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Missouri ex-governor Greitens rushes to scene of double homicide

July 14, 2020 9:34 AM Associated Press

Police say two men have died in a shooting near Saint Louis University, as former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens rushed to the shooting scene to help. \

Columbia lab sees increasing COVID-19 testing and positive rate

July 13, 2020 11:21 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia lab said Monday that COVID-19 positive rates are increasing along with testing volume. Tim McCarty, a spokesperson for PTC Labs, says the company has seen an increase in testing and positive results. “We’ve significantly increased testing to meet the needs from the community in recent weeks,” McCarty said. Those demands

One dead in Jefferson City motorcycle crash

July 13, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

One man is dead and another is hurt after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City.

Experts break down COVID-19 exposure risks

July 11, 2020 8:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Experts say its important to know the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in everyday activities as cases continue to increase.

Two in custody and one on the run after Boone County high speed chase

July 11, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are looking for a suspect after a high speed chase through Boone County ended with two arrests. According to Sgt. Brian Leer, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, at about 11:56 p.m. Friday, deputies tried to stop a white Toyota with no registration for speeding near I-70 and Hwy 40.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation

July 9, 2020 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Reopening process amid COVID-19 will vary for each Missouri school district

July 9, 2020 11:58 AM Nathalie Jones

Missouri public schools are weighing the options when it comes to safety measures in the fall, but the Missouri School Boards’ Association said those precautions against COVID-19 will be different for each district.

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

Columbia businesses take another hit as Show-Me State Games canceled because of COVID-19, health concerns

July 8, 2020 2:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Organizers with the Show-Me State Games canceled the annual event over concerns of COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic

July 8, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Howard County missing girl found

July 8, 2020 5:46 AM Brittany Wiley

The highway patrol canceled its endangered person advisory for a missing Howard County child after she was found.

Missouri tightens rules on unemployment claims

July 7, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

The department’s “work search” requirement ended on Monday, after being waived during the record unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health officials clarify what a mask is

July 7, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

Local health officials clarify what is considered a mask less than a day after Columbia City Council approved a mask-wearing ordinance.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases

July 7, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

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The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

MU reviewing mask policy following new city ordinance

July 7, 2020 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

The school will review its mask policy after the City of Columbia approved a new mask ordinance Monday night.

Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system

July 6, 2020 6:39 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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DESE to create new assessment to look at the impact of school closure on learning

July 6, 2020 9:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is putting together an assessment to see how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning.