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University of Missouri uses app to monitor COVID-19 symptoms on campus

August 25, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri is working to alleviate the spread of COVID-19 by using a new app called CampusClear.

Jefferson City man sentenced to prison for Columbia rape

August 25, 2020 5:13 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday for raping a woman he met in downtown Columbia in April 2017. A jury convicted Jemell Butler of second-degree rape in January. A prosecutor said during the trial that Butler raped the woman in a wooded area off Oak

University of Missouri professor remains employed during investigation into class comments

August 25, 2020 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri professor remains on the payroll as a civil rights investigation of his comments during an online class Monday gets underway. Joel Poor, an associate teaching professor in the Trulaske College of Business, remains on the MU payroll but has been assigned other duties, the university said in a

Grain Belt Express project to expand available wind power in Missouri, Kansas,

August 25, 2020 3:41 PM Associated Press

A company planning a high-voltage power line carrying wind energy across the Midwest says it plans to distribute more electricity in Missouri and Kansas.

Missouri Task Force 1 heading to Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura landfall

August 25, 2020 12:34 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Task Force 1 will head to Texas on Tuesday to help with the response to Hurricane Laura.

Jefferson City woman indicted on federal charges in connection with alleged arson

August 25, 2020 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

A woman accused of starting fires at two Jefferson City homes has been indicted on three federal counts.

Multiple CPD patrol cars respond to West Middle School in Columbia after a shooting.

One person shot near West Middle School in Columbia

August 25, 2020 4:32 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after an early-morning shooting Tuesday.

Lincoln University welcomes students back to campus as pandemic continues

August 24, 2020 7:33 PM Connor Hirsch

The university shuts it’s doors for the spring semester to students in late March to protect students and employees from COVID-19. The campus was reopened to students in July.

University of Missouri professor discusses first day of teaching in classroom

August 24, 2020 7:31 PM Sydney Olsen

Students and professors were on the University of Missouri’s campus for the first day of classes on Monday.

Mizzou AD remains hopeful about fall sports

August 24, 2020 5:27 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk remains hopeful there will be fall sports at MU this year. “I’m back to being pretty dang optimistic about what’s going on. I’ve had my highs and lows,” Sterk said. “I don’t control the virus, but I think the next two weeks will really determine if we can get to

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 31 new COVID-19 cases as MU classes begin

August 24, 2020 8:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson City School District in-person classes begin; virtual learning delayed

August 24, 2020 3:52 PM Riane Cleveland

Students in the Jefferson City Public School District started their school year with new procedures to safeguard against COVID-19 Monday.

DEFENDERS: FTC warns of scams as COVID-19 stimulus talks drag on

August 24, 2020 2:51 PM Deborah Kendrick

As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.

University of Missouri reports increased first-day enrollment

August 24, 2020 2:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri said Monday that enrollment on the first day of classes increased over fall 2019.

Police find human remains in central Columbia

August 24, 2020 1:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers were called Saturday morning to the 100 block of Austin Avenue.

WATCH: Republican Party nominates Trump for president

August 24, 2020 12:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch a report from ABC News on the nomination, including remarks from Trump.

Patchwork of COVID-19 health orders might lead to misunderstanding for students coming to Columbia

August 24, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

Not all students who have returned to Columbia are aware of the updated COVID-19 health order in place in Boone County.

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

RETURN TO LEARN: University of Missouri, Jefferson City Schools hold first day of classes

August 24, 2020 5:41 AM Brittany Wiley

Students at the University of Missouri and Jefferson City School District will head to their first day of classes Monday.

Columbia businesses picking back up as students fill the city

August 23, 2020 7:10 PM Connor Hirsch

The Boone County Health Department has reported large spikes in cases of COVID-19 in the past week, with the virus showing up largely in the younger population.

Intersection of Sexton and Mikel blocked after crash

August 23, 2020 8:11 PM Sydney Olsen

EMS crews responded to the intersection of Sexton Road and Mikel Street around 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.