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WATCH LIVE: Coverage of first presidential debate between Biden and Trump

September 29, 2020 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

Live ABC News coverage of the first presidential debate.

Camden County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of counterfeit money

September 29, 2020 4:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say the bills being passed are bleached and reprinted with higher denominations.

Columbia Police release footage of Passions Adult Boutique armed robbery

September 29, 2020 3:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Police have released surveillance footage from Passions Adult Boutique on the early morning Sept. 24 armed robbery.

Columbia Public Schools updates grab and go meal routes

September 29, 2020 12:26 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools announced updated routes for its grab and go meal delivery program on Monday.

University of Missouri not mass testing students

September 29, 2020 12:12 PM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri is not testing all students for COVID-19, only those who show symptoms or are close contacts.

Man arrested in connection with Boone County shooting

September 29, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says a man was arrested in connection with a Monday shooting north of Columbia.

Police: MU Alert connected to University Avenue burglary

September 29, 2020 9:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say a University of Missouri Alert sent out Monday afternoon was related to a burglary at a residence on University Avenue.

Missouri in “vulnerable position,” according to White House ‘Red Zone’ report

September 29, 2020 4:53 AM Brittany Wiley

The report obtained by ABC News on Monday said Missouri reported 166 new cases per 100,000 people from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 putting the state at eighth in the country for new cases.

Man attacked with soap in Boone County jail according to probable cause statement

September 28, 2020 11:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is injured after being assaulted at the Boone County Jail last Friday according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement. According to the court documents, Frank Phillips is accused of using a sock full of soap to assault another man in jail. The victim was talking with

Boone County sheriff and county commissioner discuss thefts at Midway

September 28, 2020 7:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of larceny and burglaries in the are of Midway in Boone County over the last few weeks.

Battle football game against Smith-Cotton canceled due to COVID-19

September 28, 2020 3:03 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 6:08 p.m. – Battle will now play at Moberly on Friday at 7 p.m. The Battle football game against Smith-Cotton on Friday night is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns in the Tigers program. Battle athletic Director Alex Huck said the Spartans are close to finding a new opponent, but nothing is

Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order

September 28, 2020 7:21 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.

East Elementary School in Jefferson City

Education leaders say substitute teacher shortage in Missouri made worse by COVID-19

September 28, 2020 6:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Several Mid-Missouri school districts have said adequate staffing is a top concern as in-person classes resume and cases of the virus are found in buildings.

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two more COVID-19 related deaths; 2 Morgan County residents die from coronavirus

September 28, 2020 5:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Mid-Missouri school districts confirm COVID-19 cases among students and teachers

September 28, 2020 11:52 AM Zach Boetto

Some Mid-Missouri school districts have been hit with new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks leading officials to tap into safety protocols from local health departments.