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CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

Columbia Public Schools staff members prepare for elementary students to return

October 18, 2020 7:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary schools will soon be full of students as Columbia Public Schools starts four-day week in-person learning on Monday amid COVID-19.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

October 18, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 156,696 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico

October 18, 2020 7:05 AM Zach Boetto

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief

October 18, 2020 5:20 AM Ben Fein

The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.

Rock Bridge beats Hickman to capture another Providence Bowl title

October 17, 2020 5:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team beat Hickman 41-32 in the 2020 edition of the Providence Bowl. The Bruins have now beaten the Kewpies eight straight years. “It means everything for all the alumni and everything for the former players,” Rock Bridge QB Nathan Dent said after the game. “It’s a big game

Red Flag Warning issued today, strong winds throughout Mid-Missouri

October 17, 2020 7:41 PM Riane Cleveland

It was an ABC 17 News Weather Alert Day Saturday due to strong winds and a Red Flag Warning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.

Vehicle fire causes backup on I-70

October 17, 2020 3:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at mile marker 123 on eastbound Interstate 70 Saturday.

Medical marijuana sales in Missouri begin

October 17, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The first legal sales of medical marijuana in Missouri began on Saturday between licensed dispensaries and qualified patients and caregivers.

University of Missouri homecoming celebrations underway

October 16, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Homecoming celebrations are underway at the University of Missouri, but look very different because of COVID-19.

Man arrested Wednesday for alleged child molestation over the summer

October 16, 2020 11:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement from Boone County reveals a child was molested allegedly during a time from July 5 and August 1. According to court documents, the investigation began on Wednesday after someone brought forth the allegations against Everett Roberson. During the investigation, a call was made to Roberson and police listened

Columbia man arrested on drug charges Oct. 13

October 16, 2020 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with drug trafficking and drug possession after an October 13 arrest. A Boone County probable cause statement reveals Kennis Shepperd-Dickson was arrested at Boone County Jail. According to court documents, Columbia Police served a search warrant at a hotel on the 1600 block of North Providence. According

Statewide Speed Limit Enforcement Campaign ends this weekend

October 16, 2020 11:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers throughout Missouri should be mindful of speed limits as the weekend approaches. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety announced a speed limit enforcement campaign that started on Oct. 10 and ends this Sunday. “Saving a few extra minutes on your commute is not worth the increased risk of being involved in

Probable cause statement reveals more information on Jefferson City shooting

October 16, 2020 10:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County probable cause statement reveals what witnesses say happened during a Wednesday morning shooting at a Jefferson City convenience store. According to the document, several witnesses heard multiple gunshots and saw the suspect, Xavies Parks, running from the scene of the shooting. Photo of Xavier Parks during early morning

Columbia Police respond to shots fired in southeast Columbia, no injuries reported

October 16, 2020 9:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a multiple shots fired calls in southeast Columbia near Juniper road Friday night. According to ABC 17 News on scene, multiple officers were on scene around 8:45, and cleared the scene around 9:05. I’m here at Juniper Drive in south Columbia after police responded to multiple shots fired

Ozark man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit across multiple counties

October 16, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff’s department arrested an Ozark man after a chase through multiple counties Friday morning. Officials say a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy became involved in a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on US Highway 63 near the Boone-Callaway County line. As the pursuit

New Bloomfield middle and high schools to go online citing lack of substitute teachers

October 16, 2020 7:02 PM Connor Hirsch

In a press release, the superintendant Sarah Wisdom said it “considers the education and well-being of our students and staff to be of the utmost importance,” and that the move is because it believes the lack of substitutes would lessen the quality of education.

Mizzou football changes upcoming schedule due to COVID-19

October 16, 2020 5:41 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team has rearranged its schedule due to COVID-19 concerns in the SEC. PowerMizzou and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch first reported the news first. NEWS | SEC ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGES🗓️ Oct. 24 – #Mizzou vs. UK🗓️ Oct. 31 – #Mizzou at UF🗓️ Dec. 12 – #Mizzou vs. VandyDetails ⤵️📰

Weather Alert Day: Tracking strong gusty winds and heightened fire danger today

October 16, 2020 3:25 PM Jessica Hafner

A Weather Alert Day has been issued ahead of strong, potentially damaging winds today. Despite expected warmer temperatures this afternoon, it will be tough to spend much time outside with strong gusty winds expected out of the southwest. A deep area of low pressure to our northwest will battle with high pressure to our southeast,

FRIDAY UPDATES: Nearly half of all ICU patients need a ventilator in Boone County

October 16, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.