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WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19

October 19, 2020 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker

October 19, 2020 4:23 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monday night. The city now has the authority to remove the marker and place it into city-owned storage. The two dissenting votes were from Councilmen Mark

CPD to revise chokehold policy; new ordinance to be introduced banning restraints

October 19, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review a proposed ordinance Monday night that would ban Columbia police from using neck restraints.

Jefferson City Police investigating shots fired call Monday night

October 19, 2020 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police responded to multiple calls Monday night about shots being fired near the intersection of Ashley and Adams. According to police, investigators found several shell casings. No one was reported injured. Police did not give information regarding a possible suspect or vehicle description. The investigation is ongoing.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County and other Mid-Missouri provide new information during pandemic

October 19, 2020 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEFENDERS: COVID-19 exposure notification feature currently not available in Missouri

October 19, 2020 4:49 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big technology companies like Apple and Google have rolled out new technology alerting users if they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. The technology isn’t available to everyone though, only some state’s have opted in to this feature. Missouri has not. In an email response from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior

Columbia Police looking for vehicle connected to shots fired call on Oct. 1

October 19, 2020 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are looking to identify the owner and the location of this gray Mercedes that is connected to a shots fired call on Oct. 1 near the intersection of S. 9th and Elm Streets. Image courtesy Columbia Police. Officials say the car has a temporary tag and a louder than normal

Two residents displaced after mid-day fire in Jefferson City

October 19, 2020 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital.

Parents drop off students as they return to in-person classes at Paxton Keeley Elementary.

Elementary students return to schools across Columbia

October 19, 2020 7:48 AM Zach Boetto

Elementary students across Columbia are returning to the classrooms Monday for the first time in seven months.

Boone County deputies arrest man suspected of multiple crimes in Harrisburg

October 19, 2020 12:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man suspected of recent crimes, including a shooting, in Harrisburg has been arrested.

Columbia woman dies after being hit by vehicle

October 19, 2020 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Officers were sent to a report of a person on the side of the road in the 3300 block of Paris Road at about 10:20 p.m.

Police: No evidence found in Friday shooting investigation

October 19, 2020 9:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police say no evidence was found after a suspected shooting Friday night in southeast Columbia.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks elementary school return to in-person learning

October 19, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News as elementary students get ready to return to the classroom.

Mid-Missouri senator calls for investigation into weekend text hoax

October 19, 2020 7:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Republican Missouri state senator called for an investigation looking into a weekend text hoax claiming he dropped out of a senate race.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

1 killed, 4 hurt in Gasconade County crash

October 19, 2020 7:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

One man was killed and four others were hurt in a Sunday night crash south of Hermann.

CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

Columbia Public Schools staff members prepare for elementary students to return

October 18, 2020 7:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary schools will soon be full of students as Columbia Public Schools starts four-day week in-person learning on Monday amid COVID-19.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

October 18, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 156,696 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico

October 18, 2020 7:05 AM Zach Boetto

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief

October 18, 2020 5:20 AM Ben Fein

The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.

Rock Bridge beats Hickman to capture another Providence Bowl title

October 17, 2020 5:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team beat Hickman 41-32 in the 2020 edition of the Providence Bowl. The Bruins have now beaten the Kewpies eight straight years. “It means everything for all the alumni and everything for the former players,” Rock Bridge QB Nathan Dent said after the game. “It’s a big game