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Schnucks plans to open third Columbia store

September 8, 2020 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

Schnucks Markets, Inc., said Tuesday that it plans to open a third Columbia store in the spring.

Illinois man killed in weekend Cole County crash

September 8, 2020 10:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

An Illinois died when his car hit a tree early Sunday in Cole County.

Parents struggle with school-issued iPads on first day of school

September 8, 2020 11:27 AM Zola Crowder

Parents lined up outside of Columbia middle schools Tuesday morning to get help fixing their school-issued iPads on the first day of online school.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks first day of classes amid tech issues

September 8, 2020 2:28 AM Molly Stawinoga

The superintendent for Columbia Public Schools joined ABC 17 News This Morning as the district has its first day of all-online classes.

Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday

September 7, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250

Dozens gather to mark 100th night of protests

September 7, 2020 9:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

A group organized a march Monday night to mark the 100th night of protests in Columbia.

MONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School

September 7, 2020 3:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson City hopes for federal funding to cover COVID-19 costs

September 7, 2020 6:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said phase two includes $2 million. The application to apply will open Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 30.

Columbia City Council to review community policing report

September 7, 2020 6:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

DEFENDERS: Fake messages offering money, grants during COVID-19 pandemic

September 7, 2020 4:20 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Facebook and WhatsApp users of a possible scam going around during the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri uses media company to spread COVID-19 information

September 7, 2020 4:09 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri is using a Canadian media company to help with an informational campaign on COVID-19.

Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’

September 7, 2020 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.

CPS provides guidance to families on technology issues

September 7, 2020 2:13 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.

Firefighters respond to central Columbia house fire Monday morning

September 7, 2020 9:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning near Business Loop 70 East.

Update needed on Columbia Public Schools tablets ahead of return to learn

September 7, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

Some Columbia Public Schools families may need to update their school-issued tablets before the return to learn Tuesday.

Columbia health officials say it could be a week before impact of health order can be tracked

September 6, 2020 6:45 PM Connor Hirsch

As the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.