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The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Dollar General employee tests positive for COVID-19

June 25, 2020 8:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second suspect arrested in deadly Columbia shooting

June 25, 2020 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A second man suspected of murder in a Columbia shooting has been arrested, police said Thursday.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses COVID-19 case jump

June 25, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to talk about the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Missouri education director signals major changes coming in schools under COVID-19

June 25, 2020 2:24 PM Matthew Sanders

The state’s head of elementary and secondary education braced Missourians on Thursday for a return to school that will look much different than in the past under COVID-19.

Missing Macon woman last seen at Columbia hotel found safe

June 25, 2020 9:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Thursday afternoon that Schwebach had been found safe.

Man and woman face new rape charges linked to highway patrol investigation

June 25, 2020 12:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Morgan County prosecutors filed new rape charges last week against a man and woman linked to a highway patrol rape investigation at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Jefferson City levee further along than many

June 25, 2020 11:53 AM Ben Fein

Col. William Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, gave an update on levee rehab across the state and said that Jefferson City is further along than most.

The Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri

University of Missouri faculty oppose outsourcing plan after ‘disruptive protests’

June 25, 2020 11:30 AM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri Faculty Council approved Thursday a resolution that opposes the possible elimination of nearly 250 jobs.

Bear knocks Columbia woman to ground near Yellowstone’s Old Faithful

June 25, 2020 9:16 AM Associated Press

Yellowstone National Park administrators say a woman was knocked to the ground by a grizzly bear and suffered minor injuries as she was hiking near Old Faithful geyser.

New report details progress in diversity, inclusion and equity at MU

June 25, 2020 5:25 AM Brittany Wiley

A new report from the American Council of Education said the University of Missouri made progress in diversity, inclusion and equity efforts in the last five years.

Hotel occupancy drops by half in May for Columbia

June 24, 2020 8:49 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The number of Columbia hotel rooms used in May dropped by 50 percent compared to May 2019, according to numbers obtained by ABC 17 News. The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau said hotels reported an occupancy rate of 30.8 percent of the month of May. That’s down from the 60.3 percent

Democrats want Parson to apologize for virus comments

June 24, 2020 10:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Democratic Party is urging Republican Gov. Mike Parson to apologize for refusing to take any blame for a sharp increase in coronavirus cases since he lifted restrictions on June 16.

Mizzou warns workers after ‘disruptive’ protest over replacing custodial services

June 24, 2020 7:06 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The head of the operations division of the University of Missouri sent his staff an email threatening discipline after a protest over custodial and landscaping jobs became “disruptive.” In an email obtained by ABC 17 News, the vice-chancellor of operations Gary Ward said while the university respects the right to peacefully protest,

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University cutting positions to make up for COVID-19-related losses

June 24, 2020 12:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Local groups receive funding to help with COVID-19

June 24, 2020 8:24 PM Katie Greathouse

Several Mid-Missouri organizations received thousands of dollars to help with COVID-19 recovery.

Traffic stop guidelines could shine light on disparities

June 24, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department began limiting its traffic stops to primarily hazardous moving violations when the COVID-19 pandemic began in order to limit contact between officers and citizens. Now, the department has expanded those guidelines through the end of the year.

Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks

June 24, 2020 11:24 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.

Sports return in Columbia with a different look under COVID-19

June 24, 2020 11:35 AM Ben Fein

Recreational sports in Columbia resumed last month, and so far most spectators and players have been diligent in following social distancing guidelines, a parks and recreation supervisor said.

Columbia Regional Airport is seeing significant drops in traffic compared to 2019

June 24, 2020 12:24 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Regional Airport saw 95 percent fewer passengers last month compared to May 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed travel.

Columbia man charged in case of burned body found in KC homeless camp

June 24, 2020 11:02 AM Associated Press

Authorities have charged a Columbia man with the death of another man whose body was found burned beyond recognition at a Kansas City homeless camp earlier this year.