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School drop-off and pick-up causes traffic trouble in Ashland

September 15, 2020 11:58 AM Riane Cleveland

School-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.

Official: Positivity rate correction does not affect Boone County health order

September 15, 2020 3:21 PM Zola Crowder

The Boone County health department said Tuesday that it had to correct COVID-19 infection rates spanning the summer but emphasized that the new numbers don’t change the decision to implement a stricter health order.

Columbia building official recommends portion of Tenth Street garage remains closed after brick, drywall fell from the column

September 15, 2020 11:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

A city of Columbia official recommended a staircase at the Tenth Street garage downtown remains closed until maintenance work is completed.

Westminster College sees 25% increase in freshman enrollment during COVID-19 pandemic

September 15, 2020 10:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

Westminster College’s freshman enrollment increased 25-percent after the school waived some standardized test scores earlier this year.

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Barnett man seriously injured after Monday night motorcycle crash

September 15, 2020 8:59 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Barnett man received serious injuries after a motorcycle crash Monday night.

North Callaway School District responds to bullying claims after student’s death

September 14, 2020 11:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The North Callaway School District is responding to bullying claims after the recent death of one of its students.

Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases

September 14, 2020 10:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.

Columbia PD: One person injured in afternoon shooting

September 14, 2020 9:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Police continue to investigate an afternoon shooting that sent a 19-year-old to an area hospital.

TRUTH ALERT: Pro-Parson ad ties Galloway to federal health care policies

September 14, 2020 5:01 PM Lucas Geisler

An ad running in support of Republican Gov. Mike Parson ties Nicole Galloway to federal health care ideas, but not necessarily ones that the Democratic state auditor holds.

Special prosecutor says officer-involved shooting in Pettis County is justified; sheriff encourages ‘calm’

September 14, 2020 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The special prosecutor appointed to review the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Sedalia woman by a sheriff’s deputy has determined the killing was legally justified.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 update includes details on youngest students going back to classrooms

September 14, 2020 11:31 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will update the school board Monday on COVID-19 and classes, including a plan being developed to get some students back in class before others.

MONDAY UPDATES: Death due to COVID-19 reported in three counties

September 14, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Keytesville man sentenced 72 years for sex crimes against children

September 14, 2020 5:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chariton County judge sentenced a Keytesville man to 72 years in prison for multiple counts of sex crimes against six children. 59-year-old Edward Schrock pled guilty in June 2020 to three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy of a child under twelve years old, two counts of first-degree child molestation of a

Truman VA offering drive-through flu vaccines for enrolled veterans

September 14, 2020 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VA-enrolled Veterans will have the choice for free drive-through flu vaccines this year at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

DEFENDERS: Package text message scams circulating

September 14, 2020 2:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

With so many people shopping online, package deliveries are on the rise and scammers are trying to fool consumers into giving out their personal information.

Missouri State Board of Education relaxes substitute teacher requirements amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 14, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Missouri State Board of Education has relaxed substitute teacher requirements in case of a possible shortage because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home damaged in Sunday afternoon central Columbia shooting

September 14, 2020 11:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police found damage to a home and several casings after being called to a report of shots fired Sunday afternoon in central Columbia. Officers were sent to the 800 block of Hirth Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported in the shooting, police said in a news release. Several people told officers