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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 83 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since Dec. 1

December 7, 2020 8:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man accused of murder in missing mom case denied bail

December 7, 2020 3:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

The man accused of murder in the case of a Columbia missing mom was denied bond Monday afternoon.

Assistance programs ramp up as pandemic multiplies hardships

December 7, 2020 1:13 PM Zola Crowder

Missourians unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic could soon lose their extended benefits unless a new federal stimulus package wins approval this month.

Fulton police say shooters on foot, in car exchanged gunfire

December 7, 2020 10:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Fulton police have arrested four men on suspicion of crimes including child endangerment and assault after two weekend shootings.

Jefferson City police make multiple arrests in separate chases

December 7, 2020 11:44 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department said multiple people were arrested in two separate chases over the weekend.

Columbia, Boone County leaders meet for COVID-19 update

December 7, 2020 4:50 AM Ben Fein

Leaders are expected to discuss record-setting COVID-19 numbers in Boone County during a conference call hosted by the Boone County Commission.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress vote to decriminalize marijuana?

December 7, 2020 4:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

The U.S. House voted Friday to decriminalize marijuana after a United Nations committee changed the drug’s classification. A proposal has been filed in the Senate but the chamber’s Republican leadership seems unlikely to allow the bill to proceed. Give your opinion below.

MU to move forward with planning for new indoor facility

December 6, 2020 5:38 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The UM Board of Curators unanimously voted to approve a “pre-design” of a new indoor practice facility on Sunday. The board will meet again no later than Jan. 30 to discuss a plan. Mizzou athletic Jim Sterk said a new facility has been on the mind of Mizzou Athletics for a long

One hurt after multiple shootings in Fulton on Sunday

December 6, 2020 3:55 PM Sydney Olsen

Police responded to Jefferson Street and Eighth Avenue in Fulton Sunday afternoon.

Missouri health department dashboard Sunday case totals.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State continues to see rise in thousands of cases

December 6, 2020 10:51 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Saline County Health Department reported 27 new Coronavirus cases Sunday. There have been 1,871 cases reported in the county since the beginning of the pandemic. On Sunday, there were 133 active cases with 10 people hospitalized. ORIGINAL: The state health department’s COVID-19 dashboard reported over 3,800 new coronavirus cases Sunday morning. The

Power outage impacts 55 Columbia residents

December 6, 2020 5:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews are working to restore power in a neighborhood in east Columbia.

UM Board of Curators to meet Sunday and discuss indoor football practice facility

December 6, 2020 3:38 PM Connor Hirsch

The curators will vote on Sunday whether or not to approve a pre-design of the facility, not approval of the entire project. The meeting is set for 4 p.m.

One taken to hospital following shots fired call

December 6, 2020 10:24 AM Ben Fein

One person has been taken to the hospital following Columbia PD responding to a shots fired call on the corner of Sylvan Lane and Hendrix Drive.

Mizzou narrowly roasts the Hogs; reignited the flames late

December 5, 2020 2:57 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team took down the Arkansas Razorbacks, 50-48, after a fourth quarter revival from Mizzou’s offense. In a reunion of the defensive coordinators, Arkansas’ Barry Odom and Mizzou’s Ryan Walters, it was an offensive shootout early on. Just two SEC defensive coordinators meeting before the #BattleLine Rivalry game. pic.twitter.com/A6uY7xi9eq— Andrew

Fatality crash in Cooper County involving two dump trucks

December 5, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Authorities responded to a crash in Boonville Saturday morning on Missouri Highway 98 just west of Brady Lane.

The 81st annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade goes on despite COVID-19

December 5, 2020 7:49 PM Victoria Bragg

Hundreds gathered this afternoon for the 81st annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade in downtown Jefferson City. Despite the current pandemic, the Jefferson City Jaycees organization decided the show must go on.

Missouri health department dashboard Saturday case totals.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds over 5,000 new cases

December 5, 2020 9:26 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported four new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 501 cases in the county since the beginning of the pandemic. On saturday 118 were active. There have been seven deaths related to the virus. ORIGINAL: The state health department’s COVID-19 dashboard reported over 5,000 new coronavirus