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A motorcycle crashed when turning from Highway 54 to Allen Road in Miller County.

One man dead after Miller County motorcycle crash

July 17, 2020 7:29 AM Molly Stawinoga

A motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon left one man dead in Miller County.

Blair Oaks seeks feedback on return to school

July 16, 2020 11:18 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. Leaders in the Blair Oaks R-II School District are turning their attention to the fall semester as summer school comes to an end. Thursday marked the last day of summer classes. The district sent surveys about the upcoming school year to parents, staff and students on Wednesday. The survey for parents included

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Splat Jr. Obstacle Course Mud Run

July 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

University of Missouri leaders discuss progress and steps to improve diversity, inclusion

July 16, 2020 9:26 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity group met on Thursday, to give an update on what challenges the University has faced with discrimination and what progress it has made up to this point.

Missouri launches program to promote tourism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

July 16, 2020 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s conference will be held live at the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m.

MU Health Care investigating where about 100 ‘unaccounted for’ COVID-19 tests went

July 16, 2020 8:19 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care said it and a testing lab are investigating after about 100 people’s tests for COVID-19 were apparently misplaced. MU Health Care spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the agency and GeneTrait Labs were looking into about 100 tests that are “unaccounted for.” Chew said she did not know the date range

Helias football coach tests positive for COVID-19

July 16, 2020 5:42 PM Nathalie Jones

Helias Catholic High School said one football coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.

Judge will take time to decide whether Columbia officer will go to trial

July 16, 2020 5:47 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge will take time to consider whether to send a Columbia police officer charged in a 4-year-old’s death to trial.

WATCH: Boone County receives 36 mask ordinance complaints in first week

July 16, 2020 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has received 36 complaints related to a new city mask requirement, the department’s assistant director said Thursday.

Prosecutor won’t charge Columbia police officer involved in February shooting

July 16, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia police officer won’t face charges for shooting at a man accused of driving a speeding truck toward the officer and the officer’s partner earlier this year.

Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim

July 16, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.

Fewer people applying for utility assistance because of COVID-19

July 16, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Community Action usually sees an increase in people requesting utility assistance every summer because of the high temperatures. CMCA administers money from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families with energy costs. CMCA makes payments directly to utilities on behalf of people in the program. During

Police: Man arrested after causing crash that shut down Millersburg exit on I-70 East

July 16, 2020 11:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said a man was arrested after he was involved in a crash that closed the Millersburg exit on Interstate 70 East Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia police investigate early morning robbery report

July 16, 2020 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

A man was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday near Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.

MSHSAA’s fall guidelines include screenings, limits on gatherings, and social distancing

July 16, 2020 9:25 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) released its COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports on Thursday. High school activities will still go on, as planned, this year, with practices beginning on August 10 and the seasons starting on August 28. MSHSAA’s report said it acknowledges the risks that come with playing

Two people killed in Osage County crash

July 15, 2020 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were killed in a crash on Highway 63 in Osage County on Wednesday night.

Experts say to wash cloth masks daily

July 15, 2020 6:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Health experts said on Wednesday face masks need to be washed or thrown away, depending on the face covering, each day for general hygiene purposes.

Local lawmakers react to governor’s special session on violent crime

July 15, 2020 9:18 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers across the state have mixed reactions about the special session the governor is calling to address violent crime in Missouri. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor called legislators back to Jefferson City for the session which is scheduled to start July 27. He included it will be narrowly focussed

Police discuss local impact of violent crime special session

July 15, 2020 8:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday there will be a special session beginning July 27 on violent crime in Missouri. The Columbia police chief and the director of the Columbia Police Officers Association say the session could have an impact on local policing.

One dead in Jefferson City shooting

July 15, 2020 9:44 AM Matthew Sanders

A 35-year-old man died after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Jefferson City.