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Thousands of protesters take to the streets in downtown Columbia Sunday

June 7, 2020 2:04 PM Sydney Olsen

Protesters gathered in downtown Columbia Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Active cases of COVID-19 lower in Boone County

June 7, 2020 3:51 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 42 active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from 43 on Saturday.

Protests continue for sixth consecutive day in Columbia

June 6, 2020 7:24 PM Sydney Olsen

Protesters took to the streets again Saturday in downtown Columbia.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri records more than 800 COVID-19 related deaths

June 6, 2020 8:16 PM Deborah Kendrick

New COVID-19 cases in Missouri dipped just below 200 Saturday. The total number of cases statewide increased to 14,442 on Saturday, an increase of 189. The number was below Friday’s increase of 196. Ten new deaths were reported Saturday, bringing the total to 809. State and local officials have repeatedly said they expect the number

Protesters chant ‘say his name’ through downtown Columbia

June 5, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered outside of the Boone County Courthouse around 5 p.m. Friday. The group of about 25 people started to march around 6:40 p.m. Protesters chanted “say his name” and “George Floyd” as they walked. The group went on Providence Road and Worley Street. “Say his name.” “George Floyd.”The peaceful demonstration is

Local health director calls systemic racism a public health emergency

June 5, 2020 8:16 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a letter to the community Friday, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning called systemic racism a public health emergency. “Systemic racism disproportionately affects the stress and burden of illness experienced by Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color,” Browning wrote. “These minority groups are more likely

Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement

June 5, 2020 7:03 PM Amber Tabeling

A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.

Prosecutors charge man after standoff in Cole County

June 5, 2020 6:53 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man after a standoff with Cole County deputies on Tuesday night.

Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student

June 5, 2020 6:52 PM Katie Greathouse

A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia to resume curbside recycling collection

June 5, 2020 11:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Doctor urges caution when wearing a mask in extreme heat

June 5, 2020 4:46 PM Ben Fein

With oppressive heat settling into Mid-Missouri, wearing a mask outdoors for too long can become dangerous.

Jefferson City police say missing man found

June 5, 2020 2:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Police Department has found a missing 66-year-old man.

Mom sentenced in disabled daughter’s death in fire

June 5, 2020 3:04 PM Matthew Sanders

VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with child endangerment after her disabled daughter died in a fire was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday but could get out much sooner. A judge ruled that Tracy Ellis’ behavior will be reviewed after 120 days, at which time she could be released on probation, according to

Fayette man hurt in Interstate 70 crash

June 5, 2020 6:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

One lane is back open after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle shut down part of Interstate 70 westbound Friday morning.

Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton

June 5, 2020 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.

MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism

June 5, 2020 8:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.

Final suspect gets probation in Sylvan Lane killing case

June 4, 2020 11:13 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final suspect in a 2018 killing received probation for her part in the Columbia man’s death. Hollie Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced her to five years of probation, but she could serve a seven-year prison sentence if she violates it. Johnson

Protests continue in Columbia on Thursday

June 4, 2020 9:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday night marked another night of protests in Columbia. The demonstration remained calm as law enforcement escorted the crowd around parts of the city. The group went from downtown toward the Business Loop and back to the Columbia Police Department. At times protestors chanted and temporarily blocked traffic downtown, but remained peaceful.