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CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 7:21 AM Ben Fein

Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.

One person drowned in Lake Taneycomo Friday night.

Man drowns in lake near Branson as holiday weekend begins

May 23, 2020 7:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a man drowned Friday night in Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together

May 22, 2020 6:44 PM Luke Victor

Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.

Police investigate shooting at south Columbia park

May 22, 2020 10:50 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station parking lot on Friday night just before 10:30 p.m. Lt. Chad Gooch told ABC 17 News that police found shell casings in the lot, but do not know if anyone was hurt.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools push back graduation

May 22, 2020 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s COVID-19 cases increased Friday by more than 200, the first time they’ve increased by that amount in nearly a week.

Salvation Army hoping to open doors back up to community soon

May 22, 2020 7:33 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia continues to accept limited donations and hold appointment-only services during the pandemic. Lori Benson, the director of community relations for the Salvation Army says they hope to get back to their open-door policy as soon as possible. “Right now The Salvation Army is one of the only

Boone County bars plan reopening under new COVID-19 orders

May 22, 2020 5:17 AM Sydney Olsen

More businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.

Missouri health officials announce community COVID-19 testing dates, times

May 22, 2020 5:57 PM Alec Pettus

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the next 10 days.

WATCH: Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Jefferson City tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 5:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City native Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke Friday with ABC 17 News on the anniversary of the May 22, 2019 tornado that hit the city.

Two homes damaged, man charged in Moberly shooting

May 22, 2020 4:02 PM Alec Pettus

Moberly police said Friday that they arrested a man suspected in a shooting.

Jefferson City celebrates on tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 3:47 PM Ben Fein

On the one-year anniversary of the tornado that touched down in Jefferson City, the city held a ceremony to celebrate the first wall being put up for a home going to a victim’s family.

Missouri unemployment jumps in April, but rate lower than most states

May 22, 2020 9:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.

Columbia man charged after foot chase in Scott Boulevard area

May 22, 2020 3:41 PM Alec Pettus

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man who led police on a foot chase Thursday with burglary and resisting arrest.

Is Mid-Missouri prepared for a potential tornado during a global pandemic?

May 22, 2020 3:18 PM Jessica Hafner

Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.

Hallsville School District to have in-person summer school

May 22, 2020 1:20 PM Matthew Sanders

The Hallsville School District will have in-person summer school classes for children as young as kindergarten in July as COVID-19 regulations continue to loosen.

SEC to allow voluntary in-person athletic activities to return June 8

May 22, 2020 12:12 PM Tyler Murry

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The SEC announced that all schools in its conference will be able to return to in-person athletic events, including team meetings, workouts, etc. on June 8. Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk said, “The health, safety and well-being of Mizzou’s student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans is paramount and will be at the forefront

Insurance claims climb past $150 million from 2019 tornado damage

May 22, 2020 11:46 AM Lucas Geisler

Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.

Experts say routine important ahead of new school year

May 21, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.

Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri

May 21, 2020 7:53 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this

Police cruiser involved in Columbia crash

May 21, 2020 2:36 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department cruiser was heading to a foot chase Thursday when it was hit by an SUV at Providence Road and Grindstone Parkway. An officer was driving westbound on Grindstone at about 1:30 p.m. when another vehicle T-boned the cruiser at the Providence intersection, CPD Sgt. Brian Tate said at