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Some Columbia Public Schools teachers prepare for the switch to in-person learning

October 14, 2020 12:10 PM Zola Crowder

Ariel Schwarting, a third grade teacher at Grant Elementary, is setting up a system for her students to keep supplies separate in the classroom.

CMCA launches Boone Cares utility assistance program

October 14, 2020 11:58 AM Riane Cleveland

Eligible Boone County residents are now able to apply for support to pay past-due utility bills through CMCA’s Boone Cares utility assistance program.

Red Flag Warning takes effect at noon

October 14, 2020 11:48 AM Kevin Schneider

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of the viewing area that will be in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty

October 14, 2020 10:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. LOUIS (AP) A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters near their home have pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Mark and Patricia McCloskey appeared during a brief hearing Wednesday. The McCloskeys, who are both attorneys in their early 60s, have been charged with

Failing grades increase as CPS students learn online

October 13, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Online learning continues to show it’s challenges within Columbia Public Schools as data shows failing grades are significantly up this year as students learn online.

Last stretch of search for missing Columbia mother will be on land

October 13, 2020 7:49 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police have been searching for Mengqi Ji in the Lamine River outside of Boonville for more than one year.

Jefferson City Correctional Center inmate charged with attacking inmate

October 13, 2020 10:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Correctional Center inmate is charged with violence to an employee of Department of Corrections or to an inmate by an inmate for a Feb. 13, 2018 incident. According to a probable cause statement, Steven Wallace allegedly assaulted another inmate for smiling at him. In court documents, corrections officers reported

Columbia woman accused of trying to mail drugs into Boone County Jail

October 13, 2020 8:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly trying to mail drugs into the Boone County Jail earlier this month. According to the probable cause statement, Boone County Jail staff intercepted two strips of Suboxone in the mail for someone in custody. Suboxone is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance.

Cole County to grant Jefferson City $900,000 in CARES Act funds, asking for top priorities

October 13, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the end of the year grows closer, the Cole County Commission is still working on getting out CARES Act dollars to several entities including Jefferson City. At the commission’s meeting on Tuesday, leaders decided that Jefferson City would be eligible for about $900,000 of the nearly $9 million given to

Columbia police search Lamine River for remains of Mengqi Ji

October 13, 2020 8:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

On Tuesday morning, Columbia police restarted the search for remains of missing mom, Mengqi Ji.

Kentucky woman arrested after traffic stop leads to marijuana seizure

October 13, 2020 6:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A traffic stop in Cooper County leads to a seizure of 152 pounds of marijuana. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver was pulled over for a lane violation. After a consent to search was denied, a K-9 was brought in and the K-9 had a positive alert according

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

TUESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County reports fifth COVID-19 related death

October 13, 2020 5:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Fayette man sentenced to 35 years for 2019 homicide

October 13, 2020 4:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fayette man is sentenced 35 years for the homicide of John Turner, 29, of Poplar Bluff on Dec. 30, 2019. Alfredo Hicks Jr. pleaded guilty to counts of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and two other felony crimes after Howard County prosecutors originally charged him with first-degree murder back in August.

Some happy, some let down by Columbia Board of Education’s decision to send some kids back to class

October 13, 2020 12:06 PM Riane Cleveland

Families with students in Columbia Public Schools have differing opinions of the school board’s decision for elementary students to return to the classroom.

Columbia Board of Education votes to not send middle and high school students back to in-person learning

October 13, 2020 11:51 AM Zola Crowder

School board President Helen Wade said during the board’s four-hour meeting that the youngest kids are the ones that need to be in-person first.

Columbia police looking for armed robbers

October 13, 2020 10:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police said Tuesday that they’re looking for two people who were part of an armed robbery overnight at a car dealership parking lot.

Columbia Board of Education votes for pre-K through 5th grade to return to a four day week next week

October 12, 2020 2:59 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board voted to allow some students to return to the classroom.

Online classes come with new challenge: How to stop cheating

October 12, 2020 12:09 PM Zach Boetto

Online school comes with all sorts of new challenges. Among them is ensuring students don’t cheat on exams when they’re taken outside the classroom.

Inspectors say two Columbia bars violated COVID-19 health orders

October 12, 2020 7:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

Health inspectors cited two Columbia bars on Saturday for what they said were violations of public health orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mizzou’s homecoming game against Vanderbilt postponed

October 12, 2020 2:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team’s homecoming game against Vanderbilt on Saturday is postponed. PowerMizzou first reported the news. NEWS: The Vanderbilt at Missouri FB game of Oct. 17 is postponed due to positive tests & subsequent quarantine of individuals within the Vanderbilt FB program. The action is consistent with SEC COVID-19 management requirements.