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WATCH: Boonville R-I superintendent checks in on the return to learn

September 24, 2020 2:36 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch an interview with Boonville R-I’s superintendent.

Auditor Nicole Galloway responds to Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation

September 23, 2020 10:55 PM Amber Tabeling

Auditor Nicole Galloway is responding to a Missouri State Board of Accountancy investigation that was released on Monday after being filed by Senator Josh Hawley back in February.

Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law

September 23, 2020 5:55 PM Sydney Olsen

On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.

Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County

September 23, 2020 10:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene

Columbia Crime Stoppers offering rewards of up to $1,500 to help solve 13 homicide cold cases

September 23, 2020 6:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police is asking for information on 13 unsolved murders from 11 incidents since 2014. “Recently, the community and CPD have worked together really well to solve several cases relatively quickly,” said Lt. Matt Stephens. “I’m hopeful that reminding the community of these unsolved homicides will generate discussion and motivate those who

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County high schooler tests positive for COVID-19; 31 students in quarantine

September 23, 2020 2:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend

September 23, 2020 3:20 PM Ben Fein

A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.

Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’

September 23, 2020 11:54 AM Zola Crowder

Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.

Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail

September 23, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.

Superintendent: CPS needs to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop; school board to discuss return to class

September 23, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death

September 23, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.

Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of enticing children

September 23, 2020 10:59 AM Matt Ragsdale

Audrain County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of enticing children at a Vandalia residence recently.

Some businesses found with no violations in the third week of September.

Most Boone County establishments clean in third week of September

September 23, 2020 10:43 AM Molly Stawinoga

In the third week of September, the Columbia/Boone County Health Department inspected at least 36 establishments across the county.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning

September 23, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.

Holts Summit teen pleads not guilty in Jefferson City killing

September 22, 2020 10:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Devin Schrimpf pleaded not guilty on Sept. 1 in the murder of Marquise Conley, 18.

Columbia man arrested after kidnapping incident Monday

September 22, 2020 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with kidnapping, sodomy or attempted sodomy, two counts of domestic assault and property damage. In a Boone County probable cause statement, James Winters allegedly stopped a victim from leaving a residence and forced himself on the victim. In court documents, Winters assaulted the victim in various ways.

Columbia man, charged in an April shooting, arrested again while out on bond

September 22, 2020 4:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police arrested a Columbia man Monday morning while he was out on bond for an April shooting. Officers say they recognized the man as a suspect in several thefts.

Sturgeon R-5 school district uses new temperature scanners

Sturgeon R-V school district uses new temperature scanners for better results

September 22, 2020 7:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Sturgeon R-V school district continues to adjust its COVID-19 precautions by purchasing new temperature scanners to better ensure the safety of students and staff.

Missouri’s senators weigh in on possible Supreme Court replacement

September 22, 2020 6:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

President Trump is expected to name a nominee Saturday according to the Associated Press.

East Elementary School in Jefferson City

Cole County Commission approves up to 12 new contact tracers for schools

September 22, 2020 7:08 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission approved the hiring of up to 12 new contact tracers that will specifically work to watch the spread of COVID-19 in schools in Cole County. This comes after school leaders across the county, both public and private, asked the commission to consider hiring more with CARES Act