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CPS case rate spikes ahead of special session

August 30, 2020 8:41 AM Ben Fein

As The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.

Crews respond to crash north of Columbia on Highway 63

August 29, 2020 10:46 PM Connor Hirsch

The scene was still active around 10:15 p.m. A car was being towed from the scene with damage.

Boat crash on Lake of the Ozarks leaves one injured

August 29, 2020 9:00 PM Connor Hirsch

According to Missouri Highway Patrol Troop F, it happened 2.1 miler marker on the Gravios Arm of the lake.

Boone County’s COVID-19 cases skyrocket over the weekend primarily in college-aged population

August 29, 2020 7:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County shattered the record for daily case totals, reporting 131 new cases on Saturday just a day after a new health order was enforced.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County shatters daily case total record, CPS case rate spikes

August 29, 2020 2:26 PM Connor Hirsch

In Missouri, 1,198 cases reported on Saturday. The state now reported a total of 83,190 cases of the virus. Just over 10,000 of those cases are in the 20-24 year old age range.

Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested

August 29, 2020 2:50 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area

Randolph County church cancels service due to COVID-19

August 29, 2020 11:28 AM Zach Boetto

JACKSONVILLE Mo. (KMIZ) The Jacksonville Cairo Unity Church canceled it’s services for the next two Sundays to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Cody Demnit, the church’s minister, this comes after officials found out at least one church member tested positive for COVID-19. Demnit says the church has been in contact with the Randolph

Tracking storms and cooler temps

August 29, 2020 4:31 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: A cold front is making its way through Missouri today, bringing with it the potential for rain and cooler temperatures. Rain chances looking to stay low for much of the morning; however, our southern counties will see some storms throughout the afternoon. The high temperature for today should stick around 81. SUNDAY: Conditions calm down a

MU football canceled practice to focus on social justice

August 28, 2020 6:49 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Mizzou football said it decided to cancel practice on Friday focus on the current state of our country. Missouri joined Mississippi State and Kentucky in deciding not to practice on Friday. “We desire to use our platform as college student-athletes to shed light on the injustices that are plaguing our country and

SportsZone Football Friday 2020: Week 1

August 28, 2020 6:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

Here are the scores from Week 1 of area high school football.

Columbia bars assess effects of new COVID-19 order

August 28, 2020 11:41 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s bars and restaurants are already beginning to assess the consequences of a new health order unveiled Friday morning.

Two people injured in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

August 28, 2020 6:41 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people from Kirskville were injured after they crashed into each other at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday morning.

Boone Electric Cooperative crews to help with hurricane recovery as MOTF1 heads home

August 28, 2020 6:40 PM Katie Greathouse

Missouri Task Force 1 is heading home as Boone Electric Cooperative prepares to send crews to help with hurricane recovery.

FRIDAY UPDATES: New cases push COVID-19 rate tracked by Columbia Public Schools higher

August 28, 2020 11:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boonville man arrested on Thursday faces child porn possession charge

August 28, 2020 1:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mid-Missouri authorities arrested a Boonville man on Thursday after he was charged with two felonies relating to possession of child pornography.

Fewer tests, more infections help push Boone County COVID-19 rate to new high

August 28, 2020 1:07 PM Zola Crowder

Fewer tests along with more infections have helped push Boone County’s COVID-19 positivity rate past 40 percent, health officials said Friday.

University of Missouri changes face-covering policy to limit shields

August 28, 2020 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri’s updated mask policy is now in effect for students and faculty.

Columbia police detain one juvenile after early morning chase

August 28, 2020 10:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police department spokeswoman Brittany Hilderbrand said in an email officers chased the vehicle after it ran a stop sign near the intersection of Rice Road and Ballenger Lane around 12:42 a.m.

COVID-19 rate soars as new health orders created for Columbia, Boone County

August 28, 2020 5:49 AM Matthew Sanders

Nearly half the people tested for novel coronavirus over the past week have been positive for the virus, the Boone County health director said Friday when announcing new orders that will close businesses that serve alcohol at 10 p.m.

Hallsville School District set to return to learn amid COVID-19

August 27, 2020 6:15 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville Schools are set to return to in-person classes on Tuesday with virtual options available for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.