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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.

SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 2

September 6, 2020 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Battle running back Gerry Marteen runs it 98 yards for a touchdown Nominee No. 2 – Jefferson City running back

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.

Tracking a warm close to summer

September 6, 2020 6:21 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Things will continue being calm with some cloud cover present. Lows will fall into the mid 70s. LABOR DAY: The beginning of the holiday will be pretty comfortable as temperatures again climb up to the high 80s. There are small chances for some pop-up showers in the afternoon hours, but your outdoor plans should be

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.

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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.

Tracking one last push from Summer

September 5, 2020 7:03 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Conditions will still warm and calm with temperatures falling into the upper 60s and lower 70s. TOMORROW: Summer-like conditions will continue for our Sunday with highs warming into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Winds will be a factor as we push through the day, with breezes strengthening to 10-15 mph. EXTENDED: A cold