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Fulton police officer released from hospital after being hit by vehicle

May 19, 2020 7:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Fulton police officer hit by two suspects’ vehicle Monday night has been released from the hospital.

Audrain sheriff says missing Wyoming girl might be in county

May 19, 2020 4:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that a teen missing from Wyoming might be in the county.

Gov. Parson warns hard budget decisions ahead for Missouri

May 19, 2020 2:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson warned Tuesday of painful budget cuts that will be announced in the coming days and weeks.

Dr. Ilboudo and Zara Barker live on ABC 17 News This Morning May 19

WATCH: MU Health Care doctor discusses safety precautions as state continues to reopen

May 19, 2020 11:01 AM Zara Barker

MU Health Care pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Christelle Ilboudo joined ABC 17 News This Morning and discussed the steps that should be taken as the state continues to reopen.

Authorities search for driver accused of hitting Fulton officer with vehicle

May 18, 2020 8:24 PM Katie Greathouse

Authorities were searching for a driver accused of hitting a Fulton police officer with a vehicle Monday.

IN DEPTH: Boone County’s COVID-19 cases in May

May 18, 2020 8:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has kept its average daily case gains below one for throughout May. The county added nine cases of COVID-19 since May 1, but the seven-day average of cases over that time has remained below one, according to an analysis done by ABC 17 News. The county had reached an average

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 and budget

May 18, 2020 5:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.

WATCH: Columbia mayor addresses increase in COVID-19 cases

May 18, 2020 5:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece spoke with ABC 17 News on Monday as the city council met to discuss COVID-19 and its hit on the fiscal 2021 budget.

Expanded absentee voting amid COVID-19 likely won’t be available by June election

May 18, 2020 12:15 PM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri lawmakers on Friday approved an expansion of absentee voting for the rest of 2020.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 4:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports new COVID-19 case

May 18, 2020 8:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri officials say they’re ramping up COVID-19 testing as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 2:40 PM Matthew Sanders

The state government is ramping up COVID-19 testing and will continue to emphasize it as the state continues a phased reopening, Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri’s top public health official said Monday.

Clarksburg man pleads guilty to fatal DWI

May 18, 2020 2:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Clarksburg man was put on probation after he pleaded guilty Friday to driving while intoxicated that caused the death of a California man.

VIDEO: CPS superintendent discusses 3 options for next school year

May 18, 2020 10:30 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Monday to talk about how the district is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sedalia man dies in Sunday crash

May 18, 2020 9:05 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Sedalia man died after a crash in Morgan County Sunday afternoon.

Centralia man sentenced to four years in prison after vehicle chase

May 17, 2020 7:04 PM Sydney Olsen

A Centralia man pleaded guilty to several charges after a vehicle chase that ended in Boone County.

Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders

May 17, 2020 6:49 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated