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FRIDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reporting four new cases in district

September 11, 2020 9:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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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.

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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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.

Gov. Parson: College-aged residents continue to lead COVID-19 increases

September 9, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

The governor spoke about increasing COVID-19 cases and the special session he called to address violent crime.

Home in north St. Louis leveled in overnight explosion

September 9, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

Officials say no one was injured when a house in north St. Louis was destroyed in an overnight explosion.

Missouri ranked 10th for case rate in U.S., White House report says

September 9, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

An August White House report listed Missouri in the tenth spot for COVID-19 case rates in the country, giving the state “red zone” status.

University of Missouri students skeptical about new mask requirements

September 8, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

Across social media platforms, University of Missouri students quarantined because of COVID-19 have posted about being unhappy with accommodations from the university.

Experts predict rocky road for tourism industry for remainder of 2020

September 8, 2020 6:52 PM Connor Hirsch

The COVID-19 pandemic has battered the tourism industry since the beginning as sports, events and travel plans were canceled across the country, and local travel leaders say there is a long road ahead towards recovery.

Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday

September 7, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250

MONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School

September 7, 2020 3:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2020 7:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record

September 5, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County sets daily COVID-19 case record; Howard County sees first death

September 4, 2020 11:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend

September 4, 2020 12:50 PM Ben Fein

Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.

THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district

September 3, 2020 9:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Senate passes bill targeting St. Louis prosecutor

September 3, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A faction of Republican lawmakers have forced through a bill that would give the Missouri attorney general power to prosecute St. Louis homicides. Senators voted 22-8 to pass the bill early Thursday morning. Republican Sen. Bob Onder says St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is soft on crime and needs help. Democrats

New saliva-based COVID-19 could be as accurate as current tests

September 3, 2020 5:41 AM Brittany Wiley

Washington University’s head of genetics said the test it co-developed was 100-percent accurate compared to current nasal tests.

St. Louis officer dies after being shot by gunman

August 31, 2020 10:24 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died.