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Maries County officials work to identify human remains

July 8, 2020 12:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office said it hopes to identify human remains found in the Gasconade River over the weekend.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Morgan County man killed in Tuesday rollover crash

July 8, 2020 9:34 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers said a Morgan County man was killed in a rollover crash outside of Boonville Tuesday afternoon.

Jefferson City Schools investigating staff member social media posts

July 7, 2020 3:09 PM Nathalie Jones

The Jefferson City School District is investigating social media posts made by staff members over the past few weeks.

No set date for residential curbside recycling to resume

July 7, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Beginning Wednesday July 8, the City of Columbia will suspend residential curbside recycling.

Missouri tightens rules on unemployment claims

July 7, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

The department’s “work search” requirement ended on Monday, after being waived during the record unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health officials clarify what a mask is

July 7, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials clarify what is considered a mask less than a day after Columbia City Council approved a mask-wearing ordinance.

Columbia police officers union addresses removal of school resource officers at CPS schools

July 7, 2020 4:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPOA says it’s opposed to removing SROs from Columbia Public Schools a week after the agreement ended.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases

July 7, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mask ordinance could affect local economy; surrounding cities do not plan to enforce masks

July 7, 2020 12:11 PM Zola Crowder

Other Mid-Missouri municipalities are not considering mask ordinances after Columbia leaders approved one Monday night.

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

MU reviewing mask policy following new city ordinance

July 7, 2020 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

The school will review its mask policy after the City of Columbia approved a new mask ordinance Monday night.

Man faces multiple drug charges in Boone County

July 7, 2020 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records say he’s accused of drug trafficking and bringing a controlled substance inside a jail.

Holts Summit man seriously hurt in jet ski crash

July 7, 2020 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Holts Summit man was seriously hurt after a jet ski crash at the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance

July 6, 2020 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system

July 6, 2020 6:39 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.

Columbia man facing assault charge for May shooting

July 6, 2020 11:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors filed new charges against a man in jail tied to a May shooting. Daniel Ayers, 18, is now charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for an alleged shooting that took place on May 21. Ayers was arrested by Columbia police in the

Car flips on side after crash in central Columbia

July 6, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car flipped on its side in central Columbia Monday night.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

DESE to create new assessment to look at the impact of school closure on learning

July 6, 2020 9:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is putting together an assessment to see how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning.

Mizzou softball and baseball fulfill postseason ban

July 6, 2020 12:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

The Mizzou postseason ban is officially over. The MU baseball and softball teams’ have served their punishments in full, according to the NCAA. 🗣 Some GREAT news to brighten your Monday morning ⤵Mizzou Athletics received confirmation late last week from the NCAA that @MizzouBaseball & @MizzouSoftball are eligible for 2021 postseason tournaments. The bans have

Columbia police detain teenager in connection with double homicide

July 6, 2020 12:16 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones said the medics chose not to respond to the scene on Volunteer drive where the shooting took place.