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WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks first day of classes amid tech issues

September 8, 2020 2:28 AM Molly Stawinoga

The superintendent for Columbia Public Schools joined ABC 17 News This Morning as the district has its first day of all-online classes.

Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday

September 7, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250

Dozens gather to mark 100th night of protests

September 7, 2020 9:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

A group organized a march Monday night to mark the 100th night of protests in Columbia.

MONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School

September 7, 2020 3:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson City hopes for federal funding to cover COVID-19 costs

September 7, 2020 6:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said phase two includes $2 million. The application to apply will open Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 30.

Columbia City Council to review community policing report

September 7, 2020 6:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.

Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

DEFENDERS: Fake messages offering money, grants during COVID-19 pandemic

September 7, 2020 4:20 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Facebook and WhatsApp users of a possible scam going around during the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri uses media company to spread COVID-19 information

September 7, 2020 4:09 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri is using a Canadian media company to help with an informational campaign on COVID-19.

Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’

September 7, 2020 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.

CPS provides guidance to families on technology issues

September 7, 2020 2:13 PM Riane Cleveland

Columbia Public Schools will begin all-online classes Tuesday and some CPS families have had some stresses and struggles with preparing for the first day.

Firefighters respond to central Columbia house fire Monday morning

September 7, 2020 9:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Monday morning near Business Loop 70 East.

Update needed on Columbia Public Schools tablets ahead of return to learn

September 7, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

Some Columbia Public Schools families may need to update their school-issued tablets before the return to learn Tuesday.

Columbia health officials say it could be a week before impact of health order can be tracked

September 6, 2020 6:45 PM Connor Hirsch

As the Columbia City Council is set to give the health director the “ok” to extend the current health order, leaders say it will be about a week to know if it had any impact on COVID-19 cases.

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

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fewer than 100 new COVID cases

September 6, 2020 2:31 PM Sydney Olsen

The Howard County Public Health Department reported three new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

Columbia police investigating fatal pedestrian crash

September 6, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

One person died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 Saturday. The crash happened around midnight.

Columbia City Council scheduled to vote on ratifying health order

September 6, 2020 7:35 AM Ben Fein

City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss ratifying the city’s current health order, as it’s set to expire September 17th.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Motorcycle crash leaves one with serious injuries in Osage Beach

September 6, 2020 12:41 AM Zach Boetto

CAMDEN Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers have identified a man who was injured in a crash in Camden County Saturday morning. According to the crash report, 30-year-old Nicholas J . Kuntz, of Ocala, FL was ejected from his motorcycle after crossing the center line. Investigators say it happened around 10 a.m. on North

Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2020 7:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record

September 5, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.