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Field hospital considered as virus surges in Missouri

November 23, 2020 8:08 AM Associated Press

Many state hospitals are close to maxing out on bed space as coronavirus cases continue to increase.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you changing your Thanksgiving plans?

November 23, 2020 1:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Health experts are urging people across the country to avoid crowded stores and forgo large Thanksgiving gatherings because of a surge in new coronavirus cases.

Sunday Sit-down with ESPN’s Tom Hart

November 22, 2020 10:53 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on ESPN play-by-play announcer Tom Hart in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Chiefs win back-and-forth game against Las Vegas

November 22, 2020 10:51 PM Andrew Kauffman

LAS VEGAS (KMIZ) The Chiefs beat Las Vegas 35-31 thanks to a game-winning drive on Sunday night. Kansas City is now 9-1 on the season. With less than a minute left, Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce in the end zone for the game-winning score. MARCHED RIGHT DOWN THE FIELD ⏰📺: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/5yyRhYGx7B— Kansas City Chiefs

Recap: Mizzou football wins Mayor’s Cup with 52 scholarship players

November 22, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football won its second straight Mayor’s Cup on Saturday despite playing with just 52 scholarship players. “It’s a tribute to our players,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said after the game. “It’s a tribute to our seniors and a tribute to our staff.” ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recapped the

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases

November 22, 2020 2:41 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 4,215 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Health department hopeful cases could decrease as Columbia students go home for the holidays

November 22, 2020 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College have all dismissed for Thanksgiving break and will switch to virtual learning for the rest of the calendar year.

Two receive serious injuries in Camden County crash

November 22, 2020 2:24 PM Sydney Olsen

One juvenile and one adult received serious injuries in a crash Sunday.

Boone County Commission set to meet to discuss COVID-19

November 22, 2020 5:24 AM Ben Fein

The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the county.

Mizzou football holds on to win second straight Mayor’s Cup

November 21, 2020 10:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team won its second straight Mayor’s Cup over South Carolina on Saturday night. The Tigers held on to beat the Gamecocks, 17-10. The Tigers are now 3-3 on the season. You can watch our full interview with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player above. Mizzou played

Damage to three Columbia businesses following burglary calls

November 21, 2020 11:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to burglary calls at Broadway Business Park Court Saturday morning.

Blair Oaks football advances to Final Four

November 21, 2020 4:35 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school football state quarterfinal scores from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. You can watch the highlights Saturday night after college football on ABC 17 and Fox 22. Lutheran North (9) Blair Oaks (44) FINAL Thayer (42) South Callaway (15) FINAL Hallsville (30) Palmyra (44) FINAL Adrian (13) Marceline (7) FINAL FRIDAY

Mizzou will be without defensive coordinator for South Carolina game

November 21, 2020 5:49 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will be without defensive coordinator Ryan Walters on Saturday due to contact tracing. A Mizzou spokesman announced the news an hour before kickoff against South Carolin. David Gibbs will serve as the defensive coordinator in Walter’s place. Defensive analyst Grant O’Brien will take Gibbs’ place as the 10th

Missouri State University sends alert of active shooter

November 21, 2020 6:19 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Missouri State University said there was no active shooter situation Saturday night. According to Springfield police, a caller heard four shots and. Two bullets hit Monroe Apartments. Missouri State said there were no injuries. Officers were on scene around 6:30 p.m. ORIGINAL: Missouri State University sent out a tweet

Officials recommend online shopping for Black Friday

November 21, 2020 6:05 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is recommending people shop local and shop online this year if possible due to the pandemic.

Three receive serious injuries in Camden County crash

November 21, 2020 5:42 PM Sydney Olsen

Three people were sent to local hospitals after a crash in Camden County Saturday.

Boone County chase suspect arrested after chase ends east of Linn

November 20, 2020 5:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a Jefferson County, Missouri, man after a chase Friday afternoon.

Inmate who escaped from Reality House turns himself in to authorities

November 21, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Tyrone McClain Jr. turned himself into the Boone County Jail Saturday morning.

Saturday updates: State COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

November 21, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department reported 4,876 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, according to it’s dashboard. This puts Missouri at 267,312 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Saturday’s increase is up from the 4,614 new cases reported Friday. The state also added 18 new deaths bringing the total to 3,555. Total tests reported

Week nine preview: Mizzou at South Carolina

November 21, 2020 11:00 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will play its first game in three weeks on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on the road against South Carolina. The Tigers will play with 53 scholarship players, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz. The SEC recommends each school should have at least that many players in order to