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Late-night shooting in north Columbia leads to arrest

September 10, 2020 10:45 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A shooting in north Columbia late Wednesday night led to one person being arrested.

Missouri ‘red zone’ rank moves to 7th in new White House report

September 10, 2020 5:27 AM Brittany Wiley

The report pushed Missouri’s rank from 10th on Aug. 30 to seventh after the state’s case rate reached 150 cases per 100,000 people the week of Aug. 31.

Columbia Public Schools official provides COVID-19 budget update

September 9, 2020 3:44 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ finance head is set to provide an update to the school board finance committee Wednesday on how COVID-19 has affected revenue and spending.

Great American Cookies in Jefferson City inspection results from August.

Jefferson City restaurant inspections: Dessert shop cited with most violations in August

September 9, 2020 11:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Jefferson City Environmental Health inspectors looked at 48 establishments in the month of August.

Mizzou hoops adds second in-state commitment in two days

September 9, 2020 9:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin added another in-state commitment to his team on Wednesday night. St. Louis prospect Yaya Keita has committed to play for the Tigers. The three-star big man announced his decision on social media. It's been great experience for me since day one of my recruiting process as I

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 9:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS SOCCER Helias (0) Rock Bridge (5) FINAL MMA (0) Southern Boone (8) FINAL HS SOFTBALL Hickman (0) Tolton (6) FINAL Jefferson City (0) Helias (4) FINAL

Mizzou soccer and volleyball announce fall schedules

September 9, 2020 2:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC announced its soccer and volleyball conference-only schedules on Wednesday afternoon. Both sports will play an eight game schedule in the fall. The Mizzou volleyball team will open up its season on Oct. 17 on the road against Alabama. The Tigers home opener will be on Oct. 28 against Kentucky. According to a release

Fulton Public School leaders say main challenge is students and staff in quarantine

September 9, 2020 5:17 PM Connor Hirsch

According to board documents, the assistant superintendent Chris Hubbuch is set to talk about virtual learning and the district’s readiness for blended and distance learning. He will also touch on sexual abuse prevention training and information from the state about assessment.

Man accused of child abuse in Cole County

September 9, 2020 9:15 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man with child abuse in Cole County on Sunday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 11th death

September 9, 2020 1:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

UPDATE 8:55 P.M.: Cole County reported its 11th death Wednesday. According to the Cole County Health Department’s website, seven of the county’s deaths have been reported in long-term care facilities. The newest death was not in a nursing home but health officials did not release any other details. The county has seen a total of

Lawyer threatens lawsuit over MU chancellor’s Twitter blocking

September 9, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attorney asked the University of Missouri chancellor to unblock people on his Twitter account or potentially end up in court. A letter sent by Christopher Bennett to university leadership calls for MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi to reverse his blocking of several Twitter accounts that came to light

Requests for Boone County CARES Act funding could be fulfilled by end of month

September 9, 2020 5:27 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday marked the first full day the CARES Act portal through the Boone County Commission was open.

COVID-19 case surge prompts Columbia City Council to give health director more power

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Zola Crowder

A massive jump in the number of COVID-19 cases between the end of August and the start of September has prompted the Columbia City Council to give the health director authority to extend the order.

Third person charged in Lake of the Ozarks rape case

September 9, 2020 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A third person faces charges linked to a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case.

Miller County man charged with domestic assault after weekend incident

September 9, 2020 3:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Miller County prosecutors charged a man with a felony count of domestic assault after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead.

Gov. Parson: College-aged residents continue to lead COVID-19 increases

September 9, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

The governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.

Schools across Mid-Missouri provide free meals for students amid pandemic

September 9, 2020 1:31 PM Riane Cleveland

Multiple Mid-Missouri school districts are making meals free to families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home in north St. Louis leveled in overnight explosion

September 9, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

Officials say no one was injured when a house in north St. Louis was destroyed in an overnight explosion.

Mexico officers warn of kidnapping scam

September 9, 2020 8:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico officers are warning residents about a new scam tricking friends and family members that a loved one has been kidnapped.

Columbia City Council votes to allow possible extension of health order

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council voted to allow the health department director to extend the current health order by three works or longer at its meeting Tuesday.