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One arrested after tampering with Thomas Jefferson statue

July 12, 2020 3:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Police Department arrested a University of Missouri graduate Sunday for tampering with the Thomas Jefferson on campus.

Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask

July 12, 2020 10:10 AM Ben Fein

With this week looking to be one of the hottest of the year in Mid-Missouri, it’s important that those in Columbia stay cool, as the first full week of the city wide mask ordinance takes effect.

Experts break down COVID-19 exposure risks

July 11, 2020 8:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Experts say its important to know the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in everyday activities as cases continue to increase.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees record increase in COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 27,133 cases of COVID-19 Saturday. Saturday’s increase is equal to 472 new cases.

Two in custody and one on the run after Boone County high speed chase

July 11, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are looking for a suspect after a high speed chase through Boone County ended with two arrests. According to Sgt. Brian Leer, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, at about 11:56 p.m. Friday, deputies tried to stop a white Toyota with no registration for speeding near I-70 and Hwy 40.

Curtis Allen Lewis is charged with voluntary manslaughter, among other charges, after a shooting in Columbia.

Columbia shooting suspect indicted on murder charge

July 10, 2020 10:39 PM Katie Greathouse

A grand jury upgraded a charge against a man accused in a deadly shooting outside of Vibez Lounge in downtown Columbia.

Fire damages Jefferson City duplex

July 10, 2020 8:31 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a duplex in Jefferson City on Friday night.

Car catches fire after crash on Highway 63

July 10, 2020 9:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car caught fire after a crash in Callaway County on Friday night.

Columbia Public Schools seeking input on school safety

July 10, 2020 4:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools sent out a survey to district parents this week seeking input on school safety after the City of Columbia ended school resource officer contracts.

Columbia businesses not expected to ask customers for proof of mask exemption

July 10, 2020 6:16 PM Connor Hirsch

As the the mandatory mask order in Columbia went into affect on 5 p.m. on Friday, residents and businesses can face a fine if they are found not complying with the order.

Randolph County Sheriff’s Department employee fired after body camera video released

July 10, 2020 6:04 PM Matthew Sanders

A Randolph County Sheriff’s Department employee was fired this week after releasing body camera footage without authorization, violating department policy.

WATCH: Boone County assistant health director says COVID-19 contact tracers overwhelmed

July 10, 2020 5:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

The assistant director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services said Friday that health officials will request 32 full-time workers for contact tracing.

Two women report man exposed himself on MKT Trail

July 10, 2020 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Two women told Columbia park rangers that a man exposed himself in front of them Wednesday on the MKT Trail.

Callaway County scene where body was found

Columbia man was victim of apparent Callaway County homicide

July 10, 2020 2:13 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Columbia man whose body was found on a county road Thursday.

Jefferson City man gets two life sentences in 2016 double murder

July 10, 2020 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Mask availability abundant as Columbia ordinance set to take effect

July 10, 2020 11:52 AM Ben Fein

Stores around Columbia said Friday they have masks and materials to make them just hours before a face-covering requirement goes into effect.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Eugene man killed in early morning ATV crash

July 10, 2020 8:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Eugene man died in an ATV crash early Friday morning.

MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

Several agencies investigating homicide in Callaway County

July 9, 2020 7:17 PM Alec Pettus

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a homicide after a body was found along a county road. The Sheriff’s Office sent out a release saying deputies were called to the area near County Road 351 and County Road 350, which is by State Road WW near the Boone