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COVID-19 tests are still limited to those with sympthoms or doctor's order

Free COVID-19 testing in Columbia removes barriers

September 11, 2020 5:29 AM Brittany Wiley

People in Columbia will have several opportunities for free COVID-19 testing in September.

United Way annual giving campaign starts Friday

September 10, 2020 8:48 PM Deborah Kendrick

Heart of Missouri United Way will be kicking off their 2020 virtual campaign Friday.

Grills recalled over fire hazard

September 10, 2020 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some grills are being recalled over a potential safety issue. A recall was issued Thursday for certain Royal Gourmet grills. The recall covers the two-burner patio grill with the following SKUs: RGTC1022, RGTC1023, RGTC1024, RGTC1025. The recall affects about 1,100 units. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the grill’s plastic regulator hose can melt,

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Moberly school district notifies parents of COVID-19 cases

September 10, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Students admit frustration after University of Missouri updates mask policy

September 10, 2020 8:02 PM Amber Tabeling

In an email sent to University of Missouri students and staff Thursday afternoon, MU Chancellor Mun Choi updated the school’s on-campus mask policy.

La Niña Advisory issued for the upcoming winter: What it means for Mid-Missouri

September 10, 2020 2:49 PM Luke Victor

The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Niña Advisory on Thursday for the upcoming winter after a noticeable trend of cooling waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean over the past several months.

Macon R-1 School District reports COVID-19 outbreak

September 6, 2020 2:48 AM Zach Boetto

MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Macon County R-1 middle school students will move to all online classes after the district reported multiple cases of COVID-19 via Twitter on Saturday. COID 19 at Macon R-1 pic.twitter.com/CefWy7ts0I— Macon R-1 Schools (@MaconTigers) September 6, 2020 According to a tweet from the Macon Tigers’ twitter account, after contact tracing is completed

Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers

September 10, 2020 3:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.

12-year-old injured after being hit by truck in Miller County

September 10, 2020 3:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 12-year-old girl has moderate injuries after being hit by a truck on MO-42 near Iberia.

Police: Death investigation underway in east Columbia

September 10, 2020 3:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple crews responded to a residential area in east Columbia for a death investigation Thursday afternoon.

Boonville police looking for 41-year-old man missing since Tuesday

September 10, 2020 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boonville police are looking for 41-year-old Andrew “Bubba” Sercu.

Columbia man accused of pulling gun after fight

September 10, 2020 2:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man faces two felony charges after he was accused of trying to fire a gun at a car following a fight in south Columbia Tuesday night.

The football field at Battle High School

Columbia Sports Commission set to discuss fall events as COVID-19 orders continue

September 10, 2020 11:43 AM Ben Fein

The City’s Sports Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday at noon to discuss upcoming sports bids and events in Columbia.

GOP’s slimmed-down virus bill scuttled by Senate Democrats

September 10, 2020 12:52 PM Associated Press

Thursday’s mostly party-line vote capped weeks of wrangling over a fifth relief bill that all sides say they want but are unable to deliver on.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County Commission approves multiple CARES Act funding requests

September 10, 2020 8:05 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Commission approved multiple CARES Act funding requests during a meeting Thursday morning.

University of Missouri president unblocks students on Twitter after lawsuit threat

September 10, 2020 11:46 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi unblocked students on Twitter after an attorney threatened a lawsuit against him Wednesday.

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.