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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports two more deaths

August 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bomb threat leads to lockdown at California R-I

August 19, 2020 3:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley said a bomb threat was called in at the Moniteau County R-I School District on Monday morning.

Columbia Public Schools plans to separate students and employees with signs of COVID-19

August 19, 2020 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

In the event of a possible case of COVID-19, Columbia Public Schools will follow certain protocols, starting with visiting the school nurse to determine if symptoms are COVID-19 related.

Boone County Commission discusses CARES Act spending for schools

August 18, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding to potentially make internet hotspots available to students in Boone County.

CMU starts fall semester after testing all students, staff for COVID-19

August 18, 2020 5:42 AM Amber Tabeling

Central Methodist University is set to return to in-person and online classes for it’s fall semester on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

William Woods students return for first day of classes

August 17, 2020 5:05 AM Ben Fein

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University is set to welcome its students back Monday for a semester that will look very different for many. The semester start date was pushed up to Aug. 17, in hopes that the school can finish all in-person classes by Thanksgiving break. The school has also posted videos on its

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

FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports fifth COVID-19 death

August 14, 2020 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Time off and start dates are main questions during JC Schools question-and-answer session

August 14, 2020 5:17 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City School District will host a “Back to JC Schools Re-entry Q&A” session via livestream late Friday morning.

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

COVID-19 means major changes on college campuses

August 14, 2020 12:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are welcoming students back to campus, with in-person classes set to resume in August.

Reopening plans for Mid-Missouri public schools

August 13, 2020 9:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Schools are making plans to reopen as COVID-19 cases continue to increase quickly across the region.

WATCH LIVE: JC Schools re-entry plan calls for masks, social distancing

July 15, 2020 10:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

JC Schools released its re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday morning.

WATCH: Fulton Public Schools superintendent talks student return

August 14, 2020 2:40 AM Brittany Wiley

Fulton Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ty Crain joined ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the district’s return plans ahead of the 2020-21 school year.

Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year

August 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zola Crowder

For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.

CPS officials to go over new class schedule with middle school and high school families

August 13, 2020 1:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools officials are set to meet virtually with middle school and high school families Thursday night going over a new class schedule for the upcoming school year.

Columbia Public Schools opens fall class choice back up to parents

August 12, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is giving parents another chance to change their choice for in-class or hybrid learning before the school year starts next month.

University of Missouri begins a COVID-altered move-in week

August 12, 2020 6:02 AM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri students return to campus for the first move-in day on Wednesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

WATCH: Tolton Catholic president, principal talks students return, health protocols

August 12, 2020 2:27 AM Brittany Wiley

The President and Principal with Tolton Catholic is joining ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the school’s return plans.

Historic Jefferson City school building to become apartment complex

August 11, 2020 5:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City School Board unanimously approved the sale of the former Simonsen 9th Grade Center during a meeting Monday night.

Boone County Commission approves $1.8 million in CARES Act funding for health department

August 11, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission approved $1.8 million in federal funds Tuesday for the Columbia/Boone County health department to hire more workers for the fight against COVID-19.