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FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis and Cole County report 100+ new cases

November 6, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

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ELECTION UPDATES: Biden adds to lead over Trump in Georgia

November 6, 2020 5:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Cole County warns residents of increase in cases but not considering COVID-19 restriction

November 6, 2020 12:00 PM Ben Fein

Cole County health officials are again warning residents about clusters of coronavirus cases seen around the county related to everything from prisons to school activities and household gatherings.

Boone County health officials warn against big gatherings, shopping at busy stores over Thanksgiving

November 6, 2020 11:35 AM Zola Crowder

Boone County health officials are warning residents to stay away from high-risk activities such as shopping in crowded stores this Thanksgiving as COVID-19 case rates rise.

Health officials weigh in on close contacts in school districts

November 5, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise within school districts across Mid-Missouri, health officials discuss close contacts and transmission data that could alter future CDC guidance.

Missouri lawmakers discussing nearly $1.3 billion in funding during governor’s special session, some asking for expanded call

November 5, 2020 7:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers made their way back to the Capitol on Thursday to begin discussions on distributing nearly 1.3 billion dollars, most being federal CARES Act funding. This special session was called by Governor Mike Parson last month, asking legislators to give him the authority to appropriate funding that has not been spent

ELECTION UPDATES: President Trump claims Democrats are trying to ‘steal’ the election from him

November 5, 2020 7:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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COVID-19 case rate breaks mark as some Columbia elementary schools go virtual

November 5, 2020 1:53 PM Ben Fein

Alpha Hart Lewis and Derby Ridge elementary schools went back online Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports record 129 COVID-19 cases

November 5, 2020 8:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police release juvenile connected to Cosmo Park homicide investigation

November 5, 2020 3:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the release, investigators no longer believe the 15-year-old had any involvement in the homicide.

Jefferson City shooting victim released from the hospital. 3 others hurt

November 5, 2020 1:08 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police say one of four victims hurt in a Wednesday shooting has been released from the hospital.

Columbia woman assaulted at W. Worley home Wednesday afternoon

November 5, 2020 1:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police said in a Thursday release a woman was assaulted at her home in the 1500 block of W. Worley Street a day earlier.

Missouri officials say hospital capacity OK but staffing raises worries

November 5, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a briefing Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Police seek suspects in east Columbia neighborhood

November 5, 2020 12:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police blocked some residential streets in an east Columbia neighborhood Thursday after a vehicle chase turned into a foot pursuit. ABC 17 News crews saw several patrol cars in the area of Wolf Trail and Kirk Hill Road near East St. Charles Road and Interstate 70. Columbia Police Department officers at the

2 hurt in Jefferson City crash

November 5, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City officers say two people were hurt in a crash Thursday morning.

Chiefs to close facilities due to COVID-19

November 5, 2020 11:22 AM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs said one staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning. The club said the person is self-quarantining, but the team is now under the NFL’s COVID protocols. “The Chiefs will hold practice this morning and then out of precaution, the facilities will be closed this