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ELECTION UPDATES: Trump campaign files lawsuit in Georgia, 3rd lawsuit overall

November 3, 2020 11:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Southern District win for Aldred turns Boone County offices to all Democrats

November 4, 2020 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Democratic candidate Justin Aldred’s win over Fred Parry for the Southern District seat on the Boone County Commission means every county officeholder will be a Democrat. Aldred, a political newcomer, beat Republican incumbent Parry by about 2,500 votes. Parry served one term after being elected in 2016 and will remain in

Columbia parks official: Violence at Cosmo rare

November 4, 2020 3:21 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crime is not a common occurrence at the Columbia park where a teenager was killed this week, a city parks officials said Wednesday. Columbia Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs said Cosmo Park is frequented by families and sports teams and crime is rare there. A review of 911 calls shows no

Rowden holds onto his state Senate seat

November 3, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Senator Caleb Rowden aims to hold onto his Missouri State Senate seat that he has held since 2016 against Judy Baker.

Galloway thanks supporters after defeat in Missouri governor’s race

November 3, 2020 5:15 PM Sydney Olsen

Democratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway told supporters Tuesday night that she hoped her campaign was one they could take pride in despite her loss to Republican Gov. Mike Parson.

Third Columbia robbery reported in 3 days; MUPD investigates at downtown apartment building

November 3, 2020 11:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri Police Department sent out an alert Tuesday night about a robbery at a downtown Columbia apartment building.

Baker loses after long state Senate campaign

November 3, 2020 6:06 PM Zola Crowder

Judy Baker will wait with her fellow Democrats to hear whether her bid to defeat incumbent state Sen. Caleb Rowden is successful.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reporting two new deaths at long term care facilities

November 3, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police: 15-year-old involved in Monday night homicide

November 3, 2020 2:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say a 15-year-old was detained in Cosmo Park after suspected involvement in a Monday night homicide.

Presidential race, Amendment 3 drive Columbia voters to polls

November 3, 2020 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Long lines formed at Columbia polling places as they opened Tuesday morning.

Columbia Police investigating fatal Cosmo Park shooting

November 2, 2020 6:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police continue to investigate after one person is dead from an evening shooting at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to the shooting at 6 p.m. and found victim in the park. Columbia Police aided the victim until medics could arrive but the victim died at the

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 247 new total cases

November 2, 2020 8:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 after health order extension announced

November 2, 2020 4:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.

Robbery, assault reported in Columbia’s East Campus neighborhood

November 2, 2020 4:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people reported being robbed and assaulted at a home in the East Campus area of Columbia early Sunday, according to police.

Columbia police confirm shots fired on Geyser Boulevard

November 1, 2020 11:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia officers respond to late Sunday night robbery

November 2, 2020 9:06 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia officers were called to a late Sunday night robbery at a gas station near downtown.

University of Missouri police report sexual misconduct near campus

November 1, 2020 9:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Police Department sent out a release Sunday night that stated a woman was harassed near campus.

Boone County Clerk's Office drive-thru event

Boone County offers additional option for voters exposed to COVID-19

November 1, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is providing voters additional options to vote as those who are in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 have one more day to cast their ballots for the 2020 election. The Boone County Clerks office held a drive-thru event at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services

Columbia firefighters find man dead while responding to structure fire

October 31, 2020 3:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3911 Monsoon Lane a few minutes after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Health department recommends alternatives for trick-or-treating

October 31, 2020 5:50 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Columbia/Boone County Health Department released guidelines for trick-or-treating this year. The health department split up halloween activities into low, moderate, and high risk. Some high risk activities include trick-or-treating door to door, haunted houses, or bar crawls. Low risk activities include zoom parties, pumpkin carving contests,