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CPD still investigating after weekend homicide

July 29, 2020 12:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

ABC 17 News will livestream the 3:30 p.m. news conference.

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

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health officials report 50 active cases in Cole County

July 29, 2020 2:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Red Cross: Plasma donations needed to help fight COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:08 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, plasma donation centers have seen a demand for convalescent plasma to help fight the virus.

How much could the Governor’s special session on violent crime cost taxpayers?

July 29, 2020 8:13 PM Connor Hirsch

Special sessions are funded through annual appropriations to both the House of Representatives and Senate. House and senate members are given transportation funds and a per diem for everyday they show up.

Missouri added to White House’s ‘red list’ for COVID-19 cases

July 29, 2020 1:33 PM Nathalie Jones

The report said Missouri confirmed more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 state residents last week.

Food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 29, 2020 4:43 PM Molly Stawinoga

there is a current consensus among the medical community that the virus is spread person-to-person.

Missouri senators file violent crimes bills, special session continues

July 28, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

The Missouri State Senate pushed forward Senate Bill 1 and submitted two new bills on Tuesday as the state’s special session on violent crime continues.

Jefferson City landscaping company receives OSHA fine after worker dies at construction site

July 29, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal agency fined a Jefferson City-based Schrimpf Landscaping after a worker died at a construction site earlier this year. A report from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the company received two serious fines, both worth $9,446. OSHA started investigating the company after Jacob Schrimpf, 31, was killed during

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.

Columbia Public Schools holding graduation ceremonies this week

July 29, 2020 11:11 AM Ben Fein

All four CPS high schools are holding graduation ceremonies this week, with the first set to begin Thursday morning.

UM curators vote to combine chancellor and president positions

July 28, 2020 5:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.

Police investigate reported armed robbery in Jefferson City

July 28, 2020 9:57 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery. According to a news release, it happened before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday near Panera Bread on Missouri Boulevard. The victim, a restaurant employee, told police that two men approached him with a gun and demanded he let them inside

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County Commissioners add two contact tracers, COVID-19 cases increase

July 28, 2020 2:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor discussed plans and concerns with Mid-Missouri educators about reopening schools

July 28, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is meeting with school leaders Tuesday afternoon in a roundtable discussion about the reopening of schools around the state.