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FRIDAY UPDATES: Health officials warn of increasing spread of COVID-19 as Cole County logs new record

August 7, 2020 12:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

COURT DOCUMENTS: Man admitted to Mexico shooting that killed teen

August 7, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say a Mexico man admitted to a shooting that killed a teenager and wounded another on Wednesday night.

Missouri Senate passes crime bill, which now heads to House

August 7, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri senators have passed a bill proposed by Gov. Mike Parson to address violent crime. Senators voted 27-3 in favor of the bill Friday. It now goes to the state House. The bill would require judges to consider certifying children as young as 14 as adults for certain weapons crimes. The

Cardinals-Cubs game postponed due to another case of COVID-19

August 7, 2020 12:37 PM Nathalie Jones

The St. Louis Cardinals announced they would be postponing their eleventh game in a row after another player tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

Columbia, Boone County health order adds new restrictions to restaurants and bars

August 7, 2020 11:40 AM Zola Crowder

An updated health order for Columbia and Boone County requires customers at restaurants and bars to remain seated unless going to the bathroom.

Columbia police ask for help finding missing man

August 7, 2020 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Police Department issued a call for help Friday to find a man who went missing last month.

Mexico man suspected in Wednesday night homicide turns self in

August 7, 2020 8:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Mexico Public Safety Department said Friday morning an 18-year-old suspected in connection with a Wednesday night deadly shooting turned himself in Thursday morning.

WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn

August 7, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.

Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

A local football camp practices safety as youth sports return to Mid-Missouri

August 6, 2020 1:34 PM Nathalie Jones

Two former University of Missouri football standouts said safety was a primary concern as they hosted more than 50 players at a youth football camp Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia, Boone County health orders modified to restrict restaurant and bar patron movement

August 6, 2020 9:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 people charged after Jefferson City protest last week

August 6, 2020 3:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say eight people face charges in Cole County after they were arrested during a protest in Jefferson City last week.

Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues

August 6, 2020 12:13 PM Zola Crowder

Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.

Former Boonville radio host sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to child molestation

August 6, 2020 10:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

A former Boonville radio host was sentenced to 5 years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony count of child molestation Wednesday.