State leaders detail Missouri National Guard mission to Washington, D.C.
Rob Dixon, director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will join Gov. Mike Parson for the governor’s daily COVID-19 news conference Thursday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri council rejects early fall start
The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri increased by 290 on Thursday, the largest jump in a month.
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Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see
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WATCH: Doctors hold show of solidarity with George Floyd protests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of MU Health Care doctors held a show of solidarity with protesters Thursday. The group White Coats 4 Black Lives held the event on the University of Missouri campus. The group observed a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd, the black man who
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Jefferson City man accused of firing shots
A Jefferson City man has been charged with a felony after police said a witness identified him as a man who fired a gun early Saturday.
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Lane of I-70 to close on Missouri River bridge for urgent repairs
One eastbound lane of Interstate 70 over the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport will be closed for three nights next week for urgent repairs.
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WATCH: George Floyd memorial service in Minneapolis
A memorial service was held Thursday for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Tractor-trailer fire blocks traffic on Interstate 70
Part of Interstate 70 westbound was blocked Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer caught fire.
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Tiger Tots owner drops COVID-19 health rules challenge
The owner of a Columbia daycare has dropped his case seeking to stop COVID-19-related health orders issued by the county and city health director.
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Jefferson City man charged after alleged explosive found
Prosecutors have charged a Jefferson City man with possession of an illegal weapon after he was allegedly found with what he called a modified firework.
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One dead in Cooper County ATV crash
One person is dead after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Cooper County.
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Local attorney weighs in on new charges in George Floyd case
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office upgraded charges Wednesday against the former Minneapolis police officers allegedly responsible for George Floyd’s death. ABC 17 spoke with local attorney and former Cole County prosecutor Bill Tackett about what the next steps are in the case. Tackett said there are a couple of things the
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Protests continue in downtown Columbia
Protesters took to the streets in downtown Columbia again Wednesday evening. Groups have been marching through streets and kneeling in intersections of downtown Columbia for several days.
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Missouri governor thanks citizens for a peaceful night of protests on Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As demonstrations continue across the state and country after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Gov. Mike Parson thanked citizens for a peaceful night in Missouri on Tuesday. Parson has said several times the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis was unacceptable. He also condemned
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Plans uncertain for large item, recycling pickup in Columbia next week
There are no set plans for what the City of Columbia’s curbside trash collection and recycling pick up will look like next week.
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Columbia Police trying different tactics to handle protests
The City of Columbia saw protests both Monday and Tuesday of this week and Columbia PD took very different approaches to handling each night.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri considers fall schedule change
Updates on COVID-19 news in Missouri and locally.
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Missouri governor says state exceeding daily testing goal
Missouri health director Dr. Randall Williams will join Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday for the daily COVID-19 briefing.
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Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.
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Lincoln University reaches settlement with foundation
The former Lincoln University Foundation will retain control over its endowed scholarships under a lawsuit settlement reached last month.
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