to protect voters from COVID-19 as absentee voting has been taking place. They plan to do the same for the Nov. 3 election.

CPS High School students discuss challenges faced and hopes for future

October 27, 2020 8:06 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ high school students voice their opinions on how virtual learning has impacted them, as they hope to return to in-person learning soon.

Cole County woman arrested after chase and assault of an officer Saturday night

October 27, 2020 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman after a Saturday morning chase reaching speeds over 80 mph going in and out of traffic. According to court documents, the Cole County deputy attempted to stop Dorothy Hernandez after the deputy witnessed the vehicle make several lane violations according to court documents. During

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in cases Saturday.

National Guard testing in Jefferson City amid fast rise in coronavirus cases

October 27, 2020 12:13 PM Zach Boetto

National Guard spokesman Capt. Jeremy Idleman said soldiers are outside the First Assembly of God in Jefferson City to help increase the number of COVID-19 tests administered.

Woman arrested after Camden County deputies break up an underage alcoholic party

October 27, 2020 6:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Camden County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Linn Creek reference a large party. When deputies arrived, they found multiple minors intoxicated and utilizing controlled substances. As a result, the adult hosting the party was arrested. Danielle M Rountree, 35, of Linn Creek, was charged with Felony Endangering