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Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order

September 6, 2020 7:35 AM Ben Fein

City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.

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Motorcycle crash leaves one with serious injuries in Osage Beach

September 6, 2020 12:41 AM Zach Boetto

CAMDEN Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was injured in a crash in Camden County Saturday morning. According to the crash report, 30-year-old Nicholas J . Kuntz, of Ocala, FL was ejected from his motorcycle after crossing the center line. Investigators say it happened around 10 a.m. on North

Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2020 7:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record

September 5, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.

Death investigation ongoing in Miller County

September 5, 2020 3:18 PM Sydney Olsen

One woman is dead, but the cause of her death is unknown after law enforcement responded to a disturbance Saturday morning around 3:53 a.m.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020 9:05 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.

One dead after crash in Pettis County

September 5, 2020 5:40 AM Zach Boetto

PETTIS COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was killed in a crash in Pettis County Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 6 p.m. on Katy Trail approximately 1 mile west of Route BB. According to the crash report, 43-year-old Chris M. Eye, of Sedalia traveled off the

MU drive-thru sites open on Labor Day due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing

September 4, 2020 7:09 PM Amber Tabeling

MU Health Care plans to have its COVID-19 testing sites open on Labor Day to help keep up with the increased demand.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County sets daily COVID-19 case record; Howard County sees first death

September 4, 2020 11:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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State senator calls on Boone County Commission to quicken stimulus spending

September 4, 2020 8:22 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri state senator is calling on the Boone County Commission to work faster to spend federal stimulus dollars. State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) said the commission needed to get money from the CARES Act into the hands of people and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The county received $21.3 million

Woman killed in Camden County motorcycle crash

September 4, 2020 8:20 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a crash Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, it happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Highway 54 at Route Y. Investigators said Gregory Mondry, 68, and Sandra Harper, 70, both of Camdenton, were on a

Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend

September 4, 2020 12:50 PM Ben Fein

Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

Shots fired near Columbia middle school

September 4, 2020 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say someone fired a gun in the area of a Columbia middle school Thursday.

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Former Columbia Public Schools employee faces rape allegation

September 4, 2020 10:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday

MU asks students not to travel for Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2020 5:38 AM Brittany Wiley

For the first holiday weekend since the return to learn, the University of Missouri is asking students to stay in Columbia.

MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders

September 3, 2020 8:49 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.

CMU COVID-19 cases continue to rise but university says process is working

September 3, 2020 9:01 PM Riane Cleveland

Cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise on Central Methodist University’s campus. Central Methodist University reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The university currently has 43 active student cases and two active employee cases. The Howard County Public Health Department reported seven new cases Tuesday. Since the start of the pandemic, the county

Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability

September 3, 2020 1:52 PM Ben Fein

As Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.

THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district

September 3, 2020 9:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

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