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Vehicle crashes into house in Camden County

August 8, 2020 8:36 PM Sydney Olsen

Deputies with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wreck involving three vehicles Saturday morning.

Charges filed in case of Monroe woman’s death

August 8, 2020 8:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Two people are facing charges after authorities found the remains of a woman in Pike County.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19

August 8, 2020 4:30 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

Remainder of Cardinals-Cubs series postoned

August 7, 2020 7:28 PM Nathalie Jones

ST. LOUIS, Mo (KMIZ) The MLB has postponed the rest of the Cardinals’ weekend series versus the Chicago Cubs, following the postponement of Friday’s game due to additional cases of COVID-19. The St. Louis Cardinals said two more players and one staff member have tested positive after testing over the past two days. There are

MU football adds LSU and Alabama to conference-only schedule

August 7, 2020 5:22 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou football added two conference games to their schedule on Friday, as a result of the changes due to COVID-19. The Tigers will now host the Alabama Crimson Tide and meet the LSU Tigers this fall. The new schedule features teams scheduled before COVID-19, including South Carolina, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee. Let's rock.

Driver flees the scene after crashing into building

August 8, 2020 4:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after someone crashed a car into a building in Boone County, Saturday morning. The crash took place around 12:30 a.m. on the 800 block of Demaret Drive in Boone County. The driver of the blue sedan fled the scene after the crash, according to Boone County Fire officials.

Teachers want more information about classes amid COVID-19

August 7, 2020 8:16 PM Amber Tabeling

As the start of the school year is quickly approaching teachers still have many questions about what the year will look like.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Health officials warn of increasing spread of COVID-19 as Cole County logs new record

August 7, 2020 12:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

COURT DOCUMENTS: Man admitted to Mexico shooting that killed teen

August 7, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say a Mexico man admitted to a shooting that killed a teenager and wounded another on Wednesday night.

Missouri Senate passes crime bill, which now heads to House

August 7, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri senators have passed a bill proposed by Gov. Mike Parson to address violent crime. Senators voted 27-3 in favor of the bill Friday. It now goes to the state House. The bill would require judges to consider certifying children as young as 14 as adults for certain weapons crimes. The

Cardinals-Cubs game postponed due to another case of COVID-19

August 7, 2020 12:37 PM Nathalie Jones

The St. Louis Cardinals announced they would be postponing their eleventh game in a row after another player tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

Columbia, Boone County health order adds new restrictions to restaurants and bars

August 7, 2020 11:40 AM Zola Crowder

An updated health order for Columbia and Boone County requires customers at restaurants and bars to remain seated unless going to the bathroom.

Columbia police ask for help finding missing man

August 7, 2020 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Police Department issued a call for help Friday to find a man who went missing last month.

Mexico man suspected in Wednesday night homicide turns self in

August 7, 2020 8:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Mexico Public Safety Department said Friday morning an 18-year-old suspected in connection with a Wednesday night deadly shooting turned himself in Thursday morning.

WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn

August 7, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.

Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

A local football camp practices safety as youth sports return to Mid-Missouri

August 6, 2020 1:34 PM Nathalie Jones

Two former University of Missouri football standouts said safety was a primary concern as they hosted more than 50 players at a youth football camp Thursday.